The ball hosted by Mayor Guillaume had far more attendees than I had expected.

Given the circumstances, where I needed to minimize variables, this unexpected turn of events was somewhat disconcerting.

But when I consider whether this situation is good or bad, I can say that, despite the unforeseen development, it worked out well for me.@@novelbin@@

This means that the prominent figures in Guillaume City are all on my side, and among them, there are many I can absolutely trust.

“I truly appreciate all of you gathering here to celebrate my visit, despite your busy schedules.”

At that, everyone responded in a tone of mock humility, saying they were the ones who should be thankful.

"The Baron of Rothschild, who led the prosperity of Guillaume City, has come! There’s no way we wouldn’t drop everything and come to meet him!"

“What could be more important than meeting the Baron?”

Well, even though these words are laced with flattery, they clearly carry a hidden message: they’ll easily drop Count Guillaume and invest their souls into Rothschild Barony as soon as they get the chance.

Such words could only come from someone who doesn’t just follow me, but wholeheartedly supports me.

Mayor Guillaume is really good at this.

One of the guests, clearly trying to impress, presented an extravagant bottle of wine.

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