The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 560

Chapter 560: Chapter 560 Welcome Banquet 2

Such a person would instantly become the target of public criticism and the disdain of their peers.

In a sense, the Alpha King had skillfully redirected attention away from the royal family and toward anyone foolish enough to voice dissatisfaction. At the same time, he had subtly baited those nobles who had grown accustomed to lavish banquets and excessive privilege. It was a quiet provocation wrapped in courtesy, a political trap hidden beneath an ordinary-looking feast.

The more Addison thought about it, the more she realized that every detail in this banquet hall had been carefully calculated.

"Addie, sit down and let’s eat. I really want to hear how your journey went."

The Alpha King spoke warmly as he took his seat at the center of the head table, the position reserved exclusively for the ruler of the kingdom. With a smile, he gestured for Addison to sit on his left, while the Queen gracefully occupied the seat on his right.

Once Addison was seated, Zion took the seat beside her, followed by Maxwell and Levi. On the Queen’s side, the Alpha King’s brother settled into his place before Claire and Mila took their seats beside him. The remaining ministers, nobles, and distinguished guests quickly followed, filling the banquet hall with a low hum of conversation.

However, the moment the Alpha King mentioned Addison’s journey, the atmosphere subtly shifted.

Many of the guests straightened in their seats, their ears practically perking up with interest. Although news of the Western Region’s salvation had already spread throughout the kingdom, most of what they had heard consisted of fragmented reports, rumors, and secondhand accounts. No one knew the full story.

What they did know was that Princess Addison had somehow managed to resolve a disaster that could have devastated the entire Western Region while keeping casualties astonishingly low. Such an achievement bordered on the miraculous.

Naturally, everyone was eager to learn exactly what had happened.

More importantly, they wanted to know the current state of the Western Region, the extent of the damage caused by the Locust Swarm, and what measures had been taken to secure the future of the affected territories.

For a brief moment, the sounds of clinking utensils and casual chatter faded into the background as countless pairs of eyes turned toward Addison, waiting for her to speak and reveal the story firsthand.

"Oh, come now," the Queen said, her voice warm yet carrying an unmistakable authority. "My daughter has only just returned to the Royal Palace after a long journey, and haven’t you all noticed how much weight she has lost? She was away for less than a month, yet she has visibly thinned. If anything, that only proves how tirelessly she worked for the Western Region during her time there."

As she spoke, the Queen lightly tapped the table with the tip of her polished fingernail, the soft sound instantly drawing everyone’s attention.

"We can discuss the details after the meal. Once everyone returns to the meeting room, Princess Addison can continue her report, and you may address any concerns you have then. That would also be the appropriate time to discuss the next course of action and formulate a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the Western Region."

In truth, the Queen was not wrong. The banquet had been arranged specifically to welcome Princess Addison and her entourage back to the capital and to allow everyone to share a meal together. It was never intended to be a formal council meeting.

Had the purpose been political discussion and networking, the event would have been held in a far more suitable venue, one designed for mingling, where guests could freely move about and converse with whomever they wished, rather than being seated in the rigid arrangement of a formal banquet.

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