Chapter 171: Banquet

Chapter 171: Banquet

TL: Etude

The Foster familys steward led the group to a reception room and instructed several servants to serve drinks and snacks.

Please wait here, and I will inform the young master Queller Foster. He will come to see you shortly.

Then the steward excused himself and left the reception room.

The nobility of the south really is extraordinary! Look at their residence, look at their servants.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Yes, look at these utensils. Like ours, theyre made of glass, but somehow these glasses exude artistic flair.

Wow, you understand art?

Why cant I understand art?

A merchant representative picked up the glass in front of him.

Look! Isnt this made of porcelain? Count Grayman really managed to sell the products from his factories to the Horn Bay.

Im so envious. How did the Count get connected to the Foster family?

Quik took a sip of the drink served to him.

Ugh! What is this? Why is it so bitter?

Ha! The Captain has never had it before, has he? This is called tea. Its not something you can grow in the north; not just anyone can enjoy it!

Its so bitter and hard to drink. Arent they just buying trouble with their money?

Captain Quik doesnt understand, does he? This tea

While everyone was talking, a voice from the doorway announced, Young Master Queller has arrived.

Upon hearing that the host had come, everyone stood up in unison and looked toward the doorway.

Welcome!

Queller Foster strode into the reception room, and he gave each person a hug as he arrived.

Everyone relaxed, having worried that the master would put on airs as a great noble. Now it seemed that this young master was quite approachable.

Starting with Quik, the guests introduced themselves one by one.

Please have a seat! Please have a seat!

Ptui! A laugh came from behinda servant.

Although the sound was not loud, everyone heard it.

Those from the northwest bay didnt understand the cause and wondered if the servants standing by were quietly telling each other jokes.

Quik picked up the glass of water in front of him and finished it in one go.

He said with a smile, Oh dear, at my house we dont have as many rules for the servants as others do. My apologies, my apologies. Dont let me stop you; keep eating.

A merchant representative praised, Young Master Foster is truly kind and generous.

The other merchants joined in the flattery.

In the Kingdom of Ordo, the nobles wouldnt even deign to give them merchants a second glanceexcept for Count Grayman. Now, having come to the Horn Bay, they were treated with such courtesy, and moreover, the host was a powerful and prestigious family.

Naturally, the merchants were excited.

The Horn Bay had lived up to its reputation, truly a paradise for merchants. More than one pondered the idea of relocating to the Horn Bay to live.

However, it was just a thought; their roots were in the northwest bay, their homes and connections were all there. In this place, where they were unfamiliar with everything and even struggled with the language, most likely the kindness was out of regard for Count Graymans face.

Alas, one must always compromise with reality.

During the meal, the merchants expressed their desire to survey the business landscape in Fort Ness.

Queller assured them, No problem! Whatever you need, just ask me. Ill prepare translators and guides for you.

Seeing the young master so helpful, the merchant representatives thanked him profusely.

After dinner, it was no longer early, and the guests from the northwest bay stood up to take their leave. Quik wanted to return to the ship, while the merchant representatives were thinking of finding an inn to sleep comfortably for a few nights.

Queller looked displeased. Now youre looking down on me. Are you saying that the Foster family is so poor that we dont even have a few guest rooms?

The guests laughed wryly, explaining that they did not want to trouble their host too much.

But at the invitation of Young Master Queller, the merchants still stayed.

Only the captain of the Southern insisted on returning to the ship to be with his sailors.

Young Master Queller admired him privately, no longer insisting on their stay, and personally saw him out to the front gate, arranging a carriage to take him to the dock.

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