The banquet was full of joyous guests and hosts.
The imperial family got what they wanted, and so did Mike and the Northern District.
A crisis that could have been worse off was solved perfectly with Mike's voluntary concessions. Everyone was celebrating.
Even the three elders of the Imperial Family drank a few more cups of wine and laughed heartily. What they looked forward to the most was the Northern District becoming a tributary to the imperial family, Mike leaving the Northern District, and Mike and Princess Elizabeth's marriage. The third event was enough for them to come back with something good for the Emperor. As soon as they broke the news, the entire imperial family would be shocked. The imperial family and the Ancient City of Lightning would be joined in kinship. Mik
