Nobles and those of importance were always announced before they stepped into the banquet hall. This was a sign of respect and tradition that had existed for generations.
However, only those from noble households were ever given this honor. Merchants were never announced, after all, all they had was money, and that was something every noble possessed in abundance.
As for individuals outside the noble hierarchy who were still deemed important enough to be announced, they were powerful figures, beings like Lily of the Abyss. After all, in this world, power stood above money, status, and bloodline.
Inside the grand banquet hall, conversations flowed freely as nobles mingled, formed connections, and strengthened alliances.
Every so often, a new name would echo through the hall, prompting some heads to turn in curiosity, while others didn't even bother as they stood above the name that was announced.
