Long Live the Emperor, Minus Me (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 161

Though it was called an appointment ceremony, there was in fact no one officially of higher status than Blanche here, so today’s event was practically an inauguration celebration.

Thus, instead of a long and tedious appointment speech, there was a toast followed by celebratory remarks congratulating Blanche on becoming governor.

As glasses were raised, indistinct congratulatory comments poured in from all corners of the banquet hall.

Blanche smiled gracefully, merely wetting her lips with champagne before setting her glass down and reaching out toward Melchizedek.

This was because, after the first toast, the first dance had to follow—and as the host of the banquet, she could not possibly skip it.

“I know you dislike dancing, but today you must dance with me at least three times.”

Unlike when they had first entered, now that everyone was taking their places for dancing, others might overhear their conversation, so Melchizedek and Blanche had adjusted their manner of speech accordingly.

Blanche, already assuming the proper posture, offered a weary smile.

“I’m prepared for it.”

It carried the solemn determination of someone heading into battle rather than onto the dance floor.

Separate from whether she enjoyed dancing or not, Blanche’s steps were flawless—after all, Melchizedek had always excelled at everything required at banquets.

As hosts positioned at the very center, they naturally drew the attention of everyone present in the hall.

Even those already dancing occasionally glanced at them, sometimes missing a step and stepping on their partner’s foot.

Thus, after their flawless first dance concluded, Melchizedek and Blanche swiftly exchanged tactical instructions like a secret code before releasing each other’s hands.

“I’ll hunt from the periphery.”

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