If Shien and Roxie were the protagonists of this engagement banquet, then Anxi was undoubtedly its host.
Anxi nodded at Shien with apparent satisfaction, then swept his gaze across the room.
"First, please allow me to welcome you all on behalf of my daughter Roxie and the Kingdom of Mithra. Thank you for accepting the kingdom's invitation and attending this engagement banquet."
Anxi's voice roused those who had been absorbed in Roxie's beauty.
"Today is the engagement day of my daughter, the Kingdom of Mithra's second Princess, Roxie Lusti Mitra."
"She is my treasure, as well as the Kingdom's Treasure. Gifted since childhood, none among humankind could rival her. Not only had she gained the recognition of our ancestor's Holy Sword, but she had also been fortunate enough to receive the Goddess of Fate's Blessing and the favor of the God Race."
"I believe that there is no one in this world more outstanding than my daughter, nor anyone who has achieved as much as she has."
"For that, I sincerely thank the gods for granting me such an exceptional daughter and allowing me to take pride in her for seventeen whole years."
"From now on, I will likely remain proud of her until the day I die."
"I also believe that everyone in the kingdom feels as I do: proud of my daughter, fond of her, and heartfelt in their praise of her."
"Now, my outstanding daughter has finally found a husband worthy of her."
As he spoke, Anxi held Roxie's hand in one hand and took Shien's in the other, facing everyone present.
"His birth may not be noble, but through his own abilities, he transformed himself from a mere adventurer into a hero sought after by the kingdom and every race in just a few short months."