The atmosphere at the ball gradually grew livelier. Quite a few people invited Ang to dance, but he always found one excuse or another to decline. Even when the senior girls took the initiative to ask him, he politely turned them down. Lilithija and Hepburn jokingly complained, "Ang, if you keep this up, you're destined to be alone." Ang did not care in the slightest, merely shrugging. "Whatever." Seeing this, the senior girls could only helplessly take turns dancing with Qatar and Herax.
After studying the Rune Tablet for a while, Ang felt that he could not make any further progress in the short term, so he put it away. He looked toward the dance floor, sipping the Golden Apple Wine in his hand as he watched everyone's steps. He could not help but sigh. The rhythm of this ball felt far too stiff and old-fashioned, nothing like the relaxed atmosphere he had imagined. If this place could get as wild as a nightclub, he might actually be able to unwind.
Ang went to the food area, loaded a plate with food, and returned to his seat to dig in. The unique flavors made him feel that the food of this world really had its own charm. The excitement on the dance floor continued, but before long, the others grew tired and returned to Ang's side, gathering around the table. They chatted about everyday matters, and the mood became relaxed and pleasant.
"When are we going back?" Ang asked as he ate.
"I don't know yet," Lilithija replied. "I haven't seen our mentor these past few days either. I want to go back soon too. Honestly, events like this are pretty boring."
Ang paused and set down his utensils. "You don't like social occasions like this? You all looked like