The Drama Queen and Observation, Controversy over the Eye of the Elf [Seeking Subscriptions]

The toast was a relatively simple affair.

Once Prince Carter had personally responded, Zong Shen should have left the private room.

In fact, the attendants present had indeed intended to do just that.

But before leaving, Zong Shen gave a slight bow. As he turned, he said, "The future king truly is handsome and valiant!"

"I believe that under your rule, great Avalon will surely soar once more upon the wings of dragons!"

With that, he followed the attendant toward the private room's door.

Before he could step over the threshold, Prince Carter's voice came from behind him.

"Wait..."

"Let him stay."

Ten minutes later, Zong Shen sat opposite Prince Carter and Miss Penny.

He had thoroughly mastered the art of flattering the proud and arrogant Carter Pendragon.

Every so often, he would make Prince Carter beam with delight, filling the private room with a cheerful atmosphere.

"I have to say, you're quite the clever fellow!"

"An interesting man, Zong Hanks."

Zong had casually made up a name.

His method of flattery was simple: he treated Carter as the future king of Avalon.

As long as he fervently praised him along those lines, Prince Carter found it immensely satisfying.

Becoming king had practically become the greatest obsession in his heart.

Compared to that, even his desire to marry Miss Penny had to be pushed back a little.

Being crowned meant becoming the ruler of a nation.

Especially since every region of the Kingdoms on the Endless Continent was terrifyingly vast.

Once he became a monarch, he would receive the respect of all the citizens under his rule. Just thinking about it was enough to excite Carter.

"A toast once again to His Majesty, the future king!"

"May the dragons be with you!"

Without so much as a blush, Zong