Viscount Wack's face was full of unease. Given their current state, he truly had no idea whether they would be allowed into the banquet.
However, before he could finish explaining that they had no invitations, Raymond immediately straightened his back and bowed. Then he raised his left hand in a welcoming gesture.
"It is a great honor to receive such distinguished guests. Please come in, my lord is already waiting inside."
"W-we can go in? We don't have invitations... and dressed as we are, perhaps we should wash up first before coming in."
Faced with Raymond's enthusiasm, Viscount Wack could scarcely believe it.
"My lord, our lord has already made arrangements. As long as you are nobles from Glory Continent, no invitation is required. Your arrival alone is the greatest respect you can show our lord."
"Furthermore, you have come from afar and are covered in travel dust, so there is no need to worry about your attire. Our lord has made arrangements in advance."
"Please follow the maidservants into the manor. There will be a place specially prepared for you to rest and wash up!"
Raymond immediately explained matters to Viscount Wack.
"Th-this... very well. Thank you for Baron Nalant's thoughtful hospitality. Captain, I'll go inform my other companions!"
Having recovered from his shock, Viscount Wack was overjoyed. He hurriedly explained himself to Raymond, then walked toward the other nobles waiting more than ten meters away.
"Viscount Wack, how did it go?"
When they saw Viscount Wack return, the other nobles all wore concerned expressions.
They had come from so far away, crossing a thousand miles, and no one wished to merely deliver a gift before slinking back in disgrace.
Although the barbarian captain's expression and manner had seemed quite friendly earlier, they still had no confidence in their