The pillar of light descended, and Sifa instantly became the center of attention at the ball.
If this had happened in the past, he might have felt somewhat awkward.
But he had already experienced a scene where everyone's eyes were on him at Sodela Palace. How could such a small occasion make Sifa lose his nerve?
Under the lights, he smiled and looked around before raising his glass. "Thank you very much, Viscount Hill, for inviting me to tonight's ball."
"To be honest, I've been at sea for so long that I've almost forgotten what balls in Backlund are like."
Fortunately, Viscount Hill helped me remember tonight.
"A true ball should be like this."
"There are graceful gentlemen, as well as beautiful and charming ladies."
"Let us praise Viscount Hill and his beautiful young wife. Without them, we wouldn't have this wonderful ball tonight."
The lights returned to the young couple on the second floor.
With Sifa's encouragement, the guests responded enthusiastically and drank the beverages in their hands.
On the second floor, Viscount Hill was delighted.
He wasn't happy because he had received the guests' praise.
He was happy because he had earned the respect of that Vice Admiral.
Thus, he laughed heartily and finished the red wine in his hand.
Although he had only drunk one glass, he was already showing slight signs of drunkenness.
Just then, a gentle melody began to play. Viscount Hill took his wife, Phoenix, by the hand and descended to the ballroom on the first floor, where they began the opening dance.
As the men present began searching for the first dance partner they wanted to invite, Sifa took another glass of champagne and walked to the side. He had no intention of joining the dance floor.
Soon, Viscount Hill's younger sister became