Three days had passed since Nathan, accompanied by his wife Penny and his team members Colin and Ava, arrived in Newcove, Ariarica.
Their purpose was to participate in a grand feast, symbolizing unity between Earth and the Divine Realm, orchestrated by Bryon.
Representing the Divine Realm at the Adrune banquet, Nathan was without the company of Zach and others.
The Plaza Hotel in Newcove was heavily secured, with numerous armed soldiers and undercover agents in suits stationed at the entrance.
Inside the lobby, various dignitaries exchanged greetings.
Bryon, mingling with his subordinates Wolfric, Jessica, and Paulo, socialized with international guests, holding a wine glass in his hand.
Suddenly, the hotel doors opened, and an announcement was made: "Mr. and Mrs. Cross have arrived."
Following this, Nathan and Penny, accompanied by a few associates, made their entrance.
The room's attention immediately shifted to them.
Bryon, with a radiant smile, led the welcoming party. He extended a warm handshake to Nathan, saying, "Mr. Cross, we are honored by your presence."
Nathan laughed and replied, "The warmth of your welcome is truly overwhelming."
A host of Adrune Gods of War, warmongers, and esteemed gentlemen sequentially approached Nathan to greet him, while a swarm of media reporters gathered for photographs.
Bryon then led Nathan to the conference room for a preliminary dialogue before the banquet commenced.
Meanwhile, Guinevere, Bryon's wife, approached Penny with a pleasant offer, suggesting, "Mrs. Cross, the local scenery is quite enchanting. Would you care to join me for a walk?"
Penny glanced at Nathan and, receiving his affirmative nod, gratefully responded, "Thank you. Your kindness is much appreciated, Ma'am."
Following this exchange, she departed with Colin and Ava, accompanied by Guinevere.
Nathan, along with Bryon and others, proceeded to the conference room.
Inside, they settled into their seats according to rank, and a servant presented the champagne.
Bryon lifted his glass and clinked it against Nathan's, expressing, "To a successful partnership between Earth and the Divine Realm, and to enduring peace across various clans of the universe."
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