Under the watchful gaze of many eyes, Charlotte made her way to the Lord's seat and elegantly took a seat. She then nodded slightly toward the orchestra, smiling as she lightly uttered a single word:
"Continue."
With the sign given, the Half-Elf orchestra resumed their music, and the nobles, after a moment of hesitation, also continued dancing, quickly restoring the lively atmosphere of the venue.
Charlotte sat in the Lord's seat, one hand gracefully supporting her head, the other resting on the ornate armrest. Her deep blue eyes gently swept over the crowd, cross-referencing the nobles' attire and crests with the information she had reviewed.
Beside her stood the North Port Mayor, Madoc.
Whenever Charlotte's gaze landed somewhere, he would lean in slightly, respectfully introducing the identity and lineage of the individuals to Charlotte.
