Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2787: 1528: The Road to the Banquet_2

“Heh, it's merely a misunderstanding, nothing more.”

The laughter from Administrator I turned even more strained, as he repeated the inviting gesture, adding, “Esteemed visitors, the location for the banquet lies just ahead.”

Thanks to Administrator I's mediation, Bisos saw there was no benefit to pursue and thus quieted down, moving out of the way silently.

Following this, the party faced no more hurdles and promptly arrived at a vast and imposing structure.

Judging by the oversized stairs before the grand structure, the illuminated large windows, and the massive entrances, it was obvious this site was designed specifically for giants.

Encircling the huge edifice were giant soldiers equipped with heavy weaponry, each resembling a miniature mountain in stature.

Taking the entrances as the divide, Half-Titans like those Leo Ray and companions had previously encountered occupied the left side, whereas a fresh contingent of sturdy giants, equally formidable, stood to the right.

All these giants donned silver armor, with their visible flesh resembling tough, dark gray rock.

It went without saying that these were clearly Stone Giants.

“Heh, esteemed visitors, this serves as the site for the banquet.”

Administrator I kept up his highly welcoming demeanor, acting as though the prior incident never occurred, and continued, “Kindly enter.”

With those words, Administrator I headed toward the regular staircase next to the giant steps, persisting in leading Leo Ray and his companions.

“Your Excellency, are these the invited guests?”

The foremost Stone Giant commander advanced, obstructing the path of our party.

Differing from Bisos, this imposing Stone Giant commander was attired in magical robes, evidently a powerful magic user.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, this individual goes by Rock, possessing power on par with Bisos at Tier 6 Peak.”

Sina lightly knitted her eyebrows and murmured to Leo Ray.

Sina's voice, laced with reverence and wariness, clearly indicated her deep caution toward him.

In truth, during their past clashes, Sina had yet to secure a single victory, and her famed petrification spell proved utterly ineffective against him.

Moreover, his reputation for shrewdness was notable, as a uncommonly intelligent commander among giants, who once drove back Sina's three Tier 4 Armies using only a single Tier 4 force of Stone Giants.

“Indeed, does General Rock have something particular to address?”

Administrator I halted briefly and questioned him.

“Your Excellency, the invite was issued solely to the Human Race Emperor plus two leaders, totaling three individuals. Doesn't this group seem excessively large?”

Rock gently struck the floor with the tip of his enormous magic staff and grinned, “Our banquet hosts esteemed leaders; they're not figures ordinary folk can simply approach.”

“The general speaks truly; that was my error.”

Administrator I, speaking in a tone of sudden awareness, faced Leo Ray with embarrassment and remarked, “My regrets, Your Majesty of the Humans; what's your view on this?”

By now, it was apparent that the Administrator and his allies had orchestrated this to hinder us in advance.

Prior to the Administrator concluding his statement, Sina moved ahead, her brows furrowed as she declared, “Absurd! The invitation says nothing against escorts or attendants; if your superiors may bring them, why not ours?”

“Oh, if it isn't the Desert Leader? Looks like the wounds from our last encounter have completely mended. Splendid.”

Rock regarded Sina with a smirk and commented, “And for this round? Secured some support?”

“You…”

Before Sina could complete her retort, Leo Ray softly touched her shoulder, indicating she should disregard his intentional blockade.

“Talking won't help; onward we go.”

Leo Ray gave a subtle nod and advanced first.

“Such boldness, Your Majesty of the Humans. By all means, proceed.”

Rock refrained from impeding them and casually permitted passage.

Observing Leo Ray take the lead, a sly expression surfaced on Rock's dark gray colossal visage, brimming with poise and assurance.

He had arranged numerous magical snares along the route Leo Ray was bound to follow, not lethal yet sufficient to surprise the unwary, utterly ruining their gear.

Given Leo Ray's audacity in proceeding, Rock was eager to witness the man's humiliating plight.

The giant sentries surrounding Rock exchanged knowing looks, all seeming primed for an entertaining display.

Especially the Stone Giant sentries, who nearly pictured Leo Ray's embarrassing downfall in their thoughts.

Rock held a position among the foremost three magical powerhouses of the Stone Giants and stood as one of the elite Heavenly Pride figures nearing Half-step Tier 7 at Tier 6 Peak, boasting superior magical prowess, rendering confrontations with simple humans effortless.

Amid the mocking stares, Administrator I mirrored the sentiment, subtly retreating a bit to evade any ensuing disorder.

Beneath the attentive scrutiny of the assembly, Leo Ray moved delicately into the zone presumed to hold Rock's magical snares.

Yet, amidst the anticipatory stares, the snares expected to trigger remained inert, behaving as though defective.

Not until Leo Ray accessed the main hall without hindrance did a sparking strand of lightning briefly appear and vanish.

“What's happening? My carefully prepared magic traps got quietly neutralized?!”

Gazing at Leo Ray's straight-backed form, the smugness and mockery vanished from Rock's stone-like giant countenance, his eyes bulging almost out of their sockets.

The remaining giant sentries, poised for amusement, exchanged puzzled glances, baffled by the events.

In the midst of the stunned onlookers, solely Administrator I drew a profound breath, viewing Leo Ray with concealed admiration for the first time.

This Human Race Emperor likely had detected Rock's magical snares earlier and neutralized them stealthily using thunderous power as he traversed them—a bold action that even Administrator I would find difficult to replicate.

As Administrator I surmised, Leo Ray had indeed uncovered their scheme beforehand.

Regarding the neutralization of the magical snares, Sheila's help made it possible, occurring in an instant, and with Sheila in her [Divine Stone] form showing no energy traces, detection was impossible.

The instant Rock and the Administrator were taken aback, not just Leo Ray but all their mighty comrades entered the hall without issue.

“Tch, even if you undid my magic traps, the abilities of the prominent attendees at this banquet surpass your wildest dreams!”

Rock, appearing vexed, scoffed, “You can't say I didn't caution you; this is merely the start!”

Upon hearing Rock's remark, the Administrator regained his composure; Rock had a point. On this occasion, both Half-Titans and Stone Giants had deployed their elite warriors, and with such overwhelming might combined, subduing the Human Race Emperor posed no real difficulty.

In any case, should that Human Race Emperor persist in such arrogance, leaving unharmed would prove quite arduous.

While the Administrator pondered this, Leo Ray glanced back mildly and addressed him coolly, “What's the holdup? Not guiding us further?”

“Of course, immediately.”

Administrator I's tone resumed its characteristic cheer, and in a flash, he positioned himself ahead of the party.

Led by the Administrator, the party climbed the ordinary stairs adjacent to the giant ones and shortly reached the entrance to a massive portal.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, here lies the banquet hall.”

With the Administrator's statement concluding, the massive portal gradually swung open.

Nevertheless, upon beholding the interior scene, Leo Ray and his allies couldn't help furrowing their brows deeply.