Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2790: 1530: Duel at the Banquet (Part 1)_2

Capítulo 2790: Chapter 1530: Duel at the Banquet (Part 1)_2

Leo Ray shot a glance toward Rax and gave a faint nod.

In contrast to Bisos, the Half-Titan Prince Mad Axe wore a suit of golden armor that gleamed even brighter, covered in intricate and esoteric runes clearly designed to counter magical forces.

Moreover, his face, tinted bronze, bore a web of intersecting scars, lending him a savage and intimidating look, marking him as no easy opponent.

Yet, Leo Ray paid him no mind and turned his attention to the group of burly companions, offering a smile: “You all must be famished, aren’t you? Since this is a Banquet, let’s savor it properly.”

“Human Race Emperor, you’ve insulted our Banquet—don’t think we’ll let it slide just like that!”

Noticing Leo Ray still brushing him off, Rax’s massive forehead throbbed with prominent veins as he pressed on: “Now you wish to feast at the Banquet, but we won’t welcome rude visitors!”

Once Rax had spoken, the other giants voiced their agreement, directing their deep and scornful stares.

It looked like the Human Emperor had recognized his earlier blunder in mocking the Banquet and now sought to partake in it, but unfortunately, the moment had passed.

Seeing this unfold, Loris, Sina, and old Gary turned puzzled looks toward Leo Ray.

The Human Sovereign had just dismissed the Banquet, and here he was wanting to dive in—what was his intention?

“Haha, why resist right from the beginning when you foresaw this result?”

From the opposite side, Payton folded his arms, eager to see Leo Ray humiliated.

“Who claimed we’d touch the mediocre dishes on your spread?”

Leo Ray kept his composure steady as he lightly flicked his wrist, summoning several lengthy tables overflowing with gourmet treats into the open area of the Banquet Hall.

A quick survey revealed that the spread from Leo Ray not only matched the roasted meats, breads, and wines on their table but surpassed them with an array of steaks, stews, salads, pastries, and more familiar options.

Based purely on the refined presentation and the luxury of the ingredients, these dishes eclipsed anything the giants had laid out.

On top of that, Leo Ray had arranged a special selection of Summer Realm dishes treated as masterpieces, featuring items like red-braised pork, sweet-and-sour fish, and twice-cooked pork that captivated the eyes and nearly dazed the onlookers.

As these diverse courses materialized, the Magic Dining Plates ignited, unleashing a torrent of mouthwatering scents that swept through like a tidal wave, soon permeating every inch of the vast Banquet Hall.

“Human Sovereign, what in the world are these…?”

Numerous individuals couldn’t help gulping as they gawked at the heaps of exotic delicacies so close at hand—items utterly unknown to them. This included alliance members from the Rainforest Fortress like Loris, Desert Alliance folks like Sina, and the recently revitalized old Gary, all swept up in the glorious fragrances, feeling as though they were dreaming!

“As I said earlier, it being a Banquet means we ought to enjoy it fully.”

Accepting a goblet from the Grey Elder, Leo Ray grinned: “Dig in.”

“Many thanks to the Human Sovereign for such generous hosting!”

With a hearty cry, the group lunged at the tables like hungry beasts and launched into an unrestrained eating frenzy.

Before long, the lively enthusiasm and delight shown by these powerhouses left the giants stunned, their eyes brimming with jealousy and longing.

Even from the irresistible heavenly scents alone, it was evident that Leo Ray’s offerings far exceeded their own, rendering their food bland like chewed wood or straw—nowhere near comparable!

In short order, drool escaped the lips of many giants, their huge eyes fixated enviously on the scene, devoid of their earlier arrogance.

Observing this, Leo Ray gave a subtle nod, taking a relaxed sip of his Champagne.

He had anticipated multiple scenarios during the Banquet, including provocations from the opposition, and this was one such contingency.

Upon learning of the Banquet invitation, he had promptly directed Rudy and the kitchen team to deploy their utmost expertise, employing the finest rare materials and top-notch methods to craft these feasts.

Guided by his oversight, Rudy and the chefs had all reached Tier 5, boosting their skills and precision accordingly.

The Summer Realm table, meanwhile, resulted from teamwork between Rudy and several gifted Lords.

With the system for developing talented Lords advancing, Quinn Serena had assembled a cadre of Lords skilled in cooking to team up and share insights with Rudy and his crew.

These cooking-talented Lords brought diverse abilities; certain ones mastered taste enhancement, drawing out the essence of ingredients, while others infused buffs into their dishes, like speeding up stamina replenishment or outright replenishing Mana, among others.

Though their talent ranks required further growth, limiting the bonus effects for now, ongoing progress could make them compete with elite Magic Potions.

“Even so, the intricate Summer Realm dishes by themselves are enough to humble these giants.”

Leo Ray arched a brow while noting the saliva trickling from the Half-Titans and Stone Giants’ jaws.

“Cursed Human Emperor, he really does have the means to look down on us!”

Payton strained to avert his eyes from his own side’s revelry, yet drool still seeped from his mouth’s edge against his will.

Meanwhile, the more restrained Rax maintained a grim expression, fixing a chilly glare on Leo Ray.

They had plotted to humiliate Leo Ray’s group, only to find themselves as the ridiculous ones, with certain giant elites nearly desperate to plead for scraps.

What irked him further was that Leo Ray’s claims rang true; against the banquet he had arranged, theirs paled in comparison.

“This Human Emperor never fails to surprise; such unheard-of feasts have left the giants dumbfounded, squirming in their seats.”

Near Leo Ray, the Administrator couldn’t suppress a swallow, tempted repeatedly to ask for a share but restrained by his past conduct.

Still, amid his awe, the Administrator’s look toward Leo Ray held concern.

After all, be it Half-Titans or Stone Giants, they were famed for their unyielding nature, or else they wouldn’t have clashed for Three Thousand Years.

Should these maneuvers work out, that would be ideal, but with the Human Emperor holding ground and repelling both, graver repercussions likely loomed.

“You spineless idiots, how much longer will you gawk?”

At last, the Half-Titan Prince Mad Axe Rax hit his breaking point, shoving aside two adjacent Half-Titan warriors before locking his gaze on Leo Ray’s composed figure, declaring coolly: “Human Emperor, what Banquet lacks some excitement? If Your Excellency refuses to yield, care to spar lightly with this Prince?”

Hearing Rax’s suggestion, Loris, Sina, and the rest set aside their meals, creasing their foreheads deeply.

This fellow was a infamous Half-Titan expert whose foes almost always ended up wounded or slain, and proposing a bout now—doubtless with ruthless intent.

“Prince Mad Axe, as a famed powerhouse from the Outer Regions, while the Human Emperor is fresh to the Outer Regions, doesn’t this matchup feel unfair?”

Sina creased her brows sharply and shot back.

“What, scared?”

Rax scoffed, gazing condescendingly: “What happened to that boldness?”

“You…”

As Sina prepared to counter once more, Leo Ray softly touched her shoulder and then advanced unhurriedly.