"WELCOME, gentlemen," Nero greeted half of the Twelve Golden Families representatives who had arrived earlier than the others. "Father is still talking with the Daltons, so allow me to entertain in the meantime."
The representatives who arrived early were the following: Duke Rufus Quinzel, Duke Arman Winchester, Count Emerson Zachary, Marquis Russell Spencer, and Marquis Vincent Lennox.
If he remembered it correctly, Duke Quinzel and Marquis Lennox belonged to the Royal Faction. While Duke Winchester, Count Zachary, and Marquis Spencer belonged to the Noble Faction.
[The Noble Faction, huh? I guess I can toy with them. Neoma ignored them, but they could be useful when controlled properly.]
Anyway…
After exchanging half-hearted pleasantries with the nobles, he ushered them to the tearoom that was reserved for esteemed guests. Since he was surrounded by other nobles, Lewis had to stand behind his chair instead of guarding outside the tea room.
