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Chapter 1295 - Chapter 1295 Chapter 398 I Refuse Your Duel_2

Chapter 1295: Chapter 398: I Refuse Your Duel_2 Chapter 1295: Chapter 398: I Refuse Your Duel_2 He was also happy to enjoy some leisure time.

As it was a banquet, there was, of course, no lack of food.

Although the environment in this world was harsh, there was no shortage of food.

The Old Continent also had an abundance of ingredients.

At this moment, next to the banquet hall, the buffet area’s tables were piled with a large amount of delicious food.

When Leonard Churchill had come in earlier, a certain greedy girl in his pocket was already unable to restrain herself.

Now that he was free, he walked straight over.

All attendees at the banquet were high-ranking officials of the Allied Forces, mostly former nobles of the Federation, accustomed to such exquisite food, and showing little interest.

For them, the banquet was about networking; apart from drinking, very few actually sat down to eat.

This made things easier for Leonard Churchill. At a dining table about twenty or thirty meters long, he found a spot and started eating.

As he ate, he occasionally fed Ivan, who was hiding under the table.

This little girl had spatial abilities; unless she wanted to be seen, it was very difficult to spot her.

“Wow, this is really tasty!”

“Mr. Leonard Churchill, can I eat that?”

“Leonard, I want to eat that stewed beef leg…”

“…”

At the table, a certain greedy girl was never idle.

These dishes were all prepared by chefs from noble families, and both the flavors and the ingredients were top-notch.

Thus, a strange scene unfolded.

The delicious food on the table began to mysteriously disappear dish by dish, bottle by bottle…

At first, it did not seem unusual, but before long, as Ivan got carried away with the joy of eating, more and more empty plates began to accumulate on the table.

Leonard Churchill didn’t stop her; the girl staying by his side was largely for the sake of indulging in food.

Of course, he was happy to satisfy her cravings.

The serving maids nearby were dumbstruck by this sight.

Fortunately, the kitchen had enough food stored, so as plates were emptied, they were continuously replenished.

However, Leonard Churchill inevitably had to carry the blame for the gluttony.

But it didn’t bother him at all.

The noise of their feasting soon attracted the attention of some people in the banquet hall.

Everyone then realized that the friend the Commander had brought along had a truly astonishing appetite.

Although it was normal for an Extraordinary Man to eat a lot, it was unusual for someone to disregard their image and eat like this at such a high-end event; Leonard Churchill was certainly the first.

It wasn’t particularly malicious; people were just curious.

After all, from the moment he walked in, Leonard Churchill had given everyone a very special impression.

It wasn’t bad, just special.

…

Meanwhile, in another part of the room,

Madam Ingrit was speaking to Catherine Carter, frowning at Leonard Churchill’s astonishing appetite.

After all, the class distinctions that the upper-class nobles held against commoners were cultivated over generations and were not easily changed.

She asked, “Cathy, when did you meet that man?”

Catherine Carter, having witnessed Leonard Churchill’s feasting, didn’t think poorly of it; in fact, she smiled even more radiantly.

Upon hearing her mother’s question, she replied, “A long time ago. Um… in Sinless City.”

Every meeting with Catherine Carter was actually very clear; their first meeting was at the Brotherhood’s gambling den, when the Destiny Coin discovered a very special person.

It was only later in conversation that she learned from Leonard Churchill that it was their first meeting.

“Sinless City?”

Madam Ingrit felt even more uneasy when she heard the name of the place, “How did you meet? Also, is that man a scion of some noble family?”

Catherine Carter, of course, understood what this question implied, but in front of her mother, she was always the little girl who honestly said, “We just met by chance. Leonard is a very special person. He has also saved my life many times… Madam Mother, do you remember my Hero Trial? I wasn’t supposed to survive that. I can stand here and talk to you today because Leonard saved me…”

“…”

Madam Ingrit’s furrowed brow did not relax, continuing, “Gratitude is gratitude, but some things need to be kept separate. You are now the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, and you often need to consider the bigger picture.”

She was aware that the intelligence on Leonard Churchill was as such.

He was a potential descendant of an exiled criminal and a fugitve from Sinless City. The notable point was that this person seemed to be connected with a legendary expert.

Barre Shepherd, the first Martial Artist of the East Wilderness, vice-leader of the Revolutionary Army, Jones… and so on.

It was indeed a matter of concern previously.

But now, with the Allied Forces possessing a Seventh Rank and having secured today’s resources, those East Wilderness experts were no longer as crucial.

“…”

Catherine Carter was smart; she had seen through everything long ago.

The conversation so far was actually because she was considering the bigger picture.

Leaders are solitary; many decisions can only be known to them and undertaken alone.

Ultimately, it was her own mother, and she still patiently explained, “Madam Mother, the fact that the Allied Forces have such a quick access to a Seventh Rank and our cooperation with the Song Family on obtaining the Mechanical Drawing and production lines are all related to Leonard. To put it bluntly, your beloved daughter owes him not just her life, but also many favors that can never be repaid…”

“But…”

Madam Ingrit still wanted to say something as the family’s arranged marriage to Mick had already been decided, which was most beneficial for the family interests and stability of the Alliance.

She sighed lightly, “Cathy, I know you have a good relationship with that young man. But often times, being born into the Lionheart Family, you need to make sacrifices for the family…”

Before she could finish, Catherine Carter, looking towards Leonard Churchill in the distance with a mist forming in her eyes but smiling, interrupted her mother from going further, “Madam Mother, you will find out in time that my choice is what best serves the family interests. Otherwise, why do you think Grandfather chose me to take over as the family head instead of Father or any of the other uncles?”