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Napoleon squinted slightly, watching John with great interest. The sight of John's cautious and trembling demeanor filled him with a sense of pride. This was the power of intimidation! After more than thirty years of navigating the treacherous political landscape, it was a testament to his formidable presence.
As this thought crossed his mind, Napoleon could no longer contain his joy and threw back his head, bursting into hearty laughter: "Hahaha!"
His laughter echoed through the spacious and lavish hall, as if it might shake the very roof. Once the laughter subsided, Napoleon's gaze fell back on John, and he spoke in a calm voice: "There’s no need to be so reserved, Baron John. I have heard much about you; you are a skilled commander. Among the many territories of Blink County, yours boasts the most elite soldiers. If time permits, I would like to personally review your troops."
Hearing this, John felt a surge of happiness and quickly seized the opportunity to respond: "Your Majesty flatters me; I am overwhelmed. I have brought eight hundred elite soldiers with me to the capital, ready for your inspection at any time." He looked at Napoleon with eager anticipation, his eyes revealing a hint of urgency.
After a moment of contemplation, Napoleon nodded in agreement: "Very well. Let us choose an auspicious day for this; I wish to see the prowess of your men."
With this affirmation, John quickly bowed and said respectfully: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will follow your arrangements."
Then, with a smile on his face, Napoleon offered John a few more words of praise before he began to stroll through the grand hall with steady and powerful steps. His gaze swept over the faces of the gathered nobles, occasionally stopping to exchange a few words with acquaintances. The nobles looked at him with admiration and bowed respectfully.
After completing a circuit around the hall, Napoleon finally paused at the entrance. He glanced back at the crowd and smiled slightly before saying, "Please enjoy yourselves," then turned and left, leaving behind a group of nobles to continue enjoying the feast.
As everyone witnessed John receiving special attention from King Napoleon, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. Those nobles who had previously shown little interest in John now flocked to him like a tide, their faces adorned with flattering smiles as they eagerly engaged him in conversation, attempting to strengthen their connections.
The onlookers were keenly aware that gaining favor with John now would make him a hot commodity in the capital once he rose to prominence. It was far easier to align themselves with him now than to wait until he had truly established himself.
Standing beside John, Natasha was equally surprised; she never expected that her casual flirtation with this seemingly inconspicuous young man would reveal such remarkable capabilities. Reflecting on that moment made her grateful for her quick and decisive action. Had she hesitated even slightly longer, the situation might have been entirely different, and she might not have had any chance to be involved.
Seeing John surrounded by numerous nobles and struggling to keep up with their attention, Natasha wasted no time and stepped forward to assist him. As an established noble herself, she was experienced in handling such social dynamics with ease. She gracefully navigated through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries with various nobles and effortlessly alleviating John's awkward predicament.
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