The palace square was filled with the voices of noble family heads.
It was rare for them to gather like this, so they used the moment as best as they could to build connections with other noble families.
Of course, these connections only applied to those who supported the same candidate for the throne.
Meanwhile, those who supported a different candidate kept their distance and stayed alert, even if they came from the same region.
This was natural, considering that the battle for the throne was not only a contest for the candidates but also for the noble families of the Great Velmora Empire.
The winner would gain a fortune, while the loser would face a terrible fate.
Even so, some noble families had not yet declared their support for either candidate.
They were taking advantage of this moment to cooperate with many other families and gain as many benefits as possible.
"Hahaha! How are you, Orlan?" Aston greeted Orlan beside him with a hearty laugh.
