He lunged at Si But before he could reach him, a second head of Si, previously hidden, shot out and grabbed Hound mid-air. With a swift motion, Si''s head threw him forcefully against the wall.


    The n lords, stunned, murmured among themselves. "A two-headed serpent?" Balor said.


    Si, now fully transformed into a colossal nine-headed dragon-serpent, hissed. "Make it nine."


    The room fell silent as Si''s nine heads roared in unison. Balor, eyes wide, stammered, "A Legendary Nine-headed hydra!"


    Si turn around and Smirk ''I can also show off brother hehee''


    As the silence lingered in the room, Mra knocked gently on the door. Si''s gaze shifted to the entrance,"Come in," hemanded.


    The door creaked open, and Mra entered with a respectful bow. "My lord, everything is prepared, The celebration will begin shortly."


    Si nodded and return back in his snake form, then turned back to the n lords with a final warning re before stepping away. The n lords, still in shock from the disy, kept their eyes on the ground, respecting the authority that had been so forcefully demonstrated.


    Leaving the room, Si and Mra led the way out. In the spacious hall, Seojun was seatedfortably in a chair on a raised wooden tform. Huno was lounging beside him, his tail wagging contentedly. Si approached and took his ce on the opposite side of Seojun''s chair, his earlier menace reced with a calm demeanor.


    Seojun nced at Si with a raised eyebrow, then turned his attention to Mra. "Everything''s ready?"


    Mra nodded. "Yes, My lord. The celebration will begin soon. We''ve ensured everything is to your liking."


    Seojun looked around at the preparations and then back at Si and Huno. "They don''t have to do this."


    Si curled up beside Seojun''s chair, As the sounds of the celebration began to fill the air.


    Meanwhile, Hound, who had been thrown against the wall earlier,y unconscious on the ground.


    The celebration took ce in the center of the vige. The area was bustling with activity, decorated with vibrant colors and filled with long tablesden with food and drink. At the heart of the festivities was arge stage where Seojun was seatedfortably.


    Seojun was on the stage, with Huno lounging beside him and Si curled up on the other side. They were positioned on the edge of the wide open space where the vigers gathered.


    A person stepped up to the stage in the center of the vige and began speaking. His voice was loud and clear, reaching everyone in the area. "Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, and esteemed allies, wee to the grand celebration!"


    Seojun, puzzled by the noise and activity, turned to Mra, who stood next to Huno. "Who is that?"


    Mra looked towards the speaker and then back at Seojun. "That''s my brother, my lord. He''s the one who speaks for us during these events."


    Seojun''s frown deepened. ''What are they doing to me? I don''t have time for this.''


    [You should enjoy this, host. This might be thest time you''ll have a long break without battles]


    Huno barked in agreement, and Si''s nine heads nodded along. Si''s tails wagged excitedly.


    Seojun sighed, realizing he couldn''t ignore Huno and Si''s efforts to cheer him up. "Alright, alright," he said, giving in.


    With that, Si and Huno settled in to enjoy the celebration. As the celebration continued, Mra''s brother raised his voice to introduce the n lords, each of whom would soon make their grand entrance.


    "Ladies and gentlemen," he began, "it is my great honor to introduce the esteemed n lords who have gathered here today."


    He started with the Lord of the Gloomfang n. "First, we have Lord Balor, known as the One-Eyed Demon!"


    A round of apuse erupted from the crowd. Lord Balor, seated in the front row on the right side, stood and gave a respectful bow towards Seojun. Seojun acknowledged him with a nod.


    Next, Mra''s brother continued, "Please wee the Lord of the Bloodmane n, Lord Kazrak, also known as the Leoner Demon!"


    Lord Kazrak, sitting next to Balor, stood and bowed deeply to Seojun. Seojun responded with a nod, maintaining his calm demeanor.


    Following this, Mra''s brother announced, "Now, presenting the Lord of the Ironhoof n, Lord Vrok, the Bull Demon!"


    Lord Vrok, who was seated beside Kazrak, rose and bowed to Seojun. Seojun gave him a nod in acknowledgment.


    The next introduction was for the Lord of the Hollowshades n. "And now, we have Lord Sorgar, the Skeletal Wraith!"


    Lord Sorgar, who had been seated on the opposite side of the open space, stood and gave a respectful bow. Seojun nodded in response.


    Finally, Mra''s brother introduced thest n lord. "Let us wee Lady Zholga, the Half-Woman Serpent of the Serpentain n!"


    Lady Zholga rose from her seat and approached with a deliberate grace. As she bowed, she made sure to present herself in a provocative manner, showing her cleavage and giving a soft hiss. Seojun, maintaining hisposure, simply nodded in acknowledgment.


    With all the n lords introduced, Mra''s brother continued, "As a token of their respect and gratitude, each n lord will now present their gifts to Lord Seojun."


    The n lords, having finished their bows and respectful gestures, began to step forward to present their offerings.


    As the n lords prepared to present their gifts, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Each lord took their turn to approach the stage where Seojun sat, ready to receive their offerings.


    First up was Lord Balor of the Gloomfang n. He stepped forward with a solemn expression and presented Seojun with a beautifully crafted dark crystal. "My lord," he said, "this is a Gloomstone, a rare artifact that enhances strength and resilience. May it serve you well."


    Seojun took the crystal, acknowledging the gesture with a nod. The crowd pped, and Lord Balor returned to his seat.


    Next, Lord Kazrak of the Bloodmane n approached the stage. As he walked, he muttered to himself, ''They told us to present gifts just when the ceremony started. Tsk. Good thing I managed to prepare something in time.'' With a nod of satisfaction.


    he presented a majestic crimson cloak. "This is the Bloodmane Cloak, known for its protective properties and its ability to increase agility."


    Seojun epted the cloak, nodding in appreciation. Kazrak returned to his seat, and the crowd apuded.


    Lord Vrok of the Ironhoof n was the next to approach. He presented a sturdy, intricately designed shield. "My lord ,this is the Ironhoof Shield, a symbol of unwavering defense. May it safeguard you in all your endeavors."


    Seojun took the shield, recognizing the craftsmanship. He nodded to Lord Vrok, who then went back to his ce among the other lords.


    Lady Zholga of the Serpentain n was thest to step forward. She approached with a graceful, albeit deliberate, motion. She thought to herself, ''If I had known earlier that I would be presenting gifts, I would have brought a family heirloom.''


    She presented a beautifully ornate serpent-themed ne. "This is the Serpent''s Embrace, a treasure of our n that brings both elegance and subtle power."


    Seojun epted the ne, acknowledging Lady Zholga with a nod. She returned to her seat, and the crowd cheered


    Lord Sorgar, the Skeletal Wraith of the Hollowshades n, stepped up to the stage with an eerie calmness. His skeletal form moved with a deliberate grace as he presented a ck, ethereal crown.


    "My lord, this is the Crown of Shadows. It grants dominion over dark forces and enhances your ability tomand."


    Seojun took the crown, noting its intricate design and dark allure. He nodded in acknowledgment as Sorgar returned to his seat, the crowd pping softly.


    With all the gifts presented, the room fell into a quiet anticipation. The n lords and attendees awaited Seojun''s response, their eyes fixed on him. Meanwhile, Seojun was busy cing the gifts into his inventory, his attention focused on the task.


    As Seojun sorted through the items, Huno nudged him gently. Seojun looked up and noticed them waiting among the gifts. ''What?'' he thought, his brow furrowing. He scratched his nape, realizing he had to speak.


    Standing up awkwardly, Seojun cleared his throat. "Thank you all for these generous gifts," he said, his voice carrying a hint of awkwardness. "I''m truly grateful for your respect and offerings. They will be valuable to me."


    The crowd responded with polite apuse, and Seojun, feeling slightly out of ce, sat back down beside Huno.


    After the exchange of gifts, the mood in the vige center lightened as attention turned to the food. The long tables that lined the edges of the open space were now the focal point of the celebration.


    Mra''s brother stepped up once more, his voice carrying over the crowd. "And now, we invite you all to partake in the feast prepared in honor of Lord Seojun. Our tables are filled with the finest delicacies from each n."


    At his signal, servers began to bring out tters of food.