I was situated such that I was seated at the highest point of the solitary dinner table that had been set up in front of the castle and a bit above it. The housekeepers have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that the table and chair have been well cleaned and are set up in a way that is worthy of my status as the alpha. At the entrance to the terrace, there were two guards who took up posts on each side. Before entering the castle again, the maids gave a half bow at me.

I didn't bother to answer them since my mind was already consumed with anxiety...