Chapter 68: The Birthday Banquet

Time had slipped away. All across Drako, anticipation had built, and at last, the birthday banquet was here. The Looske family estate was decked out for celebration. Red lanterns hung from the treetops, casting warm light over leaves and stone, while color and festivity filled every corridor. Outside, the parking lot was already packed with sleek, expensive cars. Dawson Looske's promotion to One-Star General in the Central Region War Department was big news in Drako, and the big names showed up...