Men and women convened inside the grand banquet hall of the Governor's Mansion on Hope Island. Clad in extravagant garments and accessories, they sipped from their wine-filled glasses as they engaged in conversations.0

Amongst them, there were nobles who held authoritative positions on Hope Island, visiting rich merchants for fruit procurement, and also socialites. They had all gathered for one singular purpose tonight—to celebrate the return of the island's governor.0

Dressed in a crisp black and white suit, Conor raised his glass to take a sip. A smile then surfaced on his countenance as he turned to the friend standing before him.0

"This wine is delectable; it's smooth and low in acidity, yet rich in both fruity notes and a luxurious texture. I'm guessing that it's a blend of Shadow Island's rare porcini mushroom...0