Loading...
"What's going on? Guards!"
"What happened? Was the automated defense array just activated? Something's wrong—go check it out, now!"
The explosive surge of magic energy startled all the nobles present, as well as the guards they had brought with them.
Then, the sudden descent of a blinding pillar of lightning filled everyone with dread. What had just happened? Was this a surprise attack from an enemy kingdom targeting the nobles of Aleisterre?
The nobles clustered together, with their guards, then immediately dispatched their subordinates to investigate the situation.
Thankfully, no further chaos followed. It seemed that the sudden accident had subsided just as quickly.
"Attention, please! Remain where you are. The royal family will be conducting an investigation. Do not approach the site. Anyone who does will be considered an accomplice and taken into custody for questioning."
The voice of the royal representative, amplified by magic, echoed through the space once more.
Where his tone had once been courteous and relaxed, it was now icy, almost murderous.
An attack on nobles, under the very nose of the royal family—and a successful one, at that—had roused their ire.
"Damn it, what the hell...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
