The air within the colosseum was thick with tension as the people had no idea what was happening outside.
The heads of the noble families who had been summoned earlier had been gone for quite some time now, including the King, Marquis Ocean himself and both Princes.
"Papa, when will Prince Eric come back?"
"What was that earlier? Was that an explosion?"
Whispers spread through the crowd, yet everyone remained in their places, for Ocean had assured them they were safe here.
"Could it be that an enemy attacked us?"
"Is that why they all rushed away?"
After several tense minutes, Roger returned alongside Marquis Fairisles and Archmage Silas.
Roger ascended to the royal family's balcony, took up the sound resonance crystal, and turned to face the people.
"People of Sestia, noble and common alike, hear now the words of your King and remain at ease."
The masses fell quiet as Roger started speaking.
