The cultists seemed to emerge suddenly, initially disguised as various characters; some were attendants of the nobles, others even guards of the manor. As soon as the knights under the Princess drew their swords, they immediately followed suit, as if premeditated, splitting into two groups. One group charged at the royal knights, while the other stormed directly into the manor. The monk soldiers responsible for the manor's defense were caught off guard by the sudden betrayal from those they thought were the nobles' guards, resulting in heavy casualties.
The sheer shock left everyone stunned. Only Nemesia, convinced it was Brand's failed plan, acted as a cornered beast, yet she was a competent military figure with not an ounce of panic. She immediately drew her Longsword and commanded firmly to those around, "Do not entangle with these guys; their target is the nobles in the hall. All knights, open a path and follow me—"
