The explosion tore through the far side of the ballroom, shattering stone, flipping tables, bursting plates and glasses apart, and sending a violent shockwave through the hall that threw nobles across the floor.
"AAAAAH!!"
"WHAT'S HAPPENING?!"
"RUN!!!"
Smoke and dust flooded the room.
Before it could settle, a couple of dark figures dropped down from above.
Boots struck marble with dull thuds, one after another. Fifteen figures in total, wrapped in dark robes, faces hidden behind smooth masks carved with faint crimson lines.
THRUUM!
The moment they appeared, a crushing killing intent slammed down in the ballroom.
Nobles screamed and collapsed. Some fell to their knees, gasping for air, while others fainted on the spot, eyes rolling back as their bodies gave up.
The music stopped.
Guards froze.
One of the masked figures lifted his hand.
Buzzz...
