Incoming from the left, incoming from the right, incoming from all around.
The hundreds and hundreds of enemy guards stormed in from all 5 doors leading into the grand hall.
The only way to escape would be towards the balcony.
But who would've known there would also be enemies secretly taking the place of the guards earlier?
That's right.
They stood by the balcony door as though blocking the path, preventing Abdali and the rest from leaving.
Dammit!
If it's a fight you won't, then a fight you shall get.
"Quickly! Cone Formation! Spears out! Protect his highness!"
1, 2, 3...
The gang hastily made a sloppy come formation, placing their spears and swords at various strategic angles with their backs completely exposed.