Everyone was gay, greeting every familiar face they would come across. The guests were wearing their finest dresses and clothes. Men were gentlemanly escorting the gorgeous women out of their carriages into the house. Along the way were a red carpet, magic lamps that lit the way, and appetizing drinks on the sidelines.
Nevertheless, none of the guests were told of the attack, for it might cause a commotion and might alert the attackers. The ones that were told of the danger did not attend the party. They can't risk their lives just to enjoy a kids' occasion.
Zexus, the other six butlers, and the hired freelance adventurers stood still, tightly guarding the household. Every part of the house was marked with a butler or two, such as the kitchen, where they could put poison on the food.
