Catherina and the count, together with other servants in the room instinctively lowered their bodies to stabilize themselves.
She doesn't dare to look up at the windows. Once, her late husband describes the state of bodies that was hit by the weapon. Given the multitude of people down there, Catherina would be surprised if the white marble tiles outside did not paint red.
"It looks like they're here. Your Majesty, I'll excuse myself first."
"I pray for your success, Count Caushilbo."
Count Caushilbo headed downstairs. Along the way, he was halted by the frightened nobles. The rumour of the king's escape has been spread among the servants for a while now. Seeing the enemy manage to get closer to the palace, it seems the rumour was true.
They're afraid that the count was going to flee like the king. So, the nobles attempt to stick to him.
The count simply pushes them aside and leaves them hanging as he doesn't have time to answer all of their questions.
