Then, Tilly looked around, her gaze finally settling on Elias, as if waiting for the crowd to disperse, wanting to speak to him alone.
Led by the butler and maids, the guests, buzzing with conversation, began leaving the castle in succession. The main tower, practically a wind tunnel from the battle damage, was uninhabitable, forcing them to be accommodated in other castle guest rooms.
Despite being assured that the rebellion was over and Thorn Castle was safe again, the guests looked visibly shaken. Isabella sighed, "Such chaos... I wonder how many apologies we'll need to prepare. But, thankfully, no guest was harmed..."
"How can you say no harm done? It's a disaster!" Principal Danton was visibly upset. "Last night was a nightmare for me; my bones are aching from the turmoil. I almost smashed a palace servant with a candelabra. Everyone saw it, and that servant is favored by the Emperor! I've lost all my dignity!"
