The so-called announcement wasn't made in the dining hall but in the large open hall that led to the dining side. The hall was very big and spacious, and all the guests stood there while they whispered about what this was all about. The Emperor had yet to arrive, and before his arrival, the place was filled with hushed murmurs.
Many knew that two of the guests were missing, but none knew if they had been found, especially the family of the prince who couldn't be found.
