"Ah!!!"
The scream of terror resounded timely, as a noblewoman with above-average reflexes recoiled in fear, taking a few steps back. She cast one last glance at Arthur, who was once the center of the banquet but now lay dying, and then wailed as she rushed out of the hall.
Other lesser nobles, who gradually began to react, mirrored her actions. After all, these low-ranking nobles, mostly used as background decor, lacked strong mental resilience. Having lived in luxury, they'd witnessed blood or significant events only a few times in their lives, so the sight of the neighboring prince being assassinated right before their eyes left them in shock, fleeing faster than rabbits.
The higher-ranking nobles who had experienced grand scenes silently gathered behind Elisa.
