Elder Rostellum looked as if he had been struck by a lightning bolt after seeing Mayor Babasha's corpse, almost passing out on the spot.
The mysterious death of the highest-ranking official of the City Administrative Office within his jurisdiction was indeed a serious matter.
Elder Rostellum's initially good mood plummeted instantly. It was as if he had been savouring a delicious meal only to bite into a stone, leaving him at a loss as to whether to swallow or spit it out.
What a terrible thing to happen first thing in the morning.
