49 Nobody Will Leave This Hall

"That is enough! Cut down this traitor!" Ceti said in a fierce tone as she stepped forward, and dark silver knuckles with steel spikes on them manifested on her fists.

The five Bloodborn Guards also unsheathed their swords halfway as they stepped forward from every side to cut down this intruder who dared to speak ill against the queen.

However, Rowena briefly raised her hand, gesturing them to stand down, making Ceti and the five Bloodborn Guards freeze themselves on the spot.

Instead, she discreetly told them to escort the guests outside and Asher to safety. However, right as they were about to do that, dozens of men and women in black robes and wearing masks entered the hall from every side, their eyes glowing dark red. Nobody could even tell how they suddenly came in, but they weren't surprised, considering Iryna knew this castle like the back of her hand.