Amid the unexpected situation, the Crown Prince appeared earlier than it was originally intended.
A group of students with injuries and torn clothing rushed out with him.
They looked like soldiers returning from battle.
The stage setting shifted into the image of a kingdom ravaged by monsters.
Knights stood battered and weary, yet even the King himself stepped forward, charging bravely to defend his land with everything he had.
"Traveller, you should leave."
The 'King' warned as the knights stepped forward to form a defensive line.
Alaric lifted his head toward where his father sat, signaling that this was no longer part of the performance but a real incident. The situation needed to be handled before harm came to the people.
But when he looked toward the imperial seats and saw the high-ranking knights and mages remaining completely still, Alaric's expression darkened.
A signal soon came from his older brother, who sat beside their father.
