After the duel ended in such a humiliating fashion for Zara, the Guards of Ash wasted no time.
Before the whispers could even settle, several guards stepped forward and seized both Zavier and Zara.
Neither father nor son offered any resistance.
One had completely lost his spirit.
The other looked as though his mind had yet to recover from what had happened.
Under countless stares, they were escorted out of everyone's view and taken away for detention.
The large doors of the hall closed behind them as the unveiling party officially resumed.
Guests gradually returned to their seats.
Servants moved between the aisles carrying trays of drinks and snacks.
The orchestra resumed playing a soft score.
The atmosphere inside Castle Hall Grandus became even more lively than before.
After all, the guests had just witnessed something far more entertaining than they had expected when they first arrived.
A hidden genius had appeared.
A fraudulent scheme had been exposed.
