Smiles Behind Quiet Storms
Though most of the nobles that entered Fantom City died, some actually survived. These people were the ones who had no more intention of getting Videl's weapon. After learning that Videl had a ring with the emblem of the royals, these nobles decided that the risk of offending her was too much for them to handle, so they left the town as quickly as possible.
They didn't look back.
Not once.
Even as their carriages rolled over uneven roads and their escorts urged the horses faster than necessary, none of them dared to slow down. The memory of that courtyard… the pressure, the unseen danger… lingered like a shadow behind them.
Some clutched their cloaks tighter.
Others sat in silence, staring ahead.
We were fools…
The realization came too late for many.
But for those who left early—
It saved their lives.
