{Third Person}
On Alexander's side of the residence, the atmosphere inside his bedroom was tense enough to make even the experienced mages uneasy.
Alexander had lost consciousness not long after.
Though King Sebastian had reluctantly allowed the mages to work in private, he demanded updates every few minutes, his growing impatience reflecting the fear he refused to openly show.
Inside the room, however, the news was becoming increasingly troubling. One of the younger mages carefully set down a glass vial containing the sample taken from Alexander's wine and frowned.
When Seraphina asked for his findings, he explained that the substance had been identified, but the results did not match Alexander's symptoms.
The drug itself was designed to affect a person's emotions and mental state. It could trigger agitation, aggression, instability, or a loss of control, but it should not have caused internal bleeding or the violent reaction witnessed during the banquet.
