The guard's words shocked all the nobles present; they had not expected the assassin to be so close to them.
Nor had the palace guards outside detected any danger approaching, until now, when they rushed in hurriedly to protect Gars.
The Imperial Guards raised their shields in front of the New Emperor, simultaneously looking up and warily scanning the roof for any disturbances, each one appearing as if they were bracing for a great threat.
It was Gars, encircled in the middle, who seemed relatively composed as he frowned and asked, "How many assassins have come?"
"We have discovered only one so far, but we do not know if he has any accomplices," answered the guard who had come to escort the emperor.
"One assassin and you are all this frightened?" Gars's face displayed a hint of displeasure.
