Deciphering The Message

"But they are all severely injured, and of all the Royal Guards that left with them, only about ten returned, and they are also grievously injured."

All the Elders gasped in shock when they heard what the guard had just said albeit for different reasons;

"To think they have also taken down his highness…" The seven overthinking elders continued;

"But if they were all here when this happened, does that mean they have outside help?" One asked.

"That is most likely the case…" Another answered;

The Elder in front of the Guard looked over to his other two partners and saw them nod back at him;

"Alright, you may leave…"

"But the next time you do not properly announce your presence before barging into the house of even an Elder, that same day would be the last you will ever witness, am I clear?" The Elder asked;

"Crystal, venerable Elder…"