Conferment After Farce

Alas, the mist dispersed, and everyone had an astonishing glance for the five of them, coming altogether.

'You guys….' 

Nathalie looked around, and had a bitter smile; she had yet to take the road in full recovery, as her chest and throat were still in a condition she shouldn't tire herself out.

It could've gone haywire if not for them coming in such a timely and cooperative fashion.

Somehow, it got her heart to flutter.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Lawrence clapped his hands and stared at them with an ounce of pride despite his stoic visage. "Truly a bewitching performance, I'd say…"

Soon after the commotion died out, hundreds of Imperial Guards rushed in, getting into formation to protect Lawrence. 

Ashtra looked around, though his face screamed as much as he appreciated the effort of Nathalie, he still roamed his gaze and frowned at hundreds of soldiers that became vigilant.

"So, is this what you want, Lawrence?"