Peace?

He observed Velian and other members of his group, now without any disguise, stepping forward with a regal air, his presence demanding attention. The nobles in the hall cast disdainful glances his way, their eyes filled with a mix of anger and greed, for they recognized the triumphant king before them.

"What is he thinking? Coming here all alone, I guess he is trying to be a hero in front of his woman,"

"Young brat! Because of him, I have to spend my life like a beggar now,"

"Let's kill him, we shouldn't wait, he is our enemy,"

They whispered without holding back anything. They wanted Velian to know that what he did was a mistake. They wanted to give him utter despair like what they experienced when they first lost to him.