The next day was a joyous one for everyone except the king. The palace was abuzz with festivities, and a royal ball was to be held. However, the king couldn't shake off the weight of his thoughts. He was still preoccupied with the events of the previous day's court session. Moreover, the outlanders had launched an attack on Mayi recently, and their assaults were increasingly targeting YHÀKADÉI. The king wondered who these outlanders were and what their motives were. Their numbers had grown from an initial ten to a formidable army, and their brutal attacks seemed senseless. The king feared that YHÀKADÉI, which had been protected by the seals for so long, was now on the brink of being conquered.