The Uninvited Guest

Today was the King's banquet, and the security at the palace was much tighter than usual.

Fortunately, Darius's face was well-recognized.

Thanks to his reputation, they managed to slip into the palace undetected.

Luckily, the palace guards weren't aware that they had refused the King's invitation earlier.

Relying on their good memory, they easily found the banquet hall.

As soon as Illiya and his group appeared at the banquet, all eyes turned to them.

Every gaze was filled with intense (gossipy) curiosity.

The bolder guests even walked right up to them, striking up conversations that, naturally, all revolved around Darius.

After barely escaping the "enthusiastic" crowd, they looked up—only to lock eyes with the King, who had just arrived.

Seoryun: ???

Illiya and his group: "..."

The atmosphere instantly became awkward.