Condition of Consequence

Once surrounded, the guards swiftly dragged her away from the table. Sensing something amiss, one guard instinctively reached for her hair and pulled it firmly. 

To everyone's surprise, the hair came off, revealing back-length crystal-white locks flowing down her back and covering her face.

A serene silence fell over the hall.

'Elysia,' Crystalia thought, recognizing the assailant the moment the guards lifted her face for all to see.

While not everyone had the chance to meet the previous royal family, some had personally encountered them, especially the Queen. As a result, seeing the familiar face and hair of the woman in front of them triggered recognition among some attendees.

Elysia Crystalforge!

The Queen's personal servant!

Even Former King Brylon couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise at the unfolding scene.