The commotion outside attracted the attention of everyone inside and outside the mansion. Within moments, about a hundred people had assembled in the destroyed courtyard. All of them were carrying weapons assuming the worst but when the dust settled down all of them lowered their weapons except the mercenaries.
They saw Ashton flat on his back and couldn't believe what they were seeing. After all, no one had been able to take him down till now, at least, not that they know of. In their eyes, Ashton was being attacked by the dwarf, but none of them rushed to help Ashton.
Firstly, because they were wondering if interfering would even do anything good or not. And secondly, because they worried about upsetting their client anymore.
"What is going on here?" A loud feminine voice echoed through the courtyard.