How the tide turns in a second

Carlos led his soldiers to raid a particular establishment in the eighth district. As soon as he kicked the entrance open with a bang, everyone inside halted as they gaze at the door at the same time.

"Someone had tipped us regarding these illegal operations…" Carlos stated the reason for their arrival with a voice coming from his chest. "… this place is now seized under the imperial law… failure to comply will face grave punishments…"

As the eighth prince spoke, some who were far away from the entrance immediately scurried away to save themselves from getting arrested. Not just a few of them, but even before Carlos could finish speaking about the reason for this raid, chaos already ensued. Some gamblers couldn't move a muscle upon being caught in the act, others blatantly screamed and ran away to save themselves from being seized. 

Having expected this sort of reaction, Carlos glanced over his shoulders.