"Wha-What is that thing?!"
"M-Monster?!"
"What's going on?!"
The people who had remained seated until now finally broke into panic.
Several nobles hurriedly grabbed their children while others stumbled over the stone steps in desperation to move farther away from the royal balcony. The orderly atmosphere that Roger had managed to maintain moments ago completely collapsed into chaos as frightened cries echoed throughout the massive colosseum.
The Mages stationed around the arena were equally rattled by the sudden turn of events.
"Everyone calm down!"
"Please return to your seats!"
But the reassurances only made the panic worse.
"How could we calm down?!"
"That thing is a monster!"
"You said this place was safe!"
"Are there monsters outside too?!"
"I need to go check on my family!"
"Let us out!"
