After witnessing all that commotion in the middle of the morning, Alicia decided it was time to put an end to the distractions.
The spectacle with Lise had completely frozen half the servants in the galleries and balconies, where dozens of demons were still leaning out with their mouths open, unable to believe what they had just seen. If no one brought order soon, they were going to spend the rest of the day murmuring in the hallways instead of fulfilling their duties.
Alicia took a step forward, straightened her back, and gave two sharp claps that echoed across the courtyard.
"The show is over!" Alicia ordered with a commanding voice, sweeping the upper floors and entrances with a stern gaze that admitted no replies. "All the demons of the castle, return to work immediately!"
No one dared to contradict her. One after another, the maids and guards hurried into action, embarrassed at having been caught slacking.
