Arawn finally managed to get the situation under control and dismissed everyone who was not involved in the attack. Everyone scurried away without looking back even one. There was nothing they wanted more than to be away from the murderous emperor. They were confused and very scared. Only one noble man stayed back to help the hurt man to his feet and then the two escaped along with the others.
Ares also summoned Drystan back since he already got what he wanted. There was no point in provoking his father any further. Otherwise he was sure that the day would end in a death and he really didn't want blood on his hands.
As soon as Drystan was out of sight, the Emperor visibly calmed down. The growls that erupted from his chest died down and his body stopped shaking so dramatically. And eve
