"Have all the knights departed?"
"Yes, Your Highness. They've already surrounded the entire area. Every major road and alley has been sealed off as a precaution."
"Good. Then all that remains is the arrest."
"At your command, everyone is standing by."
The preparations were complete. Too complete, if anything.
Even if we captured the man identified as the mastermind behind this incident, it wouldn't magically calm the public's anger. People didn't want explanations—they wanted someone to blame.
Still, this was the minimum we had to do.
If we let things drag on any longer, there was no telling what they might attempt next. People acting out of resentment and ulterior motives were the most dangerous kind.
"I'll go to the scene myself," Anna said firmly. "Make the necessary preparations."
A brief silence followed.
"Your Highness, that's dangerous," one of the knights said carefully. "Please reconsider."
