The disgruntled and thoroughly angered group was just about to begin discussing how many additional sweeps they should conduct across the Expo Hall, determined to search the area repeatedly until they were absolutely certain nothing else had been planted.
However, the conversation never got the chance to continue.
The adults in charge of the observation area suddenly encountered a very different kind of problem.
A door lock engaged with a decisive click, and several of the monitoring screens automatically concealed their contents behind neutral displays. At the same time, hurried footsteps echoed through the corridor outside.
"Mother! Father!"
The anxious voice of a little princess rang out just as the door opened, causing every adult in the room to jolt.
"Yes, dear? What's wrong?" the Empress asked quickly as Princess Nina skidded to a stop in front of her, her brows furrowed deeply in distress.
Now, who wouldn't be alarmed by that expression?
