The sudden assassination shocked everyone, but the Northern Territory's armed forces were fortunate enough to control the situation in time, preventing the assassination from causing serious consequences.
The people at the scene were frightened, but the infantry regiment that had been dispatched beforehand effectively fulfilled their duty to maintain order, quickly restoring calm among the panicked populace.
Although the people remained somewhat fearful and tense, they instinctively heeded the infantry soldiers' commands to stay put and not move, especially as Steam Knights began apprehending suspicious individuals.
After all, people are herd animals and fear death; facing the infantry's guns, most remained rational and understood what they had to do.
As for the nobility, they were even easier to manage. Already positioned in safer locations and protected by Steam Knights, they were naturally more composed than the common folk.
