At first, Elrina didn't fully understand what was happening. But when she realized what was going on, she was horrified and clung to her husband, afraid to even move. It all felt more like some terrible performance than reality. Everything happened too quickly to leave a lasting impression.
-What the... -the Marquis wanted to protest, but Elrina gripped him tightly, preventing him from getting up.
-Please, don't... -she whispered, frightened.
In a moment, the aristocrat regained his composure and calmed down.
-Damn it, what are they doing? They must be trying to overthrow the aristocracy.
-How could this be, Sonata... -Elrina murmured to herself. -We were just discussing this... So that's what we were really talking about... What are you planning, Twice... Couldn't it have been done differently?..
The Marchioness began to observe the other aristocrats and the signing of the documents as their turn came.