Those Noble Families swiftly activated the Protective Arrays of their own families, also hastening the packing of their family treasures.
They had already received information from their respective Family Heads, preparing to flee at any moment.
The situation now was: if you can run, then run; otherwise, staying in the Imperial Capital meant only a path to death.
Of course, before running away, they still needed to clearly assess the situation.
Rushing to flee recklessly would just make them the sacrificial chicken, easily getting their necks chopped off.
Thus, they were waiting, waiting for the Emperor to make his move, waiting for the loyal army of the Emperor and the Demon Souls' army to clash fiercely.
Only at that time could they take advantage of chaos; using the distraction from the army and the Emperor, they could then sneak away.
Only then, facing fewer Demon Souls, did they have a chance to escape from the Imperial Capital!
