Snap!
With a casual flick of Rhaegor's fingers, the soundproof magical bubble instantly pops and vanishes into thin air.
Just a few seconds later, a sharp, heavy knock echoes from the library doors. "My Lady," Kael's muffled, strictly professional voice calls out from the other side. "The Imperial Knights have arrived to formally invite the Skyfire Tyrant."
We both walk over to the grand oak doors and pull them open.
The squad of heavily armored Imperial Knights standing in the hallway immediately drops to one knee in perfect, terrifying unison. They bow their heads deeply, not daring to look up.
"Glory to the Eternal Protector of the Sun Throne, the Great Skyfire Tyrant!" they chant respectfully.
