The guard's swift departure left an uncomfortable silence in his wake. Prince Thane's gaze remained fixed on the television, his expression growing increasingly grim. The footage repeated itself, each iteration seeming to intensify Prince Thane's distress.
Finally, he turned to face the royal couple, his voice icy and controlled. "What exactly are we looking at here?" he asked, his eyes narrowing.
King Ryker's face turned beet red with rage. He slammed his fists on the table, making the room tremble, and shot to his feet. "Is this supposed to be a joke?" he thundered, his voice echoing off the walls.
Queen Astrid's countenance mirrored her husband's, her eyes blazing with indignation. Her delicate hands clenched into fists, her posture rigid with anger. The air was heavy with tension as the royal couple awaited Prince Thane's response, their anger and confusion hanging precariously in the balance.