Nyxoria dismounted her horse with practiced ease, her gaze sharp as she surveyed the entrance to the imposing castle. Spotting one of the guards a fairy, she approached him briskly.
"Call the Emperor for me," she demanded, her tone firm and unyielding.
The guard hesitated, his brows furrowing. "Who are you, and what business do you have with the Emperor?" he asked.
Nyxoria didn't reply. Instead, she crossed her arms and stared at him down, her silence as intimidating as any words she might have spoken. Eventually, one vampire approached and whispered something to the guard. With a reluctant nod, the guard motioned for her to follow him into the castle.
He led her to the great hall, where the towering ceilings and dark, elegant decor only added to the weight of the moment. The guard left, leaving Nyxoria alone in the large room as he went to summon the Emperor.