The Trial (1)

King Viktor stared at them with his red eyes in disgust. "You are late!" His voice thundered through the throne hall, filled with loathe. 

Emma was so scared that she started trembling in Lazarus's arms. Lazarus tightened his grip on her and very coldly said, "My apologies, Your Majesty." Slowly, he removed himself from Emma and she bowed immediately. 

Emma saw that every window of the hall was covered in thick velvety crimson curtains, not allowing a beam of light to enter. Rich tapestry adorned the walls. There were paintings of kings on the walls and between paintings, the flag of Wilyra was hung. Two swords crossed in the middle with a trapped dove against a red background. Five large chandeliers hung from the ceiling with thousands of candles lighting them.