Undercurrents (3)
The moment Ezra exited the throne room, the Emperor got up and approached the wall behind him, which seemed to hold no significance, put his left palm on a specific part of it and pushed it in.
The wall separated, revealing a dark passage hidden within.
With hasty steps, the Emperor and the royal advisor walked in and took a turn to the side, where a room lit up with dim yellow light could be seen.
In it, a circular contraption stood on two hinges that had been locked into the ground like a standing mirror.
This was one of the key tools that helped Niton thwart many battles and keep its position as one of the seven superpowers.
Now, the circular part of this contraption seemed to hold nothing as its golden sheen shone in the light. In front of it, a chair could be seen.
Saying nothing, the Emperor sat on the chair, while the royal advisor placed his hands on the ground and pushed mana into it.
The floor lit up as the previously invisible markings became visible.