Enjoying the show on the sidelines

"That this face… is the last thing you'll see before death?" 

The knight's eyes dilated as he held his breath while realization dawned on him. His mouth opened and closed, but he had lost the voice to speak. 

She scoffed. "I know. It's shocked you to silence. Don't worry, it's still a beautiful sight to behold before your impending doom. You're welcome." 

A smile replaced her smirk, pushing herself up to stand and face everyone. She glanced at everyone, keeping her chin up. 

"I hope no one forgets this incident and will stand as a reminder of who is in charge of this place," she remarked slowly so everyone could follow. "Everything that is mine should be taken care of, even if it's a mere pebble. Mine is mine and no one else touches it without care. Be thankful this incident would only be known as the crown princess disciplining her people, and not as the night of the massacre in the Sapphire palace."