"Hadar," Clovis muttered, taken aback by his unexpected sight. Riva, after hearing him, turned to look at him. As he advanced with his characteristic regal stride, the crowd turned to face him, their eyes widening in surprise. His face held no expression, his gaze piercing and unyielding. Everyone was shocked to see him, given that it had only been a few days since Helena's demise. Riva's heart skipped a beat as his gaze fell upon her, hardening with rage at the sight of her sitting on his throne. She hastily leaped to her feet and sidestepped with a bow. Ryker climbed the stairs and settled into his throne."Ryker," Riva called him with an expectant smile. Ryker, instead of looking at her, addressed Clovis, "Put her in the dungeon for sitting on my throne without my permission." Riva's eyes turned wide in shock. "Ryker," she stepped forward but he stopped her by holding up his palm. He turned his cold eyes on her. "It's Hadar for you, Riva," he reminded her in cold, exact words
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