By the end, Danyla had lost all patience for trading words with them, so she simply showed them her forceful side.
Just then, Myracis returned to the Citadel after eating her fill. Sensing Danyla's emotions, she circled above the Seneschal's Tower and let out a piercing, high-pitched Dragon Roar.
She then breathed a blast of searing dragonfire straight into the sky. As sparks drifted down, the doctors immediately remembered that the dragon princess before them could command an entire host of dragons, and they became much more compliant.
The doctors who had dared glare at Danyla earlier bowed their heads low.
One major reason Doctor Waghram had been elected Seneschal of the Citadel and had done reasonably well in the role was that he understood the circumstances, knew when to advance or retreat, and handled people tactfully.
Now that he saw Danyla was determined to have her way, he softened his tone.
"Since Your Highness insists, the Citadel has no reason to oppose you further. I will immediately gather the doctors to convene the Conclave and select suitable candidates to serve as new maesters."
Naturally, Danyla was satisfied with his change in attitude, and her gentle smile returned.
"Then I'm sorry for the trouble, Seneschal Waghram, and all of you doctors! I won't disturb you any longer. I'll return to the Hightower and await your good news."
At that, Danyla turned her gaze toward the bald, blind Doctor Galvin seated some distance away.
"By the way, Doctor Galvin, I may be able to cure your blindness, but I'll need the help of a Glass Candle. If the Citadel is willing to spare one, bring it to me at the Hightower!"
With that, Danyla left the Citadel, accompanied by Mungo, the Unsullied, and Earl Hightower.
When she returned to Weirwood Square,