Chương 28: Coronation.
The next day,
Vincent was staring at Diana cautiously.
"Focus on your food."
Anna commented. It was clear that he wasn't exactly fond of the new addition.
She handed him a piece of bread covered in Jam. He ate it and said,
"Why is she coming with us?"
He did not like turning into a stone. Even if it was temporary, the feeling of losing control of his own body terrified him.
"She can help us with an important matter. In return, we protect her along the way."
"Can't she protect herself?"
She was capable enough to hold out against both Anna and himself. Why did she need their protection?
"You are asking too many questions."
She handed him another piece.
"I don't like her."
He said it outright.
"Believe me. If we had a choice, I would rather bring an enemy."
Diana looked at them and said,
"I can hear you."
Vincent put his tongue out and teased her.
Diana widened her eyes at this. After staring at him for some time, she chuckled.
"Vincent! Did you like the Jam?"
Lucy arrived at their table. She was here to collect the plates.
"It was good."
He said as he handed her his plate. She smiled sweetly at him and left after collecting the plates.
'Knock, Knock!'
As soon as Lucy left, there were two strong knocks on the door.
Their eyes turned towards the door. Anna placed her hand on the scabbard.
"Mom, someone is at the door!"
Lucy was busy cleaning the dishes.
Irene rushed towards the door.
"New Customers!"
She ignored the three of them and walked past their tables. As she opened the door, her smile disappeared.
"Guards?"
"Excuse us, mam."
Two of the guards were at the door. The guard on the left took out a paper from his bag and handed it to her.
"Today is the coronation ceremony of the New King. Would you be kind enough to visit the church in the evening?"
"This evening?"
Diana looked at the guard with a complex expression on her face.
"Yes. The ceremony will begin in the evening."
The guards looked at the guests inside. They raised their voice and said,
"Everyone is invited."
"Sure. We will be there. It is a special occasion after all."
The guards turned around and left. Irene closed the door.
"Miss Irene, can I have that?"
Diana asked for the pamphlet.
"Here."
She handed it to her and left.
Anna could sense faint fluctuations of mana around the princess. She was holding back her anger.
"Vincent, let's go back to our rooms. You still have to pack up your stuff."
They both went upstairs to their room, leaving the princess by herself.
"Revel in your moment of Victory, brother."
She took a deep breath in. Now was not the time to lose composure.
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Back in Selnika, The Capital of Malen.
"Your Highness."
Octavia was looking at Nero with pride in her eyes. Being oblivious of his true nature, she was inclined to believe that this was his right.
As she helped him put on the robe, Nero smiled at her.
"You finally achieved what you wanted."
After the robe was done, she handed him a golden staff.
"You are wrong."
Octavia frowned.
"You are implying that I have achieved what I wanted."
He grabbed her by the waist.
"Nero! Not today!"
He pulled her towards him and said,
"A man with no ambition is a corpse."
He gave him a deep kiss on the lips. She didn't resist.
They both separated. Octavia looked at him and smiled.
"You don't want to be a queen to a corpse, do you?"
She nodded in embarrassment.
"With me, the ambition will never die."
They both stared into each other's eyes. After some time, there was a knock on the door.
"Your Highness, The Throne room is ready for you."
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"Tonight, we have gathered here to witness history."
Rasputin was addressing the throne room. Nero was yet to arrive.
"As the representative of the church of four gods, I am here to tell everyone that your king has our support. Before we proceed with the ceremony, does anyone have any questions?"
The ministers didn't object. When Nero had presented the terms of their alliance, it was very well received. Some ministers had objected to this approach, but it didn't matter. Changing the religion of the state was a big deal. But the ministers were convinced that Nero had negotiated this well. Plus, they wouldn't dare to refuse the offer. Better to have an ally than to have an enemy.
"Very well."
The doors of the throne room opened. The future King of this kingdom, now to be known as the Augustus Empire. Nero Augustus.
Everyone stood up in respect. He was wearing red and black armor, and the armor was covered in a white robe. With a staff in his right hand and a book in his left, he looked like a mirror image of his father when he was anointed.
He approached the throne.
"Kneel."
Rasputin said. Everyone kneeled, including the King. He placed his head on the ground.
"Rise."
After paying their respects to their ancestors, all of them raised their heads.
Nero took a seat on the throne. Rasputin approached him along with Mona. She was holding the crown in her hand.
"As the King of this Glorious Kingdom is about to be anointed, does anyone have any objections?"
The room was silent. Nobody had any objections.
"As the man who wishes to take the mantle of a king, do you have any reservations?"
"No."
"Then, as a vessel of the blessings deemed worthy by the gods, I now give you the right to the title of King. You may rule your kingdom as you see fit. But remember, the Gods are always watching."
Mona approached and placed the crown on his head. When she was done, she stepped back.
Nero banged the lower end of the staff to the ground. The book in his hands was titled,
"Humility of A King."
Written by a sage named Hypatia, it was the code that Kings had to follow if they had to be successful.
His crown absorbed some of his mana and glowed brightly.
The throne had accepted Nero as the King.
All the ministers bowed down to him. It was a majestic sight, worthy of a grand coronation.
Unfortunately, all of this was smoke and mirrors. Nobody knew, except the deceivers.
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