"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, the morning ceremony is over."
Lin Ke nodded, trying hard not to think about the face he had just seen in the brass mirror.
Although he thought the makeup was a bit exaggerated, the servants, maids, or soldier ministers seemed to have something different in their eyes when they saw Lin Ke.
It wasn't respect, but there seemed to be a kind of appreciation. Lin Ke could clearly feel that his charm seemed to have increased several times.
Even the Egyptian cats kept in the palace stared at him for a long time.
Its tail tapped the ground gently, as if it had some inexplicable awe of his majesty... or rather, curiosity.
The maids on the side exchanged glances quietly. Although they did not say anything, a hint of shyness appeared on their faces when facing Lin Ke.
Even the usually serious high priest, when he saw Lin Ke, his eyes unconsciously lingered for a moment, as if he was confirming something.
He looked down at the reflection of his own figure on the ground, and the smoky-makeup version of himself that he had just seen appeared in his mind.
After all, the clean skin, sharp eyeliner, and neat sideburns all symbolize his sacred identity, symbolizing that he is not only the ruler of the world, but also the incarnation of the sun god Ra, the lord of the Nile River, and the ruler of all things.
So, Lin Ke pursed her lips slightly and decided to pretend nothing had happened.
When all the makeup was done, the servant gently draped a white linen robe over his shoulders and tied it around his waist with a gold belt.
Finally, a crown inlaid with lapis lazuli and depicting a cobra and a vulture was slowly put on, symbolizing the unification of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, and symbolizing Lin Ke's supreme control over this land.
The servants knelt in unison and whispered, "Long live His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, long live, long live!"
When he arrived at the palace gate, all the ministers were already lined up waiting for him.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
The civil and military officials on both sides knelt down with their foreheads touching the ground. Their voices were loud and in unison, echoing in the spacious palace vestibule.
The soldiers then knelt down and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, the Great and Most High Holy Pharaoh, come - come -"
The celebration has begun!
Several priests, dressed in linen robes, slowly raised their hands, and low chanting echoed in the air, offering praises to the sun god.
Lin Ke walked forward with steady steps, the feather crown on her head swaying slightly, and her wide shawl shining slightly in the morning light.
He had a calm expression and sharp eyes. He didn't say a word, but his aura made people dare not look directly at him.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is about to set out!"
A priest standing in the front announced loudly, then turned and signaled the team behind him.
The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and everyone bowed their heads, respectful and pious.
The attendants quickly stepped forward and placed the offerings on both sides of the road.
A plate of freshly picked rice ears, a piece of precious spices, and a bottle of clear river water symbolize harvest, abundance and holiness.
"The Holy Pharaoh sets out——"
The servants shouted in unison, and their voices echoed across the square.
Sixteen Nubian guards wearing golden belts stepped forward and held up the golden throne with both hands.
It is made of gold and sandalwood, with vivid Eye of Horus patterns carved on each side. The four corners are decorated with fine gold chains, which make a slight bell sound every time they are shaken.
Crowds gathered on both sides of the road, their eyes fixed on the front.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh! It's His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!" Someone couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, his eyes full of awe.
"He really has come... Look at the cape covered in golden light and the sacred bird on the crown!"
“Wow, the Saint Pharaoh’s aura is so amazing, I can feel it even standing here!”
"Oh! Holy Pharaoh! Such a majestic and handsome face makes me want to kneel down!"
The sedan chair was slowly lifted up, and the golden chain swayed slightly, making a soft bell sound.
Lin Ke sat upright on the throne, his body straight and motionless, like an unshakable statue.
The sun shone, and the cloak on his shoulders fluttered slightly. The golden threads reflected a dazzling light, which made his body radiate a sacred glow.
The sacred bird on the crown quietly overlooks all living beings, and its eyes inlaid with lapis lazuli seem to be staring at everyone below.
The guards under the sedan chair walked steadily, and the priests and servants around it walked with their heads down, and no one dared to look directly at it.
However, at the moment when the Holy Pharaoh passed by, countless eyes in the crowd still fell quietly on him.
Some people's heartbeats quickened and they murmured softly, some were so excited that they breathed rapidly and bowed even harder.
Even the dignified priestess couldn't help but secretly look up at Lin Ke, and then hurriedly lowered her head.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, our Holy Pharaoh!"
As the team moved forward, cheers rang out from the crowd. Both sides of the street were filled with people who came to greet them. They knelt down and bowed their foreheads to the ground devoutly.
The women held spices and flowers, and the men raised their hands high, chanting prayers to the sun god, and some even burst into tears with excitement.
As the sedan passed by, several priests in linen robes held up copper basins and scattered spices filled with flower petals into the air.
Gorgeous blue lotuses, golden rice flowers, and red poppy flowers drifted in the wind and fell like rain on the path of the Holy Pharaoh, as if celebrating the arrival of the gods on earth.
"May the grace of the Holy Pharaoh forever protect Holy Egypt!"
“May the light of Ra shine upon you forever!”
The attendants walked slowly along the road holding incense burners, gently shaking the copper incense burners, so that the fragrant scent of frankincense and myrrh filled the entire street.
The drummer stood on the platform and beat the war drum.
Young dancers dressed in light white gauze danced gracefully in the center of the crowd. Their movements were smooth and elegant, offering the most beautiful blessings to the Pharaoh.
Lin Ke looked at the scene in front of him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
Everyone was cheering for Lin Ke. If Lin Ke glanced at someone below, that person would faint from excitement in an instant.
His eyes were deep, yet he remained calm. He sat in the sedan chair, accepting the submission of the world.
"Long live His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh!"
The people shouted in unison, the sound was deafening.
When the procession reached the temple in the center of the city, the climax of the celebration finally arrived.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, please spread the blessings of the sun god Ra to the earth!"
The priest chanted loudly, and then a servant brought a golden kettle engraved with the Eye of Horus, filled with clear water from the Nile.
Lin Ke took the kettle, stood up, walked slowly to the platform, poured the water slowly, and sprinkled it on the altar of the temple.
The water of the Nile River, symbolizing life and harvest, flowed down from the high platform. The priests then bowed down and worshiped, and the people also fell to the ground, chanting prayers.
At this moment, the whole city of Cairo was immersed in a sacred and fanatical atmosphere.
Lin Ke returned the kettle to the servant and raised his head slightly.
I really want to hold a celebration every day...
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