Chapter 385 Isabel I
December 25th.
It was Ligeia's birthday, and it was also David's birthday.
But they obviously didn't have the time to celebrate their birthdays.
Because just a few days after Queen Sophia fell into a coma, a call from the Palace of Silver and Tin was made to all the ministers.
"At 7:15 pm, the dragon arrived at the island in the lake."
This is a code word.
This was used to prevent deliberate reports of the death of royal family members, which could cause confusion in an era when refutation was difficult. Announcements of royal deaths were replaced with a "dragon." The closer the dragon got to the center of the glass island, the more important the death.
The island in the lake is the small island where the Temple of Silver and Tin is located.
In fact, many people had already guessed it the moment before they received the news.
Because right above the Temple of Silver and Tin, which always shone with brilliant silver light, an incomparably brilliant and clear rainbow suddenly appeared in the evening, reflected in the sky. A light drizzle fell with the night, and the rainbow disappeared.
Then, a beam of silver-white light shone from the palace, shooting straight into the sky and lingering for a long time.
Four knights riding Pegasus, holding holy swords and wearing silver armor descended from the light column and entered the palace.
Many people witnessed this scene.
This is undoubtedly a wonder.
Not all monarchs will be personally greeted by knights sent by the Silver Crown Dragon when they die.
Queen Sophia is the first in two hundred years.
Immediately afterwards, a black obituary notice was posted on the fence at the entrance of the Silver and Tin Temple, and the national flag on the Silver and Tin Temple was lowered to half-mast. All the griffins on the Griffin Bridge were draped in black scarves.
The ministers who received the news called their own departments one by one and issued a brief obituary with similar content, though the details varied:
"My dear colleagues, it is with great sadness that I inform you that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away."
Within half an hour, the news reached the newspaper office through various channels. The next morning's edition urgently revised its headline and went to press.
But before seeing the newspaper, the people of Glass Island already knew about it.
——The pillar of light shooting up into the sky really doesn’t need to be hidden.
The people of Glass Island gathered spontaneously, holding umbrellas and heading towards the Griffin Bridge. Most people were not allowed to cross the bridge, so they just stayed at the entrance, watching the silver-white light rising straight into the sky.
It was bright enough, but not glaring. Although it was night after sunset, it made the surroundings look like morning.
People subconsciously piled the flower baskets in front of the Griffin Bridge.
But then, gradually, some people bravely stepped onto the Griffin Bridge and sent the flower baskets to deeper places.
Perhaps only today will the snow-white griffins on the Griffin Bridge remain silent.
They were dressed in black silk scarves like shawls, and quietly watched people passing by them, bringing flower baskets closer to the Temple of Silver and Tin.
Less than three hours after the news spread—before midnight—the Griffin Bridge was covered with flowers.
People did not cry or make noise. Without any rehearsal or call, they spontaneously placed flowers on the empty space on the bridge.
In the Hall of Silver and Tin, Isabel, looking somewhat pale, now wore a crown and held a scepter. Janice herself had drawn the magic painting.
She placed both hands on the handle of the scepter as if supporting a sword, and the triangular-shaped three-eyed snake head wrapped around Isabel's wrist and rested on the back of her hand.
She is flanked by two portraits: the one on the left is of her grandmother, Queen Sofia, and the one on the right is of her father, Prince Albert.
But her father was not in the Hall of Silver and Tin, or even on the Isle of Glass, so he had not been able to attend the ceremonies of his mother's death and his daughter's succession to the throne.
Aiwas stood next to Janice and watched how Janice drew the magic painting.
And soon, he was pushed by Janice.
"Stand over there."
Janice said softly, "Stand behind His Majesty."
Aiwass raised an eyebrow: "Am I...suitable?"
The painting will later be sent to the Glass Steps newspaper as visual proof of the new king.
The kingship of Avalon is continuous and uninterrupted. After the death of the old king, the new king has actually succeeded to the throne immediately. It's just that the coronation ceremony has not yet been completed.
After all, national mourning alone would last for a week, followed by the Queen's funeral. The royal mourning period would then continue for another week, during which Isabelle would tour all the important cities of Avalon to introduce the new Queen to the public.
The coronation ceremony is the most solemn ceremony of the new queen's accession to the throne. It is impossible to start preparing in advance while Queen Sofia is still alive. It cannot be prepared hastily either - for this reason, the coronation ceremony is usually not held immediately after the new king ascends the throne, but several months or even half a year later.
It took more than half a year for Queen Sofia to be officially crowned after she ascended the throne.
"According to the rules, your Majesty's relatives, closest siblings, and trusted direct ministers should all stand together. Sherlock should have come, but it was really inconvenient for him, so he didn't come."
Yanis explained.
Strictly speaking, Sherlock is not suitable for any form of photographic or painting record now, because "Little Sherlock" will only last for a while, and he will soon return to his youth; and before long he will become middle-aged or even old.
With three harvests a year, the speed of updating photos cannot keep up with his growth.
"What should I say?"
Aiwass asked softly, "Or do something?"
"No. But you can encourage His Majesty."
Master Yannis spoke.
It’s just that Master Janice’s voice is a little hoarse today.
She was also saddened by the passing of her best friend of sixty years. But such was the fate of the immortal race, and she had long since adapted to it. Furthermore, Queen Sofia's health had been declining gradually... her death was due to old age, not a sudden misfortune. The others had already prepared for this.
But even so, I still feel sad.
Aiwass obediently walked over and stood behind Isabel. Isabel was also somewhat silent due to grief. No matter how well she prepared herself mentally, she still felt a little red in the face of the outcome.
He patted Isabel's shoulder gently, and the young queen turned around and looked at Aiwass.
She nodded slightly, then quickly regained her composure, looking up and forward. Aiwass then lowered his hand, clasped his hands behind his back, and looked at Janice.
Janice draws magic paintings very quickly, perhaps even faster than printing in this era - in less than three minutes, a moving magic painting is completed.
The painting will then be sent to the Glass Steps newspaper and preserved.
After the magic painting was completed, Isabel, with red eyes, stretched out her right hand with a ring on it towards Evans.
"The first one is you, Aiwass."
She whispered.
"Yes, my Lord."
Aiwass said softly.
He knelt on one knee, took Isabel's hand, and gently kissed the silver dragon head of the dragon head ring.
"I pledge my allegiance to you, my queen."
But after that, Isabel did not withdraw her hand.
Aiwass looked up at her in surprise.
Seeing Isabel's cheeks slightly red, but not meeting his gaze, Aiwass raised the corner of his mouth slightly, silently pulled Isabel's right hand, and kissed the back of her hand again.
Isabel still didn't withdraw her hand. Instead, she turned it over and gently stroked Aiwass's cheek and earlobe with it, then looked down at Aiwass.
"I accept your allegiance, my knight."
She whispered softly.
Update completed!
I went out this afternoon, so I'm a little late! But I still feel like I can write, so I didn't ask for leave~
(End of this chapter)
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