Pastor's Tantra

December 25th.

It was Ligeia's birthday, and it was also David's birthday.

But they obviously have no time to celebrate their birthdays.

Because just a few days after Queen Sophia fell into a coma, a call came from the Palace of Silver and Tin to all the ministers.

"At 7:15 in the evening, the dragon arrived at the island in the lake."

This is a code word.

It is used to prevent someone from deliberately spreading news of the death of a royal member, spreading false news and causing chaos in this era when it is difficult to refute rumors. When a member of the royal family dies, the word "dragon" will be used instead. The closer the dragon is to the center of the glass island, the more important people have died.

The island in the lake is the island where the Palace of Silver and Tin is located.

In fact, many people had even guessed it the moment before they received the news——

Because right above the Palace of Silver and Tin, which always shines with brilliant silver light, an extremely brilliant and clear rainbow suddenly appeared and reflected in the sky in the evening. The light rain fell with the night, and the rainbow also disappeared.

Then, a beam of silver-white light shone from the palace, shot straight into the sky, and did not dissipate for a long time.

Four knights riding Pegasus, holding holy swords, and wearing silver armor descended from the pillar of light 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.

For two hundred years, Queen Sophia was the first.

Immediately afterwards, a black obituary notice was posted on the fence at the entrance of the Silver and Tin Hall, and the national flag on the Silver and Tin Hall was lowered to half. All the griffins on the Griffin Bridge were covered with black scarves.

The ministers who received the news called their departments one by one. The obituary, which varied in detail but was similar in content, was sent out:

"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 through various channels. The next day's morning paper urgently revised the headline and started printing.

But before seeing the newspaper, the people of Glass Island already knew about it.

——There is really no need to hide that pillar of light that reaches the sky.

People on the Glass Island spontaneously gathered together and headed to the Griffin Bridge under umbrellas. Most people were not allowed to cross the bridge, so they just stayed at the door and stared at the silver-white beam of light that shot straight into the sky.

It's bright enough but not harsh. It was obviously the night after sunset, but it reflected the surroundings like morning.

People subconsciously piled flower baskets in front of the Griffin Bridge.

But then, gradually some people boldly stepped onto the Griffin Bridge and sent the flower baskets deeper.

Perhaps only today will the snow-white griffins on the Griffin Bridge remain silent.

Wearing black silk scarves like scarves, they quietly watch people passing by and delivering flower baskets closer to the Palace of Silver and Tin.

Less than three hours after the news spread - before midnight, the Griffin Bridge was covered with flowers.

People were not crying or making noises. Without any rehearsal or call, people spontaneously placed flowers in empty spaces on the bridge.

In the Palace of Silver and Tin, Isabel, who looked a little pale, was already wearing a crown and holding a scepter. The magic painting was drawn by Yanis herself.

Her hands rested on the handle of the scepter like a sword, and the triangular pyramid-like three-eyed snake head wrapped around Isabel's wrist and rested on the back of her hand.

To her left and right are two portraits. The one on the left shows her grandmother Queen Sofia, while the one on the right shows her father Prince Albert.

But her father was not in the Palace of Silver and Tin at the moment, or even on the Glass Island. Therefore, he was not even able to participate in the ceremony of his mother's death and his daughter's succession.

Aiwass stood next to Yanis, watching how Yanis drew the magic painting.

And soon, he was pushed by Yanis.

"Stand over."

Yanis said softly: "Stand to the side behind His Majesty."

Aiwass raised his eyebrows: "Am I...suitable?"

The painting will later be sent to the Glass Steps newspaper as a visual proof of the new king.

The kingship of Avalon is continuous and never interrupted. After the death of the old king, the new king actually succeeded immediately. It's just that the coronation ceremony hasn't been completed yet.

After all, the national mourning alone lasts for a week, followed by the Queen's funeral. The royal mourning period will continue for another week. During this week of mourning, Isabel will tour all important cities in Avalon to let people know the new queen.

The coronation ceremony is the most solemn ceremony for the new queen to take the throne, and it is impossible to start preparations in advance while Queen Sofia is still alive. It cannot be prepared hastily - for this reason, the coronation ceremony is usually not held immediately after the new king ascends the throne, but will take several months or even half a year.

After Queen Sofia succeeded to the throne, it took more than half a year before she was officially crowned.

"According to the rules, His Majesty's relatives, closest brothers and sisters, and trusted direct ministers should all stand together. Sherlock should also come, but it was really inconvenient for him, so he didn't come."

Yanis explained.

Strictly speaking, Sherlock is not suitable to be recorded by any form of photography or painting. Because "Little Sherlock" only lasts for a while, he will soon return to the youth stage; and before long he will become middle-aged or even old.

He is ripe three times a year, and the speed of updating photos cannot keep up with his growth rate.

"What should I say?"

Aiwass asked softly: "Or what action?"

"No. But you can encourage His Majesty."

Master Yanis spoke.

It’s just that Master Yanis’ voice is a little hoarse today.

She was also sad when her best friend of sixty years passed away. But this is the fate of being an immortal species, and she has long since adapted to this. Not to mention that Queen Sofia's body gradually declined...she died of old age, not a sudden misfortune. Others have long been mentally prepared.

But even so, I still feel sad.

Aiwass walked over obediently and stood behind Isabel. Isabel was also a little silent due to sadness - no matter how she was mentally prepared, her eyes were still a little red when she actually faced the result.

He gently patted Isabel on the shoulder, and the young queen turned back and looked at Aiwass.

She nodded slightly, then quickly firmed up and raised her head to look forward. So Aiwas also put down his hand, put his hands behind his back and looked at Yanis.

Yanis drew the magic painting very quickly, perhaps even faster than printing in this era - in less than three minutes, a moving magic painting was completed.

The painting will then be sent to the Glass Steps newspaper where it will be preserved.

After the magic painting was finished, Isabel, whose eye circles were still a little red, extended her right hand with the ring to Aiwass.

"The first one is you, Aiwass."

she whispered.

"Yes, my lord."

Aiwass said softly.

He knelt down on one knee, took Isabel's hand, and gently kissed the silver dragon head of the dragon head ring.

"I swear my allegiance to you, my queen."

But after that, Isabel did not take back her hand.

Aiwass looked up at her in surprise.

She looked at Isabel's cheeks turning slightly red, but she didn't look at her. So Aiwass raised the corners of his mouth slightly, silently pulled Isabel's right hand, and kissed the back of her hand again.

Isabel still didn't take back her hand. Instead, he turned his hand back, gently caressed Aiwass' cheek and earlobes with it, and looked down at Aiwass.

"I accept your allegiance, my knight."

She murmured softly.

update completed!

I went out for a trip this afternoon, so I was a little late! But I thought I could still write, so I didn’t ask for leave~