Chapter 673 Coronation

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Gawain knew that Miss Melita Purnia must be nearby—as a giant dragon who was in charge of observing the situation on the mainland, how could she leave without permission on the eve of such a historic event?

After finishing the contact, Gawain did not leave the study, but waited quietly behind his desk. His spirit spread out, and his keen perception ability collected the sounds from all over the place: the attendant was walking in the nearby room. Going, they should be preparing the gowns and decorations required for the coronation ceremony; the sound of military boots stepping on the ground came from downstairs, which should be the last defense of the guards before the ceremony began; there was some very faint noise The sound came from the direction of the garden outside the castle, it was probably the movement made by Rebecca...

For today's ceremony, Heidi, Rebecca and several government officials rushed to the old capital from Cecil City yesterday. After all, this is the moment that symbolizes the official establishment of the empire. Not surprisingly, in addition to arranging a group of reliable department directors and deputies to maintain the operation of the Government Affairs Office, Gao Wen also ordered Soldering to return to the south to help maintain security and defense in the southern border.

As a friend of Gawain Cecil 700 years ago, the high-ranking ranger did not regret having to be absent from this event. On the contrary, he happily accepted the order—for an elf, participating in the human race A large-scale ceremony is really a torture-like thing. Solderin is very happy to have a reason to stay away from the scene and get a credit.

Ten minutes later, a knock came from the door, and the attendant notified that the senior agent of the Mithril Treasure House had arrived.

"It looks like there's going to be a big event today," the surrogate lady with her face covered in a veil and a long dress appeared in front of Gawain with a smile on her curved eyes, "Everywhere in the city has been decorated, almost everyone All were eagerly discussing the upcoming coronation ceremony, whether it was sincere or not - I saw hundreds of nobles gathered in the auditorium of the Silver Fort, looking up at Cecil's emblem, and wept bitterly. "

"It doesn't matter to me whether they are moved or not, as long as they actively cooperate when signing," Gao Wen said casually, "A lot of people have died on the Crow Terrace, and I don't plan to bring another group of people to decorate the street lights. ."

"Don't be so harsh to them, they are already working hard to comply with your decree," Melita smiled and came to the desk, "So, what do you want to keep?"

Gawain picked up the manuscript that had just been completed, but before handing it over to Melita, he asked: "Is the Mithril Treasure House able to keep everything and handle the custody in strict accordance with all the requirements of the employer?"

"'Everything' is a very exaggerated word, even dragons can't keep everything in the world, but if you consider the level of human development, you can really think that we have the ability to keep everything you give us, and we also have the ability to Process them according to your requirements.

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"Then can you keep the knowledge and disseminate it when the time I ask comes?"

Melita's expression under the veil seemed to freeze for a moment. She noticed that Gawain used special words, and couldn't help but said softly: "Spread... This is a very interesting request. But I think you can rest assured—— We don't mind starting new business as long as the price is right, and in theory, the long lifespan and high intelligence of the dragons are enough for us to fulfill your request, even if you ask us to spread some kind of knowledge across the continent, maybe It won't take a young dragon to complete a full-grown parade."

Then she paused and continued: "But considering the special nature of this commission, I need to confirm the specific content of the knowledge you have delivered before giving you an offer. But please rest assured, with the status and identity you are about to acquire, this The price is absolutely fair.”

Gao Wen nodded, and then he glanced at the manuscript in his hand again, with some hesitation on his face, as if it was something worth struggling with. After a full minute, he took a deep breath and handed the manuscript to Mei. In Rita's hands: "That's all there is to it."

"All? It's less than I thought... I thought you would give me a library..." Melita took the manuscript and casually flipped through the first few pages of it, before picking it out before she could read it carefully. He raised his eyebrows, "It seems to be about the operation of society?"

"You can take a moment to look at it carefully and make an offer after the coronation ceremony," Gawain said. "The specific content of the commission will be discussed at that time."

Melita's tone rose: "Oh? Then I have to take a good look..."

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On the first floor of the castle, in the hall of the auditorium, the etiquette officers are nervously confirming all the links, the attendants and the guards of honor are confirming what they have to do over and over again, and a gray-haired palace advisor is checking the long list in his hand. Beads of sweat glistened on his forehead.

Hetty, who had completed a ceremony rehearsal, noticed the consultant's nervousness and couldn't help but stepped forward to comfort him: "Mr. Brendon, please relax - all the procedures are no longer a problem."

"Ah, Your Excellency the Grand Consul! Thank you for your concern, but I dare not relax," the court advisor said with a serious face after seeing Heidi and saluting, "I have been a court scholar for most of my life, and I have no doubts about all etiquette. I know the rules like the back of my hand, but now I have a whole new set of procedures in my hands. Your Majesty has not only cancelled the kneeling and kissing salute of the subjects, but even cancelled the crown, and added a salute, a marching formation and a new military music - I dare not let it If there are any mistakes in these things, it will bring shame to the reputation of my family."

Heidi smiled and shook his head gently: "No one will be ashamed today, today is a glorious day."

She turned, looked up, and stared at the end of the hall, at the dark blue drapery hanging from the wall, hanging down from the high dome—on which pale gold threads traced The emblem of the sword and plow can't help but think of the meaning behind the emblem: guarding and pioneering, laying down a human habitation in the dark age with swords and soldiers, and multiplying on the earth with hard work.

As if it was just yesterday, this glorious emblem was still hanging in the old ruined castle of the Cecil family. In addition to reliving the splendor while reading, she couldn't even imagine what it would be like to light up all the lights in the old castle.

At that time, how could she dare to think that this emblem would one day be hung on the wall of Silver Fort?

The sound of footsteps came from behind, Hetty turned her head, and saw Victoria wearing a long white court dress and long silver hair rolled up high, the Duchess of the North nodded to her: "Ms. Hetty, you today radiant."

This is quite an old-fashioned greeting and politeness, but considering the cold face of the Duchess of the North on weekdays, those who are familiar with it know that this is the greatest enthusiasm and kindness she can show, and Heidi smiled: "You too, as beautiful as winter snow."

"Today is a big day," Victoria said indifferently. "The Duke of Baldwin and I will make sure everything goes smoothly."

Hetty glanced around the hall. In addition to the team from the southern border, there were many faces she was not familiar with: the existing nobles in the capital, the selected representatives of the church, the knights, and other various characters. .

Those who maintain this order are naturally the two archdukes, Victoria and Baldwin, who are familiar with the environment.

"Hope these people keep their eyes open today," Hetty said softly. "It's better to sign than hang."

"They will," Victoria's cold voice came from the side. "People who don't sign... won't appear here."

In a corner of the hall, Duke Baldwin Franklin took out the mechanical watch from his arms and glanced at the scale on it.

"It's almost time."

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It's almost time.

On the edge of the wide square outside the Silver Castle, countless citizens, businessmen, and even ordinary people from the outer city have gathered. In the several viewing areas separated by the castle guards and Cecil combat soldiers, the crowd is almost impermeable. .

The area in the square where people are allowed to stand is already full, and the open area near the Silver Fort is guarded by soldiers. Countless people who could not get a good position had to gather further away. They climbed the roof on the edge of the square, and even Climbed to nearby towers, street lamps, and flagpoles, so much so that soldiers patrolling the perimeter had to approach the crowd over and over again, shouting with loudspeaker magic, and driving those in too dangerous positions from heights.

Those who live near the square have a huge advantage today, they even rent out their windowsills and roofs for a lot of money, and there are surprisingly many people willing to spend, almost in half a day, all the good locations was looted...

The giant sun gradually rose, and the mages cast spells in advance to disperse the clouds near Saint Sunil, and the bright sun began to spread throughout the city. Finally, a few loud shouts suddenly came from the front of the crowd:

"Someone came out!" "There is a figure on the balcony on the second floor!" "The door is also open!"

With the sound of heavy iron chains rolling, the gate of Silver Fort slowly opened halfway, and a cavalry team lined up from the gate. Those heroic soldiers wore novel magical armor, bright armor, clear banners, and A long red carpet extends from inside the castle to the end of the drawbridge.

The crowd in the square suddenly became agitated, everyone craned their necks and stared at the direction of the castle gate-according to traditional etiquette, the monarch would soon emerge from that gate, accept the kneeling greetings of his subjects, and then meet. There are ceremonial officers and duke regents, proclaiming the legitimacy of the monarch and declaring the transfer of royal power, and for many commoners, this is almost the only chance in their lives to see the royal family - worth boasting when they go back About half a year.

However, people did not see the monarch appear in the castle, they only saw a group of knights standing at the door, blocking the way from the main entrance of the castle to the inner courtyard, and before the confusion gradually spread through the crowd, a powerful voice Suddenly it came from above, and it spread throughout the square with the power of amplification magic:

"Attention to all! The first infantry formation, start - go!!"

Many people were taken aback by the sudden sound, and the crowd around the square became a little turbulent. Then, another strange sound came into their ears - it sounded like a slap in the face at first. The sound of the stone was neat and rhythmic, but it soon became louder, even shaking people's nerves like the beat of a drum.

People finally see what the source of the sound is—

Soldiers, fully armed soldiers arranged in a square formation.

People craned their necks and widened their eyes, staring at the scene in the square a little bewildered. They saw row after row of soldiers appearing in neat rows, each dressed in the same Armor, holding the same equipment, as if printed out of a mold, they saw the commander at the forefront holding a sharp sword, the soldiers in the first row holding up the flag, and the rest of the soldiers marching in astonishingly neat Their steps, the neat and rhythmic sound was actually the sound of their boots landing!

After getting used to seeing the free-spirited aristocratic private soldiers and seeing the various equipment of the Royal Army under the "self-provided weapons" system, this scene is unbelievable to everyone in the square, even almost weird and orderly. What people fear - just the arrangement of people, how could this be possible?

At the same time that the infantry phalanx appeared, some sharp-eyed people finally saw a little movement inside the gate of the castle.

The knights stepped back to the sides in a neat step, and the gate to the castle courtyard was completely open, and a shimmering, invisible behemoth was slowly poking its head out of it. .

It took a moment for people to see what it was—

It was a terrifyingly large skull moving forward.

It was placed on a large vehicle powered by magic, the skull almost completely covered the vehicle, the surface of the crystal skeleton glowed with a slight brilliance, and a powerful soul seemed to be hidden in the hollow eye sockets. What kind of powerful creature left this huge skull, but just by looking at its pale surface, everyone will feel a kind of visceral shock and awe - but this powerful creature is dead, it What appears here is just a pair of skulls.

Gawain's figure stood above the skull, on a platform made of steel with nails pierced through the skull. He was wearing a solemn black dress, without a crown on his head, but with a long sword and a diamond brooch in his hands. Pinned to his chest, the brooch gleamed in the sun's rays.

On both sides of the steel platform, there are two more metal structures like wings, and the cloth curtain with the emblem of the sword and the plow hangs down from the top of the wings until it is close to the ground.

The huge skull traveled to the front of the suspension bridge, where it stopped steadily, and several escort chariots came up from the heels and lined up on both sides of the skull.

Gawain looked down at the square on the other side of the suspension bridge, and the phalanx of infantry arrived in front of him almost at the same time.

A loud voice resounded in the square:

"Stand still!"

The infantry phalanx stopped instantly, and there was almost only a sound of military boots hitting the ground.

"Draw the sword!"

Countless melting swords were pulled out at the same time, with the blades forward, standing neatly in front of each soldier's left.

"Light up the blade—"

"Salute to Your Majesty!!"

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