The sound of music and gun salutes echoed over Sidney, and the sky was beautiful today.

Under the cloudless clear sky, the procession of the Holy Maiden departed from the Temple of Sidenia and began its procession in the Upper Town.

The Knights of the Templar were guarded on both sides of the main roads along the way, and in the unseen corners, the shepherds' squads of Assassins were hidden in the shadows.

All possible situations in which a riot might occur, and what should be done in the event of a riot, had been considered by the Temple.

In fact, the Apocalypse festivals have been held very smoothly over the years, and the occasional commotion is only a partial stampede caused by an overcrowded crowd.

There has never been a single case of atrocities such as wanting to obstruct the parade of the saints, or even attempting to assassinate the saints.

After all, the saint is not a mascot, but one of the most powerful people in Sidney, how can anyone successfully assassinate the saint in broad daylight?

Even if there was indeed such a strong man, why would he assassinate the Holy Maiden?

The home of mankind in the continent of Eden is only Sidnia, and the assassination of the Holy Maiden of Sidenia is equivalent to standing on the opposite side of Sidney, and also standing on the opposite side of mankind.

If someone really had the strength to kill the Holy Maiden, then he would have countless ways to have his own place in the power hierarchy of Sidney.

And then change Sidenia by other means to achieve its own ends.

In fact, especially for the inhabitants of Uptown, who have enjoyed the bounty of the World Tree and Sidney, most of them have no resentment towards this human home.

If you want to do a happiness survey, the happiness index of the people in the upper city definitely crushes the residents of the lower city and the residents of the underground city.

Therefore, in the face of the procession of the Holy Maiden, the residents of Shangcheng along the road can be said to welcome them.

They held aloft the red banner of Sidney, and when they saw the procession of the Holy Maiden marching into the street where they were, they burst into cheers.

If it weren't for the knights on the street who pulled up a red line and sternly warned the onlookers who crossed the line, the whole street would have been surrounded by an excited crowd.

This visit is extraordinary, because this year there will be a succession ceremony for the saints, and there are a total of two saints on this trip.

This is also the first time Vera has officially appeared in front of the public, and everyone can't wait to see the dignity of the new saint.

Therefore, compared to the two old faces of Her Royal Highness Shireen and Knight Clinton, most people have their eyes on Her Highness Vera and her new Chief Imperial Knight.

"Look, this is the incoming Highness Vera!"

"It is worthy of being a person who has inherited the bloodline of the Ellan royal family, Her Royal Highness Vera and Her Royal Highness Shireen look so similar!"

"The royal knight next to her is so young, will he be His Highness's fiancé?"

"It's possible, after all, Her Highness Shireen and Knight Clinton tied the knot after that."

"I don't know what the identity of this young talent is, and he can be favored by His Highness."

"May Sidneya continue to prosper......"

“……”

The onlookers' chatter was mixed with the sound of salutes and bands, and in the midst of wave after wave of enthusiastic sounds, Roy only felt a little dazed, and his face was a little stiff.

Although he boasts of having a big heart, it is impossible to say that he is not nervous at all when he stands in front of the stage and accepts the admiration of thousands of people.

Vera, by contrast, was more at ease, smiling and waving to the crowd of onlookers.

Behind her, a guard of honor dressed in gorgeous armor rode high-headed horses and walked through the main road with great momentum, which caused a burst of amaze from the onlookers.

Especially the children who watched the Holy Maiden go out with their parents, and when they saw the majestic appearance of these knights, their eyes straightened.

Maybe he is secretly swearing in his heart that he will become such a majestic knight in the future.

Roy understood this feeling, because a long time ago, when Renault took him to watch the Holy Maiden on a tour for the first time, he was also shocked by the majestic scene of the tour, and sighed that the great husband should be like this.

It's just that after so many years, the wish he once made by chance came true inexplicably-

Instead of becoming a member of the guard of honor, he became the chief royal knight standing beside the saint.

In this way, the procession followed the established route through the main roads of the Upper Town, and finally stopped at Sidney Square.

Sidenia Square is directly in front of the Sidenia Temple, which is equivalent to a patrol team going around the upper city and returning to the original point.

At this time, the people who greeted the parade of the saints on the square were the heads of the various temple families and their dignitaries, and it was impossible for them not to participate in such an important occasion.

As the most important audience and witness of this ceremony, they naturally occupy the highest position in the square.

The rest of the ordinary people were blocked on the periphery of the square, each of them straightening their necks, wanting to take another look at the figure of Her Highness the Holy Maiden.

As in previous years, a two-story stage has been erected in the square at this time.

Shortly after the procession entered the square, the two saints walked up to the stage together as the bell tower nearby rang ten o'clock.

They were followed by their chief knights, Clinton and Roy.

The first to speak was the current Holy Highness Shireen, who held the microphone, and her calm voice covered the entire square under the amplification of the spiritual power mechanism.

"At the beginning of the new year, I wish Sidnia continued prosperity and the happiness and well-being of its people......"

After congratulating the New Year as usual, the succession ceremony of the Holy Maiden began.

As the solemn music sounded, Shireen handed the microphone and scepter to her knight Clinton, and then took off the golden crown from her head.

Vera bowed her head slightly, and Shireen placed the golden crown on her head, and handed her the scepter and microphone along with her.

At this moment, the square erupted in a round of applause, and Vera, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, stood in the very center of the stage to receive the blessings of the people.

"Seeing the current appearance of Her Highness Vera, I can't help but think of when we were young, how similar is this to the scene when Her Highness Shireen succeeded to the throne?"

In the audience, Leon applauded and sighed, "Thirty or forty years have passed, and Her Royal Highness Shireen has abdicated. Times have changed, and we are getting old! ”

Sitting beside him were all the old masters of the various temple families, and they were all contemporaries of Shireen.

Hearing Leon sigh like this, they also nodded sympathetically.

Not only Shireen, but their children are also approaching the age of inheriting the family business.

In a few years, I am afraid that it will not be them who will sit in this position in the square, but their descendants.

In front of the stage, Vera, as the new saintess, also blessed Sidenia and the people, and then it was time to award her chief knight.

"Next, I will honor the knight Roy Arnold in the name of a saint."

With that, Vera looked at Roy, who stepped forward and half-knelt in front of her.

"With God as a witness, do you have the consciousness to become a knight, and are you willing to serve me and be my loyal knight?"

Vera's pale golden eyes stared at Roy.

Roy lowered his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Yes, Your Highness, I will abide by the knightly code.

"I swear to fight bravely.

"I swear to honor it.

"I swear not to be afraid of sacrifice.

"I swear to hoe the strong and help the weak.

"I swear to remain humble.

"I swear to be fair and just.

"I swear to worship the gods.

"I swear to always be honest.

"I, Roy Arnold, pledge allegiance to my lord Vera Elland, and I will always be loyal and unwavering."

Vera nodded, and Clinton handed her a gift box that had been prepared long ago and opened it.

Inside the box is the spatial ring carved with the Pudia flower, symbolizing his status as a knight.

The day before the ceremony began, Roy had returned the ring to Vera, and Apophis had been temporarily placed in the scabbard at his waist.

The scabbard was specially commissioned by Leon, and although it could not completely conceal Apophis's aura, it could only be used now.

Vera takes the ring out of the box, and Clinton completes his last mission as a former Imperial Knight, retiring.

Roy held out his right hand and watched as she placed the spatial ring on his middle finger.

When she was ready to put the ring on Roy, Vera said solemnly:

"I will give you the authority to act on my behalf of the will of the Temple, and from this day forward, you will be my chief Imperial Knight."

The applause rang out again, and Roy stood up and stepped back behind Vera.

The festival is not over yet, and as the new saint, Vera still has the next process to preside, and now he just needs to stand by Vera's side all the time.

Although the process of the award ceremony in front of the stage was very short, his heart was pounding, and not only because he was being watched by all people......

The most important reason is that he lied.

Although he had negotiated with Vera before, Vera had promised him that the ceremony was just a scene, and he didn't have to be truly loyal to her.

Vera was willing to set him free whenever he wanted.

But even so, the moment he really began to take the oath, his heart was still a little shaken.

Because of this situation, he remembered the scene where Arya swore allegiance to him a year ago.

A man with true chivalry would have regarded the knight's ordination ceremony as extremely important, and he could feel the faith conveyed to him from Arya's eyes and tone.

The feeling of being relied on, trusted, and guarded by others, every time he thought about it, his heart swelled with emotion.

For knights, it is a kind of luck and destiny to meet a master who can trust him with his life.

And for the master, how can he not be happy and satisfied to have a loyal knight who swears allegiance to him?

Because of Arya, he had enjoyed this satisfaction.

It's a pity that he can't give Vera the same feeling, even though he is her chief imperial knight.

He secretly said sorry to Vera in his heart, and then looked down at the crowd, swept his eyes, and soon found a familiar figure among them.

The young maiden knight, with her beautiful blonde hair coiled up, showed a spirit and a capable gesture, and was patrolling the perimeter of the square with her comrades, guarding the perimeter of the square.

She looked very serious on patrol, but occasionally, she would turn her head and sneak a glance at the platform in the square.

When she met Roy's eyes from a distance of hundreds of meters, a bright smile suddenly bloomed on her face, her lips moved silently twice, and she waved her hand vigorously at him.

Roy couldn't read her lips, but he could guess what she was saying, which was nothing more than encouraging words like "come on".

He withdrew his gaze and continued to stand quietly behind Vera, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

……

After a while, as Vera had completed the final process and finished her closing remarks, this year's Apocalypse Festival officially ended.

The square once again erupted in applause and a cannon salute, and Vera waved to the crowd one last time in front of the stage, and then walked off the stage with a dignified demeanor.

The saint left the venue, and the crowd in the square and the outside of the audience also prepared to leave.

Off the stage, Vera and Roy returned to the makeshift break room, where Shireen and Clinton were waiting for them.

After successfully presiding over the festival, Vera was visibly relieved, and she came to Shireen's side, and her tone became lighter.

"Mother, how am I doing today?"

She looked at Shireen expectantly.

"Great, but not good enough." Shireen shook her head.

"What's not good enough?" Vera was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt a little apprehensive in her heart.

No matter how mature she is, she is only nineteen years old now, and she still needs Shireen's encouragement and encouragement to succeed to such an important position of saint.

"Your shortcoming is that you've said this to me now."

Shireen sighed, her eyes became gentle, and the queen, who usually did not smile, finally showed her love as a mother at this time.

She hugged Vera into her arms and said softly, "I'm sorry to let you bear all this now, but as a saint who leads everyone forward, you can't show your weakness in the future."

"Maybe it's hard for you right now, but ......"

"I understand, Mother." Vera interrupted her, her tone calming down.

"I'm going to be a good saint, I've been enlightened. You know my determination, don't you? ”

Shireen let go of Vera, took a step back, stared at her in silence, and nodded.

Then, she looked at Roy and bowed slightly to him, "Vera, please." ”

Roy bowed flatteredly: "This is my duty, Your Highness." ”

"I'm no longer a saint." Shireen smiled with relief and said to Vera, "Let's go, it's time for you to inherit what belongs to you." ”

Today, January 1st, is the day of the monthly pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Vera will not only become the new saintess of Sidney today, but will also become the new head of the Ellan family, inheriting the Orlan Stone, the law weapon.

Hearing this, Vera nodded and smiled at Roy: "I've worked hard for you today, from now on, please take care of me." ”

Roy bowed again, and then put the two in the carriage.

It wasn't until they saw their carriage disappear at the end of the street that Roy breathed a sigh of relief and stretched his muscles.

Today's major event has finally been completed.

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