December 25th.

It's Lygia's birthday, and it's David's birthday.

But they all obviously don't have the leisure to celebrate their birthdays.

For just a few days after Queen Sophia fell into a coma, a call from the Temple of Silver and Tin was made to all the ministers.

"At seven and fifteen p.m., the dragon arrived at the island in the lake."

It's a code word.

It is used to prevent someone from deliberately spreading the news of the death of a member of the royal family, and to spread false news and cause confusion in this era when it is inconvenient to refute rumors. The death of a member of the royal family will be replaced by a "dragon". And the closer the dragon gets to the center of the glass island, the more important the person dies.

And the island in the lake is the small island where the Temple of Silver and Tin is located.

In fact, many people have even guessed the moment before receiving the news -

For just above the temple of silver and tin, which always shone with brilliant silver light, an incomparably brilliant and clear rainbow suddenly appeared and reflected in the air in the evening. A light rain fell with the night, and the rainbow dissipated.

Then, a beam of silver-white light was reflected from the palace, soaring into the sky, and did not dissipate for a long time.

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

Many people witnessed this scene.

It's a spectacle.

Not all monarchs are greeted by knights sent by the Silver Crowned Dragon when they die.

For 200 years, Queen Sophia was the first.

Immediately afterwards, a black obituary was posted on the fence at the entrance of the Palace of Silver and Tin, and the national flag on the Temple of Silver and Tin was lowered in half. All the griffons on the Bridge of Griffons are draped in black scarves.

The ministers who received the news called their departments one by one. The obituary, though the details varied, was similar and short:

"It is with great sadness, my dear colleagues, that it is with great sadness that Her Majesty has passed away."

Within half an hour, the news reached the newspaper through various channels. The next day's morning newspaper urgently revised the headline and began printing.

But before they saw the newspapers, the people of Glass Island knew about it.

- The pillar of light that soars to the sky really doesn't need to be hidden.

The people of the Glass Island spontaneously gathered and headed to the Griffon Bridge with umbrellas. Most people weren't allowed to cross the bridge, so they just stayed at the doorway and watched the silvery pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

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

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

But then, some people gradually stepped on the bridge of the griffons and sent the baskets deeper.

Perhaps only today will the snow-white griffons on the Griffon Bridge be silent.

Dressed in black silk scarves like scarves, they watched quietly as people passed by them, carrying their baskets closer to the Temple of Silver and Tin.

Less than three hours after the news spread—before 0:00, the Griffon's Bridge was covered with flowers.

People didn't cry, and there was no noise. Without any rehearsal or call, the flowers were spontaneously placed in the open space on the bridge.

And in the Temple of Silver and Tin, Isabel, whose face was a little pale, was now wearing a crown and holding a scepter. Painted by Janis himself.

Her hands were resting on the handles of her scepter like swords, and the triangular pyramid-like head of the three-eyed serpent was wrapped around Isabelle's wrists and rested on the back of her hands.

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

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

Ivas stood beside Janis and watched how Janis drew the magic painting.

And soon, he was pushed by Janis.

"Stand up."

Janis whispered, "Stand behind Your Majesty." ”

Ivus raised an eyebrow: "I...... Is it appropriate? ”

The painting would later be sent to the glass staircase as a visual proof of the new king.

Avalon's reign was continuous and uninterrupted, and the new king de facto succeeded to the throne immediately after the death of the old king. It's just that the coronation hasn't been completed yet.

After all, national mourning alone lasts for a week, followed by the Queen's funeral. After that, the royal mourning period will continue for another week, during which Isabel will tour all the important cities of Avalon to get to know the new queen.

The coronation ceremony is the most solemn ceremony for the new queen to ascend the throne, and it is impossible to start preparing for Queen Sophia while she is still alive. Nor can it be hastily prepared – which is why coronations are usually not held immediately after the new king's accession to the throne, but rather over a period of months or even half a year.

After Queen Sophia succeeded to the throne at that time, it was more than half a year before she was officially crowned.

"As a rule, His Majesty's relatives, closest brothers and sisters, and trusted immediate ministers should all stand together. Sherlock was supposed to come, too, but it was too inconvenient for him to come, so he didn't come. ”

Janis explained.

Strictly speaking, Sherlock is now not suitable for any form of photographic or pictorial recording. Because "Sherlock Jr." will only last a while, he will soon return to his youth; And it won't be long before he becomes middle-aged or even elderly.

Three crops a year, the speed of photo updates really can't keep up with the speed of his growth.

"Am I going to say anything?"

Ivus asked softly, "Or do you do something?" ”

"No, I don't. But you can encourage Your Majesty. ”

Master Janis spoke.

It's just that Master Yannis's voice is a little hoarse today.

The best friend she has known for 60 years passed away, and she was also saddened. But this is the fate of being an immortal, and she has long been used to this. Not to mention that Queen Sophia's body is gradually declining...... She died of old age, not a sudden misfortune. Others have long been mentally prepared.

But even so, there is still sadness.

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

He patted Isabel lightly on the shoulder, and the young queen glanced back at Ivus.

She nodded slightly, then quickly regained her firmness and raised her head to look ahead. So Ivas lowered his hand, and looked at Janis with his hands behind his back.

Janis was able to draw the magic painting very quickly, perhaps even faster than the printing of this era—in less than three minutes, a moving magic painting was already drawn.

The painting was then sent to the glass staircase and preserved.

After the painting was finished, Isabel, whose eyes were still a little red, stretched out her right hand with the ring to Ehuas.

"The first one is you, Ivus."

She whispered.

"Yes, my majesty."

Ivus whispered.

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

"I swear allegiance to you, my Queen."

But after that, Isabel did not withdraw her hand.

Ivus looked up at her in surprise.

Seeing that Isabel's cheeks were slightly red, she didn't look at herself. The corners of Ivus's mouth rose slightly, and he silently pulled Isabelle's right hand and kissed the back of her hand again.

Isabel still didn't withdraw her hand. Instead, he turned his hand and gently stroked Ivace's cheek and earlobe, and looked down at Ivus.

"I accept your allegiance, my knight."

She muttered softly.

Update complete!

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

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