Chapter 751 Coronation
Time flies, and before you know it, the inhabitants of Baldur's Gate usher in the most important festival of the year, the Midwinter Festival, which also symbolizes the passing of the old year, the beginning of the new year, which is about the same as the new year on earth, and many people who have returned to settle in the city have changed into their most beautiful clothes and come to the newly built large square, because the historic moment is about to begin.
Due to the announcement issued several months in advance, there were many people who came today, in addition to the local residents, there were also a large number of merchants, nobles, and emissaries from the surrounding countries, and even the orc chief Fugna took a few days out of his busy schedule to rush over, and at the same time carried a large number of gifts.
Every guard in the square wore a festive red burqa, embroidered with Henry's family crest on his chest, a brown bear, a Picker, and a shield, and the dragons hung colorful flags on their tails and flew in the sky.
In order to let the civilians who came to watch the ceremony really feel the atmosphere of the celebration, Hawke sent some people to distribute steaming bread and bacon to the passers-by.
"What a glorious moment, isn't it? I never dreamed I would have such a day. Standing on the high platform, waiting to be canonized as a nobleman, enjoying a qiē of civilized society. ”
Looking at the dense crowd below, Fugner said to Corey beside him with emotion. He was now wearing a gorgeous winter wolf cloak and an expensive silk robe. On each hand, he wears an oversized gemstone ring. A pair of very soft leather boots are pedaled underneath. Get out of the posture of an explosive household.
Obviously, the orc chief had made a fortune in a few months, and in an instant he had risen from a state of eating without a meal to the luxury of eating one and throwing one away. It's hard to believe just by looking at the way he looks, not so long ago he was a powerful warrior who could slash enemies with his weapon, and he fell so quickly that he couldn't have imagined.
Corey glanced at the other party's slightly bulging belly and double chin, and he shook his head helplessly: "Mr. Chief, you should lose weight, otherwise your skills will soon regress." When the time comes, it will be a hundred times more difficult to recover. Remember that the North is not a place of scales, and you must always be ready to engage the monsters. ”
"Hahahaha! It doesn't matter, just leave the affairs of the army to the young people, I have completed the first step of integrating the tribe into civilization, and the rest is up to them. Fugner said with a nonchalant laugh.
After several encirclements and suppressions, he has fully appreciated the power of civilization and order, and he simply looks down on those same kind and monsters living in the wilderness.
In particular, the army, which had undergone a short period of military training, almost swept away the perimeter of the Supreme Wasteland in a crushing manner, and the weapons and armor made of stainless steel versus the primitive and backward leather armor and clubs paid almost nothing. The orc warriors easily routed all their enemies, capturing them as slaves and exchanging them for large sums of gold.
"Okay. It seems that you already have a plan, but I have to warn you that you must be careful to control the power in your hands, I don't want to lead my army north to quell the rebellion one day. There was a hint of warning in Cory's eyes.
He is too aware of the chaotic and tyrannical factor in the bones of orcs, usually the new leader is to kill the old leader to gain power, so he is afraid that this scene will play out in Wywood City, and I am afraid that there will be no other solution than the Great Purge.
At the mention of rights, Fugner's face immediately became stern. He looked left and right to make sure that no one was paying attention before lowering his voice and speaking, "Don't worry, because of the good profits during this time, all the troops are still loyal to me, at least until those little ones start to grow their ambitions." But the question of faith must be solved as much as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to talk about it when I am too old to walk. ”
"Don't worry about that, did you see that female dark elf?" Corey gestured to Viconia, who was standing on the balcony on the second floor of the Duke's Palace. "She is now the priest of Apodell, and that Son of Baal has become a demigod and can officially accept the worship of mortals."
"So fast?!" Fugner had an expression of disbelief on his face. If he remembered correctly, a few months ago, this name was still well-known in the Sword Bay generation, but it didn't take long for him to become a demigod with great power, and the speed was completely beyond imagination.
Corey sighed slightly: "Yes, during this time, many people in the army have chosen to serve this newborn demigod, his teachings are neither evil nor good, very suitable for soldiers and warriors, I believe your people will like it." ”
Fugner touched the beard on his chin and nodded: "In this case, there should be no problem with Wywood City." With faith, the simple orcs will become stable, and after a few years of experiencing the benefits of following the order, they will never be ...... again."
Before he could finish his sentence, there was a sudden loud cheer from the crowd, and Henry and Sycody walked to the center of the square in full costume, followed by Ellen and Liv, followed by Lily as a mother and her sister Lina, in the eyes of most nobles, the heir was higher than his parents and siblings, because they represented the continuation and future of the family.
As for the poor elf Lori, she could only follow with Dorothy the hound at the end, but there was no frustration on her face, but she waved to the crowd around her with a smile of excitement and satisfaction on her face.
As an elven civilian, it was the first time for Elenia to see so many people, and coupled with the deafening cheers, she instantly experienced a completely different customs from Sodenisra.
As we all know, children always like novelty and liveliness, and the more people there are, the more they have the desire to express themselves, so this elf Lori is overexcited by the nerves in her brain, if it weren't for the two guards staring at her, maybe she would have rushed into the crowd to play.
In contrast, Alan and Liv, who are trained as mages, are much more mature. Especially Liv. Although he is usually a troublemaker. But on formal occasions, she always pretends to be a lady, and her snow-white dress looks like a princess who came out of a fairy tale.
"It's really outstanding, are you sure that Henry was born in a commoner? No matter how you look at him, he and his family are like famous families among the nobility. An onlooker shouted to the people around him.
The cheers of the whole square were so loud that even two people in close proximity had to shout loudly to be heard.
"Idiot, haven't you heard" the king who came out of Belgost! "This sentence? Our Henry Majesty grew up in that town, but now it's a city. ”
"That's right! He was the pride of Belgost, and I had come from the south to attend the ceremony, from the commoners to the king. A living legend, I heard that he was also a powerful mage and druid, and we are finally about to have a great ruler. ”
"Well said, friend, I used to be a neighbor with His Majesty the King for a while, and if I hadn't moved later, I might have been a member of the nobility now."
"Shit! I know you, but your family lives on the west side of Belgoust, a few streets away from where Henry's Majesty lives, so that you can be called a neighbor? ”
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For a moment, the crowd was restless, whether they knew each other. I don't know each other, and they all want to have something to do with Henry. What's more, there are several women with heavy makeup who claim to have had a relationship with His Majesty the King, and the mess is simply messy.
Fortunately, there were enough guards at the scene, and they could barely maintain order, otherwise I am afraid that a stampede would have occurred long ago, causing unnecessary casualties.
"Beloved, you see that these people are crazy about you, they worship you, they long for your protection, they want you to bring them a stable and prosperous life." Poeti whispered to her husband.
Henry smiled and waved at the crowd, then replied in a low voice, "This land has been divided for too long, so the people are eager for unification, for a monarch who can lead them to a strong one, and I just happened to follow this idea. Don't take it seriously, the support of ordinary people comes and goes faster, and only maintaining social stability is the essence of rule. ”
As soon as he finished speaking, Grand Master Tyrantil raised his hand and pointed in the air, and a huge fireball rose into the air with a loud sound.
"Boom!"
In an instant, the entire square was silent, and everyone consciously closed their mouths. They all knew very well that the coronation ceremony had begun, and if the troublemakers at this time were purely looking for death, those terrifying dragons in the sky were not fake.
Seeing that the scene was under control, Tyrantiel smiled with satisfaction, and then nodded to Bishop Eugene, who had been waiting for a long time, and the latter hurriedly picked up the crown and scepter that had been prepared and walked briskly forward.
As a goddess symbolizing kingship, nobility, and orthodoxy, the Church of Sheenworth is the best host on such occasions and can convince most ordinary people that the king who rules them is of natural noble blood, and that his descendants will bring prosperity and stability to the whole country.
Of course, this is just a set of propaganda rhetoric, and most smart guys won't believe it. But the royal family recognized by the goddess must be recognized and accepted by the aristocratic class of the entire continent, which is the most important thing.
Eugene wore a gorgeous costume embroidered with gold thread today, a headband symbolizing the crown of the noble goddess, and a crimson cloak.
When he reached the center of the square, he bowed slightly to Henry, who was standing in place, presented the crown in his hand, and then congratulated loudly: "May you and your family prosper, may your reign be as stable as a rock, and under the witness of Sheenworth, Henry of noble blood. Angome was crowned king here and became the rightful lord of the kingdom of West Hartland......"
As the solemn voice echoed around the square, a light suddenly shone from the sky, shining above Henry's head, and the noble goddess herself bestowed her blessing.
Everyone who watched the ceremony felt the majesty of the gods and knelt down to show respect, even if they were not believers in the goddess.
On such occasions, Synworth represents the majesty of kingship, a secular ruler, and will not make any rude actions as long as his mind is still in his right, because that would be tantamount to provoking the crowning king. (To be continued......)