"Vera, Vera? Are you all right?"
Ke Lin looked at the girl in front of him worriedly, and asked in a gentle voice.
He just confessed everything to Vera, including the fact that Marquis Garcia is her biological father, the conflict between her adoptive father and biological father, the reason why the Duke of St. Hilde married her to the half-elven kingdom, and the Potentially hidden conspiracy...
Because Marquis Garcia was captured in Shadow Canyon, and the time to return to the northern border was imminent, Colin could no longer keep these things hidden.
He didn't want Vera to return to Cold Winter City in such a ignorant manner, to the adoptive father who had malicious intentions towards her.
As for Marquis Garcia's previous ban... It can only be said that the matter has to be done urgently, and I believe he can understand Colin's difficulties even if he finds out later.
However, such a cruel and ugly reality was still difficult for Vera to accept for a while.
At this time, she was staring blankly at the ground, her eyes were completely out of focus, and her body was motionless, as if she had become a sculpture.
Colin sighed, held the girl's cold hands, and said again:
"I have already sent envoys to the East to discuss the matter of using Marquis Vincent to redeem Marquis Garcia. When your biological father returns safely, if you still have any questions, you can ask him in person."
Vera still didn't speak, she seemed to be dumbfounded.
Boom.
Hearing the knock on the door, Colin asked impatiently, "What's the matter?"
"Master Viscount, Miss Vera, His Majesty's coronation ceremony is about to begin."
"Okay, we'll be right there."
Colin squeezed Vera's chin, turned her gaze to himself, and said in a deep voice: "I know these things are difficult to accept for a while, but now is not the time to grieve.
A storm is coming to the north, and I must return as soon as possible.
And you, it is best to return to Ice Rock City with me... "
"No." Vera finally spoke, her voice became extremely hoarse.
"No?" Colin frowned, "Do you want to go back to Winter City?"
Vera shook her head again: "I don't want to go back to the North now. At least I don't want to go back to the North until I meet my biological father and ask him what's going on."
Colin wanted to persuade her again, but after thinking about it, she felt that it would be good for Vera to stay in Silvermoon City: "Well, why don't you stay in Silvermoon City, Queen Aisha will take good care of you.
And when the prisoners of war are exchanged in the future, there is a high probability that the location will be chosen between the two realms. You should wait for Marquis Garcia in Silvermoon City. "
Vera nodded and accepted the arrangement.
Colin breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to attend the queen's coronation ceremony.
But as soon as he got up, he found himself hugged by Vera from behind: "I'm sorry, Colin, I need a little time..."
Ke Lin turned around slowly, hugged the girl tightly into his arms, and comforted him, "It's okay, I understand."
"Thank you..." Vera gently pushed Colin away again, "Hurry up and attend the coronation ceremony, don't be late."
"Are you really not going?"
"No, apologize to Her Majesty the Queen for me."
"good."
Colin held the girl's face in his hands, kissed it lightly, then turned and left.
…
"Aisha Miller, today I crown you in the name of the holy ancestors of the San Lorenzo family.
May the Supreme Lord of Radiance bless you and be inviolable from now on,
May the Lord guide your path and remove your obstacles...
Be merciful to your people, keep them alive,
You should honor your vassals and honor them,
You should maintain the prestige of the half-elven kingdom so that it will not be dusted...
Please remember, you are the lord of Silvermoon City, the king of half-elves, and a loyal vassal of the San Lorenzo family. May you live up to the expectations of the half-elf people, the trust of His Majesty the Emperor, and the glory of glory. Glory to the Lord…”
Half-elf palace, inside the government hall.
Prince Harrison was wearing a golden robe and holding a half-elf crown in his hand, reciting lengthy prayers solemnly.
His face was very pale, and his expression was a little sluggish, as if he hadn't had a good rest recently.
Seeing this scene, Ke Lin couldn't help but feel the joy of the plot succeeding in his heart.
He knew that he had successfully planted the seeds of hatred in Prince Harrison's young heart, and he was waiting for a day in the future to bear fruit and surprise the San Lorenzo family.
Thinking of this, Colin couldn't help but look at Queen Midella standing beside Harrison.
This beautiful queen, whose facial features were quite similar to Vera's, was actually looking at Ke Lin at this moment.
Looking at each other, Colin immediately put on a perfect smile and nodded to the other party.
Queen Midella also smiled, staring at Colin with her big watery eyes without blinking, as if to say—
Young man, you managed to get my attention.
At this moment, Harrison finally put the half-elven crown on Elsa's head.
When the half-elf queen wearing the crown stood up and faced the crowd, all the half-elf nobles present drew their swords, knelt down on one knee, and swore:
"My king, I swear allegiance to you, from today to forever!"
Queen Elsa lifted her skirt and saluted her vassals back.
Subsequently, the Queen personally canonized four knights, serving as her sword bearer, bow bearer, shield bearer and horse bearer respectively.
These knights are all members of the Miller family without exception, and they will accompany Queen Elsa from now on and become her guardian knights.
At this point, the coronation ceremony officially ended.
Queen Aisha wore a half-elven crown on her head and left the Palace of Parliament surrounded by everyone.
She will hold a dinner in the banquet hall to entertain the royal family of San Lorenzo and the nobles who came to watch the ceremony.
…
It was getting late and the lights were on.
On the floor of the banquet hall paved with red paulownia wood, there are three long square tables filled with various delicacies and wines.
Creamy salmon pie, honey pine nut cake, smoked salmon salad... and champagne from the Royal Reserve.
The brightly dressed half-elven maids stood like sculptures beside the long table, ready to serve the distinguished guests who came to get food. Unfortunately, there were not many distinguished guests who came to patronize, and even if they took food, it was only a taste.
When Colin walked into the hall alone, the banquet hadn't officially started yet.
He went straight to the long table, ignored the delicious food on the table, and went straight to his goal - stag blood wine!
According to common sense, on such a formal occasion, staghorn wine would not be served on the table, but apparently, this bottle of staghorn wine was specially prepared by Queen Aisha's attendants.
At this time, a mature and lazy voice suddenly sounded: "Your Excellency Viscount, do you need some lemon?"
Colin looked back, and saw the protagonist of today's banquet—Queen Aisha standing behind her.
She was wearing a fiery red veil dress, with a half-elven crown on her golden hair, and the bright smile on her face made the crystal magic lamp seem to dim.
"Okay." Colin smiled, knowing that the Queen wanted to help him cover up his smell, so he accepted the other party's kindness.
"By the way, Vera doesn't want to go back to Ice Rock City with me, but wants to stay in Silver Moon City and wait for Marquis Garcia, so I hope you can help take care of it."
"No problem, it's my pleasure."
"Well, remember, don't let her return to Winter City, even if the Duke of St. Hilde sends someone to urge her!"
"I see."
At this moment, there was another commotion at the entrance of the hall.
Colin looked up, and saw Queen Midella leading Prince Harrison in.
I don't know if it was a coincidence, but Queen Midella also wore a fiery red long dress, revealing her slender arms and a large smooth back. While walking, the willow waist swayed lightly, with infinite grace, which attracted the attention of all the nobles and gentlemen.
Queen Aisha hurried forward to greet her.
The melodious music sounded at the right time, and the banquet officially began.
(end of this chapter)