“2 packs of Sparklers please~”
A child walked towards a shop and spoke with a cheery look on his face.
“Here is you Sparklers, be careful while playing with them okay? That would be 6 Bronze coins.”
The shopkeeper replied with a smile on his face.
“Okay!”
The child quickly placed 6 coins on the Shopkeeper’s table and rushed away.
The shopkeeper chuckled and then shook his head.
“Hmm? 6 Bronze Coins? Wasn’t that the price of 1 pack? Why did you give him 2 of them?” A man standing next to the shopkeeper questioned.
“It’s a special discount for today.”
The SHOpkeeper replied.
“B-But won’t that be a loss for you? Especially today. You could have made huge profits you know?”
The man couldn’t understand what the shopkeeper was thinking.
“Hahaha~
I have to sell it for cheaper because it is today.”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“Don’t you know? It is Queen Evane’s Coronation today.” The Shopkeeper replied.
“Of course I know it. That’s why I said it, even if you sold one pack for 10 coins today, people would still have bought it. Everyone wants to celebrate her coronation in their own way. That is just how popular Queen Evane is. You could have easily used her popularity and could have made huge profits.”
“Hahaha~”
The shopkeeper just started laughing.
The man’s frown deepened.
Was his friend perhaps an Idiot?
He couldn’t help but think.
“I don’t need profits.”
Suddenly, the Shopkeeper spoke.
“Especially on the name of our Queen.
There is no way I would try to profit using the name of someone as charming, merciful, and companionate leader as her.
She had already don’t so much for her.
She excused the huge tax that was on my shoulders, she even promised to open better hospitals where they would allow us to use healing potions and could only charge the making charges.
The Royal Court would also be more open to us commoners from now on.
Not only that, but they even say that she would open an Academy, just like the Royal Academy, where the children of commoners could learn cultivation and no one would force them to join the Royal Army after graduation.”
The shopkeeper spoke with a fanatic look on his face,
“When someone who has done and plans to do so much for us is becoming the Queen, how can I be selfish and try to profit off her name?
I would rather make a loss today and show Queen Evane my full support.”
The shopkeeper completely and at the same time, another woman came to his shop, buying 3 packs of Sparklers.
Time continued to pass, many commoners prepared for Queen Evane’s coronation.
Of course, Nobles did the same as they prepared many gifts and pleasantries, however, in Evane’s eyes, these nobles mattered less.
The reason was simple, nobles would celebrate whenever a new Ruler is crowned, it was the commoners who were the exception.
The commoners only supported the ruler they actually trusted, and currently, the number of commoners who had placed their trust in Queen Evane was… uncountable.
She was definitely the most supported ruler in the history of the Skyfall Kingdom and all of this just happened because of a few tax reliefs and some promises she had made.
She was the first ruler to actually think about the commoners, who were completely powerless, rather than the nobles who held the major power in the Kingdom.
*Dhumb*
Suddenly, everyone in the capital city heard a loud sound.
The once bustling capital suddenly turned silent. Only the children, who didn’t know anything, and the animals and birds were making a sound.
*Dhumb*
The sound was heard again.
This time, the children, who noticed everyone around them had turned silent as well.
*Dhumb*
The sound rang the third time.
*Dhumb*
Then the fourth time.
*Dhumb*
*Dhumb*
*Dhumb*
*Dhumb*
*Dhumb*
*Dhumb*
By the time it rang the 10th time, the entire Capital turned silent.
This time, even the animals and birds didn’t make any type of noise.
Everyone understood what was happening and smiles appeared on most of the commoners’ faces, however, they still didn’t make any sound.
They all just turned towards the Royal Palace and bowed their heads.
“Evane Skyfall.”
Suddenly, a voice echoed throughout the capital.
This shocked everyone, even the nobles, everyone wondered how this was even possible, the well-informed nobles, however, understood what was happening and couldn’t help but be surprised.
“I, Astaria Skyfall, the Dowager, and the Protector of the Great Skyfall Kingdom, declare that you will be crowned as the Queen of the Skyfall Kingdom and henceforth bear the responsibilities of our Great Kingdom and bring it to greater heights.”
Astaria declared as she signaled a maid.
The maid walked forwards, carrying a red velvet base, where a Golden Crown adorned with different jewels rested.
Astaria picked the Crown.
“Now bow.”
Astaria ordered.
Evane tilted her head forward into a light bow.
She didn’t completely bow her head, she was the Future Queen after all.
Astaria smiled a little and then, she placed the Crown on Evane’s head.
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
The cheers started.
*Whoosh*
*Bam*
Soon, huge fireworks were launched into the sky, brightening the dark sky.
This was the signal for the commoners.
All of them lit up their fireworks as well and,
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
Loud, reverberating cheers, that overshadowed the nobles cheering in the Royal Palace were heard.
Seeing this scene, Evane couldn’t help but smile. Astaria raised her brow in astonishment as well. The others seemed to be surprised as well.
“Long Live Queen Evane!”
“Long Live the Skyfall Kingdom!”
The cheers continues, the fireworks were continuously being fired into the sky.
Under the cheers from the nobles and the commoners, Evane walked towards the new Throne that was built for her and sat down.
Drinks were served, the nobles finally came forward with their gifts according to their ranks, the commoners, on the other hand, continued to cheer for the Queen.
Only after 10 minutes had passed by did they calm down.
Seeing all this, Astaria smiled.
Then suddenly, her smile turned dark and,
“It’s finally time.”
She spoke.
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