Empresses of Pangaea: The Clash of Queens [ BOOK 1 ]

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Location: Royal Great Hall, The Royal Palace of Sekhe, African lands

They were in the great hall again, doing the final rounds of rehearsal as the day for the coronation was coming near. Two days were left till the coronation, and the entire royal palace was in frenzy.

Esi was standing by the sidelines going over the prayer and blessing that she was going to make for the coronation, while Rehema was pacing back and forth finalizing her walk. Her advisors were strict in checking her stance and walking.

During the real coronation, it will be held in the Royal temple also known to be The Golden Oak temple. Where for many years the Eze dynasty held weddings, coronations, and burials. Rehema was going to practice there as well with her sister and council this afternoon.

During the coronation at The Golden Oak Temple, the leaders and clergy of the Faith of the Divine including the high priestess of the African lands were going to be there and certified the ceremony, just like in the past when they did Rehema's mother. The clergy of the Faith of the Divine always were a part of the many weddings, coronations, and burials for the Eze dynasty since the Eze family for generations have always practiced the faith of following the goddesses. It was one of the major faiths practiced by the African lands, but not the only one.

"I hope you have the script, down and memorized," Rehema yelled over to Esi who was holding a copy of the sacred text, The Chronicles of the Divine. Rehema remembered reading it back when she was younger, it was fun to hear the many stories of the goddesses they worshiped and the adventures, strengths and spells they cast.

"Yeah, yeah," Esi said flipping a page with her finger. "I pretty much got it down pact now. You should be impressed it has been a while since I held one of these." Esi closed the book, making a loud clapping sound. "Sheesh, I forgot how hard it is to speak ancient Etrili."

Rehema smiled at her and set her crown down, walking over to her younger sister. "Thank you so much for this, I greatly appreciate it." Rehema was happy to be getting the blessing and prayer of leadership from someone that meant a lot to her.

Esi waved at her "Yeah, yeah, let's just save this all when we practice at the temple." Esi went back to practicing her recital and Rehema did one more walk down the aisle of the room. Chike stood near the grand throne where Rehema would be sitting for the coronation.

The movers were going to move the grand throne to The Golden Oak temple today where the coronation would be so they could practice for it there too. Rehma passed before seating and took a knee. At that moment the prestress would give her blessing after Esi finished her prayer, and Rehema would sit on the throne.

Rehema paused to act like that did happen, and then stood up, and took a seat on the throne. Chike would be standing behind her on the throne during the ceremony.

Rehema's advisor clapped, and so did the other officials on the court, "Great job your majesty. Now we can start moving everything to the temple and practice there a few times," Dayo Saro-Wiwa said.

Rehema took a sigh of relief and slowly lifted the crown off her head. A servant came with a pillow and rag to collect the brown safely. Rehema turned to Chike "We're heading to the temple to rehearse now Chike, you stay here and keep the harem in check," Rehema ordered.

Chike blinked, taken back, "You don't want me to come to the temple rehearsals"

"You won't be doing much so just stay here and see everything over. You already have done so much already," Rehema told him with a smile.

Chike returned a smile and bowed, "Yes, your majesty."

Dayo came to Rehema's side, "We should start leaving now your majesty, we'll be back in the palace ground by night, in time for you to have dinner." Rehema nodded understanding giving Chike one last hug and wishing him farewell.