Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 17: Coronation

Chapter 17: Coronation

Coronation day - Royal Castle of Ceadric at the capital Cedra

"So the day is finally here! You could not believe how long I waited for this." the prince looked at himself in the mirror. He was wearing a royal red tunic with white leggings. Lindzie was by his side, looking carefully any small details, wrinkles and such on the prince's outfit.

"We all have your Majesty!" the human girl smiled at Charles.

"Please Lindzie! Just stick with Charles as always! It's awkward to have you call me that." implied the Prince.

"You are now a symbol of authority and respect. Although I am your childhood friend,.. No! Especially because I am your friend, I must show them that you are the king, my king." affirmed Lindzie.

"You are more than just a friend to me Lindzie." said Charles.

After a short moment of silence, the girl finally understood what the prince was implying. They were friends since birth and she was always the first to understand him. But perhaps now she wished she did not and could just ignore what he just said. Still she could not.

"You Majesty....I... I don't know what to say!" Lindzie spoke haltingly.

Her cheeks were now redden as she tried to turn her head away from the prince's gaze.

"Wow! Out of all the time to confess, you just have to do it now! I never understand how royalties think." a young voice spoke.

The voice, as if a bell rang to bring these two persons back to reality, reminded them that they were not alone in the room. On the couch sit the two girls and a young boy whom the prince recently recruited to their side. Perhaps 'recruit' is not the right word. It was more like a mutual interest between the two parties.

Alastor turned to Helmund and the others who were also in the same.

"Well at least the future of Ceadric seems to be ascertain." joked Alastor.

"Not until we deal with Archduke Veldor!" proclaimed Helmund.

"Today will be the most crucial day. It's his last chance to interfere with Charles. But honestly I don't see how he could it. Even if for some reasons, he managed to assassinate Charles, he still has no place to the throne. I just don't see why he would do this." Ikarus explained her anxiety.

"You are right Ikarus! And there is the matter of the scroll I gave to you prince Charles! Why would he let such an important piece of evidence in the hands of a few bandits? And the spies we caught all have something that can be easily traced back to the Archduke. It's like he is intentionally trying to be caught. That just makes no sense.

Whatever the case you have to be extra careful today. Me and Stella will be accompanying you by your side as your bodyguards. Ikarus will check from the sky area and she should have a clear vision of everything. Helmund, Lindzie and the others will be among the guests, making sure to root out possible threats.

Charles, during the ceremony Veldor would be at his closest to you. Although I highly doubt that Veldor will dare to openly attack you in front of millions of people, you have to watch out for him. He might has some tricks up his sleeves." said Alastor.

"Of course! And I want to thank you Alastor, for upholding your promises. Ceadric will forever remember your help. I will make sure of that!" said Charles. He slightly bowed his head to Alastor to express his gratitude for the boy who saved his lives so many times for the last few days.