An Introductory Note:
We are finally back to the main story. Please enjoy this super long chapter which took me ages to write. I hope that it meets your standards...
Song for this chapter:
29. OMNIS LACRIMA by Yoko Shimomura
Pictured:
Palazzo Altemeria (Altemeria Palace), Altissia, Kingdom of Accordo viewed from the front
WARNING:
Some mature language and themes towards the end of the chapter. Reader discretion is advised.
September 26th, 2020 - This one took a while as I made a lot of specific edits. You might not notice them!
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"Any idea what they're talking about in there?"
"We will know in due time, I presume."
The group is sitting just behind a partition blocking them from the world press. The prince regent stands just beside it, ready to make a few opening remarks before the telecast is set to begin.
Nathan silently observes Prompto, Ignis, Iris and Talcott encouraging Noctis as he mouths what he assumes are words from the speech he's about to say. He smiles, remembering the words Domani had said before his swearing-in: "This is it, Nathaniel. Although I did not know her personally, I believe your mother would be proud of you."
"Are you okay, Nathan?"
He turns his head around to face Rhea, seeing the worried look on her face.
"Ye- yeah. Just thinking."
"You know you can always talk to us, right?" Vincent adds, sharing Rhea's concern.
"Oh hush you two. I suspect he's having a flashback to his swearing-in, aren't you?" Domani asks, placing a hand on Nathan's back.
Nathan smiles, "I really can't hide anything from you, can I Dom?"
"No, I think not. But do talk to us if you have anything on your mind. We are your friends after all."
"Thanks, you guys."
With a final good-luck hug from Prompto, Noctis confidently strides to the podium and takes in the massive crowd. He glances at the monitors around the room, showing the even larger crowd outside. Finally, he clears his throat and begins to speak, "Citizens of Lucis, it is my great honor to welcome you all to the live telecast of the Treaty Amendment Conference in Altissia. While I am not there personally, I can assure you that my father has the best interests of Lucis in mind. We will continue to work together with Accordo to ensure that the Allied Forces are still on fair terms with Niflheim and to guarantee our shared peace and prosperity for years to come. There have been rumors that the Empire has sent airships to the Lucian Continent but I can assure you that these are fabrications created by those who wish to detract us from the important proceedings in Altissia. Our Continent remains safe from any external attack thanks to the Wall that my father will continue to keep strong even after he enters the conference room." He pauses and regards the magical barrier around the Lucian Continent, just barely visible from outside one of the Citadel's windows.
"We are now just a few short minutes away from the Conference's opening ceremony so I would like to invite a surprise guest onto the stage. Please join me in welcoming Her Majesty, Queen Caelia of Accordo."
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