[Early Morning – Throne Room, Royal Palace]
The morning light filtered gently through the high windows of the throne room.
There were no signs of the fight from before as everything was cleaned.
Despite the hour, the hall was filled with people—nobles, generals, ministers, and other high-ranking officials, all standing in respectful silence.
Their eyes were focused on the platform ahead where the future of the kingdom was about to change.
At the center stood an aged woman draped in a long ceremonial robe.
Her voice, though old, still carried strength and authority as she addressed the gathered court.
Her words echoed softly beneath the vaulted ceilings.
"To all who have gathered here," she began, pausing briefly, "we are here today to witness the passing of a crown… and the beginning of a new reign."
On one side of the platform stood King Aldirc, supported slightly by two servants who helped keep his posture straight.
