C922 Rites

Everyone in the square started to kneel in front of the high platform in unison. Although this was the etiquette of commoners towards the royal family, Skady had only seen this situation a few times, both when the previous king died and when her husband succeeded.

Linda stood silently beside the throne. She was a princess.

"Rise …"

Skady's imposing voice echoed in the air above the square