On the day after the Elections which saw one of the highest turnouts for voting in the history of Eldinor.
In front of the gates of Elfaven, a wide stage had been erected on which stood 6 individuals.
In front of them, the roads of the capital of the Kingdom of the Elves were filled with people for as far as the eye could see.
In a few moments, the results would be announced and the person who would govern Eldinor for the next 5 years would officially enter the Palace.
From the predictions, it was quite clear who the victor would be. Yet, as per tradition, all the contestants had to be present on the occasion to congratulate their newly elected King or Queen.
In fact, the Voice of Eldinor which now stood on equal ground with the other three big news organizations had stated that this victory would set a record for the highest majority with which a contestant obtained victory.
On the other hand, the Network of Angaria was broadcasting the audio recordings of the debates it had conducted between the eminent Elves in the capital who discussed the virtues of each contestant repeatedly.
Although almost all of the debates ended with the conclusion that someone who had the experience of watching the governance of the Kingdom would definitely be the best bet in tumultuous times like these, Eloise was directing the Network carefully so that suspicion of a partisan attitude would be minimal.
Holding an embroidered piece of parchment in his hands, the aged Elf who had by now unwittingly bee famous due to his act of knocking out the former Queen with a single blow made his way onto the stage amidst the cheers of the crowd.
Controlling the feeling of slight indignation, the Elf made his way to the podium before holding out the parchment and saying, "As per the rules set down by our ancestors, I hereby declare that Eldra Dartingnon has won the hearts of the Elves of Eldinor to take the throne as our rightful Queen. My Queen, please step forward to take the sacred oath."
Although the result was already expected, the deafening roars of support from the crowd drowned out the last words of the announcer.
With a serious expression on her face, Eldra walked up to the podium before the people and placed her hand on the oath stone which had appeared on the hand of the aged elf.
"I, Eldra Dartingnon, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully execute the office of the Queen of the Kingdom of Eldinor, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the law, and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Eldinor."
As the oath got stored in the oath stone along with the ones of the rulers before her, Eldra turned around and made her way to the contestants to shake their hands.
To promote solidarity, this was another custom where the winner would give this gesture of friendship to those who stood in the election.
Each of the contestants congratulated and wished her good fortune before getting off the stage.
Only, at the end, Katerina said something different which made her halt her steps momentarily.
"Tread carefully, My Queen. If I find even the slightest evidence that you serve someone other than our people, you will meet the same fate as your mother."
With a glance into her eyes, Katerina left the stage with a measured stride.
Although Eldra was startled by the threat, she had already been told by Daneel that this was possible due to her actions on the stage of the first Grand Debate.
Regaining her posure, she waved once at the crowd before turning around and entering the Palace to ascend the Throne.
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Back in the Kingdom of Lanthanor, Daneel stretched lazily on his bed as he reveled in the feeling of ing back home.
Indeed, these chambers with the beating Dragon's Heart had already bee his home. In the eyes of the others, he was still in "closed door training
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