Chapter 424

Without a doubt, at this moment, Londinium was the most dazzling, bustling, magnificent, and beautiful City in all of Britain.

"Hehehe, Londinium, what a beautiful name."

Aurora was getting impatient; she believed that once the coronation Ritual was held, Londinium and his so-called Kingdom would perish in flames.

Chapter 448 The Coronation Ritual: Total Annihilation.

The day of coronation has arrived.

The gentle, comfortable sunlight that appeared early in the morning made Ash a little sleepy. At this moment, she was being changed into one of the three 'King's Dresses' by Habetrot in the dressing room. A cool breeze blew in through the gauze window, and the air was filled with a refreshing scent.

"Oh dear, Your Majesty, I'm so sorry, we forgot to change the color of this for you."

Habetrot said this, looking slightly dejected, as she changed Ash's clothes.

"Huh? Isn't it white?"

Ash glanced at the two dresses Habetrot had placed elsewhere; apart from the size, they were basically identical to the one she was currently wearing.

For some reason, she felt that the pure white color only suited Mab, and that she and Muryan didn't seem to be a good match.

"No, because these were designed specifically for Your Majesty the Queen. The other two were designed by the former chieftains of Huginn and Muninn, and Lord Mab, who took their measurements..."

Habetrot scratched the back of her head. "While it's fine for Huginn and Muninn to say they're exactly the same, we think since today is Your Majesty's coronation Ritual, it would be better to do something different to highlight it."

To be honest, if it weren't for her own notebook, Habetrot would have found it hard to believe that her family patriarch Muryan, was among them; it was truly astonishing.

Before the Kingdom of Ash was established, not all Fairy were stationed in the settlements of the Fairy clans in various places. Some Fairy wandered around or went to other areas to form villages with different Fairy. Black Knight and Habetrot, one an earth Fairy and the other a Winged Fairy, are such examples.

"So, Habetrot, what color are you planning to make me?"

"Black!"

Without hesitation, Habetrot replied, "I've always felt that black suits your temperament better than white, Queen."

"Black... that's the color that represents death and cruelty."

Ash sighed, picked up her glasses from the side, and stroked them. "Besides, as the queen of the White Chalk City of Londinium, shouldn't she be dressed in white?"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I was too arrogant. I promise I won't do it again..."

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Ash gently called out to Habetrot, "You're so cute. If I have time in the future, I can wear black clothes in private too. Don't look so downcast, cheer up! Today is a good day, be happy in the Grand Sanctuary later."

"Hmm? Am I cute? No, I don't think so. We think the clan leader is quite cute, and everyone scattered outside thinks so too. There's simply no Winged Fairy more gentle and kind than the clan leader. She's also guided everyone on the path forward. Your Majesty, don't you think so?"

Ash thought that Habetrot, born of Winged Fairy, diligently crafting her own dress and believing in herself, was really adorable, especially when she said "Muryan" in those words, her eyes seemed to shine with an incredibly dazzling light.

Unfortunately, because Muryan and her Teacher have been having a lot of fun in private, and because Muryan didn't defend herself against Mab's attacks a few days ago, forcing her to reveal her Combat Techniques, Ash now thinks Muryan is not cute at all, just a Winged Fairy good at internal battles and good at external battles.

However, she couldn't bring herself to say these words, so she turned her head to one side, a subtle upturn at the corner of her mouth.

"Mmm, mmm, so cute, so incredibly cute..."

It's cute, but it would be even cuter if its hobbies weren't so twisted.

"That's exactly what I was saying!"

Habetrot nodded earnestly, "I do think this style of clothing doesn't suit the Chieftain. She should wear something cuter. Her Majesty the Queen wears black, and Lord Mab wears white. Hmm, that's what I think."

Suddenly, the tiny Winged Fairy stood up and continued:

"Alright, it's almost time. We need to head to the Round Table Sanctuary to meet the Black Knight. See you later, Your Majesty! Today is a very memorable day!"

The Fairy's expression was as bright as a human receiving a gift. She hurriedly prepared to go out, but was stopped by Ash, who was adjusting to her dress, as Ash reached out her hand.

"Wait, my time is almost up too. I'll go with you then."

Placing her glasses in her inner bag and putting on her shoes, the Fairy of Paradise, soon to be queen, and Habetrot walked out into the sun-drenched, radiant world.

Meanwhile, the Fairy in Londinium, who were preparing to witness the coronation Ritual, were also talking about it.

"Londinium, the Ideal City Londinium, a brand new city built by the Six Great Clans!"

"A new calendar, a new history is about to begin, a queen to rule Britain is about to appear, she is about to ascend the throne."

"I'm not entirely sure whether she's Savior or Witch, but as long as there's a queen, it doesn't matter who she is!"

"I can't wait! What kind of personality will Her Majesty the Queen have?"

During this discussion, some Fairy spontaneously raised their fists and lightly bumped them together.

"I hope everything goes well!"

"Her Majesty the Queen and Lord Mab wouldn't eat us like snacks, because humans don't eat Fairy, only Fairy eat humans!"

Londinium, the White Chalk City, City Fairy Britain, the capital of the nascent kingdom, celebrated the coronation of its first queen in a lavish and grand Ritual, where every Fairy smiled broadly as they shared this joyous occasion.

Just before Ash put on the gown crafted by Habetrot, in the 'Round Table Sanctuary' —the location of the coronation Ritual, which Ash had insisted on designing—the patriarchs of the Six Great Fairies clans stood on the second floor, while the upper-ranking Fairy and renowned Fairy from each clan occupied the first floor.

Novia, the only human among the three clan leaders— Kurich, Mab, and Muryan —seemed rather conspicuous.

"Who is that? Why is a mere human allowed here?"

"I don't know. Could it be a pet kept by one of the clan leaders?"

"I heard that Her Majesty the Queen was with this human even before she rose to power!"

"He must be someone Her Majesty the Queen values highly."

While the Fairy were whispering amongst themselves, Mab, who was with Novia, was already clinging to him as always.

"Honey? When are you going to design a City for me in the north that's similar to Londinium? I've already thought of a name: Edinburgh! I'm going to fill it with Chocolate so you can feed me all day long!"

I might not be able to grasp your aesthetic sense.

"It's okay, it's okay, I like anything you make -- but be prepared, okay? My expectations are ten times higher than Ash's, at least dozens of times bigger than her Round Table Sanctuary or something!"

The Round Table Sanctuary was specially designed by Ash after he heard the story of the King of Knights in Novia.

In her view, everyone sitting at the Round Table, regardless of their status, were equal partners; that was the foundation of the Kingdom's existence and a symbol of her ideals.

Therefore, Vivian of Orkney had herself and her Teacher design this Round Table that belonged exclusively to 'Morgan' in this world.

"It's not impossible, but Mab, how did you come up with the name Edinburgh?"

"Yeah, it just suddenly popped into my head, and I think it sounds really good! Of course, if you don't like it, darling, I can find another one, right?"

The two Raven perched on Novia's shoulders seemed to want to speak but hesitated, lamenting that they wished Ash had such initiative.

At the same time, Kurich made eye contact with them.

Didn't you two say that Muryan was also one? But judging from the situation, it doesn't seem like it at all.

No, not really. Anyway, we arrived earlier than you and have pretty much figured out the master's network of relationships. Otherwise, why would we drag her to take her measurements? It can't really be just about the body and nothing to do with feelings.

It's probably related to the meaning and purpose of Fairy...

So Fairy are really troublesome.

Just then, two guardians of the Round Table Sanctuary quietly approached and offered wine glasses to the four people present.

"It looks delicious."

Kurich swirled his wine glass in one hand and rested the other on the shoulder of the Fang Fairy's guard. "You guys really put in the effort. It's been tough."

"Yes, Chieftain, may you have a pleasant time."

Another guard from the King Clan spoke to Mab, saying, "That's right, Lord Mab, I added some of your favorite Chocolate to your drink. I hope you don't mind."

"Hmm? You're so thoughtful! That's great, as expected of the Fairy I Protection, she really understands me. I'm so happy. Today is a joyous day, the Crowd should be happy!"

"Yes, we are the Crowd very happy, Lord Mab."

After that, the two guards left, leaving behind a few people holding wine glasses.

"These brats really never learn."

"We already knew this, so there's no point in saying it now."

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Seemingly puzzled by the exchange between Kurich and Muryan, Mab asked, "What happened?"

The wine is poisoned.

Novia said in a low voice.

Mab knew he wouldn't lie easily, so in other words, the Fairy who gave him the Poison betrayed him?

"I don't think a mere Poison could kill us... But thankfully, darling, you didn't drink it; after all, you're human."

Then, Mab looked up and sighed, a very long sigh, like Comet with a long tail.

"But I never expected to be betrayed? It's truly unbelievable."

It is no exaggeration to say that the Northern Fairy were able to be resurrected entirely thanks to the power of Mab. Every single one of them received Mab's Protection. However, despite this, they still chose to betray their queen Protection them after arriving in Londinium due to rumors.

"That's how it is with the Fairy; I suppose the Fairy of Londinium are just waiting for a breaking point."

Novia stood up, slowly walked to the window, and looked at Aurora on the other side of the second floor, who seemed completely indifferent to this side. After she seemed to notice his gaze, she smiled slightly. He returned the same smile and drank the poisoned wine in one gulp.

"Novia, you--"

"It's alright. If there really were poisoned wine that could harm me, it would be enough to corrode an entire Planet just by being spilled. I don't think there's anything that powerful here."

Novia swirled the empty wine glass in the air. "Since there's something to look forward to, I might as well give it even more to look forward to."

Suddenly, the previously noisy Round Table Sanctuary fell silent, broken only by a crisp tapping sound on the hard floor. The Fairy guarding the Great Gate on the first floor immediately shouted:

"Everyone, quiet! Her Majesty the Queen is here!"

"Alright, I should go downstairs to hold the Ritual for Ash."

The stairwell between the first and second floors was deserted, with only Novia's footsteps making a knocking sound. When Novia arrived, she bumped into Ash as he walked in, and at that moment, all the Fairy in the Sanctuary turned their gaze to the queen who was about to be crowned.

Without a doubt, Ash, dressed in this gown, was breathtakingly beautiful in Fairy Britain, Gilgamesh and dignified. Even Aurora, who was all smiles on the second floor, couldn't help but grit her teeth slightly, and almost crushed the wine glass in her hand.

Ash, however, remained calm upon seeing Novia, uttering a somewhat muffled sound.

"Then you may lead me to the Coronation Seat."

She was trying not to laugh, Novia sensed it.

As she drew slightly closer to Novia, Ash transmitted her voice through Magecraft: "Teacher, how was it? Not bad, right?"

"Fine."

In fact, Novia told Habetrot that the initial purpose of making clothes wasn't actually to create clothes for the three of them, but simply to save her and the Black Knight, since there were too few good Fairy in Britain, and she wanted to save as many as possible, while the others could just die.

"So, even my charm couldn't resist my Teacher? Oh well, what a sin."

"You're practically a queen now, with so many Fairy watching over you. Be a little more careful."

"There's nothing to be shy about, is there? I, cough cough, as the Queen, allow you, Teacher, to be shy."

"You're getting too cocky now..."

What do you mean by "getting too cocky now"?

"Just like you right now."

Novia said helplessly, but a warm smile appeared on her face, and Ash reacted similarly.

As the two conversed, preserved flowers and seasonal ornaments from all four seasons were scattered across the red carpet, the overall style pristine white. Finally, they arrived at the center of the Round Table, the so-called Coronation Seat. Novia, gazing upon all the Fairy present, spoke first:

"Distinguished guests gathered here, please allow me Novia, as the representative of the nation, to preside over this coronation ceremony."

"May we, the new rulers of Britain, representatives of those who are determined to build a more prosperous Future, the Savior Ash, ascend the Sacrificial Altar of the Sanctuary and Coronation Seat."

Upon hearing Novia's words, Ash walked toward the Coronation Seat surrounded by white flowers, a place already blessed by the Six Great Clans.

"Therefore, to celebrate the Queen's birth, we hereby bestow this seal of blessing, and also request the Queen to issue a declaration demonstrating fairness and diligence—"

At this point, Novia's face suddenly darkened, her lips trembled slightly, as if something had happened, and her whole body swayed as if she were about to collapse.

"Old--"

Ash couldn't help but cry out, his expression clearly showing anxiety, restlessness, surprise, and confusion.

Even the Fairy seated in the Sanctuary began to murmur among themselves. The chieftains of the Mirror and Earth tribes frowned in unison, wondering Aurora had truly succeeded. Now they had to choose which side to take. Had Kurich and Muryan been swayed as well...?

Aurora, who had witnessed everything, smiled slightly, thinking to herself that she had succeeded as expected.

Ultimately, they're just ordinary humans; how could they possibly survive...?