Three days later, before dawn, Velin had already donned his formal attire, left his room, and headed for the manor's carriage area.
At that moment, Eagle Marquis and several other counts had already arrived.
"Big Brother."
Hearing this, Ilisis nodded to Velin and then said, "Everyone's here. Let's depart."
Seeing this, several guards waiting nearby guided the counts toward the designated carriages.
For the coronation ceremony, etiquette had to be strictly observed. Every spectator had to ride in a separate carriage; no one was allowed to share one.
When he arrived before the carriage bearing the Qixing Territory Noble Banner, a Low-rank Silver swordsman stepped forward to open the door, then retreated to one side and bowed. "My lord, please."
Velin nodded to him and entered the carriage.
This time, all escort duties were handled by the guards brought by his eldest brother.
Including his own guard unit, the guard units of all five counts were currently stationed within the manor and had not been reorganized into a new formation.
After Velin entered the carriage, the Low-rank Silver swordsman shut the door, then went to the driver's seat and signaled for his companion beside him to prepare.
"Depart."
With the order given, five carriages slowly departed Moon Shadow Manor under the escort of more than two hundred guards, heading toward the royal palace.
Inside the carriage, Velin lay sprawled on his side over the soft leather seat without the slightest concern for appearances. He picked up a piece of fruit from the platter and bit into it directly.
Outside, he was Qixing Count and needed to display an imposing demeanor. Inside, however, there was no need for that. He could sit however he pleased.
When the convoy reached Verlakan, the avenue leading to the royal palace's main gate that had