"Conrad, tell me about the Investiture process."
Elliot asked as he spread caviar over a slice of bread.
Conrad nodded lightly, not at all surprised that his young master would ask this question.
Word had long since spread that Victoria was preparing to grant Investiture to a commoner. There simply had not been much discussion because people paid her little attention.
Besides, most members of the Royal Family had their own eccentricities. What Victoria was doing hardly counted as anything.
Only Michel seemed somewhat normal. The Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Eighth Prince were each stranger than the last.
Conrad had also heard about Victoria's plans, but he considered this a good thing.
Victoria had little political allegiance and no interest in the throne, so there was little risk in Elliot staying in contact with her.
This Investiture could also bring the Sterling Family and Victoria closer together, giving them more support within the Royal Family.
There was everything to gain and nothing to lose.
"Investiture generally uses a Ritual beyond the Veil to establish an Occultism connection between a commoner and a noble, thereby granting them greater potential, like the Seven Holy Bloodlines."
"Each family's Ritual is different, but the principles are similar. In essence, it establishes a certain connection with a Great Being."
"Once the Ritual is complete, the recipient is given the family's surname. For example, Evan de Sterling received the surname Sterling. This name also serves to solidify the Ritual's effects."
"The middle name 'de' distinguishes them from true nobles, and is also an honor."
Conrad paused at this point.
"The Royal Family is different, however. They have no surnames."
Elliot nodded slowly.
He had known this for a long time.
He had noticed it shortly after transmigrating here: surnames in this world were somewhat strange.