The First Vampire

Chapter 605: 603 Coronation_1



Chapter 605: 603 Coronation_1

Half-Giant Royal Palace.

Through dozens of marble columns supporting the high glazed dome, the morning sunlight pierced down like a sharp sword, illuminating the altar built with white glazed rocks.

Half-giants crowd around the altar, there to witness the ceremony.

Just a few days ago, they were the most despised lowly people in the Troll Empire, but now they have leaped to nobility in the soon-to-be-established new kingdom.

This change caused a buzz amongst the half-giants, their faces flushed and eyes glazed, as if drunk.

Of course, they all know this dramatic change in status is all thanks to one man—

Guardian of the North Territory, Count Angler!

At this moment, in the hearts of the half-giants, the status of Colin Angler is even higher than the deity they believe in.

Dong dong dong—

The solemn bell rang as Colin led Gonwala Volkin into the hall.

The young half-giant was clearly inexperienced with such a situation. He was so nervous that he gripped Colin’s forefinger tightly, as if this would provide him with a sense of security.

Whoosh!

The seated half-giant nobles stood up in unison, bowing respectfully.

But the objects of their salute were not Gonwala, the soon-to-be crowned king of the half-giants, but Colin.

Colin wore a red count’s ceremonial dress, a long sword at his waist, and the knight boots on his feet made a cracking sound on the marble floor.

At this moment, he was the undisputed focus of all eyes, the deserved protagonist.

The fanatic gaze of those half-giant nobles gave Colin the conviction that he could command them to do anything, even if it were to send them to their deaths.

Arriving in front of the altar in the middle of the palace, Colin stopped.

In front of them, there was a small pool of holy water.

Archbishop Agani stood by the pool, dressed in a minimalist white priest’s robe, Reddish barefoot, her head crowned with an iris garland, she watched Colin and Gonwala with a gentle gaze.

Colin released Gonwala’s little hand, gave him a slight smile, and then moved aside.

A melodious hymn rang out, and a holy and solemn atmosphere enveloped the entire venue.

Gonwala was somewhat panicked, but in Agani’s gentle gaze, he remembered the contents which they had rehearsed countless times before, and with a calm mind, he stepped into the holy water pool.

Archbishop Agani composed herself and said in a loud and clear voice,

“Lost lamb, tortured sinner, Gonwala Volkin, are you willing to abandon your past prejudice and ignorance and wholeheartedly devote yourself to the cause of the Lord of Glory until your death?”

Gonwala nodded and answered in a naïve voice:

“I am willing!”

Archbishop Agani nodded in satisfaction, signaled Gonwala to crouch down and submerge himself in the water, and at the same time, she said,

“Immersed in this pool, you will separate from the filth;

Immersed in this pool, you will say goodbye to sin;

Immersed in this pool, you will be reborn!”

When Gonwala’s tiny body was submerged in the holy water, Archbishop Agani stretched out her right hand, placed it on the surface of the pool, and loudly declared,

“The light of the Supreme Lord will forever illuminate your path!”

The sunlight coming through the dome seemed to suddenly brighten a bit.

Gonwala poked his head out of the holy water, took a breath, and timidly asked,

“Is it over?”

Archbishop Agani smiled softly and nodded,

“Yes. From now on, you are a knight.”

Only then did Gonvara step out of the holy water pool. Two maids hurriedly stepped forward to dry Gonvara’s drenched hair and changed him into a clean ceremonial dress.

Taking advantage of this interval, Colin slowly ascended the altar.

A maid, holding a tray bearing the king’s crown, moved in front of the altar.

When Gonvara had finished getting ready, he too knelt down in front of the altar on one knee.

Colin, holding the crown in both hands, solemnly proclaimed:

“Gonvara Volkin, today, under the gaze of the Supreme Lord, you are crowned king.

wearing the crown, you shall have mercy on the citizens of the Half-Troll Kingdom, assure their livelihood; you should uphold the vassals of the Volkin Family, grant them glory; you ought to protect the Half-Troll believers, letting them always bathe in the glory of our Lord …

Be mindful, you are the king of the half-troll, but also the knight of the Supreme Lord.

May the brilliance of the Supreme Lord always illuminate your path, endow you with strength and dignity, unharmed forever and ever …”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Gonvara’s small face was tightly drawn, his eyes full of bewildered expression; he clearly did not understand what Colin was reciting.

He only knew he was going to be king.

As for what being a king truly signified, he did not have any clear concept.

Nor could he understand the difference between the Half-Troll Kingdom and the Troll Empire.

He only knew that he had to cooperate with the dignified uncle on the altar to complete the ceremony, otherwise he would be without dinner.

What Gonvara really wanted to know was when he could see his father and mother, but his uncle said he could only wait until he grew up.

So, Gonvara now very much wanted to grow up quickly.

Finally, Colin finished reciting the lengthy prayer and placed the crown on Gonvara’s head.

Gonvara only felt a sudden weight atop his head, which nearly broke his delicate neck.

But he still staggered to his feet.

The Half-Troll nobles around drew their long swords, kneeled on one knee and vowed:

“My king, I swear to be loyal to you from today until forever!

Your will is the faith we guard, your commands are the rules we follow, wherever your sword points, is the direction we march!”

Gonvara loudly responded:

“I accept your loyalty!”

The group of Half-Troll nobles then stood up again.

Afterward, Okatz who was just admitted as a student by Agani, stepped out from the crowd and kneeled in front of Gonvara.

Gonvara took the scepter from a maid beside him and handed it to Okatz, saying:

“Okatz, in the name of the King of the Half-Troll Kingdom, I appoint you as the Archbishop of the Half-Troll Kingdom. I hope that you can do your utmost to spread the gospel of our Lord in the Half-Troll Kingdom!”

Okatz loudly said:

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Afterwards, Gonvara publicly knighted the nobles of the Half-Troll Kingdom and also appointed the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers of the kingdom.

Of course, these appointments were surely Colin’s idea as Gonvara was just a mouthpiece, he probably did not even know what a Prime Minister is.

After Gonvara mechanically read out the appointment papers, he looked towards Colin with seeking eyes, almost like asking — is it done now?

Colin smiled with satisfaction and nodded.

Only then did Gonvara let out a sigh of relief and declared the ceremony over with a childish voice.

From this point on, the Half-Troll Kingdom was officially established.

This new kingdom, single-handedly moulded by Colin, would serve as the beginning and the key to his troll assimilation plan. He strongly believed that the hostile race in the Sky Ice Plain against the North Territory will become increasingly weak until they ultimately dissipate.


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