Chapter 81: Dahlia’s Twin
After the court meetings, the Queen Mother approached Mineah on her way outside the throne hall.
"I am sorry about the passing of the Seer," Rania sincerely stated. "I learned from Nikolai that he was someone special to you..."
There was a pause before she offered, "Would you like to conduct a private prayer or perform any rites according to your customs for the Seer? Minister Marlon will have it arranged in your residence should you want them."
Holding onto her sigh, Mineah gave the Queen Mother a faint smile as she politely replied. "Thank you so much for your thoughts, Queen Mother. I greatly appreciate it," she hummed.
"However, as some might say, we humans are destined to die one day or another. After that, we will then face judgment from the Almighty alone. It would do no good to pray for someone who is already dead."
The Queen Mother simply nodded in understanding, having seemingly decided to let Mineah say her piece.
"Again, thank you for your great concern, Mother," Mineah sincerely added. "What I can only do now is to simply mourn and move forward. After all, that’s what Seer Beirut would’ve wanted me to do. We might’ve lost him, but what he left behind and instilled in us will remain. He will never be forgotten."
Rania hummed at the response she gave her. After a few more moments of walking, the conversation swerved to more pressing matters.
"You will have a lot of visitors in your palace today. I trust that you’re already well-informed about everything that might happen," the Queen Mother reminded. "You might have to reserve around seven days to accommodate the visitors and nobles from each clan who will greet and pay respects to you."