Chapter 465 Three Years, I Disagree
Kingdom of Lugunica.
Inside the royal palace.
The five royal candidates had all gathered here.
Ayato was also following in Emilia's entourage, observing everything around him.
And all around, all the nobles of the entire kingdom had also arrived.
"I wonder which of these five will become the true king."
"It's hard to say. They all have a chance. We must wait for the Divine Dragon's will."
"But it's strange that their first knights are all not from the Royal Guard."
Observing Emilia and the others, the nobles had various expressions.
But at a certain moment, the voices stopped abruptly.
Only to see a group of elders appear on a distant platform.
These elders all had solemn expressions and wore solemn attire.
"The Council of Wise Men?"
Looking at these people, Ayato murmured softly.
The Council of Wise Men.
This was the highest authority in the entire kingdom.
Although they were nominally under the king, in reality, they had always held the real power in the Kingdom of Lugunica.
Although it sounded absurd...
That was indeed the case.
After all, the Kingdom of Lugunica had special circumstances.
The Dragon's status was sacred and inviolable.
The king's duty was generally to communicate with the Dragon.
The actual management of the country mostly relied on the Council of Wise Men.
Looking at these people, Ayato's expression was indifferent.
In his domain, such a department was not allowed.
At the same time.
A dignified-looking man wearing armor walked before everyone.
"Greetings, everyone. I am Marcos, captain of the Royal Guard."
"Today, I have gathered you all here to convey an important notice regarding the royal election."
Marcos's gaze swept over everyone, and he spoke slowly:
"I believe you are all well aware that half a year ago, the royal family was successively wiped out."
"A kingdom cannot be without a king, and for us, the king bears the responsibility of communicating with the Divine Dragon and is even more irreplaceable."
"Therefore, the five candidates, please present your credentials."
The moment his voice fell.
Emilia and the others each took out a badge.
Hum!
A brilliant light shone on the badge's gem.
This was the Dragon's Orb.
Also the qualification certification for each royal candidate.
In the kingdom, it was also called the Dragon's Orb.
"Now, please present the Dragon Calendar Stone."
As the sound waves echoed, the patterns on the distant wall burst an even more dazzling light.
The next moment.
Countless rays of light gathered, transforming into a stone slab.
The Dragon Calendar Stone.
This was a slab representing the will of the Dragon.
Countless times in the past...
During major national crises, it had manifested the Dragon's will, steering the nation away from disaster.
"The Dragon... is nothing special."
After sensing for a moment, a look of indifference appeared in Ayato's eyes.
Next!
Was the standard process.
Emilia and the others, along with their first knights, all appeared one by one.
"Then, according to the will of the Divine Dragon, the true king will be born in three years."
Marcos was about to announce everything successfully concluded when a voice rang out.
"I don't think we need to wait any longer."
The speaker was none other than Ayato.
He said calmly, "I think today's timing is perfect. Three years is far too long."
Emilia said, "That's right. I agree."
Anastasia said, "I think so too. Three years is completely meaningless."
Felt said, "Dragging this kind of thing out is really troublesome. Let's just choose quickly. After all, we're all on the same side."
Priscilla said, "I completely agree with my husband's decision."
Crusch said, "In the name of Karsten, I agree."
In an instant.
The entire palace fell into dead silence.
Some who had been about to speak abruptly stopped.
Everyone's gaze swept over Ayato and the others, their expressions dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Who was this man?
Why did all five candidates agree as soon as he spoke?
At this moment!
No one knew how to react.
After a long while, someone finally spoke.
"As for how to choose the king, the Divine Dragon has already made a judgment."
Julius slowly walked out from the crowd. "Therefore, even if the five candidates agree, it cannot change this result."
"Is that so?"
Ayato smiled slightly and said calmly, "I don't think so."
As he spoke, Ayato had already walked towards the Dragon Calendar Stone.
"You cannot do that."
Julius was furious, his figure dashing out. "Stop immediately..."
Bang!
The next moment!
His figure shot backward like a cannonball, smashing a wall to pieces.
Silence!
Once again swept through the entire venue.
Looking at the unconscious Julius, all the ministers were completely dumbfounded.
What had just happened?
They hadn't seen anything.
And the second-in-command of the Royal Guard had ended up like this.