Book 17: Chapter 1
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty, everything has been prepared. What do you think?”
There was the reflection of a pair of riding boots that didn’t have a speck of dust on them and a resplendent military uniform on the white marble. Elizabeth took satisfied steps in the huge chapel. The young man in a red robe next to her couldn’t keep up with her pace. Hence, he’d jog, then walk and repeat, which looked comical. The sunlight shining down from above made him look comical with the nervous expression he wore on his sweaty face.
“Not bad. I’m very pleased.”
It was rare to see Elizabeth express satisfaction. The church did their absolute best with the preparations. They dedicated all of their wealth and manpower for it. Five bishops in red had arrived inside the largest chapel. All implements, ornaments and so forth were of the highest quality. The program was also appropriate, which was why Elizabeth was pleased with the church’s earnest attitude. Thus, she didn’t plan to hassle them about anything.
As soon as the Valkyries saw their Empress, they immediately saluted her. Elizabeth responded with a nod then checked the holy water inside the huge pure gold and silver cup situated behind her. The holy water formed ripples with the colourful sunlight shining down from above. Perhaps it was thanks to the chapel’s pure aura and quiet atmosphere that even ordinary water strangely had a pure and holy vibe.
Elizabeth dipped her hand into the water and gently stirred it. She smiled: “So, this is where Daisy will be baptised, huh?”
“We assure you that the water is absolutely safe. It will not hurt Miss Daisy. Valkyries will always keep surveillance over it at all times. You must believe in their competence.”
Elizabeth turned to the Valkyries: “The thing is, it doesn’t come from here. Have you noticed the sky? If somebody were to drip a poisonous liquid down from above, what will you do? Can you notice them?”
The Valkyries nodded: “We have a team on the roof. We have the entire chapel under our control; you need not worry. Further, the military is guarding the chapel, so nobody will be able to approach.”