Xiulote nodded. Upon hearing the elder's prayer, the faces of the nobles showed seven parts reverence, three parts fear.
"Praise the King, let's drain this cup! He is the supreme King who will lead the entire Alliance into a powerful future, unifying all the lands under heaven!"
Izel became solemn, turning to face the East.
"To the King's health! May he rule over all the world!"
The nobles from the West did not respond immediately. They glanced at each other until a few elder nobles took the lead, and then, one by one, turned to face the East.
"To the King's health! May he rule over all the world!"
