"A new king, a new era." he cleared his throat and ended the rites.
"A new king? Who, him?" the person who spoke was official Yrum. He was one of the two ministers, Lord of Merve had brought to his home when preparing for this day. If the tension in the room was not already at it's peak, it had reached a new realm.
"Insolence! You dare interrupt a sacred ceremony? Guards!" Official Ghuil countered.
"Sacred? Prince Thelmus, His Majesty never named you crown prince. How can you take the throne?" Official Yrum sneered.
"You dare?!" Official Ghuil raged.
"As His Majesty refused to name you crown prince, he must have left instructions for his heir in his last words." Prince Thelmus froze at Official Yrum's words.
"Why did you wait till now to present this?" Prince Thelmus frowned.