The New President

In the days after Edmund's passing, Elria held its elections in a city still steeped in grief. Seraphina couldn't shake the feeling that the overwhelming sympathy for her loss had unfairly influenced public opinion in her favor. Yet, under mounting pressure from the political party—and Edward himself—she had little choice but to move forward.

Edward had finally stepped into the background, allowing her to take center stage. With his silent support, few dared to challenge her ascent. It unsettled her, making her question why he had changed his principles, but she understood—he had to set aside everything for her sake.

As anticipated, the results were conclusive. Seraphina, the youngest president in history, took the oath of office as the 15th President of Elria, winning by a landslide. Her opponents never had a chance.