King Astarion stepped forward in turn.
— "I see that Drakkar has presented his heirs…
It's time for us to do the same. »
He turned his head.
— "I'm calling Prince Bryan. »
Bryan appeared, imposing, fiery eyes, dark red royal costume.
— "My son is not alone…
He is married.
And he's already given us an heiress. »
Bryan waved.
Alix took a deep breath, grabbed Alixia and moved forward.
Applause broke out.
Lior turned livid.
Naëlle was speechless.
Lord Severian clenched his fists.
— "Impossible…"
Alix and Alixia took their seats.
Astarion continued:
— "And I have another announcement…
My son Alastor's wedding…
with Lady Morena. »
Alastor and Morena moved forward together amid a hail of cheers.
Then Valerian stepped forward.
— "Now… my son.
Eiden. »
Eiden went up, straight and proud.
— "And of course… he has a family too. »
Eiden waved.
Kira grabbed Ikan and dragged him away.
The applause redoubled.
Lior almost staggered.
— "He again…"
Finally…
Asher stepped forward.
His clear voice dominated the room.
— "It's time to introduce yourself…
the one who will be the future Queen of Wizards. »
He held out his hand.
Miria joined him.
Dark dress embroidered with stars, hair up, determined look.
The assembly rose.
Asher said:
— "Miria is not yet ready to ascend the throne…
but it is our duty that each people already know their future sovereign. »
A grandiose ovation arose.
Drakkar concludes:
— "From now on…
the heirs are revealed.
Enjoy this night…
because it marks the beginning of a new era. »
Applause filled the room.