"Today, we gather to honour a great king who once stood as a beacon of strength, hope, and freedom. Though he may no longer walk among us, he shall forever be remembered as the Hero King who saved our world from the evil clutches of the Demon Lord Asmodeus."
A priest from the local Church of the Goddess of Light led the proceedings of Melroy's funeral from the city centre.
Elion watched silently from within the crowd, dressed in black, much like everyone else. A group of four stewards stepped forward, carrying an extravagant coffin containing the body of the fallen king. The lid had been left open, allowing the people of Haven to see their ruler's face one final time.
A great deal had happened over the past four days, but the most nerve-racking part had already been taken care of.
