DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter The Intrigue of Celestoria's Succession
-Celestoria-
In the dimly lit corridor outside the conference room, Prince Draven and Prince Oberon exchanged subtle glances, their alliance apparent in the shadows. Princess Freia, though a part of their entourage, felt the weight of their disdain. The decision that awaited had the potential to reshape the kingdom, but the underlying tension between the trio simmered.
Prince Draven, the master of manipulation, initiated the conversation with a devious smile. “Oberon, my brother, it seems the fate of the kingdom is poised on the edge of uncertainty.” Prince Oberon, equally cunning, responded, “The line of succession must remain unbroken for the sake of stability.” His eyes conveyed a shared understanding with Draven, signaling a silent accord between them.
Turning their attention to Princess Freia, Draven sneered, “And you, Princess? Do you harbor illusions of grandeur, dreaming of a crown that does not rightfully belong to you? Perhaps you see this as an opportunity to play the puppeteer.”
Princess Freia, unfazed by their mockery, responded with a calm yet firm voice, “I have no desire for the crown, nor do I seek to disrupt the order of succession. My concern is for the well-being of our people and the prosperity of the kingdom.”
Draven chuckled condescendingly, “How noble of you, Princess, to feign such selflessness. But we see through your charade. A nuisance and a potential thief of the crown – that’s what you are.”
Prince Oberon, playing his part in the charade, added, “The line of succession is sacred, and those who attempt to disturb it must face the consequences. The council will decide what is best for the kingdom, and we shall stand by that decision.”
Freia, maintaining her composure, stated, “I have no intention of disturbing the established order. The kingdom deserves a ruler who prioritizes its welfare above all else.”
Draven, eager to escalate the tension, continued, “Your words may be sweet, Princess, but actions speak louder. We’ll be watching, and the council’s decision will reveal whether your true intentions align with your rhetoric.”
Inside, the honorable council members engaged in a heated argument, debating the future of the kingdom. Queen Melisandre, who had held onto the hope of a decision advocating for a change in succession to favor Princess Freia, found herself in disbelief as the majority sided with Consort Rosenda’s traditional stance.
The air crackled with tension as the decision was announced, and Queen Melisandre, despite her efforts, realized that the majority had chosen to uphold the longstanding tradition of male heirs. Her hopes for a progressive change were dashed, and a sense of frustration and disappointment shadowed her regal features.
With a heavy heart, Queen Melisandre conceded, recognizing that she could do nothing but obey the decision of the majority, even if it meant maintaining the status quo that she had sought to challenge. The kingdom’s fate had taken a different path, and Queen Melisandre, though a sovereign in title, now faced the challenge of reconciling her vision for the future with the council’s decision.
On the other hand, Consort Rosenda, a staunch supporter of tradition and mother to the two princes, smiled triumphantly. Her efforts to preserve the established order had succeeded, and the council had aligned with her vision. The satisfaction of a calculated victory gleamed in her eyes, and her confidence in the continued legacy of her family was palpable.
The transition of power within the kingdom had taken an unexpected turn, leaving behind a landscape of intrigue and shifting alliances. Princess Freia, despite Queen Melisandre’s support, found herself outside the designated line of succession. The echoes of the council meeting reverberated through the corridors, signaling a new era marked by the influence of tradition, while Queen Melisandre grappled with the reality of a decision that had eluded her aspirations for change. The kingdom stood at the precipice of maintaining its established order, with Consort Rosenda’s legacy secure for the time being.