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CHAPTER 244
With that last instruction, she did as he commanded, walking closer to Vidor and going down on her knees without complaint as she bowed her head and accepted the decree.
"I, Era Elrad, accept his majesty's decree."
His lips churned up in a satisfied smile as he eyes. If she had looked up, she would have noticed how his eyes twinkled from having her accept.
"By the power invested in me, I, Vidor, King of Etheria, appoints you, Era, Queen of Etheria as Regent and second in command in all the empire and ruler over all. No one shall have any power over you, save I, your king and husband."
With the smile still on his face, he took the ring and ordered, "Give me your right hand, my love."
She held out her right hand to him and awaited what was to follow. Slowly, he slid onto her finger, the ring and symbol of her power. Once that was done. He picked up the sceptre from the pillow and handed it over to her.
