"Oh merciful Lord of Glory, we gather here today to offer prayers for Duke Cyrus St. Hilde, who has completed his journey in this world and finally returns to our Lord's embrace..."
In the solemn and quiet mausoleum, the devout voice of Archbishop Agani echoed.
The morning sunlight streamed through the stained-glass dome, casting a rainbow of light within the mausoleum.
One of the most sacred places within Lion Roar Castle, here lays the remains of generations of Duke St. Hilde.
Today, a new member will be welcomed here.
Indeed, the funeral for Duke St. Hilde has been somewhat hastily arranged.
Just as the North Territory was calming down from the turmoil, the new Northern Duke had yet to formally inherit the title, and both nobles and commoners were yet to be placated. But Colin had immediately requested Archbishop Agani to officiate for Duke St. Hilde's funeral.
