( Arthur pov)
I'm seating on my throne overlooking the beautiful garden crowded with more ladies than men. They are all staring at me with lust and desire on their faces. I don't mind. I have been used to these kind of stares since my fifteenth birthday.
My new secretary Roy, announces the starting of the ceremony. All the nobles present come forward to shake my hands which is a sign of their submission to my reign.
I'm not interested in knowing their names but I have to keep on listening to Roy who keeps on whispering their names in my ear which is now starting to irritate me.At first I felt that he was doing his job.
But standing besides me 24/7 ? I'm just fed up.
"Roy you may now take your leave!" I said trying to sound as polite as possible but polite is nothing that came out.
" As you wish my lord." and he stood on my left instead of leaving completely.
I'll have to speak with general Richard to take him away. He is not helping as other secretaries do.
He is totally from a different world. He just arrived two days before, but it feels like he has been here for a whole month.
It's either he removes him or I'll do it.
The last people who are yet to pledge allegiance are Alfredo, Lukas and Wilhelm. The heads of the Coles, Yates and Levis families respectively.
They all loathe me because I have been talking down their illegal business since my father-in-law was bed ridden because of an unknown disease. I've tried my best in finding good doctors for him but he was not so lucky to survive the disease.
Lucas was the first to step forward and shake my hands. " May your reign be prosperous my lord. The Yates are at your service my lord."
Wilhelm was the second one to come forward." The Levis are under your order my lord. "
Alfredo was still seated. Looking at me defiantly , the thing I hate the most. Defiance. I kept my blank face not letting any of my emotions leak.
" The Coles are not paying their allegiance to an outlander." said Alfredo.
His word brought out a load gasp from the crowd. I was also surprised by his stupidity. Knowing what I can do but still refuses to swear allegiance. How bold!
I had planned on taking the Coles down after getting the full evidence on their treason. But who would have thought that it would be this soon.
" The legitimate heir is Aron, my grandson not you. "
I was looking for an opportunity like this to strike. He is very short tempered when it comes to his daughter, so I'll use it against him now.
" How shameless can yo become Alfredo. You can even turn your daughter into a whore to claim this throne but you still failed. What a pity."
The crowd gasped and started murmuring. " is it true? "
" How dare you, you son of a whore. " He ran towards me unsheathing his dagger. This was exactly what I wanted.
Before he could step on the stairs to the throne he was held by my men and pinned down.
" Detain sir Alfredo and confiscate all the properties of the Coles for the treason of trying to take my life." I said with a devilish grin on my face.
" Arthur you filthy thief. I will....." he was knocked out before he could continue blabbering nonsense.
" Tomorrow he will be judged in the town square. And his judgement will be publicly read."
" You are all excused!" I said as I stepped down from my throne followed by my secretary. And guards.