Johan stood in the grand hall of Althuria's royal palace, his eyes taking in every detail of Prince Philip's coronation. He had seen similar scenes in historical and fantasy films back on Earth—the lavish banquets of nobles, the royal ascension crowned with grandeur. But witnessing it firsthand in this world felt profoundly different.
The glittering chandeliers, rows of nobles in their intricate traditional attire, the soft music playing in the background—all created an atmosphere of untouchable splendor. Johan couldn't help but compare what he saw to scenes from movies on Earth. But, unlike in the movies, here he could sense the tension among the nobles, who, despite their smiles, hid their worries about the kingdom's future.
