CHAPTER 453: CHAPTER 294: QUEEN? PET!

As the situation developed to this point, the air was filled not only with shock and fear but also with a heavy sense of overwhelming defeat.

Even the three Earth Angels, who represented the highest military force and legacy of the Victoria Royal Family, had completely beaten the retreat and chose to remain silent.

The Underworld forces behind Lu Yan could actually suppress a genuine Hidden Evil God!

Even if the Undying King might only rank at the bottom among the many Hidden Evil Gods, he was ultimately an existence on the path of godhood, and the power displayed by the Underworld had far exceeded what the Victoria Royal Family could contend with.

This was no longer a simple matter of sequence rank but involved higher-level rules and Positions.

Moreover, the Scepter of Royal Authority, symbolizing the kingdom’s legitimacy and core power, was firmly held in Lu Yan’s hand at this moment.

This was akin to grasping the lifeblood of the royal family and the nobility, rendering them almost powerless to effectively resist Lu Yan.

As for seeking help from the Steam Sect, the most powerful force in the Victoria Kingdom?

This thought flashed through the minds of some nobles but was quickly dismissed.

Not to mention that due to the Victoria Royal Family’s recent efforts to promote social reforms and develop the industrial revolution, the domestic faith structure had undergone drastic changes, even forcing the Steam Sect to amend their religious canon, leading to a series of upheavals within the Church, which resulted in a long-standing feud between the two sides.

During the chaos within the Steam Sect, several High Sequence experts of the Church had been lost, and that account was still remembered.

As long as this matter did not involve the kingdom itself but was merely internal royal power shifts and turmoil, the Steam Sect likely welcomed it, even wishing for the Victoria Royal Family to weaken further so they could expand their influence once again.

The Steam Sect was too pleased to intervene, so how could they possibly assist the royal family that had once betrayed them?

Furthermore, on a deeper level, the event of Lu Yan suppressing the Undying King might very well be related to the monumental chaos that erupted a month ago in the cemetery area outside the city.

While the royal family sensed the clash of terrifying Extraordinary Powers at that time, the specifics were swiftly sealed off by the Steam Sect.

This proved that the Steam Sect was not only aware of the Underworld’s terrifying power behind Lu Yan but might have even witnessed the suppression of the Undying King firsthand!

Under such circumstances, even if the Steam Sect had a Hidden Angel or even an Angel King under a True God, they would not recklessly provoke such an unknown and powerful force that could suppress a Hidden Evil God.

Unless it involved the core interests of the Church, maintaining neutrality or even some level of acquiescence would be the wisest choice.

Upon reflection, it seemed that only one path was left for the Victoria Royal Family.

To gracefully concede and accept the outcome led by Lu Yan.

"After all, Elizabeth is a blood relation of the Charlie family and a princess of the Victoria Royal Family."

With this thought, the royal family members and the old nobles, previously filled with humiliation and reluctance, felt somewhat comforted.

At least the one ascending to the throne was not a complete outsider, and the legitimacy of the bloodline remained, which might be the only solace they could cling to for the moment.

"Elizabeth, step forward."

Amidst the varied thoughts of the crowd and the delicate atmosphere in the hall, the old King Charlie, who had been silently observing, finally spoke.

His voice, though aged, remained clear and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth gently turned and gracefully walked to the old King Charlie, to the throne that symbolized an era gone by.

The elderly king’s eyes at this moment reflected a wisdom that had withstood the test of time.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the would-be speakers among the royal powerhouses, the old noble families with complex expressions, and even the silent, floating shadow of the Nether River Angel.

Finally, his gaze returned to Elizabeth.

Then, under the watchful eyes of all, he reached out with trembling hands and solemnly removed the crown symbolizing the Victoria royal power from his head.

"Henceforth..." The old king’s voice carried a hint of relief, as well as a tone of decree, "you, Elizabeth Victoria, are the new queen of the Victoria Kingdom!"

He gently placed the heavy crown upon Elizabeth’s head.

The crown itself was a powerful Sealed Object, and the moment it touched Elizabeth’s hair, it adjusted its size and shape, transforming into an exquisitely crafted platinum crown, shining radiantly.

Simultaneously, the gown Elizabeth originally wore transformed magically within a soft glow into a regal robe embroidered with the Victoria Royal Family’s emblem, enhancing her noble elegance and exuding a transcendent aura.

"Thank you, Father."

Elizabeth merely gave a slight bow, executing a flawless court curtsy to the old King Charlie, her gesture elegant and smooth, without the slightest affectation.

Then, she gradually straightened up, her gaze not lingering below but directly focusing on the golden throne above the hall, where Lu Yan was sitting.

Under the silent gaze of the entire audience, Elizabeth, stepping in silver-white high heels, with the train of her queen’s robe, a symbol of supreme power, trailing behind her, ascended step by step towards the golden throne that surpassed the traditional seat of power.