Chapter 70:Coronation

Later this day August went into the dungeon and played with Rhyd, he was sentenced to the death sentence, but that gave August freedom to do with him whatever he wanted, just not kill the man before his time has come to an end.

August peeled his skin while the man was screaming in agony, in order to prevent the man from dying from infection August used fire as disinfection burning the man peeled areas of his body, making him lose his voice from the number of screams he was making. Now being able only to open his mouth like a fish, without sounds coming from his mouth.

For an entire day that August spend in the dungeon, August cut a few fingers from the man's hands and then forced him to eat from the floor without using his hands totally destroying the man's ego, self-respect and psychological health.

As a present before leaving August took out his eyes, blinding the man making him only able to cry and scream in pain for all the time he had remaining.

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August walked out of the dungeon and made his way into his temporary home and filled the bath with hot water. Washing away all of the blood that was on him after playing with Rhyd.

After cleaning himself up August made his way back to the castle to receive his pay and also say his goodbye.

August made his way towards the throne room where Albert was sitting and doing a lot of job has a lot of mess to deal with.

As soon as he saw August, his eyes brighten up "August! It's good to see you" said Baldwin in a cheerful voice.

August nodded and said "I want to set off the road soon"

"What?" Baldwin's expression changed to shock "Won't you stay for a little bit longer?"

August just shook his head denying the idea.

"Come on, stay for today and tomorrow!" said Baldwin almost begging with his eyes like a lost puppy.

With a sigh, August agreed to stay for 2 more days before leaving.

Those days passed pretty quickly, August didn't do something exceptional, some light training and most of the time he was recovering.

However, on the second day, it was the day when Prince Baldwin will become King Baldwin. Coronation day was approaching.

The streets of the city were beautifully decorated, and people were walking around the city with smiles on their faces.

All of this happen while Baldwin was sitting in a castle in his father's room where he found a letter that was addressed to him by his father.

Taking a seat on the bed Baldwin unsealed the letter and began reading.

'Dear Baldwin,

Hello son, if you are reading this I'm probably already not there to support you in your future endeavours, and I'm truly sorry for that. I could tell you a million words about how much I love you and how much I regret not spending enough time with you.

I don't have words to apologize and I don't want to make excuses. All I can say is that after your mother was gone all I could see in you is her. She had a huge heart and was determined, an almost stubborn character very similar to you.

I'm sorry for keeping a secret from you what I suspected, I knew there was something going on, but I didn't know the culprit behind all of that. All I could do it reduce the number of casualties that could be there.

I told everyone to stay at their homes since I knew that someone might use my own people as leverage, so I had to at least secure them. I don't know how I died, but probably I was either poisoned or killed by an assassin.

Well, let's not talk about that. I'm proud of the man that you had become and I wish you the best of luck in your future. Despite my cold attitude, you know that I love you more than I could love my life.

With love, your Dad. '

Baldwin folded the letter and put it back into the envelope, then fell on his back on his father's bed, while blankly staring into the ceiling.

Baldwin stayed silent and steady for several minutes before shading a tear and wiping it almost immediately, with a sorrowful smile on his face, Baldwin whispered "I love you to father, thanks for everything that you have done to me"

He stood back up, as his eyes were burning with determination and fire of passion. Thinking 'Father believed in me and I have to prove that his trust is not baseless!'

Baldwin walked towards the changing room where a lot of servants were ready to help him dress into coronation attire.

Walking out of the dressing room, Baldwin had a long pallium on his shoulders that continued to follow him on the floor. It was colour red with white fur on the sides. The entire pallium was decorated with golden strings engraved in the form of a crown.

Baldwin walked towards the throne room where a lot of people were gathered including both August and Albert.

Walking on the red carpet Baldwin made his way towards the throne holding a golden staff in his hands. Next to the throne stood an elderly man, with a pillow on which a golden crown laid with a lot of valuable stones installed.

Baldwin walked on the steps reached the place next to the throne and kneel down in front of the elderly man.

The man spoke "Baldwin Thyssen, son of Estril Thyssen are you ready to accept the title of the king over the lands of Kovir and Povis?"

Baldwin responded in a powerful voice "I do"

The man continued "Are you ready to hold the duty of the highest rank in this country?"

"I do"

"Are you ready to lead this kingdom into an era of prosperity?"

"I do"

Nenneke appeared behind the man and took a crown in her hands placing it on Baldwin's head.

"As Archpriestess of the Melitele goddess I announce from now on you are the king of Kovir and Povis, stand up young King!" said Nenneke with a smile on her face.

Baldwin stood up and looked at the people gathered around.

Before taking a seat on the throne he said "I want to make an announcement. I want to say thank you to special people that are present here today. Please welcome August of Kovir and Albert of Povis. 2 brothers, not by blood, but by the spirit.

They are people that were responsible for my life, without them I will never reach this throne and would be killed and eaten by the giant. I ANNOUNCE, from now on both August and Albert will be granted the title of nobles on our lands and rewarded with the title of honourable knights of Kovir and Povis.

I solemnly announce that Kovir and Povis are in your debt forever and will forever be grateful for your help. You will always be welcomed here."

*Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap*

Holding his hand in the air Baldwin asked for silence.

"And I want to make another announcement, I bestow August of Kovir with the title of Godfather of my kids in the future."

"Your majesty!" shouted nobles, confused and unsatisfied with his decision.

"Silence! I sustain no objects, this is a final decision!" said Baldwin with a strict voice, accepting no objections.

Nenneke that stood not far from Baldwin was silently chuckling, while August was shaking his head while covering his face with his palm.

After the coronation was done August walked towards the stable where Moon stayed for now.

Walking next to the moon, he stroked her hair and said "Are you ready for a long travel girl?"

*Bruh*

"Good" replied August and saddled making his way out of the stable.

Outside of the stable, he was met with Baldwin sitting on a huge chest.

August looked at him with his eyes slightly enlarged "How did you know?"

With a small chuckle Baldwin replied "Well, Albert told me that you like to leave before you say" he stroked the back of his head.

Knocking on the chest Baldwin said "This is your pay"

August looked at the chest that was as big as a huge table and replied "This is too much"

"Well" slightly caught Baldwin "There are 6000 thousand Bizants. 3000 from father and the rest from my own savings, for my life and your training"

August once again sighed having no correct way to deal with the prince and walked towards him.

August filled one of his begs with Bizants that could only fit about 300 coins.

"The rest could stay in my house, I will also buy it so you can take whatever it costs from this," said August stretching his hand for a handshake.

Baldwin chuckled replying "For a witcher, you are too humble, and that house is a present from me" Taking a firm grip on August's hand, Baldwin said, "It was a pleasure of working and being friends with you."

August nodded his head and replied "It was"

Saddling August made his way out of the city when he heard Baldwin saying "Thanks for everything" he had a smile on his face as he waved in August's direction.

August looked at the sky and thought as a small and unusually warm smile appeared on his face "The world is truly a riddle, there is nobody entirely good or bad. I hope you stay well and we will meet again"

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Not home today, there are some mistakes present there sorry.

Thanks for reading.