The Journey of the Rainbow Dragon.

Inside the Parliament Hall
The ministers were discussing the reasons for being summoned here, with low voices and occasional sighs intertwined.

at this time
"Om-"

With the sudden sound of a heavy door opening, all the whispers and private conversations were instantly drowned out by silence.

The entire hall was so quiet that it seemed as if time had stood still; even the sound of mosquitoes flapping their wings seemed unusually clear.

The sunlight is like a gentle paintbrush, shining through the crack of the door, carefully depicting every corner and dispelling the accumulated shadows.

In the center of the hall, the gradually emerging figure attracted everyone's attention.

under the gaze of everyone

An old figure holding a golden scepter walked slowly into the parliament hall against the light.

In an instant

All the ministers, including the six elders, stood up in unison the moment he appeared.

They placed their left hands solemnly in front of their right chests, took off their hats with their right hands, leaned forward slightly, and lowered their heads to express their respect and loyalty.

"His Majesty."

The voices of the ministers echoed throughout the hall.

And the old king remained silent.

Compared to before Ron left last year, the old king now looks older, with deep wrinkles on his face like marks left by the knife of time, each of which tells of his past glory and present loneliness.

But despite this, the pair of eyes that stare at the Supreme Throne like a lion still reveal endless wisdom and majesty.

Under the salutes of the ministers, he slowly stepped onto the red carpet laid in the center of the hall.

The old man's steps are still steady and silent as iron, and his footsteps echo in the silent hall.

Behind the old king, several figures wearing red robes with gold threads followed silently.

They followed the king's steps, and a red-robed wizard would stop at every distance.

Like precise parts of a magic circle, these red-robed wizards shuttled between halls and stayed at key positions, forming an invisible line of defense, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.

Court Mage Group

The most powerful spellcaster army in the Rose Kingdom.

They are like a mysterious and miraculous army, guarding the safety of the king and the entire kingdom in secret.

The old king finally walked to the throne which symbolized supreme power.

He paused, as if trying to confirm whether what he saw was still the place where he had placed his life's efforts.

He turned around and waved the scepter gently.

Only at this moment did the ministers dare to end the ceremony and raise their heads again.

Then the old king slowly sat down, and the air around him seemed to become a little lighter.

However, he remained silent, not saying a word, as if he was waiting for something, or weighing something.

"Princess Vivian is already waiting in the dark room."

The old wizard standing next to the king suddenly lowered his head and spoke quietly.

This kind-faced old wizard is the head of the palace wizard corps, a high-level legendary wizard: the silent genocide Quincy Ivan.

At this moment, the figure of the legendary wizard exudes an irresistible majesty.

He is over four hundred years old and has experienced countless changes. He has long become the most powerful symbol of the kingdom's military strength.

The appearance of Quincy Ivan also shocked the ministers.

After looking at each other secretly, they saw each other's surprise and uneasiness in each other's eyes, and at the same time they felt more and more that this meeting was unusual.

Normally, this chief legendary wizard is immersed in the shadows, serving as an invisible deterrent and backup for the Rose Kingdom.

He never showed up easily, and never demonstrated his power in parliament.

Yet at this moment, he stood openly beside the king, looking calm, as if all this was natural.

As frightening as the tangible threats are, the reasons behind all these changes would be even more worrying if and when they are reversed.

After reporting Vivian's location, Quincy stopped talking.

The old king nodded and said nothing more.

He glanced at the ministers with different expressions below, and then took a closer look at the six elders on the steps.
The old king coughed lightly.

Hearing this signal, Quincy immediately stepped forward and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

Although, no one spoke at this time.

"Everyone."

The old wizard, who had experienced the rule of three kings, narrowed his eyes slightly and looked down at the people below kindly, just like an old man next door that can be seen everywhere:
"Today's parliament will affect the future of the Rose Kingdom, so any discussion must be cautious."

No magical powers were used
Quincy's voice was like a low thunder, piercing the air of the hall:
"His Majesty the King hopes to hear your true thoughts today, especially your views on the issues."

As soon as he finished speaking, Quincy consciously took a step back, revealing the figure of the old king.

The old king's eyes were as sharp as torches as he scanned every minister present. His deep gaze flashed with an unignorable majesty.

"Today's topic is simple. I think it's time to make a decision about the next successor."

The old king spoke slowly, his voice low and firm.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire parliament hall fell silent and everyone held their breath, as if time had been stopped at this moment.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, and emotions were like a volcano about to erupt, with undercurrents surging.

"Is the battle for the king's election finally coming to an end?"

Many ministers had this thought in their minds, mixed with shock and expectation. [Is it the exiled eldest prince? Or the rising third prince? Or the sixth princess who has disappeared recently but still possesses strong power?]

In the hall, although no one spoke immediately, everyone's minds were working rapidly.

Occasionally, they would think of the girl with silver hair and red eyes who was rising like a rising star.

But after thinking of the other party's age and the almost blank background column, the ministers deleted this option one after another.

Although both the Green family and the Hart family had expressed goodwill towards this princess with great magical talent before.

But choosing a real king is not such a simple matter. Since the two major families have not clearly expressed their support for the other party's candidacy, the option of ascending the throne can basically be ruled out.

"Who could it be?"

The ministers were whispering to each other and discussing in low voices.

No one completed all of the twelve trials issued by the king.

So theoretically speaking, the position of crown prince is something that any member of the royal family can compete for at this time.

But everyone knows that the one who can ultimately decide everything is the old man on the throne.

No one could ignore the sensitivity of the topic of "King's Selection", and the ministers became increasingly nervous.

They understand that today's decision not only concerns personal interests, but will also directly affect the family behind them and the future of the entire Rose Kingdom!
You don’t have to think about the punishment for standing on the wrong side.

After all, no one wants to bet on whether the next king will be kind enough to allow his former opponents to continue breathing tomorrow's air.

Quincy's eyes swept calmly over each minister, as if probing their thoughts.

He knew that the following discussion might lead to a heated debate about power and responsibility, and as the head of the Mage Corps, he should stand at the center of this power game.

In this urgent situation.

The old king's voice sounded again:

"It's time to let her in."

Quincy nodded and waved his staff. A portal with a light blue glow rose quietly above the steps.

Through the portal, everyone saw a girl sitting in the garden pavilion.

She has silver hair and ruby-like pupils. The hem of her moon-white wizard robe keeps swaying along with her white and delicate calves. It is obvious that its owner is in a very good mood.

The girl was Vivian who was enjoying her breakfast.

Looking at the portal in front of her, Vivian looked confused at the moment.

She was holding a piece of exquisite dessert in her hand. She was immersed in the leisurely time of tasting the delicious food in the last second, and the next second she found herself teleported to the center of the parliament hall, facing the gazes of a group of ministers.

Ron activated his power to become invisible and lay on top of Vivian's head, observing this interesting scene with great interest.

"what……"

Vivian exclaimed quietly.

She was about to put the snacks down, but she found that the table with food beside her had disappeared.

Next second

Vivian, who didn't want to waste food, had an idea in a hurry:
"Aww!"

In front of all the ministers, she actually stuffed a mooncake-like snack into her mouth, then clapped her hands and looked at the ministers below with an innocent face.

His bulging cheeks moved up and down from time to time, obviously he was chewing quietly.

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The elders and ministers in the hall looked at each other in bewilderment, obviously not expecting that there would be people eating in this supreme hall of power.

"do not worry."

The old king's gentle smile eased the awkwardness, and his eyes were full of kindness as he looked at the girl in front of him.

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

He stood up and waved to the bewildered Vivian like an ordinary old man, and said softly:
"Come sit over here. There are some things that need to be discussed slowly."

Look at the location the old king pointed to.

Vivian was stunned, but quickly realized what that meant.

She raised her head slightly with trepidation in her heart, as if asking something.

"Go."

Ron raised his lips, flew into the air, and slowly landed in front of Vivian, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation:
"I also want to see what you look like when you sit in that position."

Although the whispers in her ears made her feel a little uneasy, Ron's gaze easily overwhelmed it all.

Vivian nodded slightly.

Under the old king's gratified gaze, she slowly walked to the seat, turned around and sat down.

At this time, the ministers below the parliament hall were no longer whispering, but fell into a shocked and incredible silence.

They opened their mouths wide and looked at Vivian with dull eyes.

Because, underneath her at this moment, was the golden throne that symbolized supreme power!
The result of Wang Xuan obviously exceeded the ministers' expectations.

However, the development of things obviously will not stop because of their shock.

"Everyone."

The old king cleared his throat, breaking the silence.

His voice was deep and penetrating, gentle but with unquestionable authority:
"Please allow me to introduce to you the new king of roses—"

"Vivian Taylor Bryan!" (End of chapter)