World version update

Chapter 294 Queen? Pet!
As things have developed to this point, the air is filled not only with shock and fear, but also with a heavy sense that all is lost.

Even the three earthly angels who represented the highest military strength and foundation of the Victorian royal family completely fell silent at this moment.

The underworld forces behind Lu Yan were actually able to suppress a genuine, hidden evil god!

Even if the Undying King is only ranked last among the many hidden evil gods, he is still a being who has stepped onto the path of godhood. The strength shown by the Underworld has far exceeded the scope that the Victorian royal family can contend with.

This is no longer a simple matter of sequence order; it involves higher-level rules and hierarchical relationships.

Moreover, the royal scepter, which symbolizes the legitimacy and core power of the kingdom, is now firmly held in Lu Yan's hand.

This is like seizing the lifeline of the royal family and nobility, leaving them with almost no effective means of resistance when facing Lu Yan.

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

The idea flashed through the minds of some nobles, but was quickly dismissed.

Leaving aside the fact that in recent years, the Victorian royal family's efforts to promote social change and develop the Industrial Revolution have led to drastic changes in the domestic religious structure, even forcing the Steam Church to revise its scriptures and triggering a series of upheavals within the church, the enmity between the two sides has long been deep.

During the upheaval within the Steam Cult, the church suffered the loss of several high-ranking powerhouses, a debt still fresh in their minds.

As long as this matter does not involve the kingdom itself, but is merely a power struggle and turmoil within the royal family, the Steam Cult would probably welcome it, and even hope that the Victorian royal family will weaken further so that they can regain their religious influence.

The Steam Cult was overjoyed; how could they possibly help the royal family that had betrayed them in the past?

Moreover, a deeper consideration is that Lu Yan's suppression of the Undying King was very likely the earth-shattering upheaval that occurred a month ago in the cemetery outside the city.

Although the royal family sensed a terrifying clash of supernatural forces, the Steam Cult quickly suppressed the news of what had happened.

This is enough to prove that the Steam God Cult not only knew about the terrifying power of the Underworld behind Lu Yan, but also very likely witnessed the scene of the Undying King being suppressed!
In this situation, even if the Steam Cult had a hidden angel or even the King of Angels under the True God, it would never easily provoke an unknown and powerful force capable of suppressing a hidden evil god.

Unless it involves the core interests of the church, remaining neutral or even acquiescing to some extent is the wisest choice.

After much deliberation, it seems that only one path remains for the Victorian royal family.

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

"Elizabeth is still of the blood of my Charles family, a princess of the Victorian royal family."

Thinking of this, the royal family members and old nobles, who were originally filled with humiliation and resentment, felt inexplicably better.

At least the one who ascended the throne was not a complete outsider, and the legitimacy of their bloodline remained, which was perhaps the only consolation they could grasp at the moment.

"Elizabeth, come forward."

As everyone was lost in their own thoughts and the atmosphere in the hall became tense, the old King Charles, who had been silently observing, finally spoke.

Although his voice was old, it was still clear and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth turned gracefully and walked elegantly to the throne of the old King Charles, a symbol of the old era.

The old and frail king now had a wise and unpretentious look in his eyes.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the hesitant royal figures below, over the old nobles with complex expressions, and even over the silent phantom of the Styx Angel still hovering in mid-air.

Finally, his gaze returned to Elizabeth.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he stretched out his slightly trembling hands and solemnly removed the royal crown symbolizing the Victorian monarchy from his head.

"From this day forward," the old king's voice carried a hint of relief, but also a sense of declaration, "you, Elizabeth Victoria, are the new Queen of my Kingdom of Victoria!"

He gently placed the heavy crown on Elizabeth's head.

The crown itself was a powerful sealing artifact. The moment it touched Elizabeth's hair, it automatically adjusted its size and shape, transforming into an even more exquisite platinum crown that shone brightly.

At the same time, the gown Elizabeth was wearing underwent a magical transformation. In a soft glow, it turned into a magnificent royal robe embroidered with the Victorian royal crest, making her appear even more noble and elegant, and exuding a breathtakingly ethereal aura.

"Thank you, father."

Elizabeth simply bowed slightly and gave King Charles an impeccable courtly curtsy, her movements elegant and fluid, without the slightest affectation.

Then, she slowly straightened up, her gaze not lingering below, but directly turning to the head of the hall, where Lu Yan was sitting on his golden throne.

Under the silent gaze of the entire audience, Elizabeth, wearing silver-white high heels and trailing the hem of her royal robe symbolizing supreme power, walked step by step up the steps toward the golden throne that surpassed the traditional throne.

Everyone's eyes were drawn to her, as if by a magnet, following her every move.

Finally, she arrived before the golden throne that radiated a dazzling light.

She stopped just a few steps away from Lu Yan.

Under the intense gaze of all the nobles and relatives, the newly crowned queen slowly bent down, her magnificent royal robes spreading out on the golden steps, and her graceful body slowly knelt down towards Lu Yan on the golden throne.

This kneeling gesture struck the hearts of all Victorian nobles and members of the royal family like a heavy hammer, causing their minds to tremble with Elizabeth's action.

Their queen, at the moment of her coronation, actually knelt before another man!
Logically, with King Charles personally handing over the crown, Elizabeth was already the nominal ruler of the Victorian Kingdom.

Even when meeting the popes of the seven major orthodox churches, she would not need to perform this kneeling ceremony.

But at this moment, the newly crowned queen knelt down before Lu Yan's golden throne without reservation.

This scene was like the sharpest blade, piercing deep into the hearts of all the Victorian nobles and royal family members present, making them feel unprecedented humiliation and frustration.

Some hot-tempered nobles blushed and their chests heaved violently, almost unable to resist rushing forward to loudly denounce this scene of desecration of royal authority, only to find to their horror that their throats seemed to be choked by an invisible force, and they could not utter a single syllable.

It's that Styx angel floating in mid-air!
His dark and deathly aura had quietly dissipated, like an invisible shackle precisely enveloping every discontented person, depriving them of the ability to disrupt this "harmonious" scene.

They could only watch helplessly as Lu Yan slowly extended his hand from the golden throne, his movements casual and natural, as if he were stroking a well-behaved pet, and gently placed it on Elizabeth's beautiful hair adorned with an exquisite platinum crown.

"Well done!" His voice, filled with satisfied approval, echoed clearly in the deathly silent hall.

Even though she was already wearing the queen's robes and crown and had become the nominal queen of the kingdom, Elizabeth did not show the slightest resistance or discomfort to Lu Yan's almost offensive gesture.

Her back remained straight, but her posture was incredibly submissive.

Because she knew better than anyone else that her current supreme status, the glory of being the center of attention, and even the hope of turning her life around all stemmed from the man before her.

Without Lu Yan's appearance and support, her best outcome would have been to marry into another country, relying on her royal bloodline and beauty, and become a pawn in a political alliance to maintain balance.

It was Lu Yan who fulfilled her ambition and propelled her to the pinnacle of this kingdom, a height she herself had never even dared to dream of.

The price she had to pay was simply to submit completely to him and become an extension of his will.

A myriad of thoughts flashed through Elizabeth's mind like lightning. She slightly raised her lowered eyelids and looked at Lu Yan's hand that was gently stroking the top of her head.

The next moment, she made a move that made everyone even bolder.

She raised her hands, which were covered in white silk gloves, and gently grasped Lu Yan's hand that was resting above her head.

Amidst the utter astonishment of the crowd, Elizabeth tilted her head slightly, and her alluring, full red lips reverently kissed Lu Yan's fingers.

This gesture carries an almost religious sense of ritual, much like the most devout believer's greeting when meeting the Pope and kissing the ring.

"As Your Majesty commands!"

She spoke softly, her voice gentle yet filled with unwavering determination.

Lu Yan's expression faltered for a moment, clearly not expecting Elizabeth to express her submission so proactively and completely.

He looked down at the queen kneeling at his feet, kissing his fingers, his gaze sweeping over the royal nobles below who were burning with anger yet too afraid to meet his eyes. A slow smile crept onto his lips, and finally, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"good, very good, excellent!"

Laughter echoed through the hall, filled with joy and an air of complete confidence.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yan withdrew his hand from the kiss and instead grabbed the royal scepter that was leaning against the throne.

With his actions, everyone's heartstrings were once again stirred, especially those extraordinary individuals who walked the path of royal power, who felt a tremor originating from the depths of their blood and the path.

The Kingdom of Victoria has existed for tens of thousands of years and has weathered countless storms. There are precedents in its long history for external forces to interfere with the succession to the throne, similar to what is happening today.

But as long as the Scepter of Kings, this unique object symbolizing the origin and legitimacy of the kingdom, is ultimately in the hands of someone with royal blood, then the humiliation and compromise of the short term will eventually be washed away by the river of time.

The foundation of the royal family will remain unshaken.

This is also the most important reason why the three royal angels on earth ultimately chose to remain silent, and why many powerful members of the royal family tacitly accepted Elizabeth's ascension to the throne.

They pinned their hopes on this, believing it to be the only way to preserve the core interests of the royal family under the current circumstances.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lu Yan held the gleaming golden scepter and handed it to Elizabeth, who was still kneeling before him.

"Take it."

Elizabeth extended her hands and respectfully accepted the heavy and powerful scepter.

The instant her fingertips touched the staff, the platinum crown on her head and the royal staff in her hand suddenly burst forth with an incomparably dazzling and divine radiance.

The two items, symbolizing the royal path, resonated strongly, as if jointly proclaiming and practicing the supreme uniqueness of the royal path.

Bathed in the radiance of the power originating from the source of the path, Elizabeth's figure appeared incomparably sacred and majestic, her aura rising steadily, and in an instant she exuded a powerful pressure as if she were a god descended to earth.

She slowly stood up, turned around with the royal scepter in her hand, and faced the silent crowd below.

She raised her scepter high, the jewel at its tip radiating a sun-like light that illuminated the entire hall. The queen's majesty was on full display at this moment, solemn and inviolable.

Facing the new queen, who held the scepter of power and was bathed in divine light, the nobles and members of the royal family below, after a brief moment of disorientation, finally abandoned their previous resentment and humiliation.

They all lowered their proud heads, knelt on one knee, and bowed to Elizabeth.

This is not only an act of loyalty to the new queen, but also a submission to the very means of royal power she represents.

At this moment, Elizabeth truly reached the pinnacle of her life, becoming the undisputed ruler of the Victorian Kingdom.

However, just as the coronation ceremony reached its climax and the Queen's majesty awed the entire audience, a calm yet alluring voice clearly emanated from the golden throne behind her.

"This scepter of royal power is ultimately only one-seventh of the unique path to royal power."

Lu Yan's voice carried a hint of subtle advice, "If you seize all six scepters of royal power, you can restore their complete uniqueness and gather complete royal power."

Elizabeth, with your aptitude, you may still have a chance to ascend to the path of true God.

“Remember this,” Lu Yan’s voice carried a powerful allure, “everything you have gained today is just the beginning!”

Lu Yan's words exploded in Elizabeth's heart like a thunderclap!

To ascend the path to the true God? What a magnificent and awe-inspiring vision that is!

This moment ignited a fire of ambition deep within her, a fire she herself had never dared to imagine. Her pale purple eyes instantly became somewhat hazy, and her long, slender legs beneath the queen's robes instinctively intertwined and rubbed together, as an unprecedented excitement and desire surged into her heart.

Following the sudden surge of instinct deep within her, Elizabeth gripped the scepter tightly, an unprecedented sense of confidence and control filling her soul:

"I am the king!"

(End of this chapter)