Time flew by, and before we knew it, it was July 20th, the day of the "Holy Lake Coronation Ceremony."
Even though it was the rainy season, the entire Empire was basked in clear skies, with only a few clouds passing leisurely by.
The High Priest in charge of divination clearly had a knack for it, having precisely forecasted the weather half a month in advance, which was far more reliable than some weather predictions that got nothing but the date right.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!...
Before daybreak, golden streaks of light rose from all corners of the nation, resembling myriad meteors as they all converged towards the Capital City of the Empire.
These were the Sun Chariots, numbering in the thousands, carrying not only the hundreds of Princes vying for the throne but also a greater quantity of Attendants and Guardians.
