Chapter 31 - Coming Of Age Ceremony (I) (1/2)

The world of Eidrin was a very strange world. The people in this world matured quickly, much faster than Shad's previous world. At fifteen years of age, one was already considered as an adult comparable to that of a twenty-one years old back on Earth.

This might have to do with the fact this world was a world ruled by magic and swords. Since young, they have already possessed great determination, which led to them becoming mature so soon. Regardless of whether they were children from Imperial families, noble families, whether they were children from rich or poor commoners, they were still considered as adults at the age of fifteen and had the right to bear great responsibilities.

Shad's Coming of age ceremony was held within the inner courtyard of the imperial palace. Outside the imperial palace, the road was full of all kind of exquisites carriages. All the men and women were dressed in luxurious clothes and had joyful smiles on their faces.

In front of the Imperial palace's gate, two strong imperial knights were examining the guests' invitation cards before they entered the palace. Soon after, another imperial knight would receive them, and would cordially welcome them and took them where the ceremony was taking place.

Even though the Imperial families had printed their seals on the invitation cards, none of the familiar faces from the imperial family had come out yet, not even to receive the guests. Not only that, even though each individual's invitation card was being inspected before they were allowed to enter, no one felt that they were being treated in a disrespectful manner, nor they were complaining. Instead, Most of them felt quite proud and honored because not anyone could receive this invitation card and not anyone could enter the imperial palace.

This was in accordance with logical reasoning. It would greatly degrade the reputation of the imperial family if any of their members were to personally come over to greet the guests. As such, it would be considered as an inappropriate thing to do.

Soon the guests arrived at the festival hall which was located in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace. It was nicely decorated and huge rows of tables with the finest foods and wines were arranged through the hall. In the middle was an open area for dancing and such. Distributed through the hall were many tables with chairs.

Everything was prearranged for the banquet at this level. how many invites were sent, how many seats were arranged and including the seating arrangements of the guests because of the clear distinction of power and status between the guests.

The core members of the imperial families were arranged to be seated closest to the Emperor's table and his family. Because the Emperor did not have any imperial concubines or other children with other women aside from his wife, their table was not very big. This was a bit of odd, as an emperor, people would expect him to have a huge harem and many children, yet he did not have any of that. Well, this could only show the Emperor's love and devotion for his wife.

Currently, all the guests were already presented. they were happily chatting and laughing with one another.

Suddenly,

”Presenting his Majesty and his Family.”

As they heard the booming voice of the servant, all the people gathered in the hall lowered their bodies simultaneously. The movements of their bodies were similar, but the difference in the bows showed each person's status and devotion. While the high ranking nobles and the ancient nobles bowed at a ninety-degree angle. The members of the imperial families, however, slightly bowed their heads while placing their right hands on their hearts.