The corridors of the cathedral were almost empty by the time I arrived. The High Priest was already waiting for me inside his private chamber. "You sent for me," he said quietly. "The King's dead" I replied. "We don't have much time as the Kingdom grows weary for a ruler,and Arwen is basically nowhere to be found." He remained silent. “I want Alaric to wear the crown and be accepted by all." His eyes narrowed. "But the council will never agree." I added "They will if the church stands behind Alaric, we can paint a narrative that God spoke to you and gave you direct instructions to anoint him King." He sighed. As we continue discussing,the deacon standing a few feet away stepped forward. "Your Royal Highness,this is wrong,the entire kingdom could be punished because of this act of n

