Servants entered the room, the number increasing with each passing minute. Stressed officials followed, then the attendants. Suddenly the room became chaotic as everyone tried to divide roles and hurry through the process as fast as possible.
Last-minute schedules he hadn't known existed appeared out of nowhere, documents that required to be signed, delegations requesting confirmations, and ceremonial advisors wanting final consultations.
Everything before him looked like a mess.
Atheline rapidly discovered that becoming king involved significantly more paperwork than anticipated. At one point, three separate people attempted to explain different ceremonial procedures simultaneously. How he remained patient for so long? He couldn't remember
Eventually, he considered escaping through the balcony. Unfortunately, Lilith noticed and prevented it. She was also in the same position as him.
Several hours of this mess passed.
