The news of the assassination of Lydwen III was not made public until the seventh day after the turmoil in the royal palace.
Prior to this, the lockdown of the Royal City was perceived by the populace merely as a continuation of the martial law following the riots.
As expected, the knight dueling tournament was completely halted, all celebrations were canceled, and the nobles gathered in Oran attended the several days-long royal funeral.
Buried alongside the King was Princess Ines' older brother, the unfortunate fallen second prince, Prince Rickdo.
Upon hearing that Prince Rickdo, once known for his wise counsel, had been assassinated, Leon sighed with regret.
He had once saved him, yet the prince could not escape his fateful assassination.
After the solemn funeral and mourning ceremony ended, the newly enthroned King Eric, filled with rage, branded all the captured living rioters and then hanged them one by one after trials.
