The king’s laughter echoed between the grain silos, just as the joy in his heart soared and lingered. The splendid sunset slowly descended over the West Mountain, casting a distant yet comforting warmth onto people’s faces. King Aweit squinted his eyes, looking at the setting red sun in the west, feeling extraordinarily brilliant, as if it were a blessing from the Western Capital City!
"Praise the Chief Divine! He protects the Alliance!"
Gillim lowered his eyes, offered praise, and quickly weighed the pros and cons. After a few breaths, when he opened his eyes again, there was genuine laughter.
Months ago, the elder passed away, and the High Priest went to the Divine Kingdom. The entire xica Alliance was shrouded in ominous signs. At this juncture, the birth of a descendant by Princess Alisa was truly invigorating news!
From another perspective, both Princess Alisa and the newborn were in the Lake Capital City, closely guarded by the king’s trusted aides. This child’s birth made the relationship between the Kingdom of the Lake and the Alliance more solid and close-knit, with mutual trust and no hidden dangers for the ti being.
Even if the king returned to the Capital City, entrusting various City-State armies to His Highness Xiulote, allowing him to lead tens of thousands of troops and oversee the battles of each Tlaxcala state, there was not much concern. However...
Gillim’s thoughts turned endlessly and he quietly asked.
"Divine bless the Royal Family! The princess successfully gave birth; it’s indeed cause for celebration!... I wonder whether Princess Alisa gave birth to a little prince or a little princess?..."
Upon hearing this question, Aweit’s smile beca even brighter. He glanced at Gillim and happily announced.
"He will be the future sun of the Alliance, after and Xiulote!"
"Ah! It’s a boy!..."
Upon hearing this, the Chief Intelligence Officer’s heart shook fiercely. According to the Alliance’s custom, male inheritance rights were prioritized, passed down from both parental lines, and greatly valued birth year and ons.
This newborn boy inherited the lineage of Princess Alisa and also the throne of the Kingdom of the Lake from Xiulote. Moreover, he was born shortly after the elder and High Priest passed away, and according to traditional theological knowledge, he was supposed to inherit so of the deceased’s divinity, and even had legends of soul reincarnation...
Thus, this newborn boy was inherently noble! His inheritance priority in the Alliance even surpassed the elder Montezuma II upon his birth, threatening His Highness Chimalpahin...
With effort to maintain composure and respect, the Chief Intelligence Officer bowed in blessing.
"Praise the Chief Divine! He bestowed upon the xican Royal Family a new noble prince, who inherits great glory and the elder’s divinity!"
"Haha!"
Upon hearing this, Aweit nodded repeatedly, quite pleased. In his heart, he also believed that this boy inherited so of the divinity of the elder and High Priest, just like Xiulote who was born shortly after the predecessor monarch Montezuma passed away and was considered to inherit his divine nature.
"King, what na do you intend for this child?"
Uh, unfortunately, in the case of such an esteed child, the naming rights do not lie with Xiulote or Alisa, nor even Xiuxoke. According to the Alliance’s tradition, if the elder were still present, he would have the highest priority for naming as the Royal Family’s venerable one. If the High Priest were still present, he would also be prioritized over the king. But now...
"Haha! I contemplated this child’s na for two days! Until today, when I stood in the Temple of the God of the Hunt announcing the victory of the eastern expedition, I suddenly had inspiration!"
Aweit’s mouth curled up, looking at the sun setting on the horizon, praying solemnly to the Divine. Then, word by word, like reciting a prayer, he announced his grandson’s full na.
"He was born during the eastern expedition of the Alliance, symbolizing an on of victory given by the War God, bringing the news of conquering Tree Snake City! Therefore, his main na is ’Hualtecalaquia’, which ans conquering or laying waste to enemy lands through war!"
Aweit paused, his expression serious, and continued.
"He is my first grandson, capable of inheriting part of my na. Thus, his last na will be ’Sotel’, aning divine spirit. As for his surna..."
Aweit pondered for a while. He actually had other thoughts but, since Xiulote had strongly requested before, he would temporarily go along with his son-in-law’s wishes.
"His surna shall be ’Xo’, aning ’walking light’."
"I see! What a beautiful na indeed!"
Upon hearing this, Gillim understood and exclaid in admiration. He combined the three parts, instantly deducing the child’s full na.
"Indeed! His na is ’Xo Huawaltecalaquiaztli Sotel’, aning ’walking light of the earth-conquering spirit’!"
Aweit’s voice resonated, chanting this incredibly long, beautiful na, feeling imnsely satisfied with his naming talent.
"Hmm... this na is perhaps a bit long."
After a while, Aweit’s expression shifted as he realized this issue. He pondered for several breaths and then smiled, coming up with a simple solution.
"Then, from today onwards, my grandson’s nickna will be ’Xiu Hua’!"
"Praise the Chief Divine! Praise King! Praise His Highness Xiu Hua!"
Gillim bowed his head in solemn praise and prayer. Judging from the king’s exceptional importance, if Xiu Hua grows smoothly, he would inevitably have a significant impact on the Alliance’s political landscape...
However, at present, these matters are still premature. In this era, even for royal children, the probability of dying young was still high, with over forty percent failing to reach the age of ten. Successfully growing up is no easy task!
The monarch and his minister gazed westward, watching the brilliant sunset slowly descend while the deep night slowly erged from the east. Only then did Aweit retract the grandfatherly warmth and smile, returning to the king’s calm and cold deanor.
"Gillim, is everything prepared for tonight’s celebratory banquet?"
"King, tonight’s banquet shall be held in the palace of the Tree Snake City Lord. All Legion Commanders and honorable nobility will arrive on ti!"
"Good!"
King Aweit’s expression remained unchanged. He thought for a mont and continued to inquire.
"Have the noblen and Samurai from the various states who have accomplished major feats been gathered?"
"King, the noblen and Samurai with achievents will gather in the open air outside the palace. I’ve arranged specific servants and maids to attend to them."
"Excellent. What else?"
"King... just in case, I’ve arranged two hundred short-haired trusted aides from the Lake Region, armored and ard, as security at various locations of the palace. But it seems unnecessary given the current situation."
"...Two hundred trusted aides, just in case."
Upon hearing this, King Aweit finally nodded, indicating satisfaction.
"Very good! Let’s proceed then! Tonight’s banquet will surely be enjoyable for all!"
"As you command, King!"
"Hmm. Since it’s in the palace of the Tree Snake City Lord, bring him along to add to the festive atmosphere."
"Yes, King!"
The voices gradually faded away, becoming barely audible, like the sunset disappearing at the vast horizon’s edge. The night unfolded slowly, welcoming the arrival of the evening. Subsequently, the bustling banquet lights instantaneously ca into view. Joyful flute tunes danced around everyone, accompanied by singers’ chants, resonating deeply as they spread joy and festivity.
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