Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 818 - 450: The Sacred Wedding Part 1

Chapter 818: Chapter 450: The Sacred Wedding Part 1

Time flows like water, passing incessantly, the world’s affairs progress forward, stopping for no one.

After Gillim departed, he went straight to the Royal Palace to report back to King Aweit. Early the next day, Aweit summoned Xiulote for a private audience to inquire about the prophecy of the Eastern Sea.

Xiulote, being prepared, arrived hastily. He brought with him a map of the Eastern Sea, which had been drawn a long time ago, and a hand-drawn portrait of the colonizers.

The doors of the Stone Hall opened and then closed again. There was no one else around, the guards were dismissed, and even Gillim could not enter. The master and his student had a secret meeting for a whole day, speaking frankly and openly. Not until dusk fell, and the red sun set on the horizon, did the lengthy conversation come to an end.

Afterward, the King summoned his retinue and held a small banquet. He had a few sips of wine and asked about the details of the wedding arrangements before allowing Xiulote to leave.

The night was dark, and the evening breeze was gentle. In the King’s Great Hall, the candle flames flickered, resembling the changing heart of a king. Aweit frowned, standing alone in the center of the hall. He trusted his own judgment and believed that Xiulote was not lying. The expression of the king appeared both angry and happy, as if there were flames burning in his eyes, gazing towards the direction of the sunrise.

"...If Xiulote’s divine revelation is true, beyond the distant sea in the far East, there is a prosperous and powerful new continent, numerous new crops and domesticated animals, countless new technologies that can change the world!... Haha, this world, is indeed so vast! There are so many lands to conquer, so many opponents to challenge, it is truly thrilling and delightful!"

Aweit murmured to himself, his face unchanged. A true king is always resilient, possessing strong self-confidence, never fearing the strength of his opponents!

In the High Priest’s Mansion, Xiulote sat opposite his grandfather. His expression was calm, with a slight smile, as he narrated the divine revelation in his dream and the day’s discussion.

During the daytime discussion, Aweit had already made a promise: the Kingdom would offer the Alliance the manufacturing technology for the Sun Divine Eagle Cannon and the Crocodile God Oar-Sail Ship, and send professional craftsmen to teach. In return, the Alliance would gift ten thousand Mexica population, consent to the conquest of Otter City, and support the Kingdom’s exploration of the Eastern Sea!

After listening, the High Priest closed his eyes and sat quietly for a long time without speaking. After a while, he opened his eyes and looked solemnly at his grandson.

"Who taught you about the prophecy of the Eastern Sea?"

"...Uh?"

Upon hearing this, Xiulote was a bit surprised. He shook his head and replied frankly.

"Grandfather, the prophecy of the Eastern Sea was given to me by divine revelation in a dream. It is not fabricated at all, and no one taught me!"

"...If that is the case, then it must be true!... In ten years or more, it will be verified!"

Thinking of this, the High Priest frowned deeply, lost in thought. Many transgressive thoughts flashed in his mind, but he could not mention them to outsiders. After a while, he shook his head solemnly and seriously advised.

"Xiulote, my child, the prophecy of the Eastern Sea should not be spoken of now; let everything stop here! Although the elder is gravely ill, his mind remains sharp. He does not have much time left, and his decisions are the most resolute. I understand the elder’s mind well, such prophecies in the name of the gods are most offending to him..."

"Ah! The immortal elder..."

Hearing this, Xiulote was both shocked and frightened, only then realizing his impetuosity.

"Grandfather..."

"No matter! The great elder is gravely ill, often falling into a coma, unable to handle affairs daily, nor summoning anyone. Those who can see him, speak to him, are only Cacamatzin, me, and a few others like Uguel."

The High Priest smiled calmly, recalling the recent experience of meeting the elder, with a hint of sentiment.

"Even the eternal sun will have a day of decline!... Xiulote, my child. Cacamatzin is kind-hearted, holds you in high regard, and will soon officiate your wedding. Uguel may seem stubborn and foolish, but he hides wisdom within and is favored by fate... No one will complain about you, you just need to be patient, wait for your time!"

"Be patient?.."

Hearing this, Xiulote seemed to understand, carefully listening to his grandfather’s guidance.

"Xiulote, if your divine revelation is true, you can use this prophecy to do this... When everyone expects, and power is in your hands, you will no longer have to worry..."

The High Priest lowered his voice, advising carefully.

Xiulote’s expression was solemn, nodding slightly. After listening, he had some doubts and asked softly.

"Grandfather, if I act in this way, what would that mean for you and the High Priesthood?"

"Haha, you need not worry about me!"

The High Priest laughed and shook his head calmly. Then, he smiled frankly and said.

"Because by then, I will certainly be gone!..."

"Ah! Grandfather..."

The night was deep, the long wind slightly cold. The candles burned out, naturally extinguishing. One night of restless sleep, ten days passed quickly. Unknowingly, it was already late August, the auspicious day of the wedding ceremony between His Highness Xiulote and Princess Alisa!

At dawn, the light from the East brightened, and holy songs rose in the temple. The first prelude to the wedding ceremony was the city’s celebration!

Starting from the early morning, all eighty Calpulli communities in the Lake Capital City celebrated grandly under the guidance of community priests. The priests lit fragrant pine incense and set out the free food provided by the Royal Family. Over two hundred thousand citizens of the capital laughed and danced together, celebrating the entire day!

Today’s celebration was the royal wedding, also a day of joy for young men and women. The young men and women of the capital danced in groups, intimately holding arms, singing songs of blessing! The loud cheering echoed throughout the capital, praising the most sacred wedding in the world, and also extolling the most noble couple of the Alliance!