The investiture ceremony for the commander of the Imperial Knights was held in the manor garden. It was a modest affair, but every knight and noble in Feuzen gathered to grace the occasion. The edicts of appointment were read out one by one.
"...Therefore, upon Fiel von Steinhof is bestowed the office of commander of the Imperial Knights. Commander of the Imperial Knights, rise. As an Imperial Knight who guards Beren and Altringen, fulfill your duty."
As I finished reading the final edict, I raised Fiel to his feet. With that, Fiel was formally invested as commander of the Imperial Knights. Thunderous applause rang out as he stood proudly before the assembly.
His wife Elisabeth's eyes reddened, and Hilda comforted her.
Fiel was the star of the occasion, and the ceremony doubled as a farewell party. He had to return to Breisburg to rebuild the Imperial Knights.
Fiel and his wife sat together with the two of us.
