Chapter 53- Alarm in the Middle of the Festivity

It was late afternoon when Lianne and Ruen went out of his private cabin. When they ascended to the main deck, they saw Captain Marxe already holding two green 12-inch long candles with intricately-carved flower petals on it.

“Your Majesty, you wouldn’t want to miss the festivities,” the captain proclaimed, his eyes beaming with excitement.

Ruen, who was now wearing a black overcoat, accepted the candles and then slid them under his coat into a wide pocket. “Thank you, Captain,” he said.

Lianne gave both of them a puzzling look. “What are the candles for?” She directed her question to the King, but he only gave her a smile.

“Let’s go, Lianne. It’s almost time,” Ruen stated as he offered his hand to her, acting secretive.

“Start what?” Lianne asked, but was then left in awe when she saw, from the deck, t