King Solomon heeded Princess Eve's demand. He finally abdicated the throne for her. The royal court officials present in the palace hall served as witnesses when King Solomon issued his last royal command.
The Royal seal was also given to Princess Eve to formalize the transfer of authority from King Solomon to Princess Eve.
Eve could see the regret in her father's face. He had lost Esmeralda because of his greed. He could no longer turn back time to correct his mistakes. There was no way to redeem himself.
"I deserve to be punished by you, Eve. I will gladly accept it." King Solomon said in his sad tone. He couldn't look at her.
Princess Eve clenched her fists. "Send the former King to his quarters," she commanded the royal guard captain.
The royal guard captain obeyed her command, escorting King Solomon out of the palace hall.
