Berengar opened the small wooden box which contained a special medal where he gazed upon the nation's highest award. The Imperial Order of the House von Kufstein, an award Berengar specifically invented to reward his wife Linde for her years of faithful service. Though Linde held the title of Grandmaster within the Order, there were still Knights and Commander classes that could be awarded to others.
Berengar held back the tears that were forming in his eyes with a visible sign of discomfort, before taking his stance at the podium once more. The people of Germany had never seen the man look so vulnerable before, and were wondering just what was about to happen. Berengar took a moment to calm himself before recovering his signature stoic appearance, where he then spoke into the mic. His voice nearly breaking as he struggled to announce the words.
