402 – New Sun – 4
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The preparations for the abdication ceremony were completed quickly thanks to the combination of the emperor’s strong will and the desperate tears of the courtiers. I can only express my condolences to the officials of the Imperial Household Ministry who went through the first abdication ceremony in the history of the empire in their own generation. May I be born in a world without abdication in my next life.
And I feel a bit sorry for my son who will be holding the prince’s son at the first abdication ceremony. Needless to say, it will attract the attention of those who attended the abdication ceremony right away, and it will remain a long way in the history of the empire.
Of course, it’s just burdensome and regrettable, but I’m not particularly dissatisfied. Even the young and young Hwang Tae-son cannot afford to put the name of godfather on his own in a situation where he is trying to shoulder a heavy burden.
“His Highness, Hwang Tae-son. How have you been?”
“Ah—”
As I made up my mind like that, I bowed my head to the crown prince, who was under the utmost care of the ladies-in-waiting. Hwang Tae-son, who was still barely able to open his narrow eyes, although he was still babbling briefly, was now fully awake.
I don’t think it’s focused yet.
“Ah— ooh—”
“Your Highness seems to be welcoming you, too.”
“It’s an honor.”
She nodded slightly at Jang’s words. It’s a godfather I haven’t seen a few times, but I’m just grateful that he greeted me as a godfather in his own way. I wondered what would happen if the crown prince and the crown princess were not there, so I cried when I saw a stranger.
‘Can I do this without my parents?’
A belated question arose. When the crown prince ascended the throne, the crown prince automatically became the empress, so both of them were away for their own preparations. This is normal, so you can skip it.
By the way, I wondered if it would be okay to meet a young baby who hadn’t even turned one yet—no matter how seasoned the ladies-in-waiting were, with an outsider. I don’t have anything to say if I’m not a godfather or an outsider, but something is wrong.
“Ah—”
…Well, it must be because it’s okay. Let’s not mind.
“Godfather, would you like to put your finger in your hand?”
While staring at the prince in silence for a long time, the lady-in-waiting opened her mouth.
“A finger?”
A question came out of nowhere at her unexpected words, but the lady-in-waiting just nodded her head with a gentle face.
What is it? Since the prince and the princess keep them by their side, it’s not likely that they’re saying something that would cause trouble, but it’s so out of the blue, isn’t it?
‘A finger on your hand?’
I inadvertently looked at the little hand of the prince. If I add a little exaggeration, my hand is smaller than one of my fingers.
Looking at that hand, as if possessed by something, I involuntarily held out my finger—
“Ah.”
I was caught in the hands of the prince.
“His Highness likes to hold something. Sometimes he babbles to the point where the ladies-in-waiting hold out a finger to quiet him down.”
“I see.”
Hwang Tae-son, who firmly held my finger, stopped babbling and quietly closed his eyes.
I couldn’t help but smile at that figure.
‘…How to subtract?’
If there is a minor problem, it is that Hwang Tae-son did not let go of my finger. I can pull it out with enough force, but what if I do something wrong and my weak hand breaks?
Thanks to that, I had to bow down and offer his fingers until he let go.
***
The vitality of the system even reached the imperial palace. The abdication of the father who reigned as emperor for decades, the new emperor to ascend the throne. It was a sufficient reason for the system to be crowded with citizens from all over the empire as well as citizens of the system.
No, there is no need to turn our attention to the system. Right now, even the imperial palace is busy with the busy officials and envoys from all over the world.
“Your Majesty. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”
And at the greeting of the noblest figure among the envoys visiting the empire, the emperor himself rose from his throne and greeted him.
“You have worked hard to come this far, Your Excellency. I am just glad to see you.”
“It is fortunate that this insignificant old man can bring joy to His Majesty. This, too, must be a blessing from the Lord.”
The Pope of the Church of Dawn, Baltsak 37 years old. The pope of the time visited the imperial palace as the head of the delegation of the Holy Church.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was overturned by the visit of an existence that even the emperor of the empire could not bear to treat as a subordinate, but in the end, the pope personally attended the affairs of the imperial family and bestowed blessings. It’s fine if it helps your prestige, not if it harms you.
Even the monarchs of other kingdoms and principalities are crowned with the blessing of cardinals residing in each country. Considering that, it is a visit that shows the gap between the Empire and other countries.
‘Isn’t it because it’s an empire?’
Seeing the father and the pope exchanging good wishes and showing off their friendship, I thought that way. As for the relationship between the two, even if Kfeloppen was a kingdom rather than an empire, the pope would have visited.
Just as the father lacked legitimacy as a collateral descendant, the current pope did not have a very good foundation at the time of his accession. Even at the time of his accession, he belonged to the old side, and since he was a cardinal who traveled all over the continent rather than active in the Holy Church, it was natural.
The fact that such a person became pope was a temporary measure for the cardinals who were tired of the previous pope’s reform policies—but unfortunately, the current pope took energetic steps as if he had received Enen’s blessing as soon as he ascended the throne. Needless to say, the cardinals were foaming at their mouths thanks to this.
The father, who lacked legitimacy, and the pope, who also lacked support and authority, were looking for a partner, and mutual interests coincided and became a partner that transcends borders. The father gave the pope imperial support, and the pope gave the father religious authority.
‘…The pope who is older than the father is so correct.’
It’s bittersweet. One of the two giants of an era has decided to abdicate, but the other is still correct. Is this the difference between those who have divine power and those who do not?
I thought that maybe after I ascended the throne, I might continue my partnership with the current pope for a while.
‘There are more reasons for the Minister of Inspection to be active.’
I almost burst into laughter. Even if the current Pope, who is friendly with the Empire, is likely to suffer from its political power, and it is questionable whether another Pope will be friendly to the Empire if he ascends the throne.
However, the Minister of Supervision maintains a friendly relationship with the next saint, so it will be of great help in diplomacy with the Holy Church.
To bring new strengths whenever you want to forget them is truly loyal.
The abdication ceremony takes place at the Cathedral of St. Paronas in the Islands. The perfect place for the Pope’s abdication ceremony.
So I moved from the imperial palace to the cathedral under the escort of the imperial knights. In the carriage, while receiving cheers from the subjects congratulating the new emperor on the throne, and hearing the applause from the subjects paying homage to the dedication of the father.
‘It’s big.’
I quietly closed my eyes and listened to the cheers and applause of the people.
There is nothing special about this sound. This is what I always hear when I attend events. This is the sound I heard during the improvement ceremony not too long ago.
But unlike then, it felt too big and heavy. At the triumphal ceremony, it was a cheer for the victorious father and his valiant soldiers, but now it was a cheer for me who was newly enthroned.
“Your Highness.”
Rain gently held my hand.
“Don’t worry. I will always be with you.”
After looking into Rain’s eyes for a moment, I burst out laughing.
“Bee, you seem to be taking the obvious thing too seriously.”
“Whoops, is that so?”
Even though she was laughing with the rain, her pressure did not go away.
It can’t be helped. If anyone in the world were to sit in my seat, they would feel the same way as me. You will have the highest status and the most weighty duty on this continent at the same time.
I can still laugh. Because this path is my destiny, and like Rain said, it is not the path I will go alone.
“His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. We have arrived.”
The carriage stopped before I knew it and I heard the voice of the driver leading the carriage.
Let’s grab the carriage door and look at the rain again. Rain was looking at me too.
The road ahead will not be easy. It may be more difficult and painful than the road you have come so far. You may want to give up everything and run away.
But I won’t.
“So, the crown prince, follow my will. Follow in my footsteps and become the owner of a new empire.”
Now I am the master of this empire.
I moved along with the rain. I got off the carriage, passed through the door of the cathedral, and moved toward the platform where the Pope and the Pope were.
A number of nobles, including the five dukes and thirteen marquesses, sat in the seats where faithful followers would normally have sat. Also, people of high reputation from all over the continent were looking at me. In order to hold in my eyes the existence that will rule and lead this continent from now on.
Then I found Ainter and the Minister of Supervision in the corner of the platform. And he saw the Crown Prince in the arms of the Minister of Supervision.
‘Oops.’
I almost smiled at the sight of Hwang Tae-son, who seemed to be asleep and closed his eyes. Even this magnificent event must be tiring for that cherub. Let’s finish quickly and without mistakes.
I stood on the podium receiving so many eyes. It can no longer be postponed, and it has reached a place where it is unavoidable.
“A human stood here.”
As Rain and I stepped onto the podium, the pope opened his mouth. Then, the inside of the cathedral, which had been audible only for a very small whisper, turned into a space without any noise.
“Our Lord does not determine man’s destiny. Man’s future is the result of his own choosing, and there is no coercion in the path leading to that outcome.”
Then the pope carefully lifted the crown that the emperor was wearing. An action meant to reap the rights and duties of an emperor that the father had as a representative of God.
“However, there are those whom the lord made an exception for, and that is priests and nobles.”
The Pope approached me step by step.
“The Lord has created beings who will spread the right teachings on this continent, and that is the priests. Priests are those who strive to enrich the spirits of all peoples so that they may someday reach the Lord’s side, and the chief among them is the Pope.”
From the moment the Pope stepped towards me, Rain and I knelt on his knees and bowed our heads. I dare not raise my head in front of those who represent the gods and bestow the rights and duties of the emperor.
“Also, they created beings who would calm the world and feed the flesh of all people. That is the nobility. Nobles are those who help the priests teach the right teachings and the people can attain an affluent spirit, and the foremost among them is the emperor. No see.”
The sound of footsteps echoing through the cathedral stopped.
“This old man undeservedly represents the lord of heaven, the servant of all the peoples of this continent, and the last being to reach the heavens. As such, I would like to ask a human who is bowing his head before me.”
“I will answer the truth before you.”
“The Lord has arranged you as one who will satisfy the peace of this continent and the flesh of all its people. Man Gilbert Livnoman, will you abide by that will?”
“If it is the Lord’s arrangement.”
“Good.”
After a while, I felt a heavy sensation in my head.
“At this moment, the human Gilbert Liv-Norman has become a noble and great being—Gilbert Amanka Liv-Norman of Kpelofen, arranged by the Lord. This is arranged by the Lord of Heaven, and denying the emperor’s authority is is to deny it.”
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As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his head. Now, instead of being crowned heir by the vicar of God, I am an emperor equal to the pope.
But as soon as I looked up, I flinched. Before I knew it, Father—no, the situation came before me.
“Your Majesty. Your mission is to become a new emperor, and the new emperor’s path will not be different from the one you have gone through.”
The pope seemed a bit surprised by the unexpected movement, but immediately continued with a calm expression.
“How about giving advice as someone who went ahead for such an emperor?”
“Thank you for your consideration, His Holiness.”
I felt a different pressure on my shoulders than before. It is very embarrassing to think that a situation that values thorough planning would act unexpectedly.
Even Sang Sang thanked the Pope and remained silent. It’s not a very long silence, but as the person receiving attention, you can’t help but be nervous.
“I am.”
It was only after I was about to break out in a cold sweat that the situation opened its mouth.
“I threw everything away.”
With a very impressive introduction.
“I abandoned myself for my mission. I gave up on myself for the sake of the imperial family, empire, and subjects. That’s the way I went, and that’s the castle I built.”
A calm voice echoed through the cathedral.
“What will you do?”
The voices that echoed through the cathedral now roamed my head.
I gave up everything and gave up. The situation expressed his life that way.
‘I threw it away.’
Yes, as the situation said by itself, everything was abandoned.
…Maybe it all includes feelings and family.
“Me.”
That’s why I instinctively opened my mouth.
“I will not throw anything away.”
I won’t live like you. Even though I respect you, the emperor, I won’t follow that path.
“…….”
Along with that answer, silence fell again.
His son, the emperor who succeeded him, declared that he would live a life opposite to his own. How do you feel about the situation?
After being silent for a long time, the emperor put his hand on my shoulder, which was still on his knees.
“That is the empire you will lead.”
And then a faint but sure smile appeared on Sang Sang’s face.
***
After the crown prince formally received the crown, the crown prince and the crown prince became empress and crown daughter side by side.
“Worship the new sun! Long live His Majesty Eimanka the 17th!”
“Ennen, Great Emperor, protect the new emperor!”
After the abdication ceremony, of course, a loud hurrah broke out. At the historic moment when a new emperor ascends the throne, it is the job of a traitor to spare his vocal chords.
“Your Majesty, please reduce.”
Not long after, the dukes came up to the podium. To worship the new emperor on behalf of the imperial nobility.
Of course, among the dukes, the representative was Jeon Seung-gong. Now, he has evolved from the prince’s father-in-law to the emperor’s father-in-law. That’s great.
“I am relieved to see Jim and Kyung, who are lacking in many things. Please take good care of me in the future.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
As Jeon Seung Gong bowed his head, the other dukes also bowed their heads. It is indeed a beautiful military figure.
…By the way, I can’t say anything because the atmosphere is so atmospheric. Why am I getting involved in the oath of allegiance of the dukes?
No matter how much the crown princess’ godfather is, he’s just a count.
You bastard, the emperor. Did you think you wouldn’t be able to curse inwardly if you were the emperor?
‘f*ck.’
Someone get me out…