253 – The Coronation Ceremony (1)
It is said that among the middle and low-level officials and commanders of the empire, there are people who often make this mistake.
‘His Majesty Kreutel called himself emperor after destroying the Elain Empire, and he continues to stay here after that. So, wouldn’t the imperial capital be Elysium?’
It cannot be said that it is an unfounded misunderstanding because the perception that the capital is the place where the ruler is located no matter what country or era in the world is located.
The capital of the Creutel Empire is Nantes in name and reality, and Elysium is only one of the megacities of the empire.
However, the reason the coronation ceremony is held here in Elysium is to proclaim this to the former Elean Empire, France, Brittany, the United Kingdom, and the Holy Romanian Empire.
‘I, Ciel von Kreuttel, destroyed the Elaine Empire and swallowed it, so I am also the Emperor.’
It may seem meaningless to declare it like this, but the fact that the planet Earth, which can be said to be a parallel world to the world I live in, called an empire.
Because I claimed that it was because I took the place of emperor after destroying the Mughal Empire.
As I was lost in thought, the head of the guards at the coronation ceremony… No, the Balt who claimed to be the commander of the guards only for the coronation ceremony approached with a smile.
When we were discussing the coronation a few days ago, I heard that he said, ‘I’ll dress up so that I can stand next to the emperor!’ And robbed his property.
To come wearing armor painted in jet-black with gold and silver craftsmanship…
What kind of sensibility is a nobleman in his mid-50s?
Aren’t you ashamed of your age…
“Count Balt, we are fully prepared to perform your majesty’s coronation! By the way, how about my new suit of armor? It was chosen after careful discussion with His Majesty Paulo.”
It is understandable that my father is excited about the coronation.
A baron stuck in a corner of the country whose most important thing was to be loyal to Count Schwein, who would ruin everything with his touch.
Beyond viscount, earl, duke, and king, you have ascended to the highest position a human being can ascend, the emperor.
Besides, what if the one who gave you that honor was your own child? It’s also understandable that my father is somewhat more excited than I, his party.
Right now, I also told William’s tutor a few days ago, ‘His Highness Prince William’s insight is excellent. He heard the anecdote of His Majesty and read His Majesty’s intentions at that time, albeit a little bit.’
I was in such a good mood that I checked the facts and gave him a year’s salary as a bonus. His parents lose their composure in the face of their children.
So instead of saying anything, I said with a dejected smile.
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“When a courtier of Lauren sees it, what would you say is a splendid armor that closely guards the lines of etiquette?”
“This armor will be the symbol of the head of our family and the armor for dress! Both my son and grandson will wear this armor.”
“Take this opportunity, then paint the family coat of arms black. How about your nickname, the Black Earl?”
So Balt and I joked, and escorted by the royal guards, we headed to the plaza of the imperial palace where the cardinal was waiting.
Perhaps because the order was given to allow all who wished to attend the emperor’s coronation ceremony to enter the plaza of the imperial palace, regardless of rank or title, a huge number of people watched my coming from the plaza and the walls and shouted.
“Long live the Emperor!”
“Emperor, may you live ten thousand years! Rule us for ten thousand years!”
It is usually customary to scatter flowers or confetti at coronations, but no one sprinkled petals or confetti here.
If a spy enters the palace, he may bring something like poison to a basket containing colored paper or flowers.
So people here, including members of the imperial family, were not allowed any personal belongings, and therefore no flowers or confetti were scattered.
Citizens enthusiastically cheered as they moved forward waving their hands while being escorted by the guards.
“Thank you for saving us from the damn emperor of Elaine!”
“When I was working for Adolph, I waited until I would starve to death, but now I enjoy every day very much. Thank you for making it possible for me to eat a full meal every day.”
“Long live the Emperor!”
Emperor of a ruined empire is often glorified, so it would normally take 10 years for a new emperor to win the hearts of the people.
The great His Majesty Adolf launched an expedition as soon as he ascended the throne, harsh requisitions, the death of numerous serf soldiers, and a series of defeats. In the meantime, he fell for a beauty named Eva Green and did all kinds of shoveling, so it only took a year to win public opinion. Did.
If it wasn’t for that, the coronation would have been done with only the nobles and clergy in the cathedral, concerned about mass uprisings, protests, or terrorism.
I really feel grateful to His Majesty Adolf for leading a large army and shoveling at will at this moment. If we compile a history book later, we should increase the amount of Adolf.
Why people really die is when they are forgotten by people, so if you don’t forget them even in a bad way… He will be able to live forever with the Eva Green he loved.
After crossing the people and going up to the podium, Irina and the rest of the royal family came up to the stage.
At the same time, the cardinal came up cautiously with the bishop and clergy to officiate, and Irina and I knelt down on her knees and bowed our heads.
Then the cardinal smiled and opened his mouth with a solemn expression and began to speak.
“In the beginning, Deus set up kings and leaders to benefit all those who believe in him. Therefore, the power of monarchs is not for their own self-interest, but for the sake of their people, and it is the duty of all people to obey the emperor, the representative who has been given the authority to rule.”
Originally, the coronation ceremony starts with something like ‘Long live the 00 majesty who defeated the evil lord 00!’, Followed by the words to work for the people in moderation.
At the center of the path I have walked so far has been the improvement of the quality of life of the people who ensured my own survival and survival.
So, as I put that spirit into it, a story like the divine right of kings came out.
“However, Deus looks back on those who violate the rules, personally punishes them, and protects the weak people. It was when he subdued Adolphe de Elaine, the rebellious emperor of the Elaine Empire, that he showed it in front of all the people. Your Highness saved the poor people from starvation and oppression by carrying out God’s command instead.”
Even before the coronation ceremony, people were ordered to simply call themselves emperors, but the coronation ceremony is a place to declare that a non-emperor becomes an emperor.
So when I was reciting the Coronation Proclamation on purpose, I was told to call him King, but it feels strange.
“As you already know, Your Highness was able to subdue the Emperor of Elaine because of Deus’ will. And now, Deus is trying to impose a heavier burden on His Highness. Become the emperor to protect them. Please follow the will of Deus and lead the people who are like lambs who are lost.”
…… As someone with a modern sensibility, it feels awkward to invoke the authority of religion to this extent.
Politics is a reality, and in order to rule more smoothly in the future, even the religious world must be tamed with money and power to create a justification for my rule.
This is a society in which the separation of church and state is not possible in the first place.
“I will bear the heavy burden.”
When he had said that, the cardinal poured a few drops of olive oil on my head and held out his crown to me.
A double-layered crown made of pure gold, symbolizing the emperor, decorated with rubies, diamonds, sapphires, and topaz.
I lowered my head a little more, and the cardinal placed a crown on me.
“Deus entrusted the Empire to His Majesty.”
After those words were over, I immediately put the prepared tiara on Irina and said.
“I hope you will take care of my children and family on behalf of me, who cannot take care of my family because I am looking after the people of the empire.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Then the cardinal gave a signal, and the salutes installed inside the imperial palace were fired immediately.
“With this, I declare that the Empire’s new emperor and empress have been born. Well then, Your Majesty. Please tell the people gathered here about your future aspirations as the new emperor.”