Episode 26. Emperor Coronation Ceremony (1)
The aftermath of the announcement of independence and the liberation of slaves from other races quickly spread across the country. Many people were surprised by the emperor’s announcement, and the other tribes that had been treated unreasonably across the country all hugged and shed tears, saying that the day had come.
And on the day after the announcement, people of other tribes in each territory were investigated, their debts were checked, and their health conditions were checked.
In addition, they were asked whether they would like to remain in the empire or return to their hometowns, and if they did, they would provide jobs and provide support items so that other races could adapt safely.
Rexton decided to take the lead in supporting this part.
In addition, it was decided to provide preferential treatment to the remaining races, and one of them was to recognize them as imperial citizens.
Although they are of different races, by recognizing them as true citizens of the empire, they put them on an equal footing with humans and pursued true equality.
By the way, this was a benefit obtained through my persuasion. He directly persuaded the emperor that it would be difficult to interact with them if they were not recognized as citizens of the empire.
Of course, this series of processes was not without problems.
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In many places, human beings enslaved by other races were caught and punished for intentionally trying to hide them.
He claimed his rights, saying that the slaves he bought could not be taken away in this way. But the aristocrats were tough. It was impossible to listen to the injustice of a mere commoner.
So, the work I had been preparing for months with the nobleman was progressing smoothly.
“…… Are you satisfied?”
The emperor looked down at the plaza, which had been noisy day and night since the announcement. A huge tent was set up in the square, and countless people were flocking to it.
For that reason, not only the people who worked in the imperial family, but also the imperial knights were put in to free the slaves.
“I am satisfied.”
“I kept my promise. So from now on, you will be responsible for the safety of the empire.”
“Don’t worry. I don’t want the empire to collapse either.”
“I see. Please, the imperial family… No, I want you to do your best for the people of the Empire.”
For the people of the Empire…… La.
I have been moving only for myself. It will be so in the future. There will be no need to come and take care of them.
Nevertheless, I nodded. Because a promise is a promise
If there is a life that can be saved in the process of fighting man-man, then I should save it.
“By the way, Prausu, how many people do you think will leave the Empire with this announcement of the liberation of other races?”
“Okay. I don’t even know how far it will go. However, other races that have adapted to human culture will remain in the Empire.”
“Even though I lived as a slave?”
“Yes. Because they know how comfortable human culture is. You certainly don’t want to pursue the way you lived at home.”
Even though beastmen and elves have fundamentally different ideas from humans, they know what is comfortable and uncomfortable.
There was no way they would want to go back to nature and face the discomfort. Unless there is a purpose
“I’ll just go. I will leave the future work up to you.”
As I was about to turn around and leave, I saw warriors staring at me from behind with lights on.
I remembered that even though I said I was going to meet the emperor, the warriors who didn’t believe me followed me to the end.
You guys don’t just suddenly become yanderes, do you? Will you cry if I lock you up?
“You…… Is it. You called me that when you first met me. No one called you as the emperor of this empire.”
It was never meant to be, but there would be no point in saying sorry now for being rude. I must have already been recognized as such a person by the imperial family and nobles.
“It must have been fresh and good.”
“I almost cut my throat. Because it is so fresh.”
Isn’t that a bit bloody?
“No one in this world can cut Master’s head. Even if it means turning this world into an enemy, I will not stand still.”
“Stop it.”
Said to Iris, who clenched her fist. If you wield that fist, the imperial palace will collapse, right? Let’s be quiet
“… Yes.”
Now, the warriors were training to increase skill proficiency and quality of mana and expand the amount.
With the Aura power Tina and Iris can pull out now, they won’t be pushed back even if they stick with Peremus. It will still be difficult to receive the skill head-on, but you won’t be injured like last time.
In addition, I sent it to the demon realm as much as possible and let the demons and low-ranking demons be defeated, so it was growing little by little.
“Aren’t your disciples going back to their hometowns?”
“Yes. It looks like you still want to learn something from me.”
After stroking the heads of the warriors fairly, I grabbed the doorknob.
“I will go.”
“Prause, I want you to tell me one thing.”
“…… ?”
Just before turning the handle, the emperor said. Looking back, he had a bittersweet expression on his lips.
“When I first met you, you diagnosed my body at once.”
“Why are you bringing up that story all of a sudden?”
“…… How many years can I live?”
The accident stopped for a moment because it was such an unexpected question. I don’t know what he meant by asking, so I just stared at him.
Lupen smiled as if he realized that my gaze was to grasp my intentions.
“Don’t worry. It is now a body that will come down from the emperor. What can i do I just want to know how much time I have left.”
“I thought I said I wasn’t a doctor?”
“You were old to me then,” He said plainly. In fact, didn’t you know how much time I had left?”
Even if I know, am I obligated to tell you?
“Okay. Wouldn’t that be ten years or so at the most? Considering the age at which your ancestors died.”
“…… Is it. Even though I did this, I couldn’t buy you trust.”
He was self-help.
It bothered him because he seemed to be mistaken for the unfortunate protagonist.
Innumerable lives have been lost because of the massacre he did. Did you really think I could be trusted?
It was a truly ironic idea.
“Is it trust? Trust is of the utmost importance in the transaction process. But, among the terms of the deal, was there a condition that you ask for your lifespan? Didn’t I remember?”
At my words, he gave a brief look of surprise, then burst into laughter.
“Puha! Right. That’s right. I really do stick out my tongue at your cleverness.”
“I listen to it often. Words like that.”
This world is not kind for good people to live in.
There are no laws as thorough as in modern times, and the quality of education is not high either. Furthermore, there was too much lack of morality.
In the first place, even though murders are frequent, what can you ask for in a country that finishes the day after paying a few fines?
“If I have said everything, I will go.”
“Prause.”
“What else?”
“I hope you don’t hate our son who will become emperor within this year.”
“It’s up to him.”
As soon as I finished answering, I got out of his office. I thought as I strode down the hallway.
The Emperor will die in the next three years.
It is April 12th in the year 997 of the imperial calendar.
If the emperor dies on a day other than April 12, 997, it should be seen as a variable and someone’s ‘assassination’.
If an assassination did happen, it would be different from the story I knew, so I needed to prepare accordingly.
“Maria.”
“Yes.”
I called Maria, who was walking side by side with me.
“Separate enough mana so that no one else can detect your mana and put a monitoring spell near the emperor.”
“How much?”
“Three years.”
“For three years? Are you a little long?”
Maria answered dubiously.
“Can’t you?”
“No. Of course it is possible.”
“Okay. He said he would become emperor within this year, so the coronation ceremony will take place within the next few weeks. At that time, cast a surveillance spell near the emperor.”
“Yes!”
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“It is said that the Empire declared the liberation of other races.”
Vlas’ eyebrows twitched at Harbito’s report.
“Is it his fault again?”
“Yes. It looks like Prauss threatened the emperor by dropping Meteor in Pretium, the capital.”
Now it was Blass who felt offended whenever the name Prause was mentioned.
“Is it Meteor… ….”
He couldn’t help but feel this news.
It was because it was easier to dominate the human world only when there was a conflict between humans and other races.
If all races in the human world started to cooperate, the demons would have no choice but to go to all-out war.
“Yes. That Meteor’s power is a 9th tier magic, similar to that of the Demon Lord…….”
‘Heroes have grown much faster than I expected. How did you do it? After all, does he know something I don’t know? Or does he have the power to undo causality?’
The Demon King was so lost in his own thoughts that he couldn’t hear Harbito’s continued report.
‘Prause said he had the same amount of mana as me. Is that causally possible? To be able to do that, he must either become a hero as the causal agent of the World Tree, or a ‘contractor’ of the World Tree. But he’s not a warrior. So, is he a World Tree contractor? No, that makes no more sense. The world tree cannot intervene in this world. He can’t intervene, so he’s using a spirit king like Orient.’
The wrinkles between Blas’s eyebrows become clearer as he repeats his thoughts while sitting on the throne.
‘Then what do you mean, Prause? What the hell is this difference…….’
Blass’ accident desperately tried to secure the possibility to clarify his existence, but as the most important element was missing, cause and effect could not be established.
“…… You only do things that are really annoying.”
Habito’s report stopped at Blas’ muttering.
“Demon Lord?”
“It was reported. Harbito.”
“Yes!”
Habito lowered his head at the demon king’s words. His eyes roll sideways. I see a young girl kneeling beside Harbito.
“Ecabel.”
“Neeet!”
She waited for her throat to go out of her way to talk to him, but Cabel replied energetically.
“The moment other races turn away from the empire, plant ‘seeds’ in their bodies.”
‘Other races have been persecuted by humans until now. I will never rely on their hands. Of course, the empire won’t help them even at the cost.’
“I understand, Lord Maou.”
Ekabel immediately read Blas’ intentions.
‘Your intention to use seeds means that you intend to kill other races without harming the demons~! Also, the Demon King! He’s a genius!’
“And one more thing. I have an order to give to the deputy corps commander of the 3rd corps.”
“Yes. Please tell me anything, Maou-nim.”
While listening to Blas’ words, Ekabel couldn’t help but admire his wisdom. With her eyes twinkling, she clasps her hands.
“I’m sure this method will stop the Empire’s movements for a while. In the meantime, wipe out the other races.”
“Okay. I will serve you.”
‘Where and how will you come out this time, Prause?’