The world’s most powerful country. where the sun rises.
It is a holy place for church members around the world and the center of all continents.
Even if I list only the words that have been used for the past years without embellishment, it was enough to know the power of the Sunrise Empire on all continents.
Of course, it has been gradually weakened over the years, and recently it has been thought that it is only a matter of time before it gradually loses its role and reputation as a hegemon.
At this point in time, when the title of ‘the light that defeated evil twice’ was added, the Empire has emerged as the world’s most hegemonic country that once again spreads over the entire continent.
In fact, it was the feat of Frey and the others rather than the ability of the Empire itself.
Therefore, although it was an empire that maintained its position as an immovable hegemon, it was inevitable that noise could be heard from all over the world.
“So that’s the point of my words.”
Well, from the point of view of the Empire, it was a sound that had always been heard, so I could ignore it.
“Actually, the Empire is nothing, isn’t it? That’s it.”
“Hey, you’re just saying funny things.”
The monarchs participated in the coronation ceremony of the emperor. If he had known that the sound had been heard even from the waiting room where the high-ranking people had gathered, he would not have been able to pass on it from the point of view of the Empire.
“In the Frozen Year Wars, all nations suffered heavy losses, but it was none other than the Empire that suffered the most devastating damage.”
“Hmm.”
“There is also a report that 90 percent of the leadership of the Empire has been divided recently. This is the equivalent of a complete upturn in the leadership. In the next few years, lack of experience will inevitably shake the state of the country.”
The main character of the noise is the king of the Ashfeld Kingdom located in the western continent.
“So, if you want to change the game, your chance is right now.”
At his words with sharp eyes, some of the monarchs and representatives began to put on a tempting expression.
“For a new country like ours, or for countries that had no choice but to stay as the second in the shadow of an empire… Wouldn’t it be a great opportunity?”
Although the kingdom was a new country with less than a hundred years of history, the Ashfeld Kingdom suffered the least damage from the great winter of the Frozen Year War because the country was located in a fairly hot area.
For this reason, the words of the representative of the kingdom, who was one of the most prominent among the emerging powers that emerged recently, were filled with ambition that could not be hidden only by hiding them.
“Yeah, but… the Empire has a warrior party…”
“You don’t have to worry too much about the Brave Party. Looking at your past, it is certain that everyone will retire at this coronation ceremony.”
“……!”
“The declaration of retirement is about to begin. Now the sun goes down and a time of adversity will come.”
And as those remarks became more and more explicit, the eyes of the monarchs began to gather one by one.
“Hmm.”
He, who read the twinkling eyes with envy and sympathy among them, gets up from his seat with a smile on his lips quietly.
“In the midst of the chaos, I’m really looking forward to a friendly competition with you guys.”
“My Majesty the King. Please speak in the presence of everyone…”
“By the way, I heard that the princess who will soon become the emperor doesn’t have a fiancée anymore… The country that occupies the position will be the first to take the lead in the competition, right?”
And, ignoring the words of the servant who was sweating in a cold sweat, he muttered in a low voice and walked outside.
“If it’s the prince of our kingdom, there’s no doubt that there’s no chance. The rumors say that the candidates have already been narrowed down…”
“””……..”””
After that, for a moment, a chilly silence lingered in the waiting room.
“…what, the whole country wants to be erased from the map.”
“What on earth were you thinking when you said something like that?”
After such a long silence, a terrifyingly emotionless voice echoed in the waiting room.
“I’ve seen a lot of young people like that.”
“It seems that he has selected people who are different from his own. For example, those who agree with his will and those who do not.”
The more expressionless the elders, including the elf kingdom, which is also called the elder in the monarch meeting, and the head of the dragons who recently participated in the monarch meeting, the atmosphere around them becomes cold and rigid.
“Ah, no way. Unless you want to perish as a group, you wouldn’t agree with such a stupid opinion.”
The elf queen who muttered like that, glanced at some people with indifferent eyes, and heard the sound of urgently bowing her head here and there.
“Look, there are many people in emerging countries who don’t know about the ‘Pact’.”
“Well, even if you leave the Hero Party behind… the moment you rebel against the Empire, you will become hostile to the whole world.”
“I see. What a burden the countries that forgot the oath of the Empire last time will be burdened.”
The elders glanced at them as well, and quietly continued their story.
“Well, we won’t see him at the meeting anytime soon.”
“If I had known that we had eyes and ears as well as us, I wouldn’t have done such a frivolous thing.”
As the Elder Dragon said, who muttered in a pitiful tone, all of a sudden, the eyes of the monarchs around them, knowingly and unknowingly, were tightening them.
“By the way, what is the major announcement to be made today?”
“Well, are you married?”
“Oh, be mischievous too. Then you might disappear too?”
“ha ha ha…”
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– Tub, Tub…
Beside and behind Clana as she walks down the corridors of the imperial palace, countless maids and maids follow.
“Hey, I have something to tell you…”
“Hmm?”
The maid approached Clana, who was quietly walking to the site of the coronation ceremony in front of the crowd.
“…Umm.”
Clana stopped for a moment and listened to her whisper, whispering with cold eyes.
“I’ll have to consider foreign relations with the Ashfeld Kingdom soon.”
“I’ll pass it on to the strategy room.”
“No, you don’t have to. I’ll take care of it on my own…”
Like that, Clana handled one complicated task in an instant.
“By the way, who is in charge of today’s baptism? And somehow the Archmage is nowhere to be seen…”
Then, the moment she tilted her head and looked at the end of the hallway.
“…Clana.”
“hello~!”
Familiar faces standing at the end of the hallway came into her sight.
“Why are you here…?”
“Originally, the archbishop and the pope are supposed to baptize, but both are absent, so I’m here!”
“I’m going to be in charge of the magic ritual. It’s supposed to be that damn old man… Where the hell is he going?”
At the words of Ferroche and Irina, who waved to her, Clana’s expression brightened even more.
“Honestly, I was quite nervous… I don’t think there will be any problems with you guys.”
“You’ve been through something worse than this, what kind of tension is that?”
“Ah, that’s… Actually…”
Then, at Irina’s half-joking words, she opened her mouth with a slightly dark expression.
“Uh, um…”
“Clana?”
However, she hardly ever wears it.
“…well, even if there is an emergency, it won’t be a problem if it’s you.”
“What is it, Kim?”
Clana, unable to bring up the story of Serena and the parallel world in which her situation is reversed, turns around like that, and Irina smiles and walks away.
“Security is so thorough, that shouldn’t happen, but don’t worry. If you see a suspicious guy, we’ll rip it to shreds immediately.”
“No, don’t tear it.”
“Then I’ll gently subdue it!”
“Perloche, it’s not much different if you come out.”
In that way, the girls exchanged jokes and moved.
“””……..”””
In front of the place where they all stopped walking, there was a huge door leading out of the Imperial Palace.
“Clana.”
“……!?”
At that time, Clana, who had a nervous expression on her face again, could not easily hit her steps.
“Once you get out of here, it’s a serious start.”
“Fh, Frey.”
Frey appeared from the side that had been shady.
“Everyone, why are you here…?”
“To join the coronation ceremony.”
“Yeah, but… Zu, being able to participate in the coronation ceremony…”
“People who baptize, those who perform magic rites, and… the companions of those who will become emperors.”
“ah.”
“Well, it’s going to be revealed soon anyway… doesn’t it matter?”
Having said that with a smile, Frey reached out to Clana.
“Clana.”
“…Yes, yes?”
“The rituals, baptisms, and qualifications performed for the previous emperors. When all of that is over, you will become the emperor of this empire.”
Eventually, Frey, who had been hardened by the unexpected appearance of Frey, grabbed her hand and started walking with her.
“…Still, can we talk nonsense when the two of us are together?”
“Pooh.”
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Meanwhile, Clana burst into laughter at Frey’s light joke.
“If you’re the emperor, shouldn’t you press down on other kids with power? Then they’ll really turn their eyes to them…”
“Do not worry.”
“No, really…”
“I’ll lock you up in the Imperial Palace’s private room.”
With Clana’s slightly bloody joke, the huge door began to slowly open.
“…just that, are you kidding me?”
“……..”
“Clana?”
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“Waa!!!”
“Long live His Majesty the Princess! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!!!”
As Clana and Frey come out holding hands, thunderous shouts echo from all directions.
“Um? Why are there warriors?”
“What is it, it must be for propaganda.”
“So you’re holding hands?”
“Oh, that’s right.”
In the whirlwind of the shout, some people with good eyesight noticed the unusual appearance of Frey and Clana and started talking.
“Is this… the fiance has already been decided?”
“It would be really sad to see someone who was talking all alone before.”
And the elders talking with a smile on their lips as well.
“……Ugh.”
The king of Ashfeld, who was standing a little behind where they were, began to grind his teeth, sweating in an unexpected situation.
“……..”
And in the midst of the crowd, someone wearing a robe is quietly observing the situation.
“…it’s a slow start.”
Under his sleeve, something like a black stem was wriggling quietly.
“……?”
Was it fortunate or unlucky that the only person who witnessed it was Roswin, who was sitting in a nearby seat pretending to be sober.
“…octopus?”
“Then, from now on… the coronation ceremony begins.”
“Waa!!!”
“Did I see it wrong?”
With Roswin’s self-talk, the coronation ceremony, which drew the world’s attention, began vigorously.
Roswin really become nemesis of the octopus since she got to that room lol
Lol I was gonna say the exact same thing!
Go and save the day, Roswin!