Chapter 5: Unifying the Three Races (2)
The coronation ceremony of the newly appointed emperor of the Empire officially took place on the sixth day after Lin Nan and her friends returned to the Asking Way dimension.
As a dual messenger of the Goddess of Destiny and the God of Harmony, Lin Nan, draped in a magnificent gown, naturally had to take center stage.
In the grand plaza before the imperial palace, the crowd was packed like sardines.
Many residents, unable to enter the royal city due to capacity limits, gathered nearby, straining their ears to catch the live broadcast hosted by the professional duo, Blake and Betty.
Let’s skip the details of the coronation ceremony.
In short, the new emperor finally received the crown and scepter from Lin Nan, symbols of imperial authority. This signified that the faith of the gods had once again been embraced as the orthodox creed of the imperial royal family, with the brilliance of the Goddess of Destiny shining down upon the entire demon realm.
As the military band reached a crescendo the moment the emperor donned the crown, the crowd couldn’t hold back their tears, kneeling in unison, shouting “Long live Your Majesty!”
Meanwhile, the Lord Messenger stood proudly by the emperor’s side, collectively accepting the homage alongside the young emperor.
【Godhood Value +x*x*x points, your journey to godhood is now 70% complete.】
“Lady Janet, I originally thought you were a loyal supporter of Bel; I didn’t expect you to switch sides so quickly,” said Monroe, casually throwing this question as if it were a friendly chat from behind the curtain.
“Lord Monroe, I’m merely loyal to the imperial royal family. Ever since Bel abandoned the citizens in favor of saving his own neck, he no longer deserves to be the emperor in my eyes,” Janet replied matter-of-factly.
“Ah, I see. My apologies for the misunderstanding.”
Not only that, but Bel had selfishly sacrificed nearly fifty thousand devout light cultists for his own escape.
Such self-serving behavior, abandoning his land and people before divine punishment arrived, does he truly deserve the loyalty of the people anymore?
Of course, he does not.
The day after the ceremony, Lin Nan prepared to leave the imperial capital.
Previously, to keep her identity under wraps, the Dark Feather Crane had been lurking in the border regions of the Empire.
Now that the situation was under control, there was no need to hide even if the Dark Feather Crane soared above the imperial capital.
No one expected that the Beast Legion, stationed at the capital’s periphery, would kneel on their front limbs and let out deep roars as they heard the sharp cry of the Dark Feather Crane from the skies, greeting their king in a way.
This scene left the people of the capital in awe, adding a tiny boost to Lin Nan’s Godhood Value.
“Your Excellency, Fu Yetian and Lady Rong Ji request an audience,” someone announced.
“Oh? Let them in.”
Lin Nan had been staying in the palace for a few days, though she wasn’t keen on residing in such a crystal palatial abode, Monroe and Janet insisted it was the only place worthy of the Lord Messenger’s stature, to instill fear in the hearts of the masses.
Considering the need to collect Godhood Value, Lin Nan reluctantly agreed.
Even if she temporarily departed, the palace, known as the Glass Palace, remained open only to the Lord Messenger.
“I thought you two would be off on some honeymoon or something, so I didn’t want to interrupt,” Lin Nan smiled.
The two hastily half-kneeled.
Fu Yetian cupped his hands, saying, “I haven’t had the chance to thank your Excellency in person these days; I hope you will forgive me.”
“Not at all, we’re old friends now! No need for such pleasantries, rise up!”
“Thank you, your Excellency.”
Lady Rong Ji said, “The Ji Shen organization still has a presence. Night Sky and I are willing to bring the remnants under your banner and serve you.”
Fu Yetian added, “Bel calls himself the Lord of Ji Shen, yet he treats Ji Shen as a personal tool, trampling on the missions handed down by previous elders. It’s an utter disgrace to us.”
“Please allow us to submit to you, your Excellency!”
Together, they bowed their heads.
Lin Nan stepped down and assisted them to their feet.
“As protectors of Ji Shen, you two are invaluable talents. If I were to push you away, wouldn’t that make me look clueless?”
“Your Excellency is too kind.”
Once they stood, Lin Nan didn’t return to her seat but instead placed her hands in front of her abdomen, gracefully making her way to the huge window.
The sunlight streamed in just right, and a gentle breeze wafted through.
In the garden, flowers were competing to bloom, vibrant in color.
Spring had arrived, and everything was lively.
After enjoying the view for a while, Lin Nan slowly said, “Next summer will mark the zenith of divine punishment. I eagerly await Ji Shen’s role in this war that concerns all living beings.”
“I will not disappoint your Excellency,” both said earnestly.
“Good. You two won’t need to accompany me this time; I have some matters to address with you.”
When Fu Yetian and Lady Rong Ji heard Lin Nan’s rough plan, they were shocked by her wildly imaginative yet perfectly reasonable strategy.
“We will get to work on it right away.”
“By the time I return to the imperial capital, I hope to see your detailed proposal.”
“Understood!”
An hour later, Lin Nan and the bl**d Moon Team took off on the broad back of the Dark Feather Crane, soaring eastward.
Lilith was ultimately left in the imperial capital, tasked with guiding the Beast Legion back to their habitat, ensuring they didn’t attack imperial territory without cause from then on.
Similarly, the imperial army wouldn’t easily cross the line to wage war against the Beast Legion.
Lilith, as the recognized controller and leader of the Beast Legion, needed to promptly negotiate a mutually acceptable border line with Konglif, the representative of the imperial army.
Lin Nan did not want to face threats from the beasts in the north and south while actively preparing for the divine punishment war.
After all, even Lilith couldn’t guarantee full control over the beasts, especially since there were countless beasts lurking deeper in the northern and southern lines.
Lilith arranged the obedient Beast Legion near the border to serve as a buffer.
Thus, her importance was irreplaceable.
As for the five thousand players nearly drained by Bel, Lin Nan had already tasked her people to bring them back to the light.
Currently, the forums were buzzing with the vibrant activities of demon players.
After filling their bellies, players quickly rejuvenated, their footprints scattered throughout the streets and alleys of the imperial capital.
The customs of the demon race and the faith of the gods had become their primary focus.
Of course, they wouldn’t forget the Cold Moon Witch’s benevolence; the players had chosen a representative who, like the High School History Teacher located in Cold Wind City, pledged loyalty to the Princess Witch.
Compared to the human players, their luck seemed pretty good; so far, miraculously, they hadn’t encountered any casualties.
In stark contrast, the human territories suffered from severe famine and fierce fighting across the board, resulting in at least a hundred thousand players meeting dire ends. Some even transformed into Fallen Species, ruthlessly reaping the lives of their compatriots.
When Lin Nan returned to the human territories, the first thing she planned to do was quell all wars and wipe out anyone daring to stir up chaos.
