Chapter 913 - Final reward (1/2)
After the battle, Tian Ling City which was supposed to be really quiet and calm had decorations everywhere. Today was the coronation ceremony for the new ruler and it was the final day of the country war.
After going online, I walked on the grand path which was covered in flowers and beautiful banners. Many players also came online, reverting back to the original Tian Ling City which was brimming with life. At the end of it all, a bunch of troops liked in wait, blocking a bunch of commoners who wanted to view the ceremony outside. From afar, Han Yuan, Xiao Lie, and the rest walked over in joy, their armor giving off a noble glow under the sun.
”Sir!”
Xiao Lie shouted and then smiled apologetically, ”Now I should call you Duke Suiding, my apologies...”
I held up my hand and said, ”There is no need, just stick to the usual!”
Han Yuan held his blade and smiled, ”General, you are the youngest Duke in the Empire, from today on, you are already a legend!”
I didn't say much, looking at the troops surrounding outside the palace and said, ”Why are they stopping the people from viewing the ceremony?”
A Major from the imperial guards cupped his fist and said, ”General Li, it is an order from our Imperial Guard General Situ Xin, the Empire has had such a rule since it was built. How can we let normal people view the rites of the Emperor? !”
I frowned and said, ”There are some things that have to be removed. As an Emperor, one should understand the pain and suffering of the people. Call General Situ Xin over.”
”Yes, General!”
Not long later, a young general walked over. Situ Xin was one of the top students from the Tian Ling Empire Battle Academy. After I brought the Royal Army out of Tian Ling City, Owen built this Imperial Guard to guard the Imperial City. Situ Xin climbed up with a blade bit by bit. Strictly speaking, he was one of the most knowledgable and capable generals. He was also really young, and the combat intent in his eyes also impressed me.
Situ Xin walked over and cupped his fists, ”Commander in Chief, hello!”
I nodded. Although I was given the title of Duke Suiding, we used our ranks in the army between lieutenant generals. Moreover, my Commander in Chief rank was really high. Tian Ling Empire only had three: one was me, one was Fire Axe Army Louis, and the other was Violent Thunder Army Les. As for Qin Ye, Long Zhong, and the others, they were Primary Rank 2 Country Protecting Generals and were much less powerful.
”General Situ Xin.”
I reached out and pointed at the many civilians outside, ”These are all children of the Empire, let them enter. They should have the rights to see what the future ruler looks like.”
Situ Xin was stunned, ”But Commander in Chief, what if... what if there are assassins within? I am just a small general so I can't take up this responsibility! Commander in Chief, please forgive me for not being able to do so.”
I smiled, ”It is okay. How many people do you have?”
”Forty thousand.”
”Send them to defend the outer area of the coronation and separate the commoners and the platform by five hundred meters. It'll be fine. I will send the Royal Army to help you out.”
Situ Xin nodded his head and smiled, ”Since Commander in Chief has ordered it, I will do so!”
”Great!”
……
After entering the Imperial City, Han Yuan and Xiao Lie's weapons were taken. As the Duke Suiding, I had the rights to bring weapons in and out. I walked over. The city was really prosperous -- it was well decorated with majestic flags placed everywhere.
A gold-armored imperial guard soldier held their sword and guarded the platform where a bunch of generals and civil servants were all lined up.
”Ding!”
System Notification: People with Primary Rank 4 and above will be able to enter the coronation hall. They will obtain 0.1% experience per minute!
Looking at this notification, I couldn't help but smile. It seemed like my Royal Army General's time of killing mobs to level up was over. As long as I focused on quests, my experience would grow even larger. Moreover...a game or life, it was really enjoyable.
”General, your spot is there!” A young eunuch led me over. Actually, there weren't that many officials. Even Pearl herself suggested to remove the system, but Rob and Owen didn't agree. It was twisting human nature, especially how it was said that eunuchs were incomplete men.