165 New Holy Imperial Knights (1/2)
After Lucien changed himself to new clothes, he went to see the newcomers who just finished their Sacred Devourification Process. The process finished just now, and Lucien was the first one to be notified, so he was there as the first person.
To be truthful, no one among the three of them changed. All three of them looked like before, only some subtle changed were done. For example, Itori looked more beautiful than before, at least from Lucien's perspective.
”So all three of you already finished, splendid.”
Said Lucien as he saw all three of them. Tatara and Arima, just looked at him, while nodding their heads and Itori just rushed at him and immediately hugged him.
”And you are even more beautiful than before my dear.”
Said Lucien as he kissed his fianceé on her forehead. Then he turned his attention from Itori who was happily hugging his arm, to Arima and Tatara.
”Come you two. You will have an audience with my father and he would officially appoint you like the new Holy Imperial Knights. Then you will get all relevant information and resources so you can start your cultivation and become strong to honor your titles. Itori my dear, you will go to your room and change your clothes and my mother would tell you everything you need to know.”
Both of them nodded their heads and followed Lucien, while Itori guided by butler was being led to he room.
”So first thing you need to know, that when will be appointed as Holy Imperial Knights, you would immediately become people with the highest-ranked noble title after Imperial Family. Also, as Holy Imperial Knights, you take orders only from Crown Prince alas me, Emperor or Protector. In the future, each of you would be responsible for managing territory.”
Being Holy Imperial Knight was something more than an empty title. In the hierarchy of Empire, they were in the top of the pyramid, immediately after the Imperial Family. In the future, they would be responsible for overseeing the territory.
After a short time, they arrived at the room, where his father and several other people were waiting. Four of them were Holy Imperial Knights as they stood behind Emperor. Lucien then walked to them and sat next to his father and looked at the ceremony.
”Holy Imperial Knight N0.4 candidate Arima Kishō came forward.”
Said Asmodeus as Arima Kishō came before them and knelt on the right knee.
”Do you swear to be loyal to the Holy Niflheim Empire and protect its subjects and nation?”
And so the ceremony has begun.
”I swear!”
Answered Arima Kishō.
”Then I, in my name as Asmodeus Etras di Aeon, Emperor of the Holy Niflheim Empire appoint you as N0.4 Holy Imperial Knight.”
Said Asmodeus with imposing voice. After that, Arima Kishō went back and there was time for the next person.
”Holy Imperial Knight N0.5 candidate Shen Tatara came forward”
Said Asmodeus as Shen Tatara came before them and knelt on the right knee.