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Chapter 371: Coronation Ceremony, the Golden Rose Empress!
Chapter 371: Coronation Ceremony, the Golden Rose Empress!
Su Yu and Tina returned with a vast haul of war spoils, providing a much-needed lifeline to the war-torn Golden Rose Empire.
With the national treasury replenished, Princess Eliza implemented a series of high-standard post-war reconstruction and economic recovery plans, allocating substantial funds to heavily damaged areas like Forest City, Auran City, and Maple Leaf City.
Under the support of abundant funds, the entire nation began to return to normal.
A month later in-game, the final five missions of the "Golden Rose Empire" main storyline were activated.
These five missions primarily revolved around Princess Eliza's coronation ceremony.
In these missions, Su Yu played the role of the Princess's diplomatic envoy, responsible for receiving foreign dignitaries and envoys.
All nations from the Western Continent sent envoys to Golden Rose City to attend the Princess's coronation ceremony.
Notably, the envoys from the Hills Federation brought gifts worth over a billion psychic coins!
Such a valuable gift indicated that the Hills Federation had abandoned its previous fence-sitting policy and was now firmly aligned with the Golden Rose Empire.
In addition to the smaller nations of the Western Continent, the Elven Kingdom and the Dwarven Kingdom also sent their respective special envoys, bringing with them various precious treasures.
The Elven Kingdom's envoy was none other than Princess Arwen, whom Su Yu knew.
Princess Arwen's Phytophthora disease had almost fully recovered. Her visit to the human world was not only to attend the Princess's coronation but also to thank Su Yu and, incidentally, to propose marriage.
Su Yu accepted Princess Arwen's gifts without hesitation but politely declined her proposal after some thought.
The Dwarven Kingdom's envoy was a Holy Domain Redbeard dwarf named Bartek Ironbeard, who was said to be Princess Eliza's father's fencing instructor. The two often sparred together.
It's worth noting that the two major human empires, Windchime and Lyon, did not send envoys.
Upon learning of the Princess's impending coronation, they sent a stern warning via magical communication, filled with accusations and threats.
The two empires also declared a state of national emergency and formally declared war on the Golden Rose Empire.
Fortunately, the Princess's coronation ceremony was not affected by the actions of the two empires.
...
On July 31st of the Blue Star Calendar, the last day of the first expansion pack, Princess Eliza officially held her coronation ceremony at the central square of Golden Rose City.
Traditionally, the coronation ceremony would take place at the Altar on the north side of the Golden Rose Palace to receive the ancestors' blessings.
However, to showcase her approachability, Princess Eliza chose the central square for the ceremony, allowing the common people to witness her coronation.
After the ceremony, she would visit the Altar to pay her respects to the spirits of her ancestors.
...
At 10:00 AM in-game, the square was packed with people who had come to witness the ceremony.
The best spots, closer to the center, were already occupied by people who had arrived the previous night.
Everyone stood on tiptoe, looking down the main street toward the palace.
Soon, a luxurious carriage, pulled by six magnificent horses and plated with mithril, slowly made its way toward the square.
Princess Eliza, dressed in a regal gown of gold and red, held a golden scepter in her right hand and smiled at the people lining the streets.
As soon as she appeared, the crowd erupted into a thunderous cheer. Many people shouted her name at the top of their lungs.
If the princess were to establish a religion, these people would undoubtedly become her fervent followers.
Su Yu and Tina stood on a carriage not far behind Alyssa, their chests adorned with numerous medals of honor, waving to the crowds lining the streets.
...
The princess's carriage slowly made its way to the square, accompanied by the cheers of the people.
Upon reaching the square, the coronation ceremony officially began.
The coronation ceremony was divided into two parts: the first part was a sacrificial ritual, where prayers were offered to the ancestors for their blessings; the second part was the formal coronation.
First Part: The Sacrificial Ritual
Under Alyssa's direction, a massive totem pole, standing 20 meters tall, was erected in the square. Alyssa knelt before the totem pole, offering prayers to the spirits of her ancestors.
The totem pole emitted a kaleidoscope of colors, each hue representing the power imprints left by the Golden Rose emperors at the peak of their strength at age 40.
These imprints, rich in energy, continuously flowed from the totem pole and descended upon Alyssa, bestowing her with the ancestors' blessings.
Due to their shared lineage, these energies were quickly assimilated into Alyssa's own, causing her power to surge dramatically.
Finally, after a few minutes, Alyssa successfully broke through her bottleneck on the dais, becoming a Fifth-Rank Mage and gaining the ability to fly.
After reciting a prayer of gratitude to her ancestors, the first part of the ritual came to an end.
Second Part: The Coronation
Alyssa stood up, placing her hand on the totem pole, and was formally crowned as the empress in the presence of her ancestors.
The Royal Chief Mage, Sarah, solemnly walked to the dais from the side, carrying a crown adorned with numerous precious gems and a pale golden hue.
Traditionally, Sarah would place the crown on Alyssa's head, symbolizing the royal family's respect for the supernatural power of magic.
However, Alyssa chose to break with tradition.
She took the crown from Sarah and placed it on her own head, symbolizing that her power was self-granted.
Then, Alyssa raised her arms and declared to the crowd below, "I, Alyssa Golden Rose, am your undisputed empress!"
This bold move to break with tradition left many of the nobles and ministers in the audience stunned.
But some of the crowd erupted in passionate shouts:
"Long live the Empress!"
"Long live!"
"Long live the Empress!"
The cheers grew louder and more intense, wave after wave.
From the moment Alyssa placed the crown on her head, the title "Princess Alyssa" became a thing of the past, replaced by "Empress Alyssa."
She would lead the Golden Rose Empire into a new and brighter future!
Once the waves of cheers subsided slightly, Alyssa raised her hand to signal for quiet and began her first speech as the newly crowned empress:
"My people, over the past forty years, our nation has faced an unprecedented calamity. During this crisis, the Dukes of Lantilus and Anzu Sefer in the north could not contain their ambitions. (Omitted 300 words) Finally, with the help of the Prophet's Nemesis and Grand Marshal Tina Garcia, we have overcome this crisis, restored the unity of our empire, and secured valuable resources to rebuild our homeland. (Omitted 500 words)"
"Today, I can solemnly promise you that under my leadership, the Golden Rose Empire will have a brighter and more prosperous future!"
"Long live the Empress!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!"
The crowd below erupted once again in thunderous cheers.
Many people tossed their hats high into the air, turning the square into a sea of flying hats.
(End of Chapter)
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