One year later.
A band playing trumpets and drums traveled through the streets and alleys.
Countless residents were freed from their work and took to the streets with joyful smiles.
White doves took flight from the outstretched arms of the residents, soaring freely in the clear and serene sky.
Fluttering its pure white wings, it soared into the azure clouds.
Confetti and banners fluttered through the streets of the capital, while balloons and cannons rose and fell in a continuous display.
The residents' laughter and chatter filled the entire capital with a lively and festive atmosphere.
Not only that,
Even inside the palace, countless magnificent carriages were neatly parked in the open space.
Countless nobles had gathered in front of the palace, exchanging pleasantries and greetings.
Today marks the day that seventeen-year-old Aurelian ascends to the throne as Empress of the Empire.
Although it took her a year to take over the position,
In reality, as early as six months ago, Aurelion, as the succeeding emperor, began to handle the affairs of the empire in place of his father.
For domestic matters, consult Rive; for foreign matters, consult Victor.
Aurelion's life path was destined from a young age to have a smooth future.
With the love of her parents and the guidance of the legendary mage Victor, her path to adulthood was filled with affection and instruction.
Although her teacher had taken a year off due to injury, Victor returned to his peak form after a full recovery.
He even made the whole world know that even if everyone was given a year to catch up, no one could match his achievements.
At this moment, Aurelion was already standing on the hundred-odd steps.
She bent down and lowered her head, as Aubrey, who was sitting weakly in a chair, personally placed the crown on her head.
Then, she slowly stood up and opened her eyes.
She crossed Aubrey and climbed to the very top of the hundred-step staircase.
Standing at the highest point, feeling the surrounding desolation, and looking down upon the entire empire,
She gazed at the countless silent and solemn residents gathered around the square, at the vast and boundless crowd that stretched like a boundless ocean, her eyes filled with determination.
With this, Aurelion officially assumed the throne of Auberge, becoming the first empress in the history of the empire.
Saul IX.
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In the same year, the former emperor Aubrey died due to anemia.
The Queen's mother also passed away due to excessive grief.
Victor Clavner was appointed "Imperial Tutor" and his title was elevated to Duke.
He became the only second duke in the empire after Duke Rivi.
Victor's promotion to the rank of nobility did not surprise any nobles, nor did anyone dare to openly discuss it.
He was Aurelion's teacher; if you really want to be precise, he was practically the emperor's second elder.
He can be regarded as her only relative after her parents passed away.
Let alone making him a duke, even if you give him another piece of land and make him a prince, who would dare to have any objections?
This is only one aspect of Queen Aurelion's perspective.
They haven't even asked Viktor's opinion yet.
Viktor's current status is at least second only to the emperor.
Moreover, whether this "Under One Person" system is actually valid is still a question.
Normally, when Aurelion is faced with a major decision, she has to consult Victor.
Aside from being nominally second only to the emperor, the entire country seems to have become Viktor's domain.
This situation was intolerable to countless veteran nobles who had served since the time of Aubrey.
They could only mutter a few curses behind each other's backs.
They said things like the empire was changing hands, powerful ministers were in power, and the country was on the verge of collapse.
However, in their daily lives, they still had to engage in pleasantries and social interactions to strengthen their relationship with this imperial tutor.
You can't visit someone empty-handed.
Therefore, they always brought a lot of valuable gifts when they visited the Clevina family.
This has made the Clevner family incredibly wealthy today, far surpassing the family of the past that could only rely on business to make money.
However, to the surprise of countless people,
Not long after becoming a duke, Victor quietly left the empire.
He did not inform anyone, not even Queen Aurelian, who was unaware of his sudden departure.
Only his wife Gwen and sister Lia revealed this information when others came to the house looking for Victor.
'If you've come looking for Viktor, then please leave.'
He wouldn't let us reveal where he went.
It is said that on that night, upon learning of Victor's departure, Queen Aurelian lost control of her magic due to extreme grief and resentment.
Her palace was instantly destroyed.
But she calmed down the next day and never mentioned looking for Victor again.
This event has led many to believe that Victor's departure was intended to make Queen Aurelion more independent and less reliant on him.
At the same time, Victor's departure also embarrassed the nobles who had thought he held great power.
Viktor's departure proves that he never intended to usurp power.
In the eyes of these nobles who pursued power, Victor seemed to regard power as mere dust, utterly disdainful.
Yes, after all, Viktor is the most talented mage in the world. How could his ambitions be limited to serving as a duke in a small empire?
He probably wouldn't even covet the emperor's throne.
However, with Victor no longer a formidable figure overhead, the nobles who had been suffocating under his weight were finally able to stand up straight.
Although Viktor is gone, stories about his legendary deeds have never stopped being told.
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