Chapter 156 Coronation Ceremony

After defeating the Lord of Pride and the Lord of War, they focused their efforts on breaking through the Beast King's monster horde and killed him on the spot.

The bodies of the three demon kings were immediately purified by Little Eddie.

During the purification, Elena asked them: "Where are those demon kings over there? Have they not been purified yet?"

Alex: "They have been rendered harmless and are no longer a threat to us."

Elena retorted: "How can you say something so naive? Of course you want to root out the weeds."

Inger: “You’re right.”

They originally kept them to prevent the Demon Mother Tree from noticing, but now that the other party has already noticed, there is no need to keep them.

When Elena saw him, she suddenly thought, "Do you have a grudge against one of them? You can keep the other one and torture him slowly."

Inger: "It's meaningless, and I don't like it, so that's it."

Elena wanted to ask Alex if he had any objections, but she suddenly remembered what Inger had done and stopped talking.

Elena pressed her forehead with a headache.

Alex asked: "It's strange that you would be troubled. Are you thinking about something?"

Seeing him getting close to her again, Elena's headache went up a notch. She said speechlessly, "I won't get involved! Trouble! Do whatever you want! It has nothing to do with me!"

She waved her hand and went out.

Alex looked at her in surprise as she almost ran away. "Do you know what she is talking about?"

Inger's expression remained calm: "I don't know."

This is just an insignificant incident.

In the next month, the coalition forces of Qune and Liweir quickly cleared out the remaining demon army of Liweir and carried out a thorough purification.

They never found the second seed bud.

Alex patted Inger on the shoulder and said to him, "I told you, you worry too much. Look, there really is nothing."

Judging from his experience in his previous life, that's not the case.

Inger was still worried, so he secretly went to ask Fei Leng about this matter.

Fei Leng said to him: "It is possible in theory, but as far as I know, in order for a mother to produce a seed bud that is equivalent to a clone, she needs to separate a part of the root from the main body, which is also very damaging to her. Moreover, according to her characteristics, if she is not controlled well, she may create her own opponent. She should not do such a thing. It is a good thing that you are more cautious, but I don't remember it in the past."

Inger was finally relieved.

Afterwards, the two countries took advantage of the good control of the situation in their own countries and sent reinforcements in batches to the Red Rock Countries south of Liweier and the Gray Top Countries north of Liweier.

The results were stunning.

Compared to the two countries where the demons mainly attacked, Qune and Livil, only a relatively small number of demons flowed into them.

This is also thanks to Fei Leng's incorrect guidance.

If the demons invaded from weak countries like they did in the previous life, the human defense line would soon collapse, and both Qune and Li Weier would be surrounded.

However, this so-called small number is a catastrophic disaster for countries that do not have strong military strength in the two places.

The scenes seen in the Red Rock Countries were simply horrific, with corpses of poisoned people scattered all over the ground, and the land was dyed black with solidified blood and poison.

The war-torn region became even more brutal.

But the environment here is already bad, which means that even a child can pick up a gun and fight the demons.

So, they barely held out until reinforcements arrived.

The situation in the Red Rock countries is not something these countries can interfere with.

They can only destroy the demons and purify the land. There is nothing else they can do.

The situation of the Graytop countries was much better. Some of them listened to the advice and continued to provide Li Weier with reserve supplies during the war.

By August 1899, all contaminated land on Onerola Continent had been cleaned.

Next they will seek help from Nineveh of Saha.

She is now a diplomatic ambassador of Saha, proficient in the languages ​​of ten countries. Although she cannot use magic, she has also learned new "spells".

When Ninifer walked down the platform wearing a clean white suit, a silk scarf wrapped around her face, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, Inger was really surprised.

Ninifer took off her sunglasses as she walked into the house with them.

She gave Alex and Inger a hug each, "Long time no see, brothers!"

"…………ah."

Inger sighed involuntarily.

That's all there is to it.

His impression of this child still remained in the time when she wore a flowery dress a few years ago, or even earlier, when he first saw her, she was half the size of other children of the same age.

She is now slim and tall, and even when she wears flat heels she is almost as tall as him.

He has a noble temperament, and his every move is full of calmness and confidence. There is no trace of the child who lived indoors many years ago.

She speaks fluent Chuuni language without any foreign accent.

Alex also smiled and shook his head in disbelief: "I didn't expect you to grow up so fast. You are only a few years younger than us, right? Why do I feel like I'm watching you grow up?"

Inger sighed in his heart: [Really? Stop reminding me how old I really am. ]

Ninif took off all her clothes indoors, her silver hair draped, her facial features deep and delicate, her naturally sculpted good looks, and she looked even more charming. She smiled sweetly, "I haven't been to Qiunie for a long time. The changes here are much greater than I imagined. Alas, haven't we been fighting all these years? Everyone is very busy. I didn't have the chance to see you the last time you came to our place to clean up the demons."

She winked playfully and said, "I'm not disappointed by your reaction. I'm an adult now, so don't treat me like a child."

Alex caught a word: "You guys?"

Ninifer turned to Inger and smiled as she tried to speak.

Inger interrupted them: "Let's talk about this later. Let's get down to business first."

Ninifu was stunned for a moment, then she smiled and said, "Yes, I am here to help. Time is very tight and I can't waste it."

Alex also said: "Then let's go."

They went into the meeting room to discuss land restoration.

Just because the land has been cleaned does not mean that the creatures that once lived on the land can be revived.

All the plants that were producers of the food chain disappeared, and not even a single seed could survive in the soil.

Perhaps over the years, as the rivers flowed again and the winds carried seeds, the land would naturally return to its original state, but they did not have the time.

The best way is to ask Nineveh for help.

Ninifu said, "In addition to the plants needed to grow on the land, you must introduce some small insects and living soil from the mainland to restore the ecology. Otherwise, it will be difficult for these plants to grow. As for plant seeds, it is better to choose those that are more favored by the local climate. The wild flowers and weeds that can be seen everywhere have the strongest vitality."

Ninifer did not waste years of time. Her learning posture was like the towering cedar trees in the north, pointing straight to the sky.

After the meeting, Ninifer secretly found Inger and asked him, "Did you two have a conflict?"

Inger asked, “Why do you say that?”

"Hmm... intuition?"

Inger smiled slightly. This girl had a very sharp intuition when she was young and was very good at reading people's expressions.

He said, "I guess so..." He put his finger to his lips and said, "Don't mention the past to him for now. He is a little angry about some of the decisions I made."

Ninifu still didn't understand why the two things were related, but she said, "Okay, you're probably right."

Finally, she whispered, "Brother Alex doesn't seem to be the type to stay angry for long. If you tell him the truth, he will stop being angry immediately."

Inger laughed: "You know him better than I do."

Ninif finally stayed in the guest room prepared for foreign envoys in the palace.

When Inger returned alone, the smile disappeared from his face.

One lie needs to be told innumerable lies to cover it up.

He was really getting bored.

But now there was no turning back.

Ninifer spent two months running around the eroded and then purified land, waving her hands to bring life back to the earth. For a time, media everywhere rushed to report on this masked goddess of spring.

It was a wise choice for Telles to appoint her as a diplomatic ambassador.

As her work was drawing to a close, Alex's coronation was scheduled.

Alex stood on the balcony and asked Aura: "Why don't you be the emperor?"

As soon as Ola heard the question, she knew what he wanted to say.

Alex is not someone who is afraid of taking responsibility.

What he said was equivalent to saying: I might die in the next battle, so it would be better for you to be the emperor just in case.

Aura said calmly: "That's even more impossible."

You must come back alive and take responsibility.

Alex smiled and didn't mention it again.

At a time when everything was in ruins and waiting to be revived, Alex chose the same way as Aura and held a simple coronation ceremony, inviting all the nobles, politicians and parliamentarians.

November 1899.

The Pope's white ceremonial robe is embroidered with patterns of expensive silk threads, an exquisite luxury inherited from several eras.

The three archbishops Bisi, Vito and Leonardine followed behind. This was the highest courtesy shown by the Goddess Church to the soon-to-be-crowned emperor.

The image of the goddess is depicted through the stained glass windows, and the classical orchestra and choir play ancient hymns, which are engraved with the history of this country and even mankind.

The hall was illuminated by the light of the magic stone lamps, shining on the faces of everyone participating in the ceremony, reflecting the brilliance of hope.

The attendees lined up neatly on both sides of the long red carpet.

The Royal Order of Knights once again demonstrated their expertise, which they had not performed for a long time, and served as honorary ceremonial knights, holding swords on both sides of the red carpet.

However, this time was different from any other time in the past. Their state of mind and experience had undergone a radical change.

Outside the palace, reporters gathered, ready to cover the epoch-making coronation ceremony.

Inger, wearing the military uniform of a general, stood at the forefront of the formation of military generals.

When the solemn chorus reaches its climax.

The door opened.

The weight of history makes the door make an unbearable sound.

In the hall, military officers, politicians, nobles, and clergy turned around to greet the man who would become Emperor Qune.

Alex walked in slowly. He didn't need to rush.

Following behind him were his knights who had pledged their allegiance to him, and the officers of ceremony who served him with ceremonial robes.

The imperial robe he was wearing was something he could only wear once in his life.

Not to mention the layers of clothing and jewelry, the medals hanging on her chest and shoulders. Even the long cape that dragged on the ground gave people the illusion that it could not be dragged.

The dignity and nobility seen in the eyes of others.

Inger saw only the heaviness that was about to crush him.

For Alex, who hated the royal family's complicated etiquette, the robe fit him better than ever before.

He was born to be crowned.

He did a great job.

Step by step, slowly and solemnly, hundreds of layers of dazzling magic stone lamps cast a daylight-like light on the high dome.

The war in his previous life caused him to lose many people.

This time, the number of people killed in the war cannot be said to be small, but it is probably much better than the last time when 60% of the population disappeared.

All the people he held dear survived.

Most importantly, they were given real hope, their miracle.

Alex will have the opportunity to be crowned with the blessings of all people.

The sacrifices of both the dead and the living are no longer considered meaningless.

They will use the remaining time to strive for complete peace for mankind.

Or complete peace for a period of time.

Yes, that is correct.

Even though Alex doesn't remember him, he's still alive and well.

He will work together with his partners, the human knights, to overcome the disaster and come back alive.

Inger was content with a road that he could see the end of.

He is now full of confidence in this fact.

Alex is the strength of all of them.

The songs of the sons and daughters of God turned to praising the virtues and achievements of mankind.

Alex has walked in front of the Pope, and the Pope picked up the magic scepter and crystal sword from the cushion beside him.

The scepter is engraved with wings, and the crystal swords are a pair.

The national emblem of Quene is two crossed swords with a winged wand in the middle.

Alex looked up at the Pope standing on the steps. He did not have to kneel or bow his head.

Because the emperor was not chosen by the goddess, but by the people.

The emperor's power is not granted by the goddess, but by the world.

After a long list of necessary procedural terms that have been simplified.

The Pope asked: "Are you willing to offer your loyalty, your sacrifice, for your people?"

"I deserve the weight of the scepter, and the swords tell me who I should protect. I am willing to do so."

Alex took the relic.

The Pope brought the crown.

"You who are bathed in the glory of the goddess, may your justice and mercy last forever, rule the world with virtue, and become the sun that illuminates the way forward for the country."

The Pope placed the crown on Alex's head.

"The goddess witnessed this moment. She will protect you. Victory and glory will be with you."

Alex closed his eyes, feeling the weight of the crown.

He said slowly, "And with my people."

The people in the hall sang in unison:

"Praise our monarch."

"Praise our sun."

"Praise our king."

The Pope stepped back from the throne.

Alex took three steps forward, turned around and sat on the throne.

The people in the audience bowed and saluted.

The most important part of the coronation ceremony ended like this.

Alex's face showed no emotion.

His hands gripped the seat to suppress his involuntary trembling.

He knows it very well.

That was a sign of a breakthrough.

A fast-flowing river will break down even the strongest dams.

Alex decided not to suppress it anymore.

The ceremony naturally moved on to the next agenda item, awards and honors.

"Please step forward, new Duke."

Inger was the first to come out from the front of the officers' line.

He has too many medals on his chest to count.

However, Alex still arbitrarily established his sole dukedom and a fiefdom that was too large for him.

He was not conferred the title as the second son of the Neka family, but simply as Inger.

Inger went to Alex and half-knelt down.

Alex pinned on him the nation's highest honor, the Lifetime Medal for War Heroes.

Inger also received the Duke's medal and ribbon.

But when Alex held his hand and stood up.

He felt Alex's hands trembling.

Inger raised his head and looked into Alex's eyes.

Her eyelashes fluttered and her eyes blinked gently.

Alex gave him a tiny smile.

Inger felt the huge magical power that was about to explode, and his pupils dilated.

[Could it be…………! ]

Boom!

There seemed to be a hollow explosion in my ears.

The invisible force surged out in waves, with Alex at the center.

Those who had no magic power or weak magic power in the hall were caught off guard, as if they were pushed by an invisible hand, and fell backwards, sitting paralyzed on the ground.

Inger saw Alex's smile, and at that moment, it froze on his face.

It seemed as if it had gone through hundreds of years of weathering in an instant.

After a breath, it shattered like dust.