Chapter 340: Brave New World (3)
The Emperor gave a nod from his golden throne.
“I am well aware of how much dire loyalty you have all displayed for the sake of rebuilding and preserving the Empire. There are those of you who have contributed considerably compared to others. Thus, I intend on bestowing these individuals with the appropriate titles.”
His body movement was natural like that of a human, but if you looked carefully, you would notice the simplicity of his facial expression. However, this could be overlooked as him simply being disciplined in managing his facial expressions as the Emperor.
Rudolf von Habsburg was a sad human being. Alchemists have been applying all sorts of regents on his body every day in order to prevent his guts and flesh from rotting. A strong layer of perfume was also applied to subdue the scent from the regents.
People complain about how they never feel alive, but I wonder how Rudolf compared to them. He wasn’t dead even though he was dead. Having an undignified death was far worse than having an undignified life.
I couldn’t help but chuckle under my breath. Was this not comedic? He went as far as to kill his kin and rape his sisters for the sake of taking the throne, and he finally has.
“Barbatos.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
“I present you the Crown of Bohemia.”