Chapter 1038
Siegfried’s coronation ceremony was quite grand in itself.
It wasn't as extravagant or luxurious as the Holy Alliance’s ceremony, but it still followed the proper decorum, fitting for a coronation.
In front of countless citizens and honored guests from across the continent, Siegfried underwent the rites of ascension.
The one who presided over the coronation ceremony was none other than the Emperor of the Marchioni Empire himself. Since it was Emperor Stuttgart who had officially recognized Siegfried’s ascension to an emperor, it was only fitting that he presided over it.
Emperor Stuttgart held a golden crown upon Siegfried’s head and proclaimed, “I, Stuttgart von Posteriore, Emperor of the Marchioni Empire, hereby anoint Siegfried van Proa as Emperor.”
“Your grace is immeasurable, Your Imperial Majesty,” Siegfried replied, bowing his head deeply before the emperor.
Siegfried reaffirmed the relationship between him and Emperor Stuttgart in front of everyone present. This unspoken gesture demonstrated his intent to maintain the diplomatic relationship between the Proatine Kingdom and the Marchioni Empire.
Even though he was now an emperor himself, he was openly showing that the hierarchy between him and Emperor Stuttgart still existed, and he was basically acknowledging that he stood a rank below the Marchioni Empire.
It was truly a wise decision, as the Marchioni Empire was a crucial ally of the Proatine Kingdom—or rather, the newly established Proatine Empire.
The Proatine Kingdom itself originated as a vassal state of the Marchioni Empire. If the Proatine Empire suddenly began acting like it was on equal footing with its former suzerain, then that would be pure foolishness.
Rather than acting out because the kingdom was now an empire, the Proatine Empire ought to stabilize itself internally and raise its military might. At the moment, the continent was embroiled in turmoil, and any power struggle resulting from arrogance could result in dire consequences.
Thus, maintaining the relationship while working toward restoring peace on the continent took precedence over anything else.