Steampunk Era: Mad Abield

Malin had to admit that this lunch was quite different from what he had imagined.

It was true in every aspect, starting with His Majesty, who lacked the regal demeanor one might expect from a king, resembling more a battle-hardened veteran than a monarch.

However, according to the history books, the Mowish family had only ascended to the throne a couple of generations ago. At that time, the Tide of the Dead swept across the continent, and the royal family of the previous king had bled dry in the war. The last Prince and the King died in battle. Before his death, the King passed the title to that Prince, but the Prince was gravely injured within half an hour of his coronation, on the ramparts of the castle.

Ultimately, on his deathbed, he summoned his closest companion from the Mowish family and entrusted the kingdom to him.

This event was witnessed by many from the Church and the Nobility, including the Saint Heir from the Church of Justice, so there was likely no conspiracy or foul play involved.

At that time, this friend from the Mowish family was merely an Earl who had clawed his way up to a Duke through military achievements. The main branch of the Mowish family had all died, and this distant relative—who had just become a Baron after three of his brothers died in battle—suddenly found himself holding the title of Earl Mowish. Then, due to a legendary battle, he gained the title of Duke. A few years later, his childhood friend passed him the crown.

It was said that he wept over his friend’s body, nearly breathless with grief. Some even rumored that he was the Goddess of Fortune’s own son.

Therefore, it was widely recognized that the Mowish royal family lacked the so-called majesty of royalty. When the next Tide of the Dead arrived during His Majesty’s youth, the Mowish family was once again at the forefront, and only the King’s mother, among her five brothers and seven sisters, survived, which meant that he somewhat inexplicably ended up on the throne.