This Lich Requests More Remuneration

Amberser whispered softly to the Withered Rose, "Everything is over, don’t worry, I am here."

The Withered Rose’s furrowed brow relaxed, and she reached back to grasp Amberser’s hand, smiling as she said, "You’re right, those who deserved to die are already dead."

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The hymns continued, and the Withered Rose sat quietly on the throne, looking down at the crowd.

This time, there was no emotion in her eyes, only a cold detachment.

The complex and lengthy ceremony went on, with an official beginning to read out the inheritance declaration of the Royal Family of Laine. The Withered Rose was formally crowned in front of everyone and then, just a few minutes later, she herself declared,

"The Royal Family of Laine hereby renounces all power over the Empire, transferring authority to the Ryan Council. From today, Laine abolishes the imperial system."

The placid proclamation spread throughout the entire hall, and the Lord of the Dawn statue behind the Withered Rose began to shine brightly, the Deity acknowledging the transfer of power in Laine in this manner.

From today, the Empire, having lasted over seventeen hundred years, was completely gone, replaced only by the Ryan Federation, consisting of forty-three autonomous states.

It was just when everyone thought this heavy ceremony was finally at an end, that the authoritative voice of the Lord of the Dawn boomed from the Divine Idol,

"At this moment, the time has come to declare your sins."