Chapter 248. The Signature Technique (3)
In the capital of the Orias Empire, Decus, an elaborate state funeral was underway.
One week earlier, Emperor Pellin Karien, the twelfth emperor of the empire and son of the famous Malevolent Emperor, had passed away. Fortunately, the coronation had taken place just before his death, so the succession had gone smoothly, without much chaos.
The thirteenth emperor, Revelio Karien, had ascended the throne then.
Just a few weeks prior, no one could have predicted that Revelio would ascend to the throne. Many initially feared that the empire would begin to stagger under the weight of his reign. After all, he was the so-called discarded child of the royal family.
But despite the abruptness of his enthronement, the new emperor presided over the funeral with a calm and composed presence that surprised all.
Some gossip-mongers had whispered that the nobles were simply pulling the strings behind the throne. But as if to mock those rumors, the new emperor won the overwhelming support of the aristocracy himself.
And so...
"Did you hear the news? The Pajar Sultanate sent a delegation to offer condolences."
"I heard it too. Apparently even the elves from the Southern Great Forest are coming."
"Beastkin, giants, dwarves... It's hard to believe. Why would non-humans come to pay respects to the empire?"
"According to the rumors, His Majesty, the new emperor, has some ties to them. Sounds like he intends to open diplomatic channels with the other races."
A peculiar sense of anticipation began to take root among the people of the capital. It was a vague hope that the empire was on the cusp of change.