Chapter 316 Engraving

The next morning, the sun was bright and soft, and it was very comfortable to shine on people.

Today, Emperor of the Glorious Empire, His Majesty Reinhardt Saint Lorenzo, will confer Vera Saint Hield as the Duke of the North in the Phoenix Palace.

In addition, the Emperor would grant Colin Angele the Guardians of the Northern Territory to the authority for his outstanding contributions in the fight against the trolls and pacifying the Northern Territory rebellion.

Of course, Collin himself knew very well that the reason why he was able to gain the authority of the Guardians of the North was that he gained the trust of Queen Midella last night.

In this way, Colin became an existence in the northern border of "below one person and ten thousand people", and could justify the lords of the northern border without using Vera's name.

This is also the necessary means taken by the emperor who was worried that Vera would gradually turn to the church by being influenced by divine art.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Colin and Vera rode their horses and began to patrol the Dragon City under the protection of the Knights of Glory.

Of course, it was said to be a patrol of the whole city, but in fact it was just a circle around the Phoenix Palace.

The soldiers of the city defense army had already blocked the surrounding intersections and prohibited vehicles, horses and pedestrians from passing. The children of the imperial capital and the attendants of various families could only gather on both sides of the road and looked at the incoming Duke of the North with curious eyes.

Vera wore a gorgeous duke dress today, with her hair tied into the most popular style of a noble lady's bun. She hung a string of crystal round pearl necklaces around her creamy neck. Her delicate and three-dimensional facial features were lightly made up. Her radiant beauty and graceful and noble temperament immediately attracted the attention of many noble young men.

Perhaps these guys were cursing Colin in their hearts - how could such a beautiful woman who combines beauty and power throughout her life be the first to be the son of this country baron!

This is not Collin's scrupulousness. He deliberately arranged the children of the imperial capital's nobles. Those eyes that were occasionally cast on him from both sides of the street were almost unconcealed jealousy.

After patrolling the city, Colin and Vera came to Phoenix Palace.

Four knights dressed in exquisite armor, holding ceremonial spears, stepped forward and guarded the two of them onto the golden cashmere carpet.

When entering the main hall, there are six statues of sword-holding angels on both sides. They are carved from white glaze rocks, with their wings converging, their eyebrows and eyes drooping, facing the entrance of the main hall, half kneeling on the pedestal, as if bowing to Colin and Vera walking in.

After crossing the angel statue, the main hall was filled with great figures from the glorious empire. Everyone slowly turned their heads and saluted the group of people walking in.

There were only the powerful footsteps of the Holy Knight and the Collins in the hall, and the atmosphere was solemn and solemn.

Halfway through the way, Colin stopped and let Vera go forward alone, towards Reinhart the Great.

The sunlight shines through the crystal skylight on the top and into the hall to form a pure column of light, just covering Vera and Reinhardt in the center of the hall.

Vera's body was covered with a faint golden halo by the sunlight. She pulled out her sword from her waist, half-kneeled on the steps, lowered her head, and held the sword in her hand.

Emperor Reinhart the Great took Vera's sword, put the blade on her shoulder, and said aloud:

"I, Emperor of the Glorious Empire, Reinhard Saint Lorenzo, in the name of Lord of Glory and Holy Ancestors, appoint Vera Saint Hield as the Duke of the Northern Territory of the Glory Empire. I hope you will protect this glory with your loyalty, courage and wisdom!"

Then, Vera's clear but slightly tender voice rang in the hall:

“I, Vera Saint-Hilde, swears with the heroic spirit of the ancestors of the Golden Lion Family, and dedicates my loyalty to the Lord of Glory and to the great Saint-Lorenzo!

Your will is the direction I move forward, and your command is the belief I abide by!”

Emperor Reinhardt nodded, handed over the sword to Vera, and took out the duke's seal from the tray held by the sword-holding knight next to him and gave it to Vera.

At this point, Vera's enthronement ceremony ended.

The Duke of the North has finally settled.

Colin finally breathed a sigh of relief when he looked at the scene in front of him.

Of course, Vera's becoming a duke does not mean that everything is going well. Colin knows that there are even more severe tests waiting for him.

As Vera retreated to the side, Colin strode forward, came to Emperor Reinhardt the Great, and knelt on one knee.

Emperor Reinhardt looked at the young knight kneeling in front of him with a deep look in his eyes. An extremely complicated look flashed in his eyes. It was not until Queen Midela, who was behind him, coughing a few times that he came back to his senses and said aloud again:

"I, the Emperor of the Glorious Empire, Reinhardt Saint Lorenzo, representing all the lords and nobles of the Empire, granted the authority of the Northern Guardians of Viscount Colin Angrey in this sacred land."

Immediately, Emperor Reinhardt the Great took out a golden dagger symbolizing the identity of the Guardian and handed it to Colin.

Colin took it with both hands and said loudly:

"I, Colin Angele, in this sacred land, under the gaze of the Lord of Light, shoulder the responsibility of protecting the North and gloriously take it as glory, from today until the end of my life!"

Then, Colin stood up and prepared to retreat, but was stopped by Emperor Reinhart:

"Virgin Angre, the sword on your waist is [Judgement Blade]?"

Colin was stunned for a moment, stopped quickly, leaned over and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Can I see it?"

"certainly!"

Zheng--

Colin slowly drew out his sword and handed it to Reinhart the Great.

Emperor Reinhardt held the sword in one hand and slowly stroked the black sword with the other hand. Wherever he passed, the flame-like pattern actually emitted golden light.

"Three emperors have died under this sword, right?"

"Yes, your Majesty."

There are indeed three - the "Black Emperor" who was killed by the "Judge" Duke Theon three hundred years ago, the troll Emperor Murdoff, who was killed by the Duke of St. Hilder five years ago, and the troll Emperor Modo II, who just died at the hands of Colin at the beginning of this year.

Emperor Reinhardt stared at the knight sword for a while before suddenly asking, "Do you know what the regicide said before killing the Black Emperor three hundred years ago?"

Colin shook his head, not sure what Emperor Reinhart the Great wanted to do.

The nobles who came to watch the ceremony were also confused. Only Queen Midela's eyes flashed, as if she was thinking about something.

Emperor Reinhardt suddenly took action, and the sword drew a golden light in the air, and in the blink of an eye it hit Colin's throat.

There were screams in the hall, and everyone was frightened by the emperor's actions.

Vera was about to rush over, but was pulled by Queen Midela.

But Colin didn't move, not even blinking his eyes, as if in front of him was not the weapon stained with the blood of the three emperors, but a wooden stick that was not threatening.

When Emperor Reinhardt saw Collin's calm reaction, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes and said, "He said - 'On behalf of my Lord, give you the judgment you deserve'!"

Colin blinked, waiting for the emperor's following.

Sure enough, Emperor Reinhardt asked again: "Do you know how the Black Emperor responded?"

Colin shook his head again: "Please forgive my ignorance."

Of course, Emperor Reinhardt would not blame Colin. In fact, this history has always been a taboo, and no one of the nobles present knew what happened at that time.

I only know that the "Judge" killed the "Black Emperor", and the specific process and the detailed cause have been deliberately hidden.

Now, for some reason, Emperor Reinhardt actually wants to reveal this dusty history.

"The Black Emperor said—" The corners of Emperor Reinhardt's mouth curled up slightly, "'You can't represent my master, you only represent yourself'!"

Colin narrowed his eyes and thought about what the emperor wanted to express.

After Emperor Reinhardt the Great said this, he returned the Blade of Judgment to Colin and then left without saying a word.

Vera trotted over, grabbed Colin's arm, and asked, "Colin, are you okay?"

"Of course I'm fine." Colin patted Vera's arm lightly and walked out.

The nobles who watched the ceremony stepped forward one after another to congratulate the two masters of the northern border.

After dealing with the group of people, Colin led Vera out of the hall, but saw a familiar figure in front of the steps.

A strange smile appeared on the corner of Colin's mouth and greeted:

"Ri'an, Consul Sebas!"
Chapter completed!