Kraaaghhhh. The background changed in an instant. It was an unpleasant sensation that felt like I woke up in a heartbeat upon having a vivid dream. When I woke up in such a manner, I realized that I was sitting on the throne while looking down at thousands of people. 'Oh my God. This bastard.' Then, I frowned as I embraced the surging memories. 'Isn't his drive too great?' It was the coronation ceremony.

"This... Oh my God," I muttered, noticing that countless nobles were gathered to celebrate the enthronement of the new Emperor. The nobles did not just gather in moderation; literally all the Empire's nobles were occupying the seats without a single one missing.

That was not all. On one side of the seats were dozens of handsome men and beautiful women, all of whom were looking at the throne with stiff faces. They were members of the Imperial Family of the Leonhardt Empire. Among them were even elders who had attained the realm of transcendence, and did not usually appear in any official events.

This was literally the highest attendance rate since the founding of the Empire, but... Nevertheless, the coronation ceremony boasted a heavy atmosphere. This was because everyone's expressions were hardened by fear and...