The eyes of countless nobility at the apex of the empire were driven to one place.

The emperor was laughing from his throne on top of the pedestal.

His soft expression was completely different from his usual self, which was so expressionless that people wondered if he was a wax figurine.

But the surprise was not over yet.

The emperor, the Aragon Empire itself, rose from the lion’s throne. The nobles fell into shock, but the captain of the Golden Lion Knights, Jean Granite, shouted in a deep voice at the emperor’s action.

“All unsheathe!”

Shiing!

All the knights stationed at the bottom of the pedestal pulled out their swords at the same time. The knights clasped their scabbards tightly and positioned it near their stomachs.

Simultaneously, all of the knights turned to face the emperor. The sunlight reflected on dozens of swords and blended with the gallant spirits of the Royal Knights, creating a spectacular sight.

Whoosh!

The wind caused the various noble families’ flags to flutter.

However, the eyes of the nobles were focused on a single flag, the giant flag of the Golden Lion. The emperor slowly walked down underneath the drifting flag.

He slowly descended the twenty-four steps.

“…..!”

Immense shock could be seen in the eyes of the noble. For the first time since they gathered in the palace today, the emperor had spoken and smiled...