A trembling voice echoed from Solanar Fich, a ceremonial nobleman who came to his senses only after Alex completely stood on the stage.

Solanar, who was in charge of organising events like this over and over again, had a strange tense light in his eyes.

Every person with special importance was present out there. Seeing Alex entering alone, all of them stared at the stage with a strange glint wondering where his wives were.

Alex then gave a subtle bow showing courtesy.

"First to Emperor Kinsa who founded the Kinley Empire..." Alex shouted.

After that, the coronation ceremony proceeded smoothly.

Examples and congratulations to the previous Emperors, as well as the other ceremonies went on.

After all the rituals were over, Alex looking at the podium, slowly turned around.

Alex glanced at the people who were looking at him with various emotions without saying a word for a moment.

Soon after,

"The owner of Kinley from now on, "Solanar spoke.

From Alex's mouth, a low yet resounding voice echoed in everyone's ears.

"I declare here that I am Alex Von Stan."

"WOW!"

Shouts burst out as if they were waiting for him.

The shout was so fierce that it went beyond The White Palace and spread throughout the Imperial castle.

And at that moment,

Things began to happen that no one expected.

The anonymous figure rose from their seats and rose on the platform where Alex is located.

It was a moment of little doubt in the eyes of those who were shouting at the sudden action stopped.

"Noah, The Third Prince of Arkham on behalf of Arkham Empire swear everlasting allegiance to His Majesty Alex Von Stan."

Noah knelt on one knee toward Alex and opened his mouth.

"Osborne, the Head of Magic Tower of Kinley swears eternal allegiance to His Majesty Alex."

Then Osborne knelt next to him and opened his mouth in the same way.

"Heselford, representing the entire Elf race, swears eternal allegiance to His Majesty Alex."

As if they had planned this from the beginning, there was not a single hesitation in their eyes.

"!!!!"

At that moment, everyone present out there changed their faces from astonishment to shock.

Oath of Allegiance.

One of the Highest oaths of allegiance that no one had received except the Emperor who defended the Tyrant First Emperor of Kinley.

Hearing the oath of an Empire was truly an incredible sight to see with your eyes.

However, Alex was accepting the oath of allegiance with the same indifferent expression.

As if all of this was normal.

After that, Alex looked around at the people.

His eyes locked onto the shocked expression of a certain couple.

"Father and Mother-in-law."

As soon as those words escaped from Alex's lips, the people surrounding Lesche and Marian, the head of Lockheart groups, stood aside making way for them.

"Son-in-law!"Marian spoke in disbelief.

From the fragile boy she had seen years ago to the one Emperor of an entire Empire. The boy had grown out of their expectation.

Alex gave a brief nod with a smile.

Marian walking forward gracefully asked"Your Highness, where is Yvonne?"

"Yvonne had been too tired after running around. I can't bear to see her in such a sorry state. My heart was wrenched in pain seeing her becoming lean and thin."

"The burden she had gone through recently is too much. So, I knocked her out and made her take a rest."

Those who nodded at Alex's words and praised him for being sincere in taking care of his wife almost coughed blood hearing his last word.

Knock her out. Is she your wife or something else?

Above the place protected by a barrier, Yvonne gritted her teeth.

"Let me go, I am gonna tear that asshole apart, "Yvonne screamed angrily.

Cough...Cough...

"Yvonne, no one is holding you," Christina spoke with a surprised look.

Yvonne then looked back and saw everyone standing a few metres away from her.

She then gracefully walked back and stood in fray"I will take care of him after he returns."

"It will be starting now."The Elder of the Wolf Tribe spoke.

Alex after finishing the greeting, went back having a solemn expression.

"I have one thing to declare."

His word alit room.

While many waited to make a move, some were drowned in their thoughts and even thought of ways to push their daughters to Alex and discuss the matter of the Empress.

However, contrary to what everyone expected.

"Now the Kinley Empire is on the verge of war."

Alex's words poured cold water on everyone.

"It is a war that is important enough to determine the fate of the entire world."

A great war between this Light realm and the Darkness realm.

Therefore, it could never be avoided or lost.

"So, before we move on to a serious matter, let's lighten up the place today. Let's have a toast."Alex muttered, waving for the drinks and refreshments to be served.

"Began."

Alex then raised his wine glass and cheered.

"For the prosperity of Kinley."

"For the prosperity of Kinley."

Shouts followed after him and Alex gulped down the glass of wine in one go.

GULP!

The festive atmosphere prevailed making people forget the ongoing cold war of succession temporarily.

However, as soon as the glass was emptied.

"Arghhhhh!"

"Kayak!"

No one knew from where the shout echoed first but screams of pain spread around like an infectious disease.

People coughed blood and fell on the ground with a thud.

Their veins bulged and their skin turned dark.

Those who were not affected stared at Alex and screamed.

"Your Highness, what is this?"

"Are you trying to poison everyone?"

"Don't tell me that's the reason His Highness's wife had not come."

"You plan this.."

The entire situation became chaotic as thousands of people singing praises before were now accusing Alex.

Alex turned a blind eye to them, chugged the remaining drops of wine and threw the glass.

He then sat down on the Throne on the platform and muttered.

"What if I said I have done it or what if I don't?"

"What does it matter?"

Seeing his nonchalant gaze, a bad premonition welled in everyone's heart.

"Nevertheless there are still rats in the Empire who eat the country to take care of their teeth. That's quite bad."Alex smacked his lips

"In a way, rats are of worse quality and if we go to war with them we are bound to lose."

"I have given two days not to plan but to reflect and choose a side. Alas, not everyone is born intelligent."

Alex opened his eyes which radiated intense killing intent.

"Let's begin the purge."