April 15th marks a glorious and memorable day in the history of the Philia Continent.
It is the day the first unified nation on the Philia Continent, the Amister-Philias Federation Heavenly Empire, is established, and its first Celestial Emperor will be enthroned.
Amister did not unite the Philia Continent by force, but rather through peaceful discussions among the monarchs of each country, leading to the establishment of a unified nation.
The coronation ceremony taking place at Amagi Castle is attended by the monarchs of each country, as well as the Grand Masters.
Furthermore, Emperor Folias of Valentia, Emperor Grace of Allegria, and I have been given important roles in the coronation ceremony.
The reason for this is that Brother Rai is the first Celestial Emperor.
A normal coronation would involve the previous king bestowing the crown and royal authority upon the new king, followed by blessings from the Priests’ Guild. However, since this is the coronation of the first Celestial Emperor, it was decided that the bestowal of the crown from Lord Iver, the previous emperor, would be different.
In fact, it was Lord Iver himself who proposed this, not us.
Thus, an unprecedented ceremony will be performed where the kings of the Three Kingdoms, Torencia, Valentia, and Allegria, will hand over their royal authority.
Brother Rai will receive the Imperial Crown with the help of the Holy Mother Dragon Gaia and is currently receiving blessings from Grand Priests Master Idea.
I didn’t expect Gaia to attend, but Lord Iver himself went to Mount Wilness to ask for her attendance, so he is putting great effort into the coronation ceremony.
After that, I am scheduled to present the Celestial Globe, Emperor Folias the one-handed straight sword, and Emperor Grace the scepter.
Ah, the blessings from Idea-sama have concluded.
Since the first item to be presented is the Celestial Globe, I will fulfill my duty diligently.
“Celestial Emperor Reinhardt Ray Amister, congratulations on your enthronement and coronation.”
“Ah, thank you.”
“This Celestial Globe will protect Your Majesty from any attack and illuminate this world.”
I kneel and reverently present the Celestial Globe named Heliosfera, delivering my speech, though it feels a bit exaggerated.
However, the Tenma Stone used in Heliosfera is a masterpiece, a magic stone from a Demise Species called Orc Empress, imbued with Ancient Class magic.
Not only is the main body adorned with exquisite craftsmanship, but the floating stars around it are also made using Lapis Lazuli and the leather and fangs of the Slume Lord, making it an exquisite item that can be used for both offense and defense.
I was very nervous, but I was able to present it safely, so I will return to the side of Emperor Folias and Emperor Grace.
When I returned, Emperor Folias was the next to approach Brother Rai with the one-handed straight sword named Yggdrasil.
“Congratulations on your coronation. This sword, named after the holy tree, will fell any enemy that stands before Your Majesty.”
“I am grateful.”
Upon receiving Yggdrasil, Brother Rai drew it from its sheath and raised it high.
This is also made of Lapis Lazuli, with a design imitating the holy tree from the guard to the blade.
The intricate details suggest it may not be practical for actual use, but Brother Rai will likely never use it.
The next Celestial Emperor, however, might.
“I am deeply honored to witness the birth of the new Celestial Emperor and the Amister-Philias Federation Heavenly Empire. With this scepter, Edda, in hand, may peace prevail throughout this world.”
“I promise to do my best.”
Emperor Grace also handed over the scepter named Edda with her congratulatory speech.
Edda also imitates the holy tree, but this is a long staff.
It is also made of Lapis Lazuli, and the branches of the holy tree are also used here.
Brother Rai, who had the Imperial Crown placed upon his head, floated Heliosfera, which I presented, to his left, attached Yggdrasil, presented by Emperor Folias, to his left hip, and held Edda, presented by Emperor Grace, in his right hand, and took a step back.
Instead, Princess Elice and Princess Maruca came forward.
The two future Celestial Consorts would personally help him put on a crimson mantle, woven from the silk of Imperial Crawlers, called Heavenly Silk.
The crimson mantle would be handed over by Idea, and originally, Princess Elice and Princess Maruca would receive it together.
However, Princess Maruca is five months pregnant, so we cannot have her overexert herself.
Therefore, Princess Elice will be the sole recipient of the mantle.
Princess Elice, having received the mantle, reached the throne on the upper level and, along with Princess Maruca, who was waiting, began to help Brother Rai put on the mantle.
In fact, its size, covering not only his feet but also his body, might be better described as a cape rather than a mantle.
Princess Maruca attached the mantle clasp, and the wearing was complete.
With this, Brother Rai was enthroned as Celestial Emperor in name and reality.
“Everyone, please relax. The coronation ceremony as Celestial Emperor has now concluded. This is a first for the Philia Continent, and I have caused everyone trouble, but I expect even greater achievements from you all going forward.”
His address after enthronement was brief.
“Next, we will hold the appointment ceremony. Grand Order’s Master Tolman Breals. Associate Order’s Master Dianos Fallheight. Both of you, step forward.”
“Yes!!”
“Both of you have supported the Order’s Guild admirably for many years. My endless gratitude for your efforts.”
“Your words are too kind.”
In addition to the Grand Order’s Master, there will be the ennoblement of Lord Yamato and Mana and Yuri.
The ennoblement primarily involves Heavenly Peerage, which accompanies the Succession Rights to the Celestial Throne, but there will also be ennoblements for those in Orders, hence the Order’s Guild will be addressed first.
“Dianos Fallheight, I expect your continued distinguished service as the Sub-Order’s Master of Feel. Furthermore, in consideration of the past achievements of the Fallheight family, I grant you the title of Viscount.”
“Yes, it is an honor beyond my deserving.”
Lord Dianos is the father of Meena and Lord Rex, and I have heard that this is why he was appointed as the Sub-Order’s Master of Feel.
Since Lord Rex is moving to Float, Lord Rex will inherit the main residence of the Fallheight family in Float, and Lord Dianos will use the mansion that Lord Rex used in Feel.
Although the Fallheight family is not of noble stock, they are a renowned family that has produced talented Orders for generations, and thus Lord Dianos is to be ennobled as a Viscount.
In Amister, nobles of Viscount rank and above always possess a territory, but Lord Dianos has not received one.
He may receive one in the future, but for now, they are the only Viscount family without a territory.
Lord Rex will be the heir, but he cannot inherit the title while serving as Grand Order’s Master, so there is a possibility that Lord Rex’s son could become the heir if necessary.
“Tolman Breals. You have served admirably as Grand Order’s Master for such a long time, 40 years. You should have been ennobled as well, but it would be a shame to let your experience go to waste. Therefore, I wish for you to serve as the Associate Master of the newly established Beastar’s Guild, assisting the Grand Beastar’s Master.”
“I humbly accept this appointment.”
The selection of personnel for the Beastar’s Guild had been difficult, but sending Tolman-sama has provided a temporary solution.
It would be inappropriate to appoint Lord Tolman, who served as Grand Order’s Master for 40 years, as Grand Beastar’s Master, so he has been appointed as Associate Beastar’s Master.
After deliberation, the Grand Duke’s Knight Commander has been appointed as Grand Beastar’s Master, and the Commander of the Beast Rider Corps as Associate Beastar’s Master. Tolman-sama will be assisting these two.
Furthermore, other Orders with noble lineage were granted titles and appointed as Lords or Governors.
The former Baronial territory of Bacion has been made into an Earldom, and Lord Solo Liamavelle, who served as First Order in the 3rd Division of the Torencia Expeditionary Force, has received the grant.
Five individuals from the same 3rd Division have also been appointed as Barons to serve as Governors.
The former Estait Baronage has been divided into three parts and will be granted as Viscounties.
First Order from the 4th, 8th, and 10th Divisions have been ennobled and granted these territories.
Approximately 10 participating Orders have been appointed as Royal Order, and Lucas and Lyra, who joined Wing Crest, have been appointed as Noble Order.
Noble Order is a type of Royal Order, but since it is a position created for Lucas and Lyra, no other Orders will likely be appointed to it in the future.
“Manalease Reina Amister Mikami. Upon my enthronement, I revive the Succession Rights to the Celestial Throne which I renounced, and simultaneously grant you the Heavenly Peerage and the Lapislazurite family name.”
“I accept.”
“Yuriana Reina Amister. I shall also grant you the Heavenly Peerage and the Esmeralda family name. Furthermore, I bestow upon you the Feel region and its surrounding areas in the north. As a ruler, strive for the well-being of my people.”
“I humbly accept.”
Everyone present is already aware that Heavenly Peerage refers to noble families that are branches of the Celestial Emperor’s family, and that Yuri will also receive it.
“Yamato Hydrangea Mikami. I grant you the Succession Rights to the Celestial Throne, and along with your sister Manalease and Yuriana, with whom you are also engaged, I bestow upon you the Heavenly Peerage and the Fraydlancia family name. While I do not believe you will ever become Celestial Emperor, your descendants will be close relatives to me, hence this treatment.”
“I humbly accept.”
Lord Yamato’s response was also measured, as expected, for there was no need for embellishment.
“The appointments are concluded. We shall now proceed with the wedding ceremony.”
So, it has finally arrived.
Grand Priests Master Idea will preside over the wedding ceremony.
While the main ceremony is for Brother Rai and Lady Ciel, the weddings of Lord Rex and Saya, and Lord Yamato and myself will also take place simultaneously, so I was nervous even before the ceremony began.
Lady Ciel is wearing formal attire as the Grand Duchess of Lichtenfels, and Saya is wearing a dress she made herself. Both have expressions of great nervousness.
I can understand their feelings all too well.
However, we cannot keep them waiting forever, so Lady Ciel took her place in the center, with me on her left and Saya on her right.
Lord Yamato and Lord Rex ascended the stairs on either side of the throne and stood next to Brother Rai, followed by his first wife, Princess Elice, Prim, and Lord Rosemary.
For the wedding ceremony, it is necessary to report to the Goddess of Marriage.
Therefore, it would normally be performed at the Priests’ Guild, but since it follows the Celestial Emperor’s coronation ceremony, we will not be going to the Priests’ Guild.
However, as it was decided that Brother Rai and Lady Ciel’s wedding would take place after the coronation ceremony, we commissioned stonemasons from the Crafter’s Guild to create a statue of the Goddess of Marriage so that the ceremony could be held at Amagi Castle.
For now, only the statue of the Goddess of Marriage is present due to time constraints, but it has been decided that the statues of the remaining eleven goddesses, excluding Father God, will also be enshrined in the Audience Chamber.
The pedestals are equipped with Tenma Stones imbued with Telekinetic Magic, making them easy to move.
As we climbed the stairs leading to the throne, the priests activated the Tenma Stones and moved the statue of the Goddess of Marriage to the front.
“Let us begin. You, who shall be the husband, Reinhardt Ray Amister.”
“Yes.”
“You, who shall be the wife, Ciel Lichtenfels.”
“Y-yes.”
“You, who shall take a new wife, Elice Ray Amister.”
“Yes.”
“You shall offer your prayers to the holy goddess.”
The order of marriage is Brother Rai, Lord Yamato, and Lord Rex.
“Ciel Lichtenfels, declare to the statue of the goddess, with your new name, that you shall become his new wife.”
“I, Ciel Lichtenfels, do vow to become Ciel Ray Amister from this moment forth.”
As Lady Ciel spoke her vows, the statue of the goddess emitted a light, and Ciel’s Library was displayed.
The Library can be viewed by others, but considering that there may be titles that she would prefer not to be seen, it is being performed in front of the throne.
Therefore, there is no concern of being seen by the attendees.
“You, who shall be the husband, Yamato Mikami Fraydlancia.”
“Yes.”
“You, who shall be the wife, Hildegard Minato Torencia.”
“Yes.”
“You, who shall take a new wife, Primrose Mikami Fraydlancia.”
“Yes.”
“You shall offer your prayers to the holy goddess.”
After confirming Princess Ciel’s Library, Idea-sama spoke Lord Yamato’s name.
Although it was just granted, Lord Yamato and Prim are already using these names, so they answered without hesitation.
“Hildegard Minato Torencia, declare to the statue of the goddess, with your new name, that you shall become his new wife.”
“I, Hildegard Minato Torencia, do vow to become Hildegard Mikami Torencia from this moment forth.”
The displayed Library showed the name I had just spoken.
After abdicating, I intend to use the name Hildegard Minato Fraydlancia by Lord Yamato’s kindness, but given my current position as holder of the royal authority, this is the best I can do.
“You, who shall be the husband, Rex Fallheight.”
“Yes.”
“You, who shall be the wife, Saya Welcia.”
“Yes.”
“You, who shall take a new wife, Rosemary Fallheight.”
“Yes.”
“You shall offer your prayers to the holy goddess.”
Finally, the ceremony for Lord Rex and Saya will take place.
“Saya Welcia, declare to the statue of the goddess, with your new name, that you shall become his new wife.”
“I, Saya Welcia, do vow to become Saya Fallheight from this moment forth.”
Saya’s Library was also displayed, and the ceremony concluded successfully.
From here, the only remaining task is to announce it to the citizens from the terrace. All attendees, except for the guards, will leave the Audience Chamber and proceed to the ballroom.
After the public announcement and greetings, a banquet will be held in the ballroom.
“By His Majesty’s graciousness, private rooms have been prepared for everyone. Once you have finished your discussions with your spouses, please call for a waiting priest.”
Thank you, Idea-sama.
Lord Yamato, as well as Brother Rai and Lord Rex, all have co-wives. Since it is after the ceremony, Brother Rai has thoughtfully prepared rooms for us.
After moving to our rooms, I greeted everyone once again and successfully became Lord Yamato’s wife.
Though I will be staying at Alka at night, cohabitation will begin after my abdication, and Mirei joining Wing Crest will be the same.
I look forward to that day and will strive to govern Solemne.
