<p>Two months after the orbital cannon was deployed, within the Royal Capital, all the female members of the Lars Family gathered around Lena, helping her into an excessively thick and lavish robe while constantly reminding her of the details to pay attention to during the ceremony.</p>
<p>The female elder of the Lars Family appeared very serious but did not dare to be too stern with Lena; she could only hold back her blushing face while teaching Lena the etiquette standards for the coronation ceremony.</p>
<p>Lena, on the other hand, was in a state of “Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?” The elder’s words barely registered with her, even though Lena was genuinely trying to listen. Nevertheless, her words still went in one ear and out the other, as the etiquette was just too cumbersome.</p>
<p>“Miss, you are destined to become a role model for all. You must remember this etiquette, and you need to carefully consider which foot to raise first.”</p>
<p>The elder’s words were merely a metaphor, but Lena stammered and asked, “Then… which foot should I raise?”</p>
<p>Although Lena had already taken control of Cape for some time during Lind’s time in the Sea of Consciousness, she had a vague feeling that Lind was no longer just a deputy chancellor. However, facing this sudden reality, Lena, who had only ever wanted to be the governor’s wife, was still somewhat shocked.</p>
<p>After all, Lena’s greatest dream since childhood was merely to become a princess. She had once thought that this dream was a bit out of reach, given the attitude of the Cape royal family and her own court etiquette. But no one imagined that she would soon become the queen of a brand new empire, and the only queen at that.</p>
<p>Even if Lena was dull, she should have realized what her identity would be in the future and how significant it was, but it was precisely because of this realization that she felt even more nervous now.</p>
<p>Seeing Lena’s stammering tone, the elder couldn’t help but cover her face, Your Majesty… Your Majesty will manage.</p>
<p>“I was just using a metaphor; you can raise either foot, roughly…”</p>
<p>The elder had already given up. The etiquette from the Old Empire was beyond retrieval, and the Lars Family could only catch a glimpse of the etiquette records from Cape and An Zhu, then slightly modify it to teach Lena. Moreover, the Lars Family was not particularly skilled at matters of etiquette.</p>
<p>Even though everyone understood that etiquette was not strictly necessary, Lena was already a form of etiquette in herself. Even if she tripped during the ceremony due to excessive nerves, that fall would only become a new form of etiquette. In fact, every future queen of the empire might have to trip like that.</p>
<p>But it was precisely for this reason that the female members of the Lars Family felt even more anxious. They couldn’t let each future queen of the empire actually trip, right? Lena could handle it, but every future queen might not be as resilient.</p>
<p>A new empire had already been born. Although many regions in An Zhu were still under the combined rule of feudal nobles and old royal family members, in theory, these areas had already been incorporated into the newly established empire, just waiting for Lind to dispatch officials to delineate regions and provinces. This would also be one of Lind’s primary tasks in the near future.</p>
<p>As for the name of the new empire, many officials submitted examples for Lind to choose from. However, Lind was surprised to find that Lucanus, who had finally realized his dream, had not made any proposals, not even mentioning inheriting the name and legitimacy of the Rom Empire. Perhaps Lucanus understood that, even though Lind had ties to the Old Empire’s bloodline, the new empire had completely severed associations with the Old Empire.</p>
<p>Lucanus only wanted to see humanity reclaim the glory of the Old Empire again, and as for what this empire was named, it didn’t really matter.</p>
<p>Of course, those who suggested inheriting the bloodline of the old empire did exist. Although the Old Empire had long since vanished, the name was still practical, and Lilith’s family tree did not need to be hidden anymore. Lind, as a descendant of the old imperial bloodline, indeed had the qualification to use that name, which could provide many conveniences for his future rule.</p>
<p>However, when Lind saw the proposal for the “Holy Rom Empire,” he decisively rejected it. Lind was always worried that inheriting the bloodline and using that name would make his country neither holy, nor Rom, nor an empire at all.</p>
<p>In the end, amidst a jumble of chaotic naming suggestions, Lind chose the simplest option, naming the empire after his own surname, Ror, not completely severing ties with the previous Old Empire, but also marking it as a fresh new empire.</p>
<p>Although the name was Ror Empire, there was actually no “Ror” royal family, after all, Lind’s origin was from a common background, with only one sister in this world who had no blood relationship. In contrast, the Lars Family seemed more like the imperial family of this empire, given that Lind also served as the head of the Lars Family, and every future emperor of the empire would continue to do so.</p>
<p>In fact, if it weren’t so absurd, the empire could even be called the Lars Empire.</p>
<p>Amidst the flurry of the female family members, the coronation and crowning ceremony finally began. The streets of the city were covered with flowers and flags, and the golden and deep red color palette resembled dancing flames, decorating the entire city as if it were a paradise on earth. This was also thanks to the fact that, during the recently concluded Second Continental War, Cape was well protected and sustained almost no damage.</p>
<p>The losses suffered by the Royal Capital were possibly not as significant as when Lind first entered the city.</p>
<p>Oh, the capital might now need to be renamed to Ror Imperial City, or perhaps simply Ror City, the capital.</p>
<p>Although there was a desire to establish Graywhite Territory as the capital, its location was rather remote. Graywhite Territory could continue to develop as a major metropolis with other functions since it was the empire’s happy home. However, the capital still needed to be chosen from a geographically better location, even if Lind now had communication devices and trains.</p>
<p>During the crowning ceremony, Lind held Lena’s hand and passed through the cheers, leading her onto the platform under the gazes of the crowd.</p>
<p>Despite appearing very nervous and trembling, Lena still completed the prescribed etiquette well. The elders of the Lars Family let out a long sigh of relief. Although Lena’s performance was not perfect, she had already vastly exceeded expectations. At least future queens would no longer have to follow any strange etiquette.</p>
<p>The Lars Family thanked Lena on behalf of the future empresses of the empire.</p>
<p>The so-called coronation ceremony was not particularly grand, given that the war had just ended. In fact, the ceremony still needed the army to help support the occasion. When those armored vehicles and troop carriers filled with fireworks drove into the capital, the royal families of various nations, who had been stuck in the capital due to the massacre by the Demon Clan and the Avars, couldn’t help but feel a sudden chill.</p>
<p>The army was there to set off fireworks; if these fireworks were exchanged for cannons, it would be enough to wipe out those small countries.</p>
<p>Whether intentional or unintentional, this bold display of muscle was deeply imprinted in the hearts of those fallen nations. Reclamation? Being a dog of the Ror Empire would be the greatest honor, not to mention that there was now a chance to be incorporated into the imperial provinces.</p>
<p>And amid this grand coronation, perhaps the most complex feelings were held by the group from Castitia.</p>
<p>The female elder of the Lars Family appeared very serious but did not dare to be too stern with Lena; she could only hold back her blushing face while teaching Lena the etiquette standards for the coronation ceremony.</p>
<p>Lena, on the other hand, was in a state of “Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?” The elder’s words barely registered with her, even though Lena was genuinely trying to listen. Nevertheless, her words still went in one ear and out the other, as the etiquette was just too cumbersome.</p>
<p>“Miss, you are destined to become a role model for all. You must remember this etiquette, and you need to carefully consider which foot to raise first.”</p>
<p>The elder’s words were merely a metaphor, but Lena stammered and asked, “Then… which foot should I raise?”</p>
<p>Although Lena had already taken control of Cape for some time during Lind’s time in the Sea of Consciousness, she had a vague feeling that Lind was no longer just a deputy chancellor. However, facing this sudden reality, Lena, who had only ever wanted to be the governor’s wife, was still somewhat shocked.</p>
<p>After all, Lena’s greatest dream since childhood was merely to become a princess. She had once thought that this dream was a bit out of reach, given the attitude of the Cape royal family and her own court etiquette. But no one imagined that she would soon become the queen of a brand new empire, and the only queen at that.</p>
<p>Even if Lena was dull, she should have realized what her identity would be in the future and how significant it was, but it was precisely because of this realization that she felt even more nervous now.</p>
<p>Seeing Lena’s stammering tone, the elder couldn’t help but cover her face, Your Majesty… Your Majesty will manage.</p>
<p>“I was just using a metaphor; you can raise either foot, roughly…”</p>
<p>The elder had already given up. The etiquette from the Old Empire was beyond retrieval, and the Lars Family could only catch a glimpse of the etiquette records from Cape and An Zhu, then slightly modify it to teach Lena. Moreover, the Lars Family was not particularly skilled at matters of etiquette.</p>
<p>Even though everyone understood that etiquette was not strictly necessary, Lena was already a form of etiquette in herself. Even if she tripped during the ceremony due to excessive nerves, that fall would only become a new form of etiquette. In fact, every future queen of the empire might have to trip like that.</p>
<p>But it was precisely for this reason that the female members of the Lars Family felt even more anxious. They couldn’t let each future queen of the empire actually trip, right? Lena could handle it, but every future queen might not be as resilient.</p>
<p>A new empire had already been born. Although many regions in An Zhu were still under the combined rule of feudal nobles and old royal family members, in theory, these areas had already been incorporated into the newly established empire, just waiting for Lind to dispatch officials to delineate regions and provinces. This would also be one of Lind’s primary tasks in the near future.</p>
<p>As for the name of the new empire, many officials submitted examples for Lind to choose from. However, Lind was surprised to find that Lucanus, who had finally realized his dream, had not made any proposals, not even mentioning inheriting the name and legitimacy of the Rom Empire. Perhaps Lucanus understood that, even though Lind had ties to the Old Empire’s bloodline, the new empire had completely severed associations with the Old Empire.</p>
<p>Lucanus only wanted to see humanity reclaim the glory of the Old Empire again, and as for what this empire was named, it didn’t really matter.</p>
<p>Of course, those who suggested inheriting the bloodline of the old empire did exist. Although the Old Empire had long since vanished, the name was still practical, and Lilith’s family tree did not need to be hidden anymore. Lind, as a descendant of the old imperial bloodline, indeed had the qualification to use that name, which could provide many conveniences for his future rule.</p>
<p>However, when Lind saw the proposal for the “Holy Rom Empire,” he decisively rejected it. Lind was always worried that inheriting the bloodline and using that name would make his country neither holy, nor Rom, nor an empire at all.</p>
<p>In the end, amidst a jumble of chaotic naming suggestions, Lind chose the simplest option, naming the empire after his own surname, Ror, not completely severing ties with the previous Old Empire, but also marking it as a fresh new empire.</p>
<p>Although the name was Ror Empire, there was actually no “Ror” royal family, after all, Lind’s origin was from a common background, with only one sister in this world who had no blood relationship. In contrast, the Lars Family seemed more like the imperial family of this empire, given that Lind also served as the head of the Lars Family, and every future emperor of the empire would continue to do so.</p>
<p>In fact, if it weren’t so absurd, the empire could even be called the Lars Empire.</p>
<p>Amidst the flurry of the female family members, the coronation and crowning ceremony finally began. The streets of the city were covered with flowers and flags, and the golden and deep red color palette resembled dancing flames, decorating the entire city as if it were a paradise on earth. This was also thanks to the fact that, during the recently concluded Second Continental War, Cape was well protected and sustained almost no damage.</p>
<p>The losses suffered by the Royal Capital were possibly not as significant as when Lind first entered the city.</p>
<p>Oh, the capital might now need to be renamed to Ror Imperial City, or perhaps simply Ror City, the capital.</p>
<p>Although there was a desire to establish Graywhite Territory as the capital, its location was rather remote. Graywhite Territory could continue to develop as a major metropolis with other functions since it was the empire’s happy home. However, the capital still needed to be chosen from a geographically better location, even if Lind now had communication devices and trains.</p>
<p>During the crowning ceremony, Lind held Lena’s hand and passed through the cheers, leading her onto the platform under the gazes of the crowd.</p>
<p>Despite appearing very nervous and trembling, Lena still completed the prescribed etiquette well. The elders of the Lars Family let out a long sigh of relief. Although Lena’s performance was not perfect, she had already vastly exceeded expectations. At least future queens would no longer have to follow any strange etiquette.</p>
<p>The Lars Family thanked Lena on behalf of the future empresses of the empire.</p>
<p>The so-called coronation ceremony was not particularly grand, given that the war had just ended. In fact, the ceremony still needed the army to help support the occasion. When those armored vehicles and troop carriers filled with fireworks drove into the capital, the royal families of various nations, who had been stuck in the capital due to the massacre by the Demon Clan and the Avars, couldn’t help but feel a sudden chill.</p>
<p>The army was there to set off fireworks; if these fireworks were exchanged for cannons, it would be enough to wipe out those small countries.</p>
<p>Whether intentional or unintentional, this bold display of muscle was deeply imprinted in the hearts of those fallen nations. Reclamation? Being a dog of the Ror Empire would be the greatest honor, not to mention that there was now a chance to be incorporated into the imperial provinces.</p>
<p>And amid this grand coronation, perhaps the most complex feelings were held by the group from Castitia.</p>
