Lakeheart Island, Hall of Glory.
At some point, the outer conference seating of the Hall of Glory had filled to capacity.
Leaders and powerhouses from major factions throughout the Human Realm had all grown solemn. Apart from a few negligible murmurs, there was no other sound.
The closer the talks drew, the more serious these people became. Some even seemed faintly nervous—or excited.
For those from the middle- and lower-tier human factions, today was also a special day.
Because figures from the major powers, whom they rarely had a chance to see, would all be appearing today for them to witness.
That alone was enough to leave many people thrilled.
Some had even come specifically to make connections.
If they could establish ties with any important figure seated in the inner conference area, it would already be an enormous gain for these middle- and lower-tier factions.
Under such circumstances, the attendees of the inner conference seating finally began to arrive fashionably late.
"The Emperor of the Ragna Empire has arrived!"
With one person's shout, a ripple of commotion spread through the venue.
Harvis appeared at the entrance with Rocket, Capeline, and Tilly. As he accepted the attention of everyone present, he made his way toward the inner conference seating.
"Is that the new Emperor of the Ragna Empire?"
"He's so young."
"He inherited the throne at such a young age, and he looks quite strong too. He really is worthy of being Hero Ragna's descendant."
"Is the woman beside him the former Imperial Princess Capeline, who has established her own faction?"
"The Empire's Valkyrie?"
"Then the sword at her waist must be the rumored Replica Sacred Sword?"
People began discussing them like this.
As the foremost military power among humanity, the Ragna Empire naturally attracted considerable attention in every sense.