"In the year 9728 of the Radiant Calendar, you secured the supremacy of My God's faith in the Duke Gonghan Duchy."
"In the year 9738 of the Radiant Calendar, you achieved victory in the Second Northern War against the Iron Forge Dwarven Mountain Kingdom."
"In the year 9763 of the Radiant Calendar, you led an expedition to the Metasia Plane and spread the glory of My God."
"My Lord bore witness to your achievements, as did the Church of Life of the Ilia Kingdom and the countless faithful of My Lord."
"Here, in the name of Anastasia, seventh Saintess of the Church of Life of the Ilia Kingdom, I declare that you have fulfilled your duty as king and now formally abdicate, with My Lord as witness."
Having finished her proclamation, Saintess Anastasia raised both hands and removed the crown symbolizing royal power from Belgrave's head.
At that moment, Belgrave felt a weight lift from him.
One hundred and twenty-four years. Before he knew it, he had spent an ordinary person's entire lifetime on the throne.
A gentle force reached him. Belgrave slowly rose, gave Saintess Anastasia a solemn bow, then walked to the right and stood behind the Pope.
"Valient!"
Standing on the left, Valient heard his name and drew a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions. He approached the statue of the Goddess of Life, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head.
"Valient Silvis."
"Under My Lord's gaze, with the twelve Legendary figures of the Ilia Kingdom as witnesses, I, Anastasia, seventh Saintess of the Church of Life of the Ilia Kingdom, hereby declare that I shall exercise the authority granted to me by My Lord and crown you king."
"As the protector and practitioner of My Lord's faith in the Ilia Kingdom, may My Lord's