Shared Glory

Azure Tide City's Central Square.

At some point, a magnificent platform had appeared here. The entire platform was built from pristine white marble, each block carved with scenes of Roland's past victories. Massive magic crystal pillars stood on both sides of the stairs, magical power slowly flowing within them and radiating a soft, mysterious glow that made the entire platform seem like a dreamland.

Under the gaze of hundreds of thousands, Roland led Elizabeth by the hand down the golden path in the sky and ascended the platform.

Looking out, the entire square was packed with people, neatly divided into several groups. On the far left stood the hundreds of old-established noble houses that had come to witness the ceremony. In the center were the high-ranking officials of the Three Departments, led by Leslie, Reff, and Old Nob. On the right were representatives of every rank among the territory's humans, giants, Ice Elves, sea demons, and others.

The streets surrounding the square had long since been packed with crowds, countless people watching with fervent eyes and excited expressions.

Roland looked around, his gaze slowly passing over every person. Only after a long while did he finally speak, his imposing voice once again filling heaven and earth.

"My brave soldiers, my loyal subjects!"

"My throne could not have been achieved without your dedication and hard work, without your sweat and struggle."

"Hereby, I announce that all freemen of the Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom shall be exempt from taxes for three years."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

A wave of excitement immediately swept through the square. The citizens who could attend the ceremony clearly could not be slaves. Faced with benefits that directly concerned them, their cheers surged even louder than before.

The nobles hostile toward Roland, however, merely watched