The monument was not a reward Lothar had received for becoming emperor, but a building he had drawn long ago. It had little practical significance and possessed none of the special effects of a treasure like the Throne Angel Statue.
But at a time like this, it was undoubtedly a powerful tool capable of subtly shaping the perceptions of the people of this age. The war was about to end—or at least reach a temporary conclusion.
For quite a long time to come, peace and development would be the prevailing theme of this newborn empire.
First was a divine artifact, the Iron Crown of Lombardy. This divine artifact replaced the King's New Crown, which had always lacked much of a presence in Lothar's possession. Its abilities had been comprehensively enhanced, yet it had not been removed from the King's set.
Description: It was one of the oldest symbols of royal authority in the Christian world. Legend claimed it had been forged from the iron nails driven into Jesus's body during Jesus's Passion. Whether the legend was true or not, it undeniably possessed the mighty power to Slay God.
Effect 1: All under heaven belongs to the emperor—within your lawful territory, you may use a special Emperor's Commandment to inflict negative effects, including weakening, binding, and intimidation, upon any target whose title rank is lower than yours.
At the same time, if you are outside your territory, you may temporarily designate an area of one hundred square kilometers as your "imperial residence." Wherever the "imperial residence" is located will temporarily be regarded as your lawful territory. Each designation of an "imperial residence" requires a three-day cooldown.
Note: The effects of the commandment remain restricted by the condition of your territory. Your current territorial status is "Overstepping Pretender."
Effect 2: Lord of