The funeral arrangements proceeded very smoothly. Everyone was generally satisfied with Caesar IV's performance during his reign, and the major factions tacitly chose not to stir up trouble.
The scale of the funeral surpassed that of every previous Alpha monarch. Royal families from across the continent sent direct descendants to pay their respects, while even the Alien Race Alliance dispatched representatives to attend the funeral.
No matter how many grudges they had held in the past, everyone spoke highly of Caesar IV's achievements during his reign.
Throughout the funeral, all banquets and celebrations within the country were suspended. The entire Alpha Empire was immersed in grief.
Influenced by the somber atmosphere, Hudson was in low spirits as well. Aside from events he had to attend, he mostly stayed home and rarely went out.
By comparison, the other two regent ministers were swamped. They had endless work every day and could barely eat or sleep in peace.
The outside world did not find this strange. Hudson was renowned for commanding armies and unmatched across the continent in magical potions, so it was understandable that he was not skilled at handling government affairs.
A person's energy was limited. If someone had no weaknesses at all, that would be terrifying.
Regent ministers were more responsible for overseeing the bigger picture. Specific matters could easily be delegated to other "loyal ministers."
Hudson had already achieved fame and success and wanted to take it easy, while others needed accomplishments to prove themselves. Everyone got what they wanted.
Holy Calendar Year 100009 was destined to be recorded in history.
With the new monarch's accession, Caesar IV's era came to an end, and the Alpha Empire entered the era of Caesar V.
After nearly half a year of upheaval, the related affairs were finally settled. From then