Ryan had been willing to help Eldrin primarily because Eldrin was stronger than him. Putting himself in Eldrin's shoes, Ryan felt he had no right to refuse. Then there was Chi, who seemed far too much like a human. Whether in behavior or communication, Eldrin did not seem like Ryan's enemy. After receiving the news, Sera King fell into deep thought. For many days, he remained inside his carriage without emerging, while during that time, the Imperial Capital was also preparing for the arrival of the Divine Grace Festival.
This Divine Grace Festival would be grander than any before it, for a reason no one dared to voice.
The deaths of the previous two emperors had been an unbearable pain. The Empire absolutely did not wish to see the same thing happen again.
The early preparations were related to this as well. Mages were drawing powerful magic formations, attempting to shut out even the power of Deities.
Ryan merely kept an eye on these matters. He also cooperated with the Council of Elders, transporting several shipments of iron ore to the Imperial Capital Province. It was worth noting that Floyd, this Columbus V, acted far more decisively than the previous emperors.
The Church of Light's compensation for Baron Ryan, along with the Florian Empire's rewards for Baron Ryan's war efforts, had already begun arriving in Northwind Province one after another. In his letter, Count William told him this was the Emperor's will, but it was also a benefit that nobles could enjoy after the Council of Elders had been reactivated.
"Under the old system, things would never have moved this quickly. Government orders were complicated and implementation was slow. Only after the Council of Elders helped His Majesty the Emperor coordinate all sides could every matter be accelerated."
"Today's Council