Marquis Krilos's Helplessness

"Bang!" The precious purple-gold-thread black pottery was hurled away by the furious Marquis Krilos. It shattered into pieces of all sizes against the hard floor tiles. A treasured antique worth nearly a thousand Gold Fude was gone just like that. Marquis Krilos had not forgotten to take it with him when he left the Commercial Alliance on that chaotic night. He usually kept it with him at all times, occasionally holding it in his hands to admire. Yet now he had smashed his beloved possession onto the floor. It was obvious how furious he was...

Today was August 10, 1783, according to the Galintea Continent Common Calendar. It was the day the Kingdom of Antinak restored the former name of the Krissen Empire, and also an auspicious day for King Augsello I of the Kingdom of Antinak to relinquish his position as king and ascend the throne as the empire's emperor. From today onward, Augsello I would become Crison IX, or be known as Emperor Augsello the Great. His unfortunate father, the late King Antinak I, was posthumously conferred the title of Crison VIII in name only...

The entire Imperial Capital was filled with joy and celebration. Happy songs and the clamor of gongs and drums echoed through the streets. Floats and procession groups passed by one after another. The residents of the Imperial Capital performed their duty to celebrate His Majesty's glorious ascension perfectly, while the great, benevolent, and generous Emperor also announced that all residents of the Imperial Capital would receive free meat and wine as a reward. In short, they were to eat well, drink well, and celebrate as wildly as they pleased. Today was a wonderful day to feast without spending a single coin...

From time to time, cheers of "Long live the Emperor! Long live