The Founding Ceremony had already ended, and the inhabitants who had come to Huanyu City to watch had dispersed.
However, the atmosphere in the city had not faded with the ceremony's conclusion. Instead, gongs and drums thundered while lanterns and decorations adorned the streets.
The main streets and narrow alleys were packed with people, and the inhabitants of Huanyu Territory were all smiles.
Under the concealment of illusion magic, they had no idea what had happened on the stage.
Nor did they know that on this important day, Huanyu Territory had already launched a war and occupied a Frost Elf territory.
They lived in the peaceful and prosperous age Huang Yu had created for them, free of worries and with ample food and clothing.
Meanwhile, in Spark Hall, the Lordly Enfeoffment had yet to conclude.
The Frost Elf Lord and his envoys knelt in the center of the hall.
Around them, the envoys and lords from the various factions had not left either, and most of Huanyu Territory's upper echelon was present as well.
Huang Yu still sat at the head of the hall, but the queen, Xilin, was not in attendance.
"I am willing to submit to the Huanyu Kingdom and pledge my loyalty to Your Majesty.
"Please forgive the crimes committed by my clan.
"From this day forth, the Frost Star Clan will live in Frost Star City for generations and obey the monarch's commands!"
The Frost Elf Lord's expression was numb, and he looked as though he had yet to recover.
After learning what had happened, the Frost Elf Lord had been scared witless and left terrified and uneasy.
In the end, faced with the choice between the complete annihilation of his clan and accepting Huang Yu's enfeoffment, he chose to submit to the Huanyu Kingdom.
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