In World Calendar 670, at Gras, the capital of Ingsman.
Squad after squad of pirates patrolled the streets, drawing awed stares from all around.
There were few people on the roads, but at least they weren't empty—after that great upheaval, some ordinary citizens had finally dared to venture outside.
They had lost much in the war, but whatever happened, life had to go on.
Gras City looked a little different today.
Colorful flags hung from the shops on either side of the street, fluttering in the wind as if trying their best to create a festive atmosphere.
As it happened, there was good news... or perhaps something that could be called good news, about to take place in Ingsman.
That Pirate King Rochy, conqueror of Ingsman and Favored One of the evil gods, Augustus I, was about to be crowned Augustus the Great!
Rochy himself had once been a nobody. Fang Yuan intended to establish an entirely new empire—Augustus—and had simply taken it as his new surname.
If this pirate kingdom could survive, he would undoubtedly become the famous Augustus the Great of history! Or, as he might also be called—the Pirate Great Emperor!
The ceremony was underway inside the Golden Palace, where the Queen had once lived.
"Your Majesty... everything outside is ready!"
The witch Kassenia entered a dressing room and looked at Fang Yuan, who was dressed in his full regalia. Her posture was humble and respectful.
But something seemed off about Fang Yuan.
His eyes were unfocused, his expression seeming both satisfied and restrained.
"Has this world... already sensed it?"
Kassenia heard Fang Yuan murmur.
An immense pressure bore down on her. She could no longer hold herself upright and collapsed to the floor.
"The world's attention..."
Fang Yuan, however, was not surprised.
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