Preparations Before the Eastern Expedition

Apart from those major warlords, every lesser commander beneath them received rewards as well. Everyone rejoiced.

The soldiers praised Leon's name loudly, their cheers unceasing.

After rewarding the meritorious officials, Leon struck while the iron was hot and, before the gathered soldiers and nobles, established the position of heir.

"I have an eldest daughter, Mordred. Pure of heart, gifted in both talent and virtue, valiant and decisive like myself—she should be made heir and granted the name of [Caesar]."

As Leon's eldest daughter, Mordred had already been named Britain's heir. Now that Britain had become a newly risen empire, it was only fitting that she became its Caesar.

Her mother, Morgan, had only just committed rebellion...