FreeBooksOnline Chapter 799 - 366: Restoring the Empire’s Glory
Chapter 799 - 366: Restoring the Empire’s Glory
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Rock City.
The central square in front of the palace was already packed with people.
The dawn sunlight pierced through the clouds, spilling onto the clean and tidy cobblestone streets.
The crowd surged from all directions, and the noise awakened the whole city.
They filled both sides of the square, with some even climbing onto the rooftops of nearby buildings.
At the front stood people who came from the Northern Wasteland.
The original inhabitants of Frost Leaf Town, former slaves, savages, and alien races like the Snow Rabbit People and Yak People.
They are Luo De’s foundation, set to bring the knowledge and technology of Frost Leaf Town here.
They are also Luo De’s most ardent supporters.
Their eyes were fiery, fixed on the city wall in front of the square.
At this moment, the city wall was filled with soldiers in full body armor, holding heavy halberds, standing like statues.
Behind them stood dozens of wizard apprentices dressed in robes.
"Woo!"
A sudden sharp horn sounded, and the rhythm of footsteps came from afar.
The crowd immediately quieted down, holding their breath as they focused on the south end of the long street.
Two teams of soldiers clad in silver full body armor marched in unison towards the square in front of the palace.
The soldiers were like a silver blade piercing into the crowd, causing the people to retreat to both sides.
The two teams of soldiers gradually widened the distance, forcibly creating a five-meter-wide main road in front of the city gate.
"Boom boom boom—"
The thunderous footfall came from afar, shaking the earth.
Nine legion formations marched in succession from the end of the road.
Each soldier in the formation was clad in full heavy armor, every inch of their body wrapped in gleaming steel.
The sunlight reflected off the brand-new armor, casting a dazzling metallic luster that made the soldiers appear like merciless killing machines, fierce and terrifying.
They held giant shields and long halberds, each step uniform and synchronized.
The sound of heavy armor clashing rose and fell like the breath of a steel beast, stirring one’s soul.
The soldiers at the forefront stood over two meters tall, like giant bears, raising a flag embroidered with dragon claws high with one arm.
The formations behind also held flags, embroidered with giant bears, eagles, flames, and various others.
Nine massive legion banners were held high at the head of the formation, flapping loudly in the wind.
The steel torrent slowly advanced, lining up in front of the city wall by the palace, encircling the high platform of the wall.
"Roar!"
Just as the legion formations were arranged, a deafening dragon roar echoed in the sky!
A terrifying pressure followed, causing everyone to shiver involuntarily, and the timid to instinctively shrink their necks.
Huge figures burst successively from the clouds!
Black Flame, Rock Ridge, Frost, Thunder!
The dragon roars echoed, and the giant wings cast shadows on the square as they shielded the sun!
The masses stared wide-eyed at the sky, mouths open, yet daring not to make a sound.
Four giant dragons descended onto the city wall, and the howling wind made the surrounding banners flap violently.
Luo De leaped down from Black Flame’s back.
At this moment, Luo De was dressed in a deep red coronation robe, with exquisite golden dragon patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs.
On his chest, each side bore a golden giant dragon embroidery, with a flame at the top center.
A wide golden belt was tied around his waist, with a dragon head design for the buckle, and rubies set in its eyes.
A pristine cloak draped from his shoulders, with meticulously sewn flying dragon patterns on the edges.
In an instant, the square was silent.
All eyes were focused on Luo De.
Atrey was already waiting on the high platform.
She wore a luxurious robe and a crown.
Behind her stood the Empire’s nobles.
Beside her, the Marquis of Gray Rock held a velvet tray, on which lay a gold crown and seal.
The golden crown had a dragon head as its main feature, with the dragon’s head at the front, and eyes set with two blood-red gemstones.
The dragon horns extended upwards, merging with the crown’s spikes to form a sharp and magnificent shape.
Each side of the crown had a pair of outstretched dragon wings, with their tips encrusted with small diamonds, shimmering brilliantly.
The seal was also golden yellow, with a coiled giant dragon carved at its top.
It was the new Flame Dragon Crown and Flame Dragon Seal.
Luo De slowly walked up to Empress Atrey and nodded slightly.
Then, everyone turned to face the crowd.
"This righteous, wise, and kind man beside me, Luo De Tulip Flame Dragon."
Atrey’s voice, amplified by magic, spread across the entire square, reaching every ear clearly.
"He defeated the rebellious armies and ended the chaos in the Empire."
"He expelled the evil Church, bringing dawn to the Empire."
"He crushed the Church’s conspiracies, avenged Emperor Agna, and soothed the former emperor’s spirit."
"At the Empire’s darkest moment, he stood up."
"With wisdom and courage, he pulled the Empire back from the edge of the abyss."
Atrey turned, taking the crown from the tray held by the Marquis of Gray Rock.
"This Empire needs a true leader."
"One who can lead it into the future."
Empress Atrey raised the crown.
"And you, Luo De Tulip Flame Dragon, you alone are worthy of this crown."
"Only you can lead the Empire to glory."
Atrey turned to Luo De, slowly handing him the crown, "I, Atrey of the Shattered Rock, in the name of the Empress of the Empire."
"Implore you, accept this crown, and lead the Empire to glory."
"I, Luo De Tulip Flame Dragon, accept this honor."
Luo De’s calm and loud voice resonated as he slowly lowered his head, allowing Atrey to personally place the crown upon it.