CHAPTER 213: CHAPTER214-JOSEPHINE’S HIDDEN SIDE

For Aurek, this skill didn’t possess any direct offensive power. However, its role in the Empire’s future was unparalleled, an extraordinary force of the world’s laws.

Royal Grace, as the name suggests, allows the conferral of positions imbued with the Empire’s laws. By practicing this divine art, Aurek could appoint officials to various positions within the Empire.

Those appointed could tap into the power of the Empire’s national influence and the faith of the people within their jurisdiction. For example, if he were to appoint Rand, the governor of Revor Province, Rand could draw on the Empire’s national power and the belief of the people in Revor Province, gaining immense strength that would allow him to dominate the entire province.

By receiving the royal grace, his promotion would be smoother, and his lifespan extended. However, once he left office, he would lose access to the people’s faith and the Empire’s power, and this grace would pass to his successor!

Additionally, the power could typically only be used within the specific region granted. This effectively solidifies the Empire’s control over its territories. After all, the broader the Empire’s territory, the more concentrated the people’s faith, which strengthens the national power.

The larger the Empire’s domain, the stronger its might would be.

This closely ties the personal benefits of officials with the overall well-being of the Empire.

Royal Grace can bestow five ranks of nobility:

Territorial Baron

Apocalyptic Viscount

Count of the Law

Marquis of the Holy Order

Duke of the Domain

Though they appear to be five titles, they are actually entirely different systems! After all, the titles granted by Royal Grace aren’t just honorary—they come with substantial power!

Given Aurek’s current rank and the strength of the Crossbridge Empire, he could only confer the lowest rank of Territorial Baron. This would apply to governors of provinces, important mountains, lakes, and large rivers within the Empire’s borders.

To grant titles of Apocalyptic Viscount or higher, Aurek’s rank would need to increase, and the Empire’s national strength must grow to support higher-level blessings!

National strength, which is a manifestation of the people’s faith, grows stronger the broader the territory, as the people’s faith becomes more powerful and various fields flourish.

"With this divine art, I no longer need to worry about the personal strength of the Empire’s officials," Aurek thought, feeling a huge weight lift off his chest.

Relying solely on the Chapterof the Empire would never be enough to help the Empire’s subjects grow stronger. But to ensure the Empire’s long-term prosperity, they would need greater power and longer lifespans.

Now that Aurek could grant royal blessings, officials would not only gain strength, but their lifespans would be extended as well.

The stronger the Empire, the stronger they would become. If the Empire weakened, so would they. As long as they did not betray the Empire, the Empire would remain their source of strength.

Once the entire Eura continent was unified, the titles conferred would possess even greater power!

By then, even a provincial governor might easily rival a sage rank expert!

Combined with the endless power of summoned units, Aurek would create a historical feat unlike any before, becoming a monumental figure in history!

With that weight lifted, Aurek felt a wave of comfort. He then used spatial teleportation to arrive at the attribute legion’s barracks.

He activated all summoned unit powers and placed 11,200 summoned units into the legion. Feeling the overwhelming power and the law fluctuations from the level 9 Doomsday Warriors and Void Warlocks, he felt completely at ease.

Although upgrading to level 10 required an astronomical amount of Emperor Points, he was absolutely confident in achieving it!

After arranging everything, he headed to Roseries Palace.

"Your Majesty!"

Josephine, who had just finished preparing Daisy’s residence, happened to meet Aurek at the palace gate. Seeing the almost uncontrollable joy on Aurek’s face, she couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled. It had been a long time since she saw such a relaxed smile on him!

Aurek strode forward and immediately picked Josephine up in his arms.

"Ah! What’s this for?"

Aurek walked into Roseries Palace, Josephine’s face quickly turning crimson.

"Your Majesty! It’s still early, I haven’t prepared dinner yet..."

...

At Kazeking Palace, the furnishings were exceptionally elegant and tranquil. Daisy adored it deeply.

She sat quietly on the exquisite bed, having come to guard the palace and prevent any threats to Eryndor City from Stellar rank experts or higher.

Aside from necessary vigilance and scouting, she herself needed to study for her promotion. Currently, she was at sage rank level 7 and had already passed the most dangerous sage rank calamity.

However, she knew that this was far from the end of her journey. It was just a new beginning!

Therefore, she did not slack off at all. She began engaging in Sigeits Parliament’s supreme meditation technique for deep study.

Her mind power detached from her body, blending with the elements and laws of the world. She contemplated the profound mysteries of existence, while also experiencing the myriad human conditions.

This was one of the reasons why she had come to Eryndor City.

However, as her mind power unknowingly brushed past Roseries Palace, a soft, intoxicating sound caused a ripple in her peaceful mental state.

Her delicate brows furrowed, and after a brief hesitation, she carefully extended her mind power to probe.

The sound was full of joy and indulgence.

Her brows relaxed as she withdrew her mind power. A faint blush appeared on her translucent face, and a strange expression flashed in her eyes.

"I knew there couldn’t be anything strange in the palace, but..."

Daisy let out a soft, amused laugh.

She then gathered her mind power, attempting to return to deep meditation. However, the sound still lingered at the edges of her senses, disturbing her inner peace, and her mind power once again unconsciously drifted toward Roseries Palace...

A night passed in silence.

For a sage rank expert like her, this was bound to be a restless night.

Aurek left Roseries Palace at dawn.

Josephine lazily lay on the luxurious couch, a rosy glow still lingering on her face, her posture more charming and mature than before.

She stood up, adjusted her appearance, and walked toward Kazeking Palace.

Having Daisy around was crucial for her promotion, as any difficulties she encountered could be resolved with her mentor’s guidance.

Daisy stood outside the palace on the court’s terrace, her elegant long dress fluttering in the wind.

"Mentor!" Josephine greeted, performing the standard Sigeits Parliament gesture.

Daisy nodded in response, her gaze lingering on Josephine for a long time, a knowing smile on her face.

"Mentor, why are you looking at me like that? What’s wrong?" Josephine asked, feeling a little uneasy under her gaze.

"My dear Josephine," Daisy said, leaning close to her ear, speaking in a tone that only the two of them could hear. "I didn’t realize you had such a... passionate side."

Josephine was stunned for a moment before suddenly realizing what Daisy meant. Her face flushed bright red, even her neck turning scarlet.

Last night, Aurek had been so happy, that was why things had become so intense.

"Haha, don’t be shy..." Daisy laughed, elegantly sitting down on the terrace chair.

As long as Daisy wasn’t embarrassed, the one who would be embarrassed was Josephine. It was only fair to repay her for disturbing Daisy’s peace of mind last night!