The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 89: Taking a Seat on the Throne

Two days, neither long nor short.

With the existence of the Teleportation Array, this time is enough for the most remote City Lords to arrive promptly, but likewise, if anyone wanted to slip away, two days were also enough for them to flee to other countries.

However, the actual situation is that people coming to Celestial Destiny City are endless, while those escaping to the borders can almost be ignored.

There are multiple reasons causing this situation.

For instance, the Late Emperor indulgently wasted the Celestial Destiny Empire’s nobility, leaving not much brains among them.

For instance, the nobility regard themselves as the pillars of the Empire, even a change of emperor wouldn’t shake their positions.

For instance, their family businesses are almost entirely in the Celestial Destiny Empire, only Gold Coins are accepted currency across the continent.

For instance, other countries have laws where Gold Coins cannot be used to buy acquittal, they can’t live with that.

And also...

In short, there are many reasons, and everyone’s thoughts differ, no one can fully fathom everyone’s minds.

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Two days elapsed in the blink of an eye, during these two days, the Celestial Destiny Empire was full of hidden currents, diverse thoughts among the people, but Lynn continued living as usual.

Every day he cared for the two little ones, accompanying them in their joyful growth.

There were frequent visitors to the house, including bold nobles and high officials from afar, but Lynn refused to receive them all. Eventually, he got annoyed enough to have Helena send someone to specifically block visitors for him.

In these two days, he only entertained Xiya and Vivian, but they didn’t stay overnight.

Helena and Natasha had major affairs to manage which was normal, but Catherine’s absence was a bit odd.

However, her family did send a representative; Little Flower, who Xiya brought over, was temporarily fostered at Lynn’s house, plus the every day arrival of Gugi brought by Vivian, making a lively household with four little darlings.

Originally quite slender, Little Flower was following the chubby orange cat Gugi in eating and resting well, in just two days gaining noticeable weight.

Such peaceful and happy days always pass quickly, and on the third morning, the pretty maid he had met at the Princess’s Mansion previously came to invite him to the palace.

Oh, she’s no longer just a maid now, having risen in rank along with Helena’s ascent to the throne, currently holding the titles of Her Majesty the Empress’s top Imperial Decree Officer and Imperial Chief Steward.

Considering today’s events might be inappropriate for children, likely involving bloody scenes, Lynn didn’t bring anyone along, attending the palace alone.

By the time he arrived at the Imperial Palace’s Golden Hall, the place which was once the Late Emperor’s resting site was already packed with people.

If not for the Late Emperor’s excessive extravagance, focusing on grandeur, thus expanding the Golden Hall to a significant size, it’s feared there wouldn’t be room for so many.

Even with this, the Barons and ordinary City Lords didn’t qualify to enter the hall; if everyone squeezed in, even three main halls wouldn’t be enough.

Standing at the entrance, Lynn surveyed his surroundings, realizing that at least seventy percent of the people present wouldn’t be seen by him tomorrow, wondering if Helena had found sufficient reserve talents these days.

Otherwise, while starting a massacre is simple, promptly filling their vacant positions isn’t easy, given that aside from their noble titles, most held important roles.

"It’s Lord Lynn..."

"Lord Lynn is here..."

Though most people hadn’t met him, no one dared not to recognize Lynn’s face.

The matter of regicide in the Golden Hall was well known among the upper echelons of the Celestial Destiny Empire, the throne-seizing Helena wasn’t key; the real changer of the Empire was apparently this mysterious, powerful newcomer, Lynn.

The Late Emperor possessed True God lineage, except from someone of the same lineage, none dared to plot against him; in a world rife with miracles, who would risk facing Divine Punishment for such an act?

Both the Eight Great Empires’ joint pursuit and the nearly unsurvivable Divine Punishment is lethal to anyone, even few among the current Saint Emperors could withstand it.

Especially, what could be gained after attempting such a dangerous act? The Eight Great Empires’ thrones recognize bloodlines, not strength; killing the Emperor doesn’t automatically make one an Emperor.

Though rumors say Helena is already Lynn’s woman, Lynn himself doesn’t have the Celestial Destiny royal blood; at most, he could be a Hidden Emperor, through Helena’s authority over the Celestial Destiny Empire.

However, such actions are intolerable to the Eight Great Empires; today’s enthronement ceremony appears lively, yet dangers lay hidden beneath.

Once the Divine Protection Continent’s top council, led by the Eight Great Empires, passes judgment on this matter, Lynn’s pursuit notice will be proclaimed across the continent.

By then, Helena possessing royal blood will naturally remain safe, but Lynn, who helped her onto the throne, will inevitably find nowhere to hide.

Perhaps he’s fortunate to have avoided triggering Divine Punishment, because the Celestial Destiny Emperor he slew was indeed an eyesore, possibly even the gods were embarrassed to deliver Divine Punishment for him.

Yet the royal families of the Eight Great Empires cannot allow a public regicide to roam free; if strong individuals follow suit, they themselves risk losing life and livelihood.

Lynn might only remain at large for a brief period, during which no one should provoke him; dying in vain if they do.

Logically, everyone should avoid him, but some are bold, hoping to forge ties with Lynn and employ him to exert final influence, maybe clearing a political enemy or a sworn foe from this world.

"Respected Lord Lynn, I am..."

"Scram."

Among the crowd, some were eager, some dared face terror, but the one who stepped forward was silenced by Lynn with a single word.

Lynn came to support Helena and act as an enforcer, not for socializing; having no reason to meet anyone.

Moreover, most here are destined to die, he wasn’t about to waste words on them, better to ponder how to keep Xiya Vivian’s discussions meaningful.

"Lord Lynn, there’s no need for this... I’ll leave, I’ll leave now."

The man seemed intent on pestering, noticeable bravery in his demeanor, yet seeing Lynn’s hand on the hilt, he wisely retreated.

Bravery doesn’t equate to seeking death; Lynn, who dared kill an Emperor, couldn’t care less about ending one more noble’s life.

With him setting an example, those eager in the crowd also constrained their minds, feigned nonchalance and dispersed, providing Lynn ample space.

In absence of disturbance, Lynn followed the beautiful Chief Steward up to the peak of the Golden Hall, where the Imperial Throne is installed, traditionally only His Majesty the Emperor sits there.

Now, with Helena absent, the Throne, rightful as Dragon Throne in Lynn’s world, stood empty, appearing unsettling.

So, Lynn bypassed the guiding beautiful Chief Steward, ignoring her designated left seat, directly planted himself on the Imperial Throne.

If I can ride her dragon, merely sitting on a Dragon Throne is no issue?