The Governor's Mansion in the capital of the Southeast Province was temporarily transformed into the command center of the New Empire.
The hall was suffused with heavy religious incense, and the Holy Emblem of the Golden Feather Flower Church Court nearly covered the entire wall, glaringly prominent against the various gilded tableware stacked on the table.
The hall door was abruptly pushed open.
Fifth Prince Lampard, now self-proclaimed as the founder Emperor of the Holy Eastern Empire.
—He entered the hall with rapid steps, not so much a hasty leap but an uncontrollable joy leaking from his footsteps.
"Duke! Duke Calvin!" His voice echoed under the gilded dome, slightly raised, "A miracle...this is simply a revelation from the Father God!"
Duke Calvin's tea cup, just raised, quivered slightly, and in the next moment, Lampard gripped his arm.
An impulsive gesture, carried with the eagerness to share the excitement with someone.
