Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong

Capítulo 2273: Chapter 1263: Wandering Poets and Before the Coronation (Part 2)

“However, Your Imperial Majesty has long since established a complete promotion and selection mechanism precisely to discover talent in the Human World to the greatest extent. In other words, what His Majesty values most are talent and ability, not lineage and origin.”

“So, if these people want to earn the recognition of Your Imperial Majesty, or the Lord, they have to work hard indeed.”

Although Kara was not yet a direct subordinate of Leo Ray, she clearly already considered herself as such.

“Oh, with the coronation ceremony about to start, I must ensure that the heroic bearing of the Lord is recorded in my poetry at the first moment!”

With these thoughts, Kara stepped forward and walked into the city gate.

Although the whole city was under total lockdown, even the attending nobles were not allowed to move freely.

But as the leader of the “Wandering Poets Alliance,” she naturally had more freedom of movement.

Entering through the city gate, Kara looked around.

She saw the neatly repaired, wide roads had been completely cleared, with soldiers and magicians maintaining order standing on both sides of the road. Beyond them, a dense crowd eagerly awaited, filling every corner of the street.

Regardless of age or gender, all wore excited expressions, all eagerly anticipating the arrival of Your Imperial Majesty.

“These are the new residents of Radiant City, all people who were once displaced due to various conflicts. According to His Majesty’s orders, they have been brought from all over the Human World to start a new life here. His Majesty has not only given them a new home but also hope for the future.”

A wave of irrepressible reverence washed over Kara’s delicate face.

For someone responsible for composing songs for Leo Ray, all this was, of course, well-known.

“Look! It’s Sister Kara!”

A crisp voice called out, and a pair of young boys and girls aged around eight or nine waved excitedly from behind a guard.

Though they had unconsciously crossed the line of defense, the soldier nearby was not angry, just smiled and gestured for them to step back.

Seeing this scene, Kara couldn’t help but think of the past.

Growing up in the slums, she had firsthand experience of soldiers being mere tools of corrupt nobles, fawning over the nobility while brutally oppressing civilians, meting out punches and kicks effortlessly.

But now, with Your Imperial Majesty having eradicated corrupt nobles across various nations, such sights were hard to find.

Even if they reappeared, once it came to the attention of Your Imperial Majesty or the monarchs, whether a noble or a soldier, they would face harsh punishment.

After all, Your Imperial Majesty’s intelligence network comprises not just the “Wandering Poets Alliance” but many other parts, as well as direct subordinates’ forces set in secret bases.

It is precisely because of His Majesty’s wise actions that the Human World not only witnesses nations putting aside differences but also harmony between nobility and civilians, allowing everyone to unite and fight for the Human Clan and the future.

“‘Nobility is the shield guarding civilians, not the sword stabbing civilians,’” the words once spoken by His Majesty really make one feel emotional.”

In awe, Kara walked straight to the young pair.

“Jerry, Lily, how are things at the new home?”

Kara leaned down and gently patted the young boy and girl’s heads.

Kara was no stranger to this pair of civilian siblings, having visited their home while gathering material for poems about Leo Ray.

They were the siblings saved by Leo Ray and Ariel Watson in their journey to the Mountain Fortress amidst the flames of war.

During the material gathering phase, Jerry and Lily’s home was still in a village behind the Mountain Fortress. But following the devastation of the Dark Red Roots, the village was nearly razed, prompting their relocation to Radiant City.

“It’s incredibly comfortable. We and Mother have never lived in such a big and sturdy house!”

Lily’s little face was brimming with excitement as she responded, “Plus, under the Prince’s arrangement, Mother found work weaving for the Temple of Light, freeing us from the worry of making ends meet!”

“It’s not just Mother; everyone in the village found ideal work too!”

Jerry rushed up eagerly, adding, “Sister Kara, I’ve got a secret for you— both my sister and I passed the apprentice priest tests and will soon start studying at the main temple!”

“Yes, yes, before it was the Prince who saved us. When we grow up, we want to help the Prince rescue more people!”

Lily nodded earnestly, her small face full of anticipation, “Mother will be proud of us, and so will the Prince!”

“Sister, how many times have I told you, the Prince isn’t just a Prince anymore; he’s now the Emperor, supreme ruler of the Human Clan!”

Jerry looked seriously at Lily, “From now on, you can’t call him the Prince, you have to say Your Imperial Majesty!”

“But I still find calling him the Prince more endearing.”

Lily pouted and, with twinkling eyes, asked, “Sister Kara, is today really the Prince’s, no, the Emperor’s coronation ceremony?”

“Of course, today is a day that the entire Human World will forever remember, for we have gained a great guide. He will be crowned emperor today to lead us forward, so we will never feel lost again.”

Kara’s voice was filled with irrepressible honor, smiling at the siblings before her, “You are still young and may not understand its meaning yet, but when you grow up, you will be proud to have participated in such a grand occasion, because you witnessed a historic moment for the Human Clan.”

After saying this, Kara greeted Jerry and Lily’s mother, then left the crowd and walked straight toward the city gate tower, the place with the broadest view and naturally the first spot to witness Your Imperial Majesty.

Ascending the towering city wall via the horse path, as Kara reached the gate tower, a familiar group of figures caught her eyes.

She saw several Coldflame Monarchs busily moving along the city wall, making slight adjustments to the soldiers’ formation below for the best visual effect.

Sofia, along with Taylor, Coldflame, and other main subordinates, conversed with several Knight-Commander of the Temple, confirming the deployment of the city guards and the Absolute Defense Barrier to ensure the ceremony proceeded smoothly.

In short, the atmosphere on the city wall was incredibly tense, with everyone dedicated to their tasks without a hint of slackness.

Seeing Kara, everyone nodded slightly in greeting, as this leader of the wandering poets and renowned bard in the Human World was a familiar face to all.

After returning their greetings, Kara took note.

The welcoming team below the city wall had clearly grown larger, with the monarchs of the seven countries and leaders of the three major neutral organizations standing at the forefront.

“Is it almost time? Then it’s my turn to shine!”

Kara flipped her palm, and a scroll of parchment and a quill pen appeared, clearly ready for creation.

At that moment, a loud and solemn horn sounded, playing a welcoming melody.

In the expectant eyes of all, a massive deep blue fortress slowly materialized from the air, looking grand and imposing.

The battle flags fluttered on the deep blue fortress walls, with ranks of Half-Elf soldiers standing in perfect formation.

Needless to say, this was the Ice Stone City, Leo Ray’s vehicle.