The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress

Chapter 236: Reassuring the citizens.

Roland and Sigrid remained in an embrace until the royal advisors cin search of the crown prince. The time

to address the citizens had come. Every member of the royal family was present for what was equal to a press

conference in these times. It was held in the throne room, Roland did not sit on the throne but his royal seat.

Sigrid was beside him to show her support for her husband. Both of them were wearing their crowns to remind

everyone of their positions as crown prince and princess.

Nobles from the strongest and oldest houses that lived in the city or close enough to rush to the royal castle had

been invited and briefed on the situation. The throne room was packed close to the brim, Unlike the usual days

when chatter graced the air, it was quiet. A heavy, solemn atmosphere blanketed the room.

All around the kingdom, from the capital to Nemoris, citizens were glued to their televisions as they went about

their day. The had been waiting to hear from the king about what the victory in the war signified, unexpectedly,

it was not the king's face they saw but that of the prince.

While they were confused, for many that did not stop the rush of happiness when they glanced upon their

prince. In many places applause and cheers broke out and they reached all the way to the royal castle. The

heroic prince that had conquered a new territory was a good sight to see.

Roland stared at the cameras with a face as light but serious as he could muster and finally addressed the

nation, his voice steady though his heart wavered.

"People of Eldoria." he began, his words carrying through the throne room like a low cry of trumpet in the city

wall. "Today should have been a day of unrestrained celebration. Each and everyone of us, through courage,

prayers and sacrifice has contributed to our victory in a war which we once thought unwinnable. A war that we

never dared to fight ever since the loss we suffered at the hands of Medoris fifty five years ago. We have

reclaimed our lost city and expanded the boarders of Eldoria, restoring them to what they once were.

Now, our brothers and sisters that were separated from us and living in Nemoris can finally return to their true

homes and embrace their roots, reclaim the ancestry. We can all rebuild our lives without fear of each other. We

have becan empire together and | believe that we will be the strongest empire in the world. For that, | thank

you--from the depths of my heart.

Your royal family, the mage estate, the noble houses, each one of us, thanks every citizen that has contributed

to this great cause, thank you."

He made a small bow.

A wave of murmured agreement swept through the crowd in the throne room. Through the kingdom, citizens

wiped away tears and held the hands of their neighbors’ tightly. The humility of the crown prince touched them

for he had not claimed the victory for himself.

The speech which had been edited by Sigrid was an emotional one, designed to evoke the feelings that it was

bringing out in everyone. Now, Eldorians and Nemorians were officially tied together by a past which the royal

family seemed to have been aware of.

Roland took a breath, one that was heavy under the weight of his next words.

"Yet," he continued, "amidst our victory, we have been visited by darkness too. Our king--my father--who has

always led us with wisdom and valor lies ill. He undertook a war of his own this year, the war to reunite the lost

shards of the most powerful Eclipsion sword which was once wielded by our ancestor, the strongest mage knight

who ever lived. Our king went in person, braving many dangers to retrieve the last shard.

Unfortunately, on the way back, he and his men were ambushed by enemies, assassins, cowards that sought to

end his life and steal the shard. Our king and the knights fought valiantly but the king was injured and has not

awakened since the battle’s end."

On the paper he was reading his speech from were the words, "Show semotion here."

So, Roland, looked down, his shoulders fell and he clenched his hands. From all appearances, he was devastated

but quickly steadied himself.

Gaps, loud cries, shouts and whispers erupted across the hall and through the kingdom. All triumphant music

was dimmed and the kingdom fell into sadness.

Roland held up his hand for silence, his gaze fierce and unyielding. "I will not lie, this news is heavy for me, not

just as a son but a citizen of Eldoria too and | know it is the sfor you because you are all the king's children--

his sons and daughters.

| know that you are afraid but | call on you to be brave and hopeful. The royal doctors and healers of the mage

estate tellthat it may be days...or weeks...but before we know it, his strength will return and he will be back

on his throne, leading us like he was born to do.

In the mean time, we must be vigilant. Our new empire is young and fragile, we have enemies that would love

nothing more than to see us fall." He looked directly into the camera as if he was speaking to someone in

particular. "To those enemies | say, it will be a long wait--eternity if | should say so."

Many hearts felt proud and soldiers and knights, watching the press conference felt a new fire igniting in their

hearts. The crown prince was right, they could not fall, they had an empire to protect.

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You are many, | cannot mention you all but from the strongest to the weakest, YOU are Eldoria and the strength

we share is one."

His words rekindled embers of hope among the people. Those whose occupations were mentioned even stood

straighter.

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people he trusted and the love we

have for this empire. Together, we

will weather the storm, build our

empire, increase our fields and

broaden our hearts. Together, with all

of you, we will ensure that when the

king awakens--and he will

awaken--he will find an Eldoria that is

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stronger than ever before." The

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