The Golden Throne - Chapter 244

Liu Feng looked at this with a smile on his face. He rested his face on his elbow as he smiled.

“I told you, didn’t I? I can kill you any time that I want. Fighting me is futile. You clearly came here without knowing anything about me, or my capabilities. That is why you even had the gall to fight me in a duel. But do you think that I won an entire war on my own against a rival kingdom with almost no casualties with no actual power of my own? I am ashamed to call such a brainless idiot my uncle.” Liu Feng taunted Liu Qian. He then glanced at Liu Zhen.

He smiled at his grandfather, showing off his victory.

“Why don’t you go ahead and crown me the king now? This is taking far too long, and I have a banquet planned after this. Why do you want to ruin this for me?” Liu Feng chuckled.

The man was startled. He quickly beckoned another to place the royal crown on Liu Feng’s head.

Liu Feng looked at the crown which he needed to bear. Studded with crystals and other gemstones, this crown was exhorbiatant. It was a showcase of the true power that the kingdom had. The crown sat perfectly on Liu Feng’s head, and it glistened in the sunlight.

“All hail the king!” once more, the same cheer rang out in the crowd. Liu Feng smiled as he shook his head.

“Why is the public this easy to manipulate? I hope that education will be able to change that at least a little.” he thought to himself.

The ceremony was completed, although there were quite the disturbances. After the ceremony, Liu Feng had arranged for a banquet with all of the important and powerful figures of Aegon, as well as important people from Darv and Elvan invited here. Liu Feng was looking forward to this exchange, because this was his first meeting with all of the people of his kingdom after he had ascended the throne. He wanted to make sure that he had an iron grip on the power of the country and did not want to end up like Glade, where the nobles had more power than the king himself.

“Hello. Thank you very much. I hope that the future will hold kind for all of us.” Liu Feng smiled at a noble as he continued walking throughout the vast hall that contained at least a few hundred people, all looking to meet the new king.

“Haha. Guess you are officially the king now.” Damascus laughed as he approached Liu Feng.

“Yes. It was indeed a surprise that someone was actually going to oppose my succession. It appears that I have a long talk ahead with my grandfather. But all of that is meaningless. I shall not let my family matters bother you. Please, enjoy this gathering. I hope that you are ready for the announcement that will be taking place?” Liu Feng smiled.

“Isn’t that the reason that I am even here? I know that kings of another country are pointless for a coronation. They are only here for the important stuff. Giving away the gem of the country who even contracted a king spirit happens to be one of the most important events of my kingdom.” Damascus said.

“I see. I thought that you had another daughter as well? I had an unsightly encounter with her, and I think that she is unmarried as well. Don’t you think it inappropriate for Amelia to be betrothed before her elder sister’s marriage?” Liu Feng asked.

“All of those stupid customs only exist in your human world. We elves live for a long, long time. We do not care about all of those things anymore.” Damascus said.

“I see. Then that is wonderful. After some time, I shall announce the good news to everyone. That way, all the nobles will share my delight along with me.” Liu Feng beamed.

“You crazy man. You really are out for blood huh?” Damascus muttered.

Liu Feng moved around until he was stopped by a stout looking man.

“Hello. Do I know you?” Liu Feng asked.

“No, Your Majesty. But I am well acquainted with your father. He was like a brother to me, and the loss hit me hard as well. It was regrettable that I could not visit to pay my condolences. The kingdom lost a great man.” the man said.

“I am sorry, but I still cannot place you anywhere. My father, through his infinite wisdom, wished for me to enter the political sphere only at a later age, and his guiding figure no longer shows me what to do.” Liu Feng said glibly.

“I am Paul Aresto, Yoru Majesty. I am sure that you are familiar with my name.” the man smiled as he bowed down.

“You are Paul Aresto? You are the father of that stupid idiot who dared tried to kill me?” Liu Feng frowned. “What do you wish to say now? Beheading him was one of the decisions that I still do not regret to this day. Duke Aresto. Your son committed the unforgivable crime of trying to kill royalty.” Liu Feng barked.

“And it is my deepest regret raising such a son, Your Majesty. The Aresto family has already disowned that traitor, and has sent over a few gifts. I dare not hope that this is settling the score. I hope that His Majesty finds that the gifts are satisfactory, however.” Paul said.

“Gifts? I shall be the judge of that. However, today is my coronation. I am feeling benevolent. The Aresto family has served the crown well over the years, and I hope that the same shall continue for the years to come.” Liu Feng said.

“That is all that I wish to hear from you, Your Majesty.” Paul bent down and he retreated.