Cassius was just about to tear through space and head to Istalia to discuss the conquest of the south when the transparent panel slowly unfolded in front of him again.

[Your battle shocked the world, making the Burning Empire the focus of the Feansuo continent, and your power reputation level has been raised to: V]
[Due to the characteristics of [Empire Realm], you can choose to redeem a legendary faction feature.]
"This is."

Cassius noted the characteristics on the panel, greed revealed in his light golden pupils.

[Bureaucracy][Golden Kingdom][Magic Tide][Slayer][Evil Empire].
These characteristics are special abilities that can be granted to followers of the entire camp. Some can improve administrative efficiency, some can gather wealth, and some can even increase magical activity in the area.

But Cassius saw the more special one among them at a glance and chose it without hesitation.

[You choose the special faction feature - [Divine Right]]
【Divine authority granted by the king】

Introduction: You can grant some authority to your family members, allowing them to have certain special permissions within the empire.

(Note: This is an exclusive feature of [Imperial Domain].)
During the war with the demons of the abyss, Cassius discovered a major problem of the empire - the defense capability of its homeland was too weak.

Under the existing technology tree that is mainly climbed by players, the empire's military has the problem of excessive destructive power and insufficient defense, which can be called a glass cannon.

The Abyss can send high-level demons to sneak into various cities of the Empire, constantly causing destruction and killing, and the Empire has few means of counterattack.

You have to know that Cassius is not always in the empire. If he offends an enemy at the demigod or even true god level in the future, he can escape, but he cannot escape the empire.

After all, this is a world with almost unlimited individual power.

Strong ones at the level of Root Spellcaster, Abyss Lord, Divine Evil, and Elemental Lord can destroy half of the empire and undermine his foundation alone.

However, this so-called [Divine Authority] allows him to temporarily grant part of his own authority to his followers, giving them stronger defensive capabilities.

If the empire is compared to a website, this is equivalent to him having the ability to "set up administrators".

“This ability.”

Cassius Moso rubbed his scaly chin, folded his wings, and began to ponder.

At this moment, a familiar term could not help but emerge in his mind: the Kingdom of God on Earth.

This is really too similar. The gods in the kingdom of God often grant authority to their angels and priests, allowing them to manage the kingdom of God on their behalf.

This [Divine Authority] can also achieve the same effect, but the kingdom of gods is often created by gods, often held high in the sky, and exists in the outer plane.

However, Cassius's "Kingdom of God" can exist in the material plane, above this mortal earth.

You should know that the last time the red dragon heard this word was from the mouth of the Lord of Vengeance, Jelrazax. That was his last madness before his death.

"How can there be a being that can establish a kingdom of God on earth!"

He roared it out like this.

“The Kingdom of God on Earth.”

Thinking of this, Cassius repeated the word again and pondered it secretly, with a faint light flickering in his light golden pupils.

In the center of the city of Istalia in the Burning Empire, tens of thousands of people were crowded around the great altar.

Among them were imperial soldiers returning triumphantly from the battlefield, common people who came to join in the fun, and nearby merchants who spotted business opportunities.

They all came for the same event - the Burning Empire's award ceremony.

According to imperial tradition, this ceremony is usually only performed after major battles. The Burning Emperor will personally reward those who have made contributions to the empire, granting them powerful power, long life, and - supreme glory.

In the eyes of the people, this ceremony is far more important than any other festival, and becoming a participant in the awarding ceremony is the dream of almost every citizen of the empire.

For the Burning Emperor, this is also a good opportunity to gather faith and enhance the cohesion and identity of the empire.

Therefore, the authorities have also been encouraging this. In recent days, flyers for the awarding ceremony have been hung all over the empire, and many factories have even given special holidays.

One day before the ceremony, people had already filled the Emperor's Square, and some even brought their own beds and tents to camp on the spot.

Of course, they were soon spotted by a patrolling sheriff and asked to put the items away.

Citizens of many races of the Empire, including humans, goblins, hobgoblins, kobolds, ogres, and tieflings, raised their heads, gazed at the altar that reached into the clouds, and sighed heartfeltly.

"Hurry and find a good spot!"

"I'm so envious."

"Yes, it would be worth it if I could go into battle and kill the enemy and receive His Majesty's grace once in my life."

"This is the imperial dream mentioned in the Imperial Daily!"

"For the sake of His Majesty Cassius, don't push forward! You damned ogre!"

"Get out of the way, little thing!"

"You were raised by the nobles of the North. Who do you call short?"

As more and more imperial citizens gathered, the surrounding environment became increasingly noisy, with various frictions and conflicts continuing.

"Stop! Fighting is prohibited in the city!"

Sheriffs riding on wyverns hovered in the air, maintaining basic order.

"hurry up!"

"This is a large event. If you come late there will be no seats!"

"The boss should come out and show his face. This seems to be a traditional custom."

"Is there a chance to touch His Majesty Cassius' tail?"

Soon, players arrived in droves, filling the already crowded square.

Nearly ten percent of the three million players in the empire gathered here, and many more were on their way.

"when--"

The dull bells rang, the imperial flag fluttered in the air, and the Centaur military band played an impassioned triumphal song.

Along with ripples in space, an ogre holding a scepter appeared on the top of the Great Altar of Istalia, overlooking the hundreds of thousands of imperial citizens below.

"It's the Prime Minister!"

"What a grand event! Every award ceremony is presided over by the Lord himself."

"This is a ceremony that even His Majesty attaches great importance to!"

Listening to the noisy sound, Trump frowned slightly and knocked the ground hard with his scepter.

Dang, Dang.

"quiet!
In order to ensure the normal progress of the ceremony, please remain quiet and wait for His Majesty's arrival."

With the power of magic, Trump's clear voice echoed in the venue, reverberated in the ears of every citizen, and spread throughout the city of Istalia.

Suddenly, hundreds of thousands of people present fell silent, looking up at the sky with expectation and devotion. The venue became particularly solemn, with low prayers heard from time to time. At Trump's command, the Centaurs once again played magnificent music, with powerful drums and high-pitched pianos, as if paving the way for the arrival of a great man.

"Roar--"

A long dragon roar came from the sky, and strong wind pressure fell on everyone's shoulders. The huge red figure slowly descended from the clouds and appeared on the top of the Istalia Altar.

The red dragon, which was nearly fifty meters long, flapped its wings, creating hurricane-force winds in the air.

Suddenly, the wind swept away the clouds and the sky became clear.

Then, the rising sun slowly appeared behind him, emitting brilliant light, as if being held up by the huge dragon body.

The surface of the red scales was covered with a vague halo, shining brightly and looking particularly sacred.

"Cassius above"

"Great Red Dragon!"

"Your Majesty! His Majesty the Emperor is like the red sun hanging high in the sky!"

"No, even the sun is not as glorious and majestic as your Majesty! This is the supreme status of your Majesty Cassius!"

On the ground, people ignored the scorching sun and looked up at the sky with pious expressions, constantly sighing and praising. The majestic figure of the Red Dragon was reflected in those fanatical eyes.

At this moment, all living beings are singing his glory - even those crazy and heartless Starfallers are no exception.

"Emperor Kai is invincible!"

"For the Burning Empire!"

"Your Majesty Cassius! The male dragon among male dragons! The male among males! The giant dragon, the devil king, the dragon of destruction."

"I want to touch His Majesty Cassius' tail!"

They were also infected by the fanatical atmosphere and began to cheer loudly, but the words they used were still a little strange. However, the imperial people around them had long been accustomed to it.

Although Cassius had restrained himself, the invisible might of the dragon still descended upon the city, causing people within a hundred miles to feel nervous.

Even those who did not participate in the ceremony stopped what they were doing and looked towards the Great Altar of Istalia in the center of the city, and some even knelt down.

"boom!"

With the earth shaking and dust flying all over the sky, the red dragon landed on the top of the altar with a bang.

He folded his wings, lowered his head slightly, and looked down at the living beings below with his deep, light golden vertical pupils, and nodded slightly.

Ignoring the voices of those players, Cassius was quite satisfied with this. After the end of the war against the abyss, his reputation in the empire reached a new level.

The image of the god of victory and war was once again consolidated in people's minds, and he was even given the title of "guardian god".

Even though Cassius had not yet ascended to godhood, he could clearly feel the strong faith that overflowed from the hearts of the people of the empire.

soon.

After conquering Fadran in the south and seizing the legacy of the "Sun Emperor", Cassius was confident that he could stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods.

Thinking of this, the Red Dragon spoke slowly, and his thunderous voice echoed in the city, making everyone stand in awe, but the words he said seemed extremely ordinary.

"Good morning, fellow citizens of the Empire."

Hearing the emperor's personal greetings, the imperial citizens at the foot of the altar suddenly became excited, and their cheers surged like a wave.

"Good day, your majesty!"

"Long live His Majesty Cassius!"

But when Cassius continued to speak, the cheers suddenly died away, and the people all listened attentively.

"I once said that the Empire would never tolerate the atrocities of the demons, and I have fulfilled my promise and driven the demons back into the abyss.

During this period, the soldiers on the battlefield were not afraid of death. They used artillery and swords to kill the demons and avenge their compatriots. The people in the rear worked day and night to transport ammunition to the front line.
And you, citizens of the Empire, you are all great! You have withstood this test, and demonstrated the will of the Empire to the abyss and the whole world with blood and fire!"

As soon as Cassius finished speaking, people's shouts and cheers rose into the sky, like an erupting volcano, as if to pierce the sky.

"Long live His Majesty Cassius!"

"Long live the Empire!"

"For the Burning Empire!"

Even the spies from the Harper Alliance, Thracian Kingdom, Cassander Kingdom and other forces who were mixed in the crowd forgot their identities for a moment and followed the crowd in cheering.

The characteristics of [Warlock] become even more terrifying with the blessing of charisma. Every word and every sentence uttered by Cassius seems like the magic of the great wizard.

Hundreds of thousands of people present felt their blood boiling and their hearts pounding, and they wished they could rush into the abyss and kill all those demons.

After round after round of thunderous shouts, people still did not stop, as if they would never run out of energy.

Cassius then nodded in satisfaction, then raised his paw, signaling everyone to be quiet.

“I also said this: The Empire will never mistreat the citizens who contribute to it.

I also fulfilled my promise. I gave powerful strength, long life and honorable status to those soldiers who fought desperately, the officials who performed their duties diligently and the researchers who worked tirelessly.

And now, I will allow you to be my agent and use the power of the empire on my behalf."

Hearing Cassius' words, people were extremely excited, but also a little confused. They didn't know the weight of these words, nor did they understand the meaning of the so-called "authority".

But the high-ranking officials of the empire were shocked and there was an uproar.

Although they did not understand the "special existence" of Cassius, they all vaguely knew that the emperor possessed a kind of power, a power that allowed him to have a god-like status within the empire - that was the authority of the empire.

Trump, kneeling on the ground, widened his eyes and couldn't help but raise his head to look at the red dragon not far away.

"Master, this."

“Isn’t this a bit too much?”

Cassius, however, looked pleased with himself. He grinned and whispered to the ogre, "This is only part of my authority. My relationship with the agent is like that between Amaunator and the Seraphim in his kingdom.

And Rumple, as a wizard, aren't you curious about this power?"

Trump bowed his head to the ground and quickly replied: "No, Master, that belongs to you."

Having said that, Trump had to admit that for a spellcaster, the power to control everything was indeed very tempting.

“Don’t be afraid.

I am not worried, your souls are already in my grasp."

Cassius raised his head nonchalantly and said to the clerk beside him: "Let the heroes of the empire come up. They will get everything they deserve." (End of this chapter)