Chapter 335
The system regrettably said, “Apologies, host. The energy contained within this crystal is too mysterious. With the current information I have stored, I can’t analyze it. However, I can sense that this power is very mysteriously strong. Please make sure to keep it well, as it might have unexpected uses in the future p>
Shen Tang nodded, a heavy look flashing in her eyes, and she said no more.
The coronation ceremony was proceeding in an orderly manner. The afterglow of power fell upon Shen Tang, adding a trace of sharp nobility to her countenance.
The ceremony concluded as the curtain fell.
Lu Xiao was the first to kneel on one knee, bending down and bowing his head. He placed her right hand against his forehead with both hands, his posture devout as if a believer worshipping a deity.
“I swear in the name of the head of the Lu Family,” his voice was deep yet resounding with each word, “I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty in this life. The Lu Family will forever be the royal family’s hounds, wielding the blade without hesitation p>
His words were firm, carried by the biting cold wind, reaching the ears of all the beastmen present.
Xiao Jin, Shen Li, Jia Lan, and Xue Yinzhou also kneeled on one knee, expressing submission and loyalty.
Almost simultaneously, a swishing sound of kneeling came from below the stage, followed by a rush of oaths!
“The Yun Family will be loyal to Your Majesty for generations, guarding the borders p>
“Our Bear Clan will also serve Your Majesty with utmost dedication, laying down our lives if necessary p>
“And we, the Helan Family p>
“Heaven bless our King p>
“Long live the Monarch p>
“Long live the Emperor p>
All beasts knelt on the ground, their voices rising and falling, echoing through the skies!
She stood at the center of the red carpet, the gilded scepter touching the ground, accepting the homage of the masses.
Thus, the Night Glow Empire welcomed a new Monarch.
“Congratulations, host. The hearts of the people in the Imperial City significantly increased, +30 p>
“Congratulations, host. The hearts of the people in all the cities under your governance have increased to varying degrees p>
“Congratulations, host, for completing the main quest (2), the struggle for the throne! Now opening the main quest (3) for the host, to reclaim lost territories p>
“Congratulations, host, on successfully ascending the throne, and for unlocking monarch prestige p>
“Current Prestige Value: 250 p>
Shen Tang opened her personal page, discovering that the attribute box now included a [Prestige Value] attribute.
“Host: Shen Tang
Age: 19
Appearance: 90 (Exquisite Beauty)
Skin: Ordinary
Figure: 120 pounds, perfect figure.
Skills: Spiritual power (75%), Advanced Earth Element Ability (Earth Escape Skill, Earth Skill), Healing (Top level)
Overall Charm Evaluation: Excellent
Monarch Prestige: 250 [Unstable Foundation (Some factions outwardly obey but inwardly oppose, with signs of rebellion p>
Suggestion: Consolidate power, unify the realm”
“System, what is the prestige value used for?” Shen Tang was startled by the pertinent evaluation, feeling some urgency.
Could someone be planning to rebel?
The system cheerfully replied, “Under my meticulous guidance, you’ve become an Empress. Please remember your identity. You’re no longer an ordinary person. Many people are secretly eyeing the seat beneath you. It’s not a place anyone can easily warm up to. A moment’s carelessness may cost you your head p>
“A beautiful yet useless exterior is now just a facade for you. You need to present a truly intimidating presence to both internal and external forces. Therefore, host, please strive to enhance your monarch prestige and become a wise ruler p>
“To boost the host’s enthusiasm, with every new stage of prestige value reached, new functions of the Lord System can be unlocked; for example: upon reaching a prestige value of 1000, the teleportation function can be unlocked p>
Shen Tang’s eyes lit up when she heard about the teleportation function.
With such a good feature, the damned system didn’t bring it out earlier!
The teleportation function is somewhat akin to Zaxxis’s space teleportation!
Coming and going without a trace, traveling wherever one desires, and if she encounters that dead lizard again in the future, she no longer has to worry about being defenseless! She might even turn the tables! Take revenge!
Shen Tang eagerly inquired, “How can the monarch prestige value be quickly improved p>
The system rolled its eyes and lazily said, “I know you’re excited, host, but calm down first. Prestige isn’t something you can just accumulate like points. The prestige value is constantly fluctuating, and surpassing each phase of monarch prestige is extremely difficult p>
“Losing territory, failing in war, riots, assassination attempts, disasters like famine and plague, increased taxes, increased labor services, etc., will all decrease public sentiment and monarch prestige p>
“The lower the monarch prestige value, the more disadvantageous it is to the host. If the prestige value drops to a negative, it will 100% trigger riots, assassination events, etc p>
“Conversely, reclaiming lost territories, victories in war, investing in and constructing public welfare projects, granting amnesty, etc., can all increase public sentiment and prestige… but it’s worth noting that granting amnesty and similar special events can lead to a decline in security, so host must make decisions carefully p>
“The higher the monarch prestige value, the more system rewards will be obtained, and the host’s throne will be more stable and enduring, also triggering more fortuitous events, such as attracting talented individuals, acquiring talent, and reclaiming more rare character cards p>
“In short, prestige value is very important! There are only benefits, no drawbacks! The host must seize opportunities, complete tasks, and strive to enhance monarch prestige p>
Shen Tang listened to what the system said and understood pretty much everything.
Her current prestige value is not high, but she’s not anxious since at least it’s a positive number.
But who would have expected that before she could sit peacefully on this throne for two days, bad news came the following morning.
“Qingchuan City is experiencing a riot, prestige value -100! Please, host, dispatch troops to suppress the chaos promptly p>
“Alert! Urgent intelligence — the riot in Qingchuan City is causing unrest among the citizens in neighboring cities. Several nearby cities are descending into disorder… The city wall task of Greenfield City is being hindered and hard to complete, please, host, resolve it promptly p>
“Note: There are only 5 days left to complete Greenfield City’s city wall construction task. Failure to complete the task will result in task failure p>
Qingchuan City and Greenfield City are adjacent.
A riot in Qingchuan City is bound to affect Greenfield City!
Upon hearing this news, Shi Ye and the others were even more anxious. Early in the morning, beastmen hurriedly reported that many people took advantage of the chaos to smuggle materials, destroying the city wall, an utter mess!
Shi Ye’s voice resonated like a bell, “Your Majesty, I shall lead troops back immediately to slaughter those bastards! Daring to cause trouble outside my Greenfield City is akin to courting death p>
Hu Yun and the others were also filled with righteous indignation, eager to rush back and fight!
At the same time, the system’s emergency alert sounded, “Now issuing an urgent side mission to the host: dispatch troops to suppress the chaos, ensuring the successful completion of Greenfield City’s city wall. Mission deadline: 5 days, reward: 500 points, a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill p>
“Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill: Can enhance a beastman’s qualifications, the initial qualification is more inferior, the enhancement effect is more pronounced. (Note: ineffective for S-level gifted beastmen p>
This Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill is a rare item, but it’s a pity that Shen Tang and the Beast Husbands’ talents are top-notch, making it useless for them, yet it’s a very useful item to improve the combat capability of loyal subordinates.
Moreover, since Shen Tang had spent almost all of her previously saved points, her expenditure increased after becoming the Monarch; she couldn’t miss any chance to earn points.
However, the system only allowed a very tight time frame; the two cities being a hundred miles apart, and even a large force would take two to three days to arrive at the fastest.
This damned system expecting her to quell the turmoil in just five days was akin to an impossible dream!
Xiao Jin stood up, volunteering, “Tangtang, send me over! I will certainly help you kill all those rebellious bastards p>