On one of the largest of the world's 3 continents, the Algarve, a country with a huge territory covering almost half the continent.
There stands a country known as the Roelisen Empire, the only country in the world that has a form of state led by an emperor.
The oldest country in the world. As well as the strongest country in the whole world too, their military power is a military power that can easily destroy small countries.
In the capital of the country, Stremperld, as the capital of the largest country in the world, it should be full of people but right now the entire city is engulfed in silence, every place is closed, houses are even locked tightly, all of that can happen because something big is happening in the capital right now.
In the castle where the current Emperor lives, there are various people in the emperor's audience room, but not for a celebration but for a conflict.
There was a handsome man in his late 20 years with blonde hair and red eyes.
Behind that man were many people dressed in armor and swords like knights and there were some people wearing robes like witches. As well as many people who had good looks like high nobility.
The handsome man spoke to an old man who looked to be in his late 70 years, although old but his large body and muscles that were still there even at that age already made it clear that he was a great person in the past.
"Father, are you really not going to give me the emperor's throne?"
"How funny, Zion Radiant, my son. No matter what I say now, you will still rebel, won't you?"
"Of course not, father, if you had given me the throne, I would not have done such a thing."
"Then, the answer I will give is the same as back then."
"So it is. Unfortunately, it looks like this is the end of your reign. You should have known that I was the rightful heir to the throne, but you gave the throne to me instead."
"Is that why you killed all your own brothers and sisters?"
"...Yes, of course. They would be a hindrance to me having the throne because they were in favor of big brother becoming the next emperor, so I killed them all with my own hands.
After all, I was the true owner of the throne in the first place, I just took the throne that should have been mine in the first place."
One of the noble-looking people by Zion side joined in the conversation between the two of them, he had enough power to interfere in their conversation.
"The young master is the only one who is perfectly qualified as the next emperor, because he has awakened the supernatural ability that is a legitimate requirement for the next emperor."
"The supernatural ability to see historical records in the future or the past. The ability is called Precognition."
One of the knights by the Emperor side recalled the supernatural ability.
Every imperial family has the blood to awaken supernatural abilities, and the one who awakens this power will become the next emperor no matter what.
It was because of these supernatural abilities that the empire was able to prosper for so long.
Zion himself has been confirmed to possess these supernatural powers, but the current emperor did not announce the coronation of the next emperor and instead gave it to Zion brother, Michael.
This decision caused a major split in the empire and created 3 different factions. Zion faction, Michael faction and the neutral faction, there was a fight between the factions.
Michael faction had little support but had strong support because it was supported by the emperor and other emperor family and today was the end of this faction fight.
"I will not give this throne to someone who will destroy the world."
"...That was the vision you saw last time using supernatural powers?"
Zioni was surprised by the newly discovered fact, but the rice had already become porridge, there was no way of retracting what Michael had done.
"Yes, I originally thought it was a future that could be changed like any other future, but I was wrong. This is already like fate, something that has been prearranged by 'something'."
"Heh, 'something'."
The Emperor and Zion both knew the 'something' because it had been deeply rooted in the empire for a long time.
"So I decided to fight against that fate. Although it ended up exactly as I saw it at the time."
"...Father should have given the throne to me back then. Didn't I tell you what kind of future was created by that 'something' in the future? I saw using supernatural powers."
"But that doesn't require us to forcibly unite with every country."
"You don't understand how dangerous the future I saw back then was. It's impossible for humanity to win against them without uniting all our forces."
"True, I don't know how dangerous a future you see. But I still won't give this throne to you."
"Why!?"
For the first time Zion spoke angrily to the emperor.
"It's just the selfishness of father."
"Tsk, you always never tell me anything. Everyone! Don't let anyone interfere with our fight."
Zion was upset because he thought that until the end, his father still loved his brother, so he said not to disturb them to all the people there after that Zion prepared to fight but a man in his late 30 years with black hair and blue eyes blocked Zion.
"Step aside Duke Patrick, I have no business with you."
"There's no way I'm backing down, the emperor's life is in danger, there's no way I as a supporter of the imperial family would miss this."
"I am also a member of the imperial family."
"Heh, 'Former' imperial family."
Zion was not triggered by Duke Patrick provocation, the soldiers behind Zion were preparing to fight as well. But the Emperor's loud voice stopped them.
"Stop! Duke Patrick, leave him alone. This is our last duel. So let this be my best duel."
The Emperor whispered to Duke Patrick.
Duke Patrick immediately understood and decided to retreat.
Duke Patrick understood that no matter what they did, it would be impossible to reverse the situation.
After that Zion and the emperor faced off and raised their respective weapons, although no one told them when the duel started, when the stone fragments fell, they attacked together.
Both of them were knights who were not listed in the knight rankings but if they were, there was no doubt that both of them would be in the Top 10 highest knights in the world.
But contrary to the expectation of a great battle, the battle was over in a few moves.
Zion thrust his sword into the left chest right into the Emperor heart.
"Why did you accept a duel with me, father body isn't the same as before, you're already rusty."
"Haha, right. Old makes me rusty. But I want at least our final farewell to be a story that will be important for you and for history."
"Heh, the bad history of the next emperor who betrayed his own family to gain the throne. What a great emperor to the end, the 71st emperor, Emperor Zachary Radiant Kingsley."
"My son, no, the 72nd emperor, Emperor Zion Radiant Kingsley, I entrust this empire to you."
"...Yes, I understand. Any last words, Emperor Zachary?"
The emperor nodded his head and began to speak in a small voice as if he had no energy left to speak.
Zion felt that his father's life was coming to an end so he listened carefully to the Emperor's last words.
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"...Heh, Emperor, Father, who do you think you're talking to right now. I don't regret choosing this path, and I'll make sure the world is safe, so hurry up and die."
"What a...disobedient...child...even...now..."
And that was how Emperor Zachary Radiant Kingsley life ended that day at the hands of his own son.
"I send my regards to all in the beyond, father. I may be a long time coming, I love you."
Zion whispered softly as he looked up at the sky.
Zion recalled the last conversation with his father and determination returned to his eyes as he stood facing everyone and shouted.
"From this moment on, the throne of the emperor belongs to me, the 72nd Emperor, Emperor Zion Radiant Kingsley. I will here swear to lead the empire to the shining path!"
Zion shout was met by mine from everyone.
""Long live the Empire!""
""Long live Emperor Zion Radiant Kingsley!""