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Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: The Bolake Territory

Year 302 of the Goblin Empire.

January 1st.

As the coronation of Asa Amigul as the third Emperor of the Goblin Empire took place atop Proadas Mountain, a new era began.

Four of the princes were granted dukedoms and sent to the frontier to expand their territories. These exiled princes were never to return to Proadas. The nobles who had participated in the rebellion were either sent back to their territories or executed, depending on the severity of their crimes.

The northern Frostfang Tribe of the Trolls, who had sided with the rebellion, were also punished, forced to return north and await their next opportunity to attack.

Meanwhile, the nobles and tribal leaders who had supported Asa Amigul in his rise to power were richly rewarded.

Mero Azeba received a portion of the population and alchemical resources. The other nobles were granted territories and populations.

The Winged Tribe gained nominal ownership over a large area of land south of the East Coast and received some alchemical knowledge.

Jano named this new land Lomanda, which meant "The Hills Won by the Effort of the Winged". He planned to build five cities here and raise a population of a million Winged people.

Reinhart was also rewarded for his contributions.

Having played a crucial role in the victory at the Amber River by ambushing the forces of General Thorn, Reinhart had gained significant favor. His timely arrival in Proadas allowed him to avoid missing the selection for the new emperor, thanks to his excellent relationship with Asa Amigul.

In recognition of his service, Reinhart was granted the title of Earl. Asa Amigul, following their earlier agreement, granted him a vast territory on the western edge of the Northern Plains, once the land of a border baron who was now convicted of treason. The land was confiscated, and the goblin citizens who lived there were absorbed into the nobility. Reinhart now inherited a developed territory, which he named Bolake, meaning "Regained Habits and New Beginnings."

The following year, Reinhart traveled to Proadas to secure a deal with Asa Amigul. He traded his Reinland territory for the border land Boman Territory, which was then combined with Bolake Territory, forming the new Bolake with forests, plains, and rivers enough to sustain a population of 500,000 humans.

After the royal rebellion, the Goblin Empire began its recovery. Asa Amigul, now crowned Emperor, adopted a policy of appeasement towards foreign tribes but remained suspicious of domestic nobles. Despite his immense power, he was cautious about the influence of the great sage Azeba.

Asa longed to restore the imperial authority that had existed under his father, but he also feared Azeba might one day replace him, which contributed to his failure to ascend to legendary status.

Year 350 of the Goblin Empire.

Fiona passed away in the Bolake Territory. Before she died, she asked Reinhart to bury her under a laurel tree, as it reminded her of the tree her mother had planted during her childhood. She requested that the inscription at the bottom of her tombstone read: "A Sister Full of Regret."

She had followed the ancient laws of the human kingdom during the great disaster, sealing the refuge on time and preventing her sister Vivian from entering. Vivian, though gifted with high potential as a Sequence, was too young and had likely perished long ago.

Before Fiona passed away, Jano visited her for the last time. Though there were no deep feelings between them, he still escorted her for her final journey.

Year 567 of the Goblin Empire.

The third Emperor of the Goblin Empire died in the royal palace at the age of 493.