[DROP] Supreme World'S System (Supreme World System)
Chapter 174 ~ Celestial Empire

Along the way, Zero listened to the explanation and situation of the Celestial Empire as long as he left from Alexander.

From Alexander's story, Zero realizes that Alexander has conducted several political and social experiments on the people of the Celestial Empire. Since the experiment produced such a good thing, Zero would not protest.

After all, it was rather difficult to do this kind of thing on earth. So, Alexander decided to make various attempts of certain experiments that had good results and probabilities.

As a result, society developed and there were no internal problems at all. All state officials have committed no corruption or other crimes.

Well, that's because the rules that Alexander put in place were very strict.

After arriving at the palace, some of the forces of the Celestial Empire, who were definitely the top brass of the military, welcomed the arrival of a magnificent and luxurious horse carriage.

As he got off the train, Zero saw the people who welcomed him.

The people who welcomed it consisted of humans and demons. On the demon side, it was definitely Demon King Margus and his four generals.

While on the human side, it was two beautiful women that Zero knew. Ceril von Goethe and Malsi von Goethe.

Ceril is the former youngest daughter of the Goethe Kingdom. He had Soul Eyes that could see the color of one's soul and determine the nature of that person. This time, he looked at Zero with a strange expression.

As for Malsi, she was the former second princess of the Goethe Kingdom. His high ambitions make him try to tease Zero's classmate who becomes a hero. She's actually a good woman.

"Oh, apparently you're all here."

Alexander looked to everyone who was welcoming.

Ceril doesn't really have any talent. He has a unique eye. Zero assumes that Alexander made Ceril the one who determines the character of the person who will serve in the Celestial Empire through the color of his soul. If the person had a good nature, Alexander would have kept him alive. But if they were different, their lives would end.

'I probably need eyes like that. Should I just take his eyes, huh?' thought Zero.

Ceril suddenly shuddered.

"Welcome, gentlemen and ladies."

The people who welcome bow and greet.

Zero led the group and answered them while stretching out his hands, "Yes, I heard you guys have been working hard."

"….."

"….."

"No, it's not worth talking about, sir."

Only Demon King Margus retaliated against Zero.

Naturally, they knew Zero. But, Zero noticed a strange thing.

'Hm? They have strange expressions. Is there something wrong with me?' thought Zero.

After Zero evolved continuously, his appearance became slightly changed. His face was more handsome and smoother than before.

His body is also getting stronger.

These people don't know Zero's face anymore.

In Alexander's case, it was different. He and Alexander have a special blood bond.

While Demon King Margus, he was the one whom Zero had raised through the Item Card. The soul connection or something else is very strong for whatever reason.

That might also be the reason Demon King Margus has absolute loyalty to Zero, just like Zeus too, and don't forget Balph.

Eventually, Zero realized that her current appearance was not recognized by anyone else.

Alexander also seemed to be aware. He immediately introduced, "Oh my goodness, how could you forget? He is the Emperor! Emperor Zero His Majesty!"

"—!?"

People surprised. They looked at Zero and rubbed their eyes repeatedly.

Malsi, who was an expert in domestic affairs, knelt down and said, "Pardon our rudeness, Your Majesty."

Speaking of which, Zero was still wearing the clothes of an ordinary person. So, this was a bit of a contrast to her dignified handsome face.

Zero swung his hand, hinting at the apology.

"By the way, Ceril. You see me strangely. Is there something with my soul?" ask Zero while approaching Ceril.

"That-nothing, Sire!" Ceryl became nervous. His face was red like strawberries.

She has wavy blonde hair with a shoulder length. Zero approached him with a smile that was harmless to life and patted Ceril, "No need to worry. Just tell me, I won't do anything."

"U-um, fine, Your Majesty."

'It's a little troublesome too if everyone calls me 'Paduka'. For some reason, it sounded bad, ' Zero thought in his mind.

"By the way, don't call me 'Paduka'. 'Your Majesty' alone, that sounds better."

Ceril starts to explain, "Ja-so like this. Formerly, the soul of His Majesty …."

Zero reached out her hand and stopped Ceril's sentence with the index finger locking her lips.

"Mm.m …."

Zero said, "We'll talk about that later."

"Uu, well, Your Majesty."

Ceril held back her tears that were about to come out due to Zero's sudden behavior. He was touched by a man, other than his father for the first time.

Um, not really the first time. Zero had touched it before while there was still the Goethe Kingdom.

Here, Zero stops Ceril because this conversation is private.

He spread his arms wide and invited everyone, "Then let's take care of today's problems first. After that, we'll have a party!"

Then, began a meeting in the hall with the executive members in it. The conference addressed the issues of tomorrow, the process of assimilating culture with society and the speech of Emperor Zero.

Later that night, all kinds of food and drinks were served in the spacious palace grounds. The top-tier warriors, demon nobles and military higher-ups together enjoyed a festive feast.

Even though the night should be overcast, Zero uses her powers to change the weather.

Zero and his group were at a large table that was much more luxurious than the other tables. People do not yet know Zero's identity, but they are curious enough to know the reason Zero and his group can have a casual conversation with Supreme Commander Alexander.

Zero ate a piece of meat steak in the typical noble style and nodded, "Um, passable. It tastes pretty good."

Since the new Zero had a functioning sense of taste, he still thought this kind of food was delicious. But for Zeus who used to eat the highest class of dishes, he did not care much.

After all, he basically did not need to eat. The powerful energy in his body gave an endless cycle that continued to replenish his stamina and energy back.

"Alex, how's it going about the neighboring continent?" Zero asked after he finished eating and drinking tea from Zeus.

It was delicious if accompanied by alcoholic wine, but Zero would not do it for now. After all, the tea Zeus gave her was more delicious than that.

According to Zero's previous understanding, the Demon Nation had not only attacked the Human Race, but all the races beside it.

Well, it's because of Barosa's plan to get the soul of the offering.

Barosa suddenly chokes for no apparent reason while eating.

"There is no problem. The Devil nation attacked another nation after passing through a small strait separating each continent. But the dispute was due to the initiative of the Devil Nation. Since the Devil Nation did not attack, of course they would not retaliate."

Zero nodded and sipped a cup of tea back, "It turns out so."

The strait that separates each continent is only tens of kilometers long. At the time of the rare tides that occur once every year, a land route connecting the two continents opens. The path lasted for several days, about a week before finally disappearing again.

"Then, it doesn't matter. I can relax and enjoy the power until the time is left."

Zero smiled slightly and she had child-like emotions for now. His desire may be like that, but his intelligence does not turn desire into purpose.

He knew that the time left of the System was a long break from the difficulties that would be faced soon.

That's what his hunch says.

After the party, Zero calls Ceril to her room.