
...•••...
Three days later, the main hall was already flooded with nobles and envoys from every Kingdom. On the other hand, many ordinary people were also curious. Although they could not enter, they could still listen from the outside.
On the other side of the main hall building, Retia and Khan were groomed by a special Maid of the Empire. Khan now wears a modified noble outfit with knight armor that makes her very beautiful. The white and silver patterns overlap with the black color of her hair. Although it seems like Khan is not too comfortable with that.
Retia herself wears a noble dress that she can only watch while watching movies or reading comics. A truly beautiful dress with golden lace that spoils the eyes. Wearing a dress makes Retia tired, not only about her waist which is tightly smothered by the corset, but also the responsibility of wearing it.
"Don't be too nervous, isn't this what you want? Excitement," comfort Khan.
"Yes, thank you," greeted Retia with a smile. Retia still remembers how Khan made his strange wish unwillingly granted by the Emperor. Retia even still remembered it, "I will use the reward of my achievements to support Miss Retia's request, please generosity."
"Remember what I said earlier, don't get distracted by the red carpet or the nobles around you, just focus on the Emperor's voice and how I behave. Just so the speech is over and when your name is called you come in and stop right at the slightly folded red carpet."
"I understand."
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"... Lastly, for the two Heroes who have helped the growth of our Empire to become much stronger, We cannot possibly not reward them for what they did, not just for our Empire, he said, but also to the world." The Emperor explained the main part and the end of the meeting.
"Therefore, for such a noble service, We, the Sahara Empire, shall give the nickname God of Forging, to Khansa al Real, to Khansa al Real, which has advanced us through home furnishings that mimic the technology of the God realm. Khansa al Real, go ahead." The emperor gave the order. One tap of his wand was in full alignment with Khan's footsteps.
The red carpet with a golden dragon decoration in the middle of it he pitched with a step that is not fast nor slow. Retia could hear how people were whispering about her, especially Retia could see how many faces the nobles were upset with.
"Khansa al Real, facing the Imperial Sun."
"Oh! Puja the Imperial Sun!!" The sound of cheers clashed from inside the palace until it came out. Even those in the market and inside the house also shouted when they heard the sound waves of loud cheers coming from the Palace. It has become ingrained and become a culture.
"Next, Retia Anggraini from the small Kingdom Regionald. For his services to create soap, the revolution of soybeans, and sewers that will soon be applied. The Sahara Empire will support and reward you, Retia Anggraini from Regionald Kingdom, We Sahara Empire, will give you the nickname Goddess of Hygiene. Retia Anggraini, please come forward." Emperor continued. Retia came forward, following Khan's steps. Thanks to the jewel necklace, Retia became nervous as the nobles commented on her stiff appearance there were even some who insulted her for no reason.
"Retia Anggraini, facing the Imperial Sun."
"Oh! Puja the Imperial Sun!!"
Khan advanced past the line that he was carrying so that it was right in front of Kaisa, as well as Retia who was following beside him.
"I, as the Emperor who is not only the leader of the Sahara, but also the World Alliance, I will not let the efforts and results of the owner of black hair like the two go to waste."
Emperor stands.
"I started from Khansa al Real, a former combat spy of the Sahara empire whom we are currently assigned to the Regionald Kingdom to research old technology and ancient ruins. He who used to bear the numerical name: Empty Two One, or more you all know by the nickname: Deep Sea Demon Hunter, captain of the 7th Imperial Demon Order, Khansa al Real, kneel."
Khan advanced one step forward then knelt down while Retia was still stagnant in its founding.
"From this second on, your post as Captain of the 7th Imperial Demon Order will be removed, do you have any opposition?" ask Emperor.
"No, Your Grace. Your decision is the Sky's decision!" khan replied firmly, making everyone there including Retia feel goosebumps with an aura emanating from his speech. Especially when the Emperor smiled back at the Khan's seriousness.
"In exchange for the dethroned title, Khansa al Real, thou art We grant full power to the special forces of the world's security: World Justice Knight Order, without having to engage in it."
..."So, they wanted to curb my power with responsibility, but also didn't want my production to come to a standstill for taking care of the knight troops. Truly a cunning greedy bastard." Khan said, not expecting it to be this complicated....
Not just the Khan, all the nobles and those from the military were bluffing their teeth in disbelief. They knew Khan was strong as the Captain of the 7th Imperial Demon Order, but it seemed like they all did not know that Khan had already broken through to a level that only their great-grandfather could reach. A magic swordsman who arrived at the sixth grade. A Grand Master Magic Swordman.
"Khansa al Real, aside from the title of Forging God bestowed upon her, We will also grant her the highest military title ever recorded in the Sahara Empire, 'Sword God', a title that has disappeared over three hundred years."
The faces of the nobles paled, they wanted to call for opposition, but this was a sacred inauguration ceremony. There are only bars and the death penalty if it interferes with first-hand reasons. Now all they can do is bite their fingers and guess, what actually happened in the interior of the Empire government so that the royal family and its direct subordinates chose to grant such a degree and privilege.
A servant took back the parchment from the Emperor and gave him a sword decorated with gold jewels.
..."That sword... Excaliburs? Finally I can see it, the sword that is said to be the best sword in the world." Inner Khan....
"We believe that this title is suitable for the strongest swordsman in the world today. Captain of the 7th Imperial Demon Order, Khansa al Real, bow your head!"