I’ll Just Live as a Villain Chapter 283

Epilogue. I will live as a villain (4)

Jerk, jerk.

I entered the banquet hall at a leisurely pace. From behind, Rachel followed me with light steps.

All kinds of vivid blue-purple flowers were placed here and there, and blue curtains embroidered with gorgeous gold thread were draped in layers.

The chandelier shone brightly, as if scattering light more brilliant than the sunlight.

Below, a fragrant scent wafted from the candles that decorated the wall, as if not a single shred of darkness would be tolerated.

Looking down at all the scenery,

‘This is convenient.’

I left a short impression.

One of the advantages of being the most powerful person was that he could use a special entrance exclusively, rather than the entrance that others used to go through.

So Rachel and I climbed onto the highest platform in the banquet hall.

‘The scenery is killer.’

Meanwhile, people bowed their heads deeply and waited for me to speak.

The feeling of looking down at the top of other people’s heads from a place much higher than their heads was truly special.

A place that only those with the highest authority can use.

“Hwaaaam.”

Rachel, standing next to him, just yawned as if to listen.

“Let’s finish it quickly.”

In fact, hosting such large events is something Rachel is all too familiar with.

“Yes, yes.”

I answered half-heartedly and looked around the banquet hall.

My friends, colleagues, and allies, including Leana Diego, were nearby.

Nobles who were friendly to me, such as Derek and Logan, and several nobles from the East and South were also present.

After lightly making eye contact with them,

Jeez.

I stood on the podium.

“Everyone lift your heads up.”

A deep, deep voice spread throughout the banquet hall.

People raised their heads silently. Everyone’s faces were full of joy and joy.

“I’m glad that ‘everyone’ is here safely.”

Of course, there were many who could not attend this event.

chamberlain,

Caw-caw-

Like the owners of several heads hanging indecently on the castle gate.

‘It would have been nice to wipe out all the direct descendants.’

It wasn’t because I was worried about backlash from my family. All you have to do is kill even those who oppose you.

The reason they could not do so was because they occupied important positions in various fields such as agriculture, commerce, and distribution in this empire.

If they disappear altogether, the empire will be in danger. Also, it will take quite a long time to fill that position.

‘I’ll be up all night for at least a week.’

Therefore, the family’s sin was dealt with by cutting off the head of the family head. Everyone who participated in or supported the war.

That alone would have completely turned the imperial aristocratic genealogy tree upside down. The names of those who occupied half of the space were immediately erased.

In addition, we recover their property, redistribute it, and comfort the victims… … .

‘It was jingle, really.’

Trying to handle all that and prepare for the coronation and banquet was truly a killer.

But now that too is over.

Leah’s face looked particularly bright as if she was thinking the same thing as me. She had a carefree complexion, as if she had sighed.

It was rewarding(?) to trust her and roll around in bed. Thanks to Leah taking care of urgent work, the amount of work I had to do was significantly less.

‘As expected, he is a student who is good at teaching.’

He grinned and stretched out his hand toward the tray the servant was holding.

widely.

I picked up a glass and raised it high.

“It is a beautiful night of victory. “Let’s all toast together.”

People picked up their glasses all at once. Here and there, glasses of various colors rose upward.

“For everyone here.”

Let’s shout with a deep smile,

“For Your Majesty!”

“We’re giving you a reduction!”

People’s cheers rang out.

Jang!

Everyone clinked their glasses together with a cheerful sound. Next, the drink flowed down each person’s throat.

widely.

I also drank the champagne in one go and put it down.

“Then let’s get to the point now. “It’s not a place where we gather just to laugh and talk.”

The atmosphere suddenly changed. People put down their glasses and stiffened.

“Let’s start with the technical skills. I will call your names in order. Kepler, Ignes… … .”

A puzzled look appeared on people’s faces.

“Wasn’t there a coronation first?”

“Well, I guess His Majesty has his own will.”

Everyone interpreted it on their own and listened to what I said.

“For these… … .”

The lords whose names were called swallowed dry saliva and looked at my mouth.

“I grant you the title of Viscount. Additionally, you will be given the authority to govern the territory and adjacent territories.”

The eyes of the family and others widened.

“Your sacrifice and support were noble.”

As he added with a slight smile, the lords trembled their shoulders and lowered their heads.

“… … “I’m so sorry.”

“I am devastated.”

Next, other families took their turn. It was like moving up from a low-ranking family to a high-ranking family.

“… … “I grant the title of earldom to the Graham family.”

Derek and Logan’s faces lit up like the chandeliers above.

Most of the families who were on my side, including them, were delighted.

This was thanks to the incorporation of not only the earldom occupied by the traitors’ families, but also the territories they ruled.

From rising ranks to territory expansion. A truly cataclysmic event was taking place in the aristocratic power landscape.

“… … Thus, the Contadina family is reinstated.”

Benifer Est Contadina’s face lit up.

She welcomed Cain’s death with open arms. Resentment was a trait that was never forgotten.

‘yes? ‘His Majesty Theodore?’

She was momentarily dumbfounded by the news of the former emperor,

‘omg… … !’

I was mesmerized by the sight of the black knight. It seems like black hair and black eyes are more her style.

“I am in despair, Your Majesty.”

Bennifer lay flat on his back and was about to lick my feet.

The eastern and southern territories, which had reluctantly sided with Cain, also regained their positions.

“finally… … .”

I glanced at Princess Violet, who looked a little nervous. Princess Violette’s face flashed when she felt my gaze.

“Grand Duke Violette.”

Everyone in the banquet hall turned to Princess Violet.

“I will award her a new title.”

“… … !”

Princess Violet, no, she, now the Grand Duke, let out a silent scream.

“I acknowledge your contribution to taking the lead in saving the empire and building a relief center.”

“… … .”

“Through this, we wish to indemnify the sins placed on her family.”

“iced coffee… … .”

Princess Violet covered her mouth and didn’t know what to do. It seemed like he couldn’t even manage his facial expressions, probably because he had been through so much mental trouble.

“Are you okay?”

Leah, who was standing next to her, comforted her. Leah’s face was also full of joy.

“Also, the Ovest territory of the Kindreal family, who worked hard to protect the empire.”

I met Diego’s gaze, which was calmly sunken.

“I am being promoted to Grand Duke Ovest.”

Diego smiled faintly for a moment.

‘thanks.’

He nodded slightly towards me.

Joy rippled throughout the banquet hall.

Those who performed meritorious actions were rewarded, and those who committed crimes were punished.

Of course, not everyone was filled with joy.

“I never thought you would treat us so poorly… … .”

“Isn’t the discrimination too blatant?”

“How on earth are you trying to build such a powerful imperial power?” … .”

Some families whispered quietly.

Half of them were horrified by the scale of the compensation I gave them, and half were dissatisfied with the meager compensation they received.

“Foot.”

Let’s send a cold smile towards them,

“Huh, hum.”

“Hmm.”

I broke into a cold sweat and avoided eye contact. Don’t even dare to question or protest.

‘You have to know the topic.’

This was a warning. From now on, please don’t act rashly and stay in your position.

It was the price I paid for overlooking something that shouldn’t have been overlooked, and for trying to manipulate Leah while I was away.

Even if they were on my side, I wasn’t the type of person to be generous to those who couldn’t get their money back.

‘What about the Empress?’

The name of the Earl of Suffolk has long been erased from the aristocratic genealogy chart.

Aren’t those who contributed to the founding of the previous empire the first to be purged when a new empire is established?

The Earl of Suffolk was so harshly scolded by me that day that he ended up lying in bed sick.

‘From what I heard, it’s happening today and tomorrow.’

I didn’t feel any sympathy for him. This is why, if you want to live comfortably in your later years, you need to use your heart information wisely.

While I was thinking about that, I finished reading the paper I had prepared.

There is no need to read and recite the content since I have already memorized it. Still, that seems more plausible.

“finally,”

He added, folding the documents loudly.

“There will be families that are not here and have not been mentioned.”

The mouths of people who had been smiling brightly hardened. They looked at me with clearly nervous faces.

“Their family will be erased from the nobility lineage for the next 100 years.”

The atmosphere in the banquet hall became heavy, as if a heavy weight had been lifted.

I understood that this was referring to the Seymour and Feildon families, including the Ardante family.

The family members barely survived. At the cost of the lord’s life.

However, they will continue to be labeled as a family of traitors.

“With this, I will conclude my discussion.”

People looked puzzled at the closing declaration.

“You’re ending here? The Concellare family is still… … .”

“Do you really want to appoint me empress?”

Everyone was whispering and looked back at Leah and Mikel.

“… … .”

Leah kept an expressionless face despite people’s stares.

But I could see it with my eyes. Leah’s emerald eyes were shaking slightly with embarrassment.

I wasn’t expecting a very large reward, but I really didn’t expect there to be anything.

“… … Hmm.”

Mikel also looked at me, stroking his beard. The look in his eyes seemed to be asking what his intention was.

Ignoring the gazes of those two people, I took a step back.

Sarah-

Instead, Saint Rachel took a step forward.

“We will then hold a coronation ceremony.”

Rachel’s voice rang out with strange power. She pulled back the cloth on her chest that her servant was carrying.

“that… … !”

People forgot what they were whispering and opened their mouths.

It was a crown with twelve birthstones symbolizing each month in harmony and a pattern engraved with diamonds, a symbol of eternity.

The crown shone dazzlingly in the light of the chandelier. The delicately crafted jewels seemed to emit light on their own.

“The emperor’s coffin… … !”

“Oh, my God. “I’ve never seen a coffin like that.”

Some sharp-eyed people muttered.

“Doesn’t this somehow seem like a familiar craftsmanship to us?”

As they expected, the jewels in the crown were crafted by Melina. It was a work that would become the greatest masterpiece of her life.

Saint Rachel held the crown and lifted it high. I smiled and knelt down in front of Rachel.

“blue Wolf. The master of Requiem and the Black Knight. And, O agent of God.”

People clasped their hands and looked at the scene. Some people couldn’t hold back their emotions and even had tears in their eyes.

“According to God’s will, I wish to bestow upon you the emperor’s crown.”

A coffin filled with brilliant light stopped above my head.

“Become the new master of the empire and lead God’s people down a glorious path.”

Rachel’s hand slowly began to come down. Just before the emperor’s coffin rested on his head,

Suddenly.

I held on to the coffin with both hands.

“Wait.”

The people who were watching with bated breath opened their eyes.

“I want to check something.”

He stood up, twirling the emperor’s coffin on his finger. I asked the people who were looking at me with dumbfounded faces.

“About the qualifications of an emperor.”

People blinked their eyes blankly. Among them, those with good sense quickly stepped forward.

“Isn’t this something we’ve already discussed, Your Majesty?”

“The prerequisite was someone from a powerful family, physically strong, and outstanding.”

“There must also be justification for saving the empire from crisis.”

He had many intentions of using this opportunity to flatter me. They thought I was trying to solidify the imperial authority ahead of the coronation ceremony.

“Isn’t there only one person who satisfies all these conditions? It’s Abel-”

“-It’s not.”

The grumbling voice of one of the nobles was neatly cut.

“Isn’t there one more?”

He narrowed his eyes and smiled mischievously.

“The hero who saved this empire from danger.”

fantasy,