CHAPTER 4: The Weight of the Crown
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Humanity had earned the right to live.
In the years following the war, strict laws were placed upon the use of magic, the supernatural, and anything deemed abnormal.
Power was no longer free it was watched, regulated, and judged.
Time passed.
Civilizations rebuilt.
Borders shifted.
Wars were fought, victories were claimed, and the Era of Humanity entered a new phase.
And at the center of it all—
The young lord was crowned King.
He was not the rightful heir by blood.
But his achievements had carved his name into history itself,
earning him the throne through deeds, not lineage.
Yet as the saying goes—
All good things must eventually come to an end.
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Seven years later.
The sun stood high in the sky, flooding the royal palace with light.
Within the throne room of Avalon, styled in classic British architecture,
the young lord, now king sat upon his throne.
Time had changed him.
A faint beard framed his face, his presence more composed, more restrained.
He wore light attire: black trousers, black boots, and an unbuttoned black jacket over a dark shirt reinforced with thin chain-net armor beneath.
His left hand rested against his cheek.
His right held a thick, brown document, eyes calmly scanning its contents.
Before him stood several aged figures—merchants, heads lowered in respect, waiting anxiously for the king's response to their proposal.
"My lord," one of them spoke carefully,
"What is your judgment?"
"Hmmm…"
The king paused.
"It is… an interesting idea."
Relief washed over the merchants' faces.
"But—"
Their expressions froze.
"—the Celestial Church does not involve itself in business or commercial ventures."
"My lord, if I may be granted permission to explain further?"
the leading merchant asked, bowing deeply.
"You may speak, Jordan," the king replied calmly.
"Thank you, my lord."
"As you are aware," Jordan began,
"the late king placed strict laws on the use and study of magic."
"Only those blessed and baptized by the Head of the Celestial Church are granted permission—
approval from the heavens themselves."
"This proposal is not for the profit of merchants alone," he continued.
"It is for the prosperity of Avalon."
The king's eyes lifted slightly.
"How so?" he asked.
"Does this have anything to do with recent developments in other nations?"
"Yes, my lord," Jordan answered.
"The Empire has gained independence and now seeks to establish itself as a Republic."
"The use of magic and other phenomena has been adopted for military purposes—
not only here, but in Fortmoth, Levath, and beyond."
"Though participation depends on those willing to enlist."
"Hmmm…"
The king's interest sharpened.
"Your presence alone," Jordan continued,
"has inspired the people of Avalon and even those of other nations to stand beside you."
"But, my lord," he added cautiously,
"we are also aware of rumors… that other nations have begun using this newfound power for entertainment and public displays."
"Though unconfirmed, we believed it was… worth considering."
"I see," the king said, understanding dawning in his gaze.
"So that is your angle."
"Yes, my lord."
The king glanced back at the document.
"It states here that you seek approval for experiments, projects, studies, and inventions."
He lowered the paper, blue eyes glowing faintly as they fixed on the merchants.
"I understand the scope of such a request," he said evenly.
"But tell me, what kind of experiments are you proposing?"
The merchants stiffened.
"N-no, my lord," Jordan said quickly,
"It is not what you think."
"We are fully aware that human experimentation was banned by the late king."
"We would never dare violate such a law."
"The experiments we propose," he clarified,
"are for military and economic use only."
"Specifically, magical weapons, tools, and items."
He paused, then gestured subtly behind him.
"In light of this… I have brought an example."
"A prototype."
"A magical item," Jordan said, voice steady,
"created by one of my errand boys, using his own magic."
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