Chapter 233: Inheritence


    "You Shall be my Third Knight.Mercedes, the Eyes of the Imperium."


    The Two Vizirs were immediately surprised by such a title!!


    Mercedes felt even more blessed.


    Yet only Marek and the Great Priestess looking at the knight''s current slow transformation could exin this title.


    One could see the beginning of it in her eyes, but more importantly, in the green fiery taint of her hair.


    By all standards, Mercedes Vaintz was a perfect knight. And using the Library she, not only augmented her power. But upgraded her Imperial Chivalric code to a perfect standard.


    She, as a knight, already obtained the acknowledgement of the Imperium itselfBut more importantly.Her Keen Insight happened to be extremelypatible with the primary function of the Library itself.


    All these coincidences all had to happenFor this kind of transformation to happen.


    The knight Mercedes Vaintz


    was on the tusk of bing a very terrifying existence.


    But speaking of coincidences.Mercedes wasn''t the only lucky one.


    .From the depths of the ImperiumWas slowly plunging a bronzed skin old man, who was finally ushering his final rest.


    He was startled by the creation of a road in the Imperium, and his sleep was disturbed for a moment.


    But this time.


    He smiled


    It was finally time.


    Suddenly!!


    At thest moment!! He felt the birth of an incredible and mysterious life in the Empire.


    A Lifeform fundamentally different from his, yet extremelypatible with his being


    In his long-winded existence, he never felt such a weird sensation.


    So he forced himself onest time before the big slumber.


    In front of himAs if the Imperium responded to his wishes.A Screen appeared


    It showed the appearance of a Silver Haired Knight. Traces of the Imperium already on him, his loyalty solid and his devotion unquestionable.


    Yet more importantlyHe felt that the man''s sword was special. At his level of existence he could sense a man''s ''sword'' just from his breathing and movement!


    ''..hahahah.''


    ''.What a curious child!''


    The Sword who seemed to be a fundamentally different Dao than his Dao of Life were intertwined in a new unexplored path. Creating a unique style with seemingly unlimited potential.


    The Man smiled bitterly.


    He was never allowed to go tobat in the Era of Emperor Yashin. The Man always though it was because of his own nature.


    He was a Primorial Tree.While his life level was iparably powerful, the lethality of his existence itself couldn''t attain the level of the others.


    Otherwise even with his weakened self. He would have long destroyed, the Saharan Empire.


    He was a tree. He was best at nurturing.


    And if he was to change that characteristic about himselfMaybe he would lose his sense of self. Maybe Yashin Vega would see his oldpanion, change into something even he would regret.


    While, it''s not like there wasn''t any solutions, to this problem.


    A Perfect Solution wasn''t found nevertheless. And Grand Monarchs can''t tolerate wed answers, when ites to their people.


    .This why he stopped resisting at the end.


    But looking at the man in front of himWho could harmonize the both in a seemingly perfect way.


    Exploring this new path.


    The Old manughed:


    ''Let me give you ast gift. Your majesty.''


    Piaro who was kneeling suddenly in a state of epiphany!


    His eyes were wide open, yet his breath seemed to bepletely cut off.


    All the presents in this room could see the anomaly, yet


    The Emperor whose eyes held a tinge mncholy; stopped all of them from moving:


    ''.Silly Old Man''


    ''All you had to do was to wait for me to wake you up.''


    ''Why work so hard?''


    Immediately a Dark Green Fire englobed Piaro''s hole existence. It was fiery!! It was majestic and it was ethereal.


    The Vizirs already knew what it was


    ''The Fire of the Imperium!!''


    Piaro who was the subject of all the attention, seemed in another world all together. In front of him, he stood dazed as he looked at a tall Primordial Tree!!


    Spanning Universe upon Universe of length!!


    It stood majestic, in an endless forest!!


    It''s was humongous, yet it gave a refreshing breath, a warmth tinge and was beautiful.


    The Leafy smell, the nature''s call


    Piaro without a world, only touched the trunk of the Three.


    Instantly, millions of thoughts shed in his mind, like an unending stream.


    Immediately he felt the irredeemable advance of time marching hand in hand with the beautiful cycle of existence.


    Here he seemed to touch upon the very nature of life and creation.


    .But more importantly touch upon the hope and sorrows of the whole forest and the Primordial Tree.


    Piaro.At the Moment..Only sighed.


    And sat down on the shade of the three, and then calmly shut his eyes as he meditated.


    The seasons seeded as well as the variousponents of causality and creations in his meditation. His Body no matter how tough began to age, slowly.And wither


    OnlyThis withering body turned wooden, before fusing with Earth disappearing into and bing existence itself at the same time.


    The Matriarch as she looked over, had a slight smile:


    "What a lucky fellow."


    "To be able to obtain an inheritance from the slumbers of the Imperium this early."


    Marek Vega sighed as he announced:


    "It seems Piaro, is undergoing a grand transformation."


    The Knight''s silver hair gradually turned vegetal green in the midst of the mes.


    His eyes became green too, reminding him of his slumbering subordinate.


    At that momentThe Breath of Piaro became different, full of vitality and exuded natural warmth as if blessing the world.


    Finally, as the mes burned outPiaro returned from his dazed state. Aplicate expression on. He stood, up.


    Alone. In Silence.


    As if Mourning a dear friend. Finally, after some time. He spoke:


    "To think such profound existences roamed the world."


    All the pride he had for attaining his current level of power disappeared.


    Marek had a hint of sadness in his eyes, that couldn''t escape his knight''s perception:


    "Did you receive it?"


    Piaro nodded solemnly:


    "Yes, your majesty."


    "I swear, I will aplish his yearning."


    Marek nodded:


    "I do not doubt it. He chose you for a reason."


    His tone changed before he continued:


    "NowThat you''ve all made it here."


    "It''s time to give you all your missions."


    He started with Braham:


    "BrahamYour current power level is astonishing and you could be considered a Powerhouse of my Empire."


    "But you currently have two problems."


    Braham listen patiently. He already realized what the Emperor meant:


    "The Magic System your whole magic is built on is too shallow."


    "Your Magguage and casting are ''Virtual''And cannot disy it''s full potency in real worlds."


    "It is because the Laws created by Morpheus are too shallow to touch upon magicws."


    "But you are still a person who perfected the ws dictated by the Imperium. As ''a Vitrual Mage'' you''ve already reached the pinnacle of your existence. And your foundation is perfect."


    Braham nodded


    "But to be a ''Real Mage'' you need to use that foundation to adopt, a ''Real Magic System."


    "BeforeI decided that the most suitable and better magic system was that from the Magus World."


    The Emperorughed loudly!


    "But the Presence of the Library has changed a lot of things"


    His eyes shined brightly:


    "We don''t have to settle for a borrowed Magic System anymore."


    "For nowThe Empire will use the Library to perfect the ws of the most promising magic worlds"


    Braham''s eyes had a dark luster with greed and desire!!


    "To create a perfect Magic System, that surpasses everything in all existence!!"


    Marek feeling the excitement of his mage, continued:


    "From the Rank 1 to Rank 9. And beyond!!!"


    "From Spellcasting, to Magic Formationsto Law ComprehensionTo Universal Ominpotence"


    "We will create a brand-new magic that will serve the Imperium for Epochs!!"


    "As the Ultimate Magic. The Quintessence of the Truth!!"


    "This system will be called: The Imperial Magic Codex!!"


    "All will need to be devoid of any ws. Before anyone is allowed to practice it!!"


    His eyes beheld Braham:


    "And you, Braham as the Bearer of the Sigle of the ''Truth'' have the task to pioneer this glorious path for the rest of the mages of the Empire!!!"


    Braham kneeled reverently endless excitement in his eyes:


    "I will do it dly your majesty!!"


    Marek nodded but continued:


    "Keep in mind, Braham."


    "No one will be allowed to ascend to a higher realm until we perfected it''s method to a wless state."


    "This is an Imperial Decree: Every Magus in the Empire will only practice the Imperial Codex and nothing else."


    "And your task shall be to materialize the pages of this codex. Allowing all the other Magus to climb in the road of Magic with you."


    He sighed deeply:


    "For nowThe other seats of the Magic council are still in their infancy stage, as you know."


    "And they all have other important tasks to aplish on their own."


    "But be sure you will not remain alone on this road for long"


    Braham nodded with pride:


    "Do not worry!! I, Braham, shall build the Imperial Codex, with my blood!!!"


    Marek smiled warmly:


    "WellYou should start then"


    "For nowWe have two worlds that would be useful."


    "The World codename ''DXD'' and the World Codename ''Fairy Tail''."


    "You should also try taking some apprentices."


    Braham suddenly had a grumpy look. Marek titled his head:


    "You are ''The Truth'' it is your duty now to guide new apprentices."


    Braham sighed helplessly:


    "I will try"


    Marek then turned his attention on his prideful two knights:


    "As for you two."


    "As Imperial Knights of the Emperor."


    He spoke sternly:


    "You will have the heavy duty of being the leaders of your respective Knight Orders."


    He continued:


    "EachImperial Knight will have to create his own knight order. Composed of talented individuals and the respective knights of the different Vizirs and nobles of the Empire."


    "Keep in mind. As the direct knights of the Emperor. You two shall be the ultimate existence of knighthood in the Empire."


    "And represent the honor and glory of your Emperor."


    "Are you willing?!"


    The Two responded fervently:


    "Yes!! Your majesty!!"


    The Emperor nodded, before continuing:


    "More Importantly, unlike the military. The Imperial Knight order has a duty of maintaining security and order inside the Empire."


    The two nodded solemnly epting this heavy task.


    He continued:


    "The Imperial Knights shall be structured as the following."


    "The Knights of the Empire will be grouped as different knight orders"


    "And each Knight Order Leader, shall be one of two."


    "Either an Imperial Knight or a knight who received the Title ''Knight of the People''."


    "A title that could only be given to a knight recognized by the citizen of the Imperium."


    The Two smiled as such an idea. Mercedes had a loving smile:


    ''His Majesty cares so much about the people of the Empire.''


    Indeed!! The Imperial Knights are the force that will have the most contact with the popce of the Empire.


    The Emperor by giving the power to the people to promote Knights to the level of Imperial Knights, is giving leverage to the people over the knights.


    It also had a clear underlying meaning. The Loyalty to the Emperor is equivalent to the Loyalty to the People.


    If one wants to be a Knight in the Atleasian Empire, it is a rule that he will not only have to learn but get to experience.


    The Emperor and his people will always be on the same side. It is the Knights who have to tread lightly with either one of the two.


    Marek continued; his eyes profound:


    "More soEach one of youwill be held ountable over every mistake made by your orders."


    "I am trusting you with my people. Don''t make me regret it."


    The Two Knights felt the darkness in the tone of the Emperor:


    "Yes, your majesty."


    He sighed before continuing:


    "Atst, Beyond this ordersis the Highest order of chivalry in the Empire."


    "An Orderposed of my Imperial Knights and my Knights of the People"


    "It shall be named, ''The Imperium Knight Order''."


    "In normal circumstances, it has no leader apart of meBut"


    His eyes became solemn:


    "In case of my absence.The Leader shall be Golden Lion Knight or the Marshall Golden Lion. The First Imperial Knight of the Empire."


    The two took a deep breath. They didn''t know who this knight was.But they couldn''t even fathom the kind of person, the Emperor would pass this kind of authority to!!


    After allAll the Imperial Knights seem to have roughly the same potential.Yet somehow.


    The First Imperial Knight seems to be faintly above in prestige.


    Finally the Emperor ended:


    "As for your current tasksFirst Grow Stronger."


    The two nodded heavily.


    "The Library is your guiding light. And as we invade more realities. Your path will be clearer."


    "Only by constantly growing in power could you better serve the Empire."


    "SecondTry to establish your knight orders."


    "By then, you will be assigned territories to guard by the Supreme Council."


    The two acknowledge their missions!!


    "Yes!! Your Majesty!!"