After a couple of mins of the journey, they arrived at the front gates of Enbarr as the front gate slowly opens as a pair of Gigas Knights stood by the Gate with their Axes. The walls are large and line up with Ballistae, Crossbowmen, Snipers, Archers, etc on top of the walls
"Welcome to the Capital of Adrestian Empire, " said Randolph as he smiles at Dimitri and Claude
"The Imperial City of Enbarr...it truly massive," said Dimitri as looks outside of the carriage window
Claude joins in with Dimitri as they entered the Capital "You said it, Dimitri...this city is massive," said Claude
"Indeed, Enbarr is the biggest city in Fodlan...Dimitri, Claude is this your first time seeing Enbarr?" Edelgard asked in which Dimitri and Claude nods
"I have heard about it in books but...it bigger than I expected," Dimitri noticed a line of Imperial soldiers lining up in the streets as crowds of people started to cheer and toss flowers onto the streets
"Well, Princess it looks like you aren't lying about the whole celebration," Claude looks outside and watched the Lancers escort them side by side while the filers watch overhead
Edelgard waves at the cheering crowd as Dimitri and Claude join in while Randolph kept a watchful eye. They made their way through the main street, the central square before making their way towards the Imperial Palace where the Gigas Knights near the front palace opened the gate as the carriage and the Imperial Guard entered the palace grounds.
Randolph opened the door and let down steps before standing to the side holding the door as he bowed down
"Thank you, Randolph, now...shall get to business?" Edelgard asked as the Wyvern Lords/Falcon Knight landed onto the wide-open fields next to the stables next to the Front Palace
Dimitri and Claude nods as Petra, Ferdinand, Lysithea, Hubert and Dedue just got as they relaxed for a moment beside Petra who picked up her sword
Ladislava made her way towards Edelgard alongside the Wyvern Lord/Falcon Knights who are all dismounted
Edelgard waves them forward as Ladislava, Randolph and the dismount filers lined themselves in front of the steps alongside the Palace guards
Edelgard when first then Dimitri, then Claude, then everyone else as they advanced on the stairway into the palace. The weather is still a cloudy day as Edelgard advanced until a ray of sun landed right onto Edelgard as she turns her face to stare at the sunset
Dimitri and Claude stopped alongside her and stared at the sunset
Edelgard looked at Dimitri and Claude for a moment then stared down for another moment before looking straight up and started to continue walking up the stairs. The servants started to unpack their things and bring them to their assigned rooms
Petra, Ferdinand, Hubert, Dedue and Lysithea all followed behind although Lysithea got some help from Dedue
Edelgard arrived at the central garden as she took one long look around alongside Dimitri and Claude "This garden reminds me so much of the innocent times...it is still beautiful even after all those years," said Edelgard as Dimitri just nods while Claude continues to look on
Hubert arrived alongside the rest of the gang as beside Ferdinand and Hubert, the rest were surprised by the garden inside the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Guard followed behind them
The Gigas Knights were standing guard to the throne room as Edelgard moved right in front of them. The Gigas Knights nod to each other as they opened the door for them after taking their weapons beside Petra who still has her sword that she brought alongside
Inside the room is the throne room filled with bright red, smooth limestone and red carpet. There was the minor nobility to the right, the generals to the left and the Emperor himself in the center on the throne beside another pair of Gigas Knights
Edelgard looked back at the rest of the student as she nods toward Petra who quickly moved away from the rest of the group
Edelgard walked in the center of the red path of the carpet as the Generals and Minor Nobility turn their eyes towards her, Dimitri and Claude. The rest beside Hubert and Ferdinand, stood back beside the Imperial Guard who prevent them from advancing any further but they are still allowed to watch from the rear. Hubert and Ferdinand advanced behind them
Inoius stared at her daughter as she makes her way towards him before stopping and bowing right in front of him then raised her head face to face with her daughter
Dimitri and Claude kneeled beside Edelgard while Hubert and Ferdinand kneeling behind them
"Father...forgive me for asking you this. I know how much pain you're in, how the burden of the throne weighs heavily on you and so..." Edelgard stopped as her father raised his hand slowly shakes his head. Dimitri just stared at Edelgard father alongside Claude
"There is no need apologize Edelgard. You must know..." Inoius started to cough as Dimitri and Claude became concerned with Edelgard having a sorrow look on her face "That I do not have much time left in this world. The time has come." Inoius coughed once more
"Thank you, Father. Now, to complete the Imperial succession, you must relinquish your crown here in the throne room." Edelgard turns around to face Dimitri and Claude who are still kneeling "Prince Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddiyd and Claude Von Riegan will you act as witnesses to my coronation?" Edelgard asked
Claude kept kneeling but stared at Edelgard directly "I shall, Princess Edelgard witnesses your coronation into Emperor," said Claude however, after he spoke the last word of his sentence there was a loud outcry behind him mostly from the nobility who started to chat among themselves until Edelgard raised her hand towards them. She just shakes her head at Claude but turns to Dimitri
Dimitri rose and when face to face to Edelgard "I shall, as Prince of Faerghus I shall witness your coronation from Princess to Emperor...Edelgard Von Hresvelg," said Dimitri as he kneeled to kiss her hand when she extends towards him
The Minor Nobility was shocked at the sight alongside the Generals and even the Emperor himself as he smiles at Dimitri
Edelgard and Dimitri both started to blush red while Claude just gives a thumbs up at the two while still kneeling before Edelgard turns back around to face her father
"Edelgard...I am very proud that you found happiness within your life, my dear Edelgard," said Inoius as he smiles at Edelgard then at Dimitri
Edelgard smiled at her father "Yes father...I have," Her face when back to serious "Father...from this day forward, the weight of the Empire's future shall rest upon my shoulders. All that I do will be for the benefit of the people of Fodlan." Edelgard kneeled right in front of her father and looked down while her father rose from his throne
Inoius took off his crown and hoovers it over Edelgard's head "Edelgard von Hresvelg, the crown is yours. By the covenant between the red blood and the white sword, and by the double-headed eagle upon your head, I hereby pronounce you the new emperor. Are you prepared to take those responsibilities as your own?" Inoius asked
Edelgard nods "In accordance with the ancient covenant, and in keeping with the Hresvelg legacy... I swear that upon this throne, I shall use my reign to lead Fódlan to a new dawn and achieve peace for all." Edelgard replied as Inoius places the crown onto her head as he slowly sat back down while Edelgard stood up straight before around to face the nobility and generals down below alongside her friends.
"All hail the new Emperor! All hail Emperor Edelgard! Long may she reign! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire!" shouted the crowd of nobility and generals as their chant fill the noise of the room alongside Ferdinand and Hubert
The Imperial Guard and the Gigas Knights started to raise their weapons and chanted with the nobility and generals as they cheered for their new Emperor
Claude joined in alongside Lysithea as they pat Edelgard on the back
Dimitri stood up but quickly noticed the former Emperor waving his hand to come forward next to him. Dimitri obeyed and moved closer to him
"Prince Dimitri of Faerghus...do you..." Inoius coughed "Do you truly love my daughter...my dear El?" Inoius asked
Dimitri nods "I truly do from the bottom of heart...we even when to the Goddess tower and sealed our vows of love," whispered Dimitri
Inoius smiled "Thank you...promise me that you can protect El no matter what...please...she the only thing left," Inoius begged as Dimitri just nods once more
"Yes...I will...from the bottom of my heart, I will protect her no matter the cost," Dimitri bowed at Inoius who smiled once more as Dimitri turns back away to face Edelgard as the crowd quiet down as a group of tied up nobles from their legs and arms being escort by Petra alongside a couple of the Imperial Guards arrived and place them onto the center of the room in which the minor nobility look at disgust alongside the Generals as all of the nobles that were tied up are the ones who planned the Insurrection of the Seven
Petra bows towards Edelgard "Your Majesty, I have successfully hunted everything as you requested," said Petra as she grabbed Ludwig and kicked him forward
"Let me go you Brigid scum!" shouted Ludwig as he slowly got up
Petra frowned at Ludwig but ignored his comment
Edelgard stood up straight with Dimitri and Claude behind her and Ferdinand and Hubert in front with Ferdinand frown at the sight of his father "Ludwig...oh how I waited for this moment...Prime Minister Ludwig you now standing in a trail for the crimes you commit against the common folk, the lower nobility and the highest crime of all...treason against the Imperial Royal Family," The minor nobility started to throw names as they shouted their voice at Ludwig "What do you to say in your defence?" Edelgard asked with a cold like voice
"Your highness...this is ridiculous we..." Hubert raised his hand interrupting him
"You are mistake Prime Minister Ludwig you aren't talking to her Highness...you are talking to her Majesty," said Hubert as he smirks at Ludwig as his face completely drops as he stares at the former Emperor
"No...it can't be!" cried our Ludwig as he starts to panic
"It is true...Edelgard is the new Emperor of the Adrestian Empire," said Inoius as he leans back
"Father...is it true...you commit crimes...against the Imperial Royal Family...against the common folk...and even the lower nobility?" Ferdinand asked as he has a shocked look on his face
Ludwig was at a loss of words as the minor nobility and the generals continued to call him names. Dimitri tightens his fist while Claude just frowns at him. Hubert smiles at the suffering of Ludwig, Ferdinand just sighs, Petra frowns as Dedue and Lysithea were at a cost of words
"So...you have nothing to say in defence...what a shame...Ferdinand Von Aegir," Edelgard looks at Ferdinand as he turns around to face Edelgard
Ferdinand when in front of Edelgard and kneels "Yes your majesty?
"My first act as Emperor, I will make Ferdinand Von Aegir the new Prime Minister of the Adrestian Empire," The minor nobility started to whisper amount themselves while Ferdinand just nods as Edelgard grabs a sword from one of the Imperial Guards "If you take up this position as Prime Minister, do you swear your absolute loyalty to the Empire and its people?"
Ferdinand nods as Edelgard dubs his right shoulder
Edelgard stared around for a moment before she continued "Do you understand this oath under the Twin Eagle of the Adrestain Empire that you shall work for the Hresvelg bloodline for life or until your retirement?"
Ferdinand once again nods as Edelgard dubs his left shoulder
"Now raise Ferdinand Von Aegir, raise as you are now officially the New Prime Minister of the Adrestian Empire," said Edelgard as Ferdinand nods as he stood up and bowed. The Minor Nobility and Generals cheered and clapped while the nobles and the Ludwig were speechless beside two nobles "Ludwig you are forever dismissed and will be placed under strict house arrest...now take him away," The Imperial Guards nods as they dragged him away while Ferdinand just sighs but kept a calm look on his face
"Thank you, your majesty...I shall redemption my family honour as Prime Minister," said Ferdinand as he bowed toward Edelgard
"I expect great things from you, Ferdinand..." Edelgard turns back to face the other nobles that are tied up "Now...it time to trail the rest of you," said Edelgard as she trailed four out of the six from the group of responsible for the coup beside her uncle who isn't part of the arrested nobles. Two of them received the permanent jail time for their crimes and the other two are placed under strict house arrest like Ludwig. The remaining two Hevring and Bergliez were released for their serves to the Empire alongside not commit any crimes against the common folk, minor nobility and the Imperial family even though they did take part in the Insurrection of Seven. After swearing their new loyalty to the new Emperor they were released. She soon started to reform the Government by placing those with great skill and known for not being corrupt into high position and remove those who got their position thanks to their birth
Claude and Dimitri stood up next to Edelgard as things are starting to warp up. As after what seems like hours everyone beside Petra, Ferdinand, Hubert, Dedue, Lysithea, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude and the Gigas Knights as everyone else left. With the Former Emperor being retired to his bedroom
Edelgard sighed with relief as took a deep breath
"Wow Princess...colour me impressed," said Claude as he looks over at the empty room
"Indeed, I agree with you, Claude...I can sense the Leadership within you and how you managed to reform the nobility," said Dimitri as he pats Edelgard on the back
"Thank you, you two...now...I am now the new Emperor of the Adrestian Empire but even so, you can still me Edelgard if you what to," said Edelgard as she turns to face Claude and Dimitri
Ferdinand, Hubert and Lysithea started a conversation alongside Dedue and Petra
"Alright, Edelgard...I start calling your real name from now on..." Claude pats Edelgard on the back "Hey what to come onto the garden?" Claude asked
Edelgard nods alongside Dimitri as they both made their ways into the center garden
Edelgard sat down onto a nearby beach "Finally...after all these years...I can slightly relax during this time of year," muttered Edelgard
"Are you alright Edelgard?" Dimitri asked as he sat next to her
"I am fine, it just...I am tried but even so, I can't rest until we dealt with those monsters..." she turns her head back and shouted "Ladislava!" before turning back around
Ladislava appeared in front of them "Yes your majesty?" Ladislava bowed in front of them
"Start the mobilization of the Imperial army towards Fort Merceus and tell them to prepare themselves for any farther orders," Edelgard replied as Ladislava bowed
"As you command your Majesty," said Ladislava as she makes her exit out of the palace alongside Randolph
"Wait...Edelgard... you're going to take them out first?" Claude asked with a surprised look on his face
"Yes, Hubert and I did some research...you can thank me and Hubert later...we ended guessing that those monster lay within Hrym mountain as it would make the most logical sense...after all, it a perfect hiding place for a hideout," said Edelgard as she sighs
"...Edelgard...are you not worried about the Javelin of Light and the Church of Serios?" Dimitri asked with a concerned look on his face
Edelgard nods "The Javelin of Light...it might be a long shot but if we are quick enough we can easily disable them before they could launch into the skies. As for the Church of Serios..." She sighed as she took a deep breath "I don't care about being caught anymore...if it means to bring down those monsters who good then I will gladly do without their permission...all I care is getting revenge for my fallen family...now will you join me, Claude...Dimitri,"
"Well, we came this far and you gave us nice gifts...alright Edelgard...let do this," said Claude as he smirks
Dimitri pats Edelgard on her right shoulder "If it means getting revenge for those who died in the Tragedy of Duscer...then I do it...let tell the others to get ready," said Dimitri
"Good...now let get our weapons and tell the others," said Edelgard as she smiles at Claude and Dimitri "It time that we take them down...once and for all," Edelgard stood up straight as they stared at the clear skies
