Villain's Will: Redemption

..෴✿۝CHAPTER 29۝✿෴..

Uwu, forgive me lovelieees 🥺🙏 I didn't mean to disappear for about 2months. The break has gotten into me so I kinda overextended my open sched. I'll be back with the same sched (or more to try and fill the days I haven't updated). Pls bear with me a little longer 🥺✌️🥴
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"Citizens of Azrian Empire" the emperor's voice echoed across the capital and the entirety of the empire.

Modified mana stones were located at every corner of the capital and this served with multifunctional purpose. Firstly, it was like a mirror which depicts real-time happenings. The next is, when the capital is in danger these stones will create a bubble-like barrier that nullify physical and magic attacks. Those are it's major functions but in usual time, they mostly act as street lamps.

Each of these mana stones is equivalent to a mansion on the suburbs. Judging by its quantity all over the capital, no one can doubt how overflowing the treasury of the empire is. As a counter measure for theft, there's a default system by which it will explode if someone without the appropriate mana touched it.

"Today we celebrate thy victory upon. But of course we gather here to celebrate the new alliance formed between us."

Just as Willow yawned in boredom, her eyes darted sideward. In that instant, she met the confused look of the young knights. They were the trio. She winked unabashed then put her pointing fingers on her lips, a sign to keep quiet, then blew a kiss afterwards.

The trio, who has no freedom to move, only stood rigidly. They can only grimace at her action and frown in confusion.

Meanwhile, those who knew Willow's face was shocked at the coronation.

"Wait isn't she our instructor?"

"Nah, you must be kidding, that's impossible. Enough with the nonsense and get back to the patrol."

"Wait, that's the gay who barged into the quarters?" The crimson knights was startled and looked at Vaughn for confirmation. He on the other hand avoided their gaze and acted serious on managing the crowd.

"Now I shall call upon the individuals who valiantly lead the victory of the Azrian Empire... the honorable Commander Stravin Geordoff of the military division and the overall commander." Woot and praises filled the air as the commander stiffly walked the aisle and climb the stairs. The emperor gave him his blessings then awarded him with honors and medals.

"Vice commander Imoutov Nameh of the mage division" Same with the later, he was warmly greeted with goodwill.

"Lastly, the vanguard of the war, Lady Willow Liariaz" Gasped of astonishment made the air still. Not only was it a surprise that a lady has been called and was revealed to be the de facto power of the war but the last name also spoke for its own.

With a thick face, she waved merrily to the crowd while basking on the limelight. Soon enough, ignorant cheers and mandatory claps trailed her path. When she looked at the side where the nobles gathered, they're as pale as sheets and argued with a muffled voice. Shameful enough, they no longer blatantly shown their disdain and quickly shifted to a harmless demeanor.

"With this, you're officially the Commander of the Crimson Knights in place of Duke Agus Liariaz." The emperor gave his regards and knighted Willow with a grin.

"Thus, I present to you the war heroes of the Azrian empire."

Continuous cheers echoed in reply for his majesty's declaration. The tree gave a salute to the crowd and waved until they were guided to a seat near the emperor as the ceremony commenced.