It took them a while, but they couldn't say no.
No meant death.
Serena asked for more details, so I gave her a clearer explanation of the empire I planned to build. In it, she would remain Empress, and the royal crown would stay within their lineage. Meanwhile, the cabinet would be made up of representatives from each of the six kingdoms, with Caelum representing Solinthar.
Matters would be discussed in a civilized manner, and votes would be carried out. That's how normal issues would be handled—but, of course, that only applied to issues I wasn't involved in.
My word is law.
As long as she agreed, not only would I give her the throne, I would become the power behind it—and its protector.
As long as I live, no one would dare challenge her rule.
Anyone who tries would have to get through me first.
The security I offered for the royal lineage seemed to put the two of them at ease, and they quickly agreed.
