Chapter 247: Becoming King
Besides them, the other children were all quite good.
Even the eldest daughter, Shar, who didn't like combat, didn't slack off on her training at the Royal Military Academy.
Of course, compared to her older brothers and younger siblings who liked extra training and combat, her strength naturally lagged behind.
The fifth son, Yates, who possessed the Dragon-Human bloodline, was an Ancient Zoan Sickle-Dragon Fruit Ability User.
The eighth son, Mills, who possessed the Three-Eye Tribe bloodline, was a Paramecia Type Skin-Skin Fruit Ability User.
This ability, which once belonged to a Navy Admiral Candidate, was plundered by Titan during a war.
The twelfth son, Shirek, a Paramecia Type Language Fruit Ability User.
Children like these, who didn't choose Devil Fruits that could enhance their combat strength, were equally valued by Hades.
The nineteenth son, Kyle, a Paramecia Type Heartbeat Fruit Ability User.
Everyone was watching the livestream.
Their father was about to succeed as King, the Ruler of Kronos Kingdom.
Tyr and Barrett were also mixed among them.
As for the main members of the Pluto Pirates, they were also positioned in another Area.
The screen showed the highest Palace in the Royal Palace.
It carried over a thousand years of history for Kronos Kingdom.
The current King, Tartarus Bane, wore the crown on his head, held the scepter in his left hand, and the sword in his right hand.
The scepter represented Royal Authority!
The sword represented might!
As the King of Kronos Kingdom, neither was indispensable.
The inlaid gems on the scepter were still dazzling after years.
In the Kingdom's Treasury, there were indeed gems more precious than it.
The sword looked somewhat damaged, with a break mark at the tip.
Both items were treasures that Kronos Kingdom had inherited for over a thousand years.
The meaning they represented surpassed countless treasures.
And their next owner had finally arrived.
Below the Palace, there were ninety-nine steps.
The Kingdom's various important Ministers, and the Giant Tribe who had been invited, were already in position.
One by one, they gazed at the figure at the very front.
He wore a magnificent dark purple robe, with purple hair cascading down.
Hades stepped forward, walking up the steps one by one.
His crisp footsteps sounded, yet his pace was incredibly heavy, ringing in everyone's hearts like a bell.
Hades could have crossed the ninety-nine steps in a single stride.
Hades had walked this path countless times in the past.
Whether in his past life or this one, he had never felt this way before; this seemed to represent a greater responsibility.
A terrifying aura was faintly stirring within Hades' body, seemingly settling, seemingly undergoing transformation.
The Strongmen present could feel it even more clearly, each holding their breath.
The drone carrying the livestream accompanied Hades.
Hades' not-so-tall figure seemed to be magnified countless times in their hearts.
High above, there were no dark clouds, yet the air seemed filled with pressure.
Flashes of lightning appeared, simultaneously whipping up a gale.
The air turned hot and cold erratically, constantly changing.
Under an invisible force, the celestial phenomenon changed arbitrarily, wantonly raging.
Gradually, Hades' steps became lighter, more brisk, yet his pace remained the same.
The celestial phenomenon changed accordingly, instantly becoming peaceful; a gentle breeze, the air became comfortable, and warm sunlight shone upon Kronos Kingdom.
In a short time, Hades' aura ascended another level, truly reaching the world's top tier, capable of changing the natural celestial phenomenon with his aura alone.
The ninety-nine steps were quickly traversed, yet in the eyes of countless people, each step felt somewhat long.
The livestream footage, through the drone, followed Hades' figure.
In front of the Royal Palace, Bane had been waiting for a long time.
"Hades, the future of the entire Kingdom is entrusted to you."
Bane looked at Hades' figure and said seriously.
It was as if he was suddenly transported back sixteen years ago, when Hades was about to leave the Kingdom.
At that time, it was also in the same place, but what was happening now was something completely different.
"Rest assured and leave it to us."
Hades took the scepter and sword handed over by Bane and smiled, saying he was never alone.
Us!
Everyone's hearts couldn't help but pound.
As if responding to Hades' words.
This is our King!
Regardless of Hades' true thoughts, at this moment, his words received everyone's approval.
A single short sentence made his image even grander.
Hades slightly crouched and lowered his head.
Towards Bane, his heart was filled with respect.
Throughout this journey, Bane had given him countless trust and support.
A crown was thus placed upon his head.
The nine coiling dragons, illuminated by the gems, shone brilliantly.
This crown not only represented the King of Kronos Kingdom, but also the King of the Tartarus Family.
In other words, from now on, whether it was Kronos Kingdom or the Tartarus Family, everything would be decided by him.
"Go, sit on your throne," Bane said with a smile, clearing a path for Hades.
In the depths of the spacious Palace, stood the lonely throne.
On the wall behind the throne, nine ferocious-faced dragons coiled, as if enveloping the throne.
This was the Family Crest of the Tartarus Family, and also the symbol of Kronos Kingdom.
Countless people had never seen such a sight before in history.
After all, a change of crown conducted via livestream was a first.
Bane stood at the entrance with his hands behind his back.
In the empty Palace, only Hades remained.
Hades continued forward, ascending thirteen steps.
Although there were only thirteen steps, each step was half a meter high, totaling over six meters.
Arriving before the throne, Hades turned around.
Facing outside the Palace, he slowly sat down.
Only now did the livestream footage truly show Hades' front view.
His imposing posture, his gaze looking down on everything, filled with authority.
The terrifying Conqueror's Haki was no longer suppressed at this moment.
Centered around Hades, it rapidly expanded.
In just a few breaths, the entire Kingdom, along with the surrounding Sea Area, was covered.
The pressure of ruling the World enveloped everyone.
One Citizen couldn't help but kneel on the ground.
A chain reaction occurred, like falling dominoes.
Soon, the Kingdom's residents, the Royal Palace Guards, all knelt facing the Royal Capital, the Royal Palace, and Hades.
Personnel stationed by various Factions in the three major ports stared in shock towards the depths of the Kronos Kingdom, unable to speak.
An aura that was impossible to match, leaving people utterly unable to muster any thought of resistance.
In the Primeval Forest north of the Kingdom, wild beasts and beast kings fearfully prostrated themselves.
That familiar person, terrifying countless times over, had returned.
(end of chapter)