True King's Ecstasy

"As you might know, some of the older nobles of this kingdom exploited their power and did really bad things during their time," Velian looked at the former nobles, who were not found guilty because of lack of evidence, but people knew they had some part in those schemes.

"None of these people would get their power back and I have no intention of involving these people, even if they are from original noble bloodlines of this kingdom,"

As soon as he said those words, the whole banquet hall went into chaos.

They couldn't even imagine how brave he was to decide this because they knew some of these nobles, obviously had the power to harm him.

"And all the nobles will be directly handled by me, and I will create another organisation which can be entered by normal citizens equal to the power of noble,"

Velian started demonstrating how his rule would be different from the previous one.

"There will be two organisations below the crown in this kingdom, one is nobility and the other one will be military, both will have the same influence, but the military will obviously go through a lot of changes compared to nobility because the general will be the one who reports to me,"

Velian announced with his hand pointing at the crowd showing, they had a chance with this organisation.

"Well, now I will announce new nobility whom I chose and other vacant spots also how I will fill them in future," Velian looked at the people beside him and smiled showing, he wasn't going to go back on his words.

"There will be only four duke families and two of them are decided," Velian looked at Sariya, who was supposed to be a duchess but, he knew with new changes, she won't have to become one.

"First will be Asumiko Sukeno," Vekian started with the most obvious one.

Everyone in the room looked at Asumiko and wondered, who she was except the people who are already familiar with her.

"She's the one who arranged everything in the alliance and helped me to gather an army, so the tyrants of the Rapidclaw kingdom won't be able to refuse our claims,"

He decided to increase her reputation at the same time.

"She will be given the rank duchess and the area around the alliance will be under her control,"

Despite not being as hazardous as the risky borderlands of neighbouring kingdoms, the densely wooded expanse loomed as a formidable menace to her.

The sheer density of the forest presented an ominous threat, casting a shadow over her every step and shrouding her in a veil of anxiety.

"Luna, do it," Velian thought inside his mind looking at the eyes of Asumiko.

He still didn't know what are the benefits of the duke rank, so he was a little excited to see what would happen.

Since Asumiko already had the viscount rank, it felt more like an upgrade than giving something.

[Individual Asumiko: Approved for the rank of ducchess]

"Aunt, I am really glad you helped my family, and please continue supporting us," Before his skill activated, Velian muttered.

"Do you even have to ask? I would always help you and Daphnia," She smiled and got ready for the same sensation she felt when she first got the blessing.

Everyone in the crowd, who didn't know about this wondered what was happening until they saw Asumi's head glistening in a golden colour.

"It's miracle," People started shouting after witnessing this scene.

"Is he a saint? How does he have the power to give a holy blessing?"

Even Velian didn't expect something so flashy, but it felt right for some reason as he wanted people to see him as someone special.

He didn't want to be underestimated because he knew in future, he won't be begging for people's attention.

As Nikol stood before Asumiko, she could sense the potential within her increase more and more until she felt her rank reach an absurd level.

[Indivdual Asumiko will be given the title 'Vassal of True King']

[Effects of the title:- Charisma among her peer group would increase, Power boosted by 3×, Bloodline will have a direct connection with royal bloodline ]

[Land ownership: Sukeno Viscounty will join with some small lands around it and upgrade into Sukeno duchy]

[Bonus:- True King can choose one of the elements he wants to gift to Asumiko]

Both Asumiko and Velian kept hearing voices inside their head. Even though Velian kept a straight face, the same cannot be said for Asumi as she felt her body modifying while she was kneeling.

'This is absurd'

She thought inside her mind, even though she couldn't correctly measure her rank, she knew her rank rose up to, at least S rank without even trying.

When the upgrade ended after a few minutes, everyone looked at the scenery in front of them with flabbergasted looks.

"Look! her forehead,"

Seeing people pointing at Asumiko, Velian also looked at her only to see her forehead having something like a tattoo.

"Luna, what is that?"

[It is the symbol of the title, don't worry master, It will disappear after a few seconds, you can control anyone with that symbol without their permission]

Hearing Luna's words only Velian realised how big of a deal it is.

"I won't use that skill on Asumiko,"

Deciding to finish this, Velian went to the next person.

"Gin, come here,"

Velian looked at Juno's grandfather and requested.

He obviously had a confused face because how can an old man like him become someone so important but, Velian decided to choose him from the beastkin race.

Originally, he wanted to give that privilege to Juno, but now that she accepted his confession he knew it will be useless.

"Old man, I know you're conflicted, but play along for now, people won't accept other beastkin leaders, because none of them is influential like you and Juno,"

Velian's original idea was to use him as a pretext and find someone worthy in the beastkin race for this position, but Gin had an even better idea.

"Why don't you mate with my grandaughter and give your child this position,"

He was so straightforward with his words, but Velian actually thought about it seriously since it wasn't a bad idea.

But he decided to focus on the present since people were observing them.