[b]~~Port Meredith, North Coast of Lithla~~
January 2nd, two hours after the coup.[/b]


“In addition to the statement released by the Cindoryan People’s Republic, as broadcasted previously, the Cindorayi Emperor, His Imperial Majesty Charchenov Vissarion II, has also made a public statement to the entirety of Nova Mondial which we are displa-”

The news reporter paused on-screen for a moment, before pushing her headset closer to his ears, as if attempting to check if what he heard was truly correct. He stuttered for a moment, attempting to comprehend the situation.

“T-this just in, a priority message from the Capital City. A coup has taken place, ending the Regency Council and the Protectorate itself. The Grand Regent, Her Ladyship Arrenys Faesala has declared herself Empress, with the support of Marquis Montares of the Ouroboric Knights and the majority of the Lithlan Imperial Army. We will now commence a global broadcast of Her Imperial Highness, Arrenys I of the House Faesala’s first public address. Please listen with dignified respect.”


The television screen flashed with static for a brief moment, cutting away from the regularly scheduled news programme that was to take place at 8pm. Kellyn stared at the TV screen, confused for a moment, before realising exactly what was going on.

“So the Regency Council finally broke, huh?” She scoffed, shaking her head and starting intently as the screen as the Lithlan anthem began to play in the background, followed by a camera panning to a crowd assembled before the House of Lords, with the newly declared Empress at the peak of the steps.

[b]~~Elyria, Capital City of Lithla~~
Live from the House of Lords[/b]

“To the peoples of my beloved nation, Lithla.” She began, with the same fiery conviction she and the Grandmaster felt mere hours prior, when they chose to set the nation along this path. 

“I apologize for the anxiety, the fear and confusion you all may have felt as a result of this incident. I sincerely beg your forgiveness for the demanding trials these series of events have put you through, especially those living in the capital and the relatives of those who have lost loved ones as a result. However, this incident, this...restoration took place because the brave men and women alike, with a patriotic devotion to this nation sought to correct the faults of the government, and at the same time, my own rule’s imperfections.”

Arrenys paused for a moment, to collect her own thoughts and to allow the crowd and the viewers, both within and without Lithla to grasp her message.

“The deeds of these brave men and women, whilst noble, cannot be forgiven. Nevertheless, I will not look down on their wish to see this slumbering nation truly awaken. It was that will that compelled them to stand up and fight, in this city, for the future they envisioned. It was through this trial I came to realise that we should reflect, upon the people that we are, and the true Lithlans we should be which has been carved into our hearts. The ending of the Protectorate has come, a fact that I am sure brings both relief and anxiety to many of you fearful for what the flow of time will bring.”

“And that is why we must take this stride towards the present age, as a stepping stone to the bright future we envision. Those who chose to turn their blades against their own countrymen rather than our foes attempted to show us, that through their own actions, the way to return pride and strength to our hearts; For nothing can be gained without action.”

“It was in light of this that I have decided to accept the crown that was offered me. The Empress is but a mirror to reflect the will of the people, but what use is the will of the people when there is no mirror to reflect it with? A Regent makes a poor substitute compared to the radiance of a Monarch.”

“Thus I declare this, my dear people of Lithla... For the sake of this nation, to prevent it sinking into an abyss of a new Dark Age, I declare the Empire of Lithla to be reborn from the ashes, and as your Empress, I vow to devote myself, to this country, and to you, the people. May the Divine above strike me down if I should ever fail in this sacred duty.”

[b]“Long live the Empire!”[/b]

The crowd resounded resplendently a split second after the conclusion of the Empress’ speech. Along the crowded streets of Elyria, and even into the very living rooms of Lithlans in the farthest corners of the nation, all were struck with a grand emotion, with hope, compelling them to repeat their new Empress’ words.

[b]Long live the Empire![/b]