The New Era Arrives: Giant World

Chapter 17 The Rise of the Remnants of the Malegu Empire

And so, Maria Fritz, the second Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire, gazed intently at Hina Fritz, the second Ancient Empress of the Eldian Empire, and said solemnly, “Over the years, your warrior power has continuously devoured special materials and resources from various countries around the world, making your life force exceptionally strong. Because of this, you will pass away later than others. Therefore, after I leave this world, I will pass my position to you, and I expect you to correct the problems in the daily lives of your children and your sisters' children, and pay attention to their mental well-being. Meanwhile, after your sisters pass away, their husbands will assist you in managing national affairs. Furthermore, the first Ancient Emperor's confidants and their descendants will be loyal to you and fully assist you in handling matters at all levels of the Eldian Empire.”

Sheena Fritz knelt and kowtowed, her eyes filled with tears, vowing to do everything in her power to live up to her sisters' expectations. Maria Fritz smiled and nodded, gently stroking Sheena's hair, saying, "Rise, sister. From now on, your responsibilities will be even greater. Remember to think carefully and thoroughly before you act!"

However, Sheena Fritz did not forget her sister's entrustment. With unwavering will and determination, she bravely shouldered the heavy responsibility of governing the country. Two months later, a grand and solemn succession ceremony was held in the ancient Eldian Empire. At this ceremony, the second ancient emperor, Maria Fritz, formally handed over power to Sheena Fritz.

In that solemn and sacred moment, the entire ancient Eldian Empire was immersed in reverence. People, dressed in their finest attire, gathered together to witness this historic occasion. Sheena Fritz, clad in a magnificent yellow robe, her face serious and resolute, ascended the steps step by step. Sheena Fritz became the new Ancient Emperor, her eyes revealing confidence in the future and a sense of mission.

At this new starting point, Sheena Fritz knew the weight of her responsibility, but she was fearless. She was determined to carry on her sisters' legacy and lead the ancient Eldian Empire to a prosperous future. She would govern the country with wisdom and courage, ensuring a happy and peaceful life for every citizen. This succession ceremony not only marked the change of power but also tested Sheena Fritz's abilities and convictions. She would write her own glorious chapter with her talent and perseverance. Meanwhile, the descendants of the first generation's confidants actively participated in every aspect of the ceremony, ensuring its smooth execution. This signified the beginning of a new era, and Sheena Fritz shouldered the heavy responsibility of leading the ancient Eldian Empire. She knew the weight of this responsibility and that she must fully utilize her wisdom and strength to guide this ancient empire towards a prosperous future.

During this period, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and decisive decision-making abilities. She ordered the gathering of high-ranking officials from various countries around the world, as well as the elites of the ancient Eldian Empire, who were the first confidants of the ancient Eldian emperor. She explicitly required their descendants to bring along the great princess of the ancient Eldian Empire, Rose Fritz, and her relatives, as well as the second ancient Eldian princess, Hina Fritz, and her relatives, to participate in the succession ceremony.

This move aims to ensure a smooth transfer of power and demonstrate the unity and stability of the Eldian Empire to the outside world. After the succession ceremony, the current Eldian Emperor, Maria Fritz, will pass the throne to the Second Eldian Empress, Xena Fritz. This succession not only represents a transfer of power but also symbolizes the continuation and development of the Eldian Empire.

Sheena Fritz understood that taking on this heavy responsibility meant facing countless challenges and difficulties, but she also firmly believed in her ability to lead the ancient Eldian Empire to a more glorious tomorrow. With unwavering faith, courage, and wisdom, she would write a new chapter in the history of the ancient Eldian Empire. In that distant and mysterious era, there existed a country called the ancient Eldian Empire. This ancient nation possessed a long history and a splendid culture, among which its most remarkable feature was its long-standing imperial succession ceremony.

On this day, the entire empire was immersed in jubilation. People, dressed in their finest attire, flooded the streets to witness this grand ceremony. Amidst this sea of ​​joy, one woman stood out—she was Hina Fritz, the second Empress of the Eldian Empire. Her beauty and nobility were breathtaking, but even more striking was the handsome and dashing man beside her—Dick Glais, the second Grand Marshal of the Eldian Empire.

As time passed, the ceremony of changing the throne officially began. To the accompaniment of solemn music, Sheena Fritz and Dick Glaes slowly ascended the platform. Their steps were steady and resolute, as if displaying their authority and dignity to the world. Then, the officiant announced the new heirs to the throne—the third-generation ancient emperor Sheena Fritz and the third-generation ancient empress Dick Glaes. This newlywed couple would shoulder the heavy responsibility of leading the ancient Eldian Empire, continuing to write glorious chapters in the history of this great nation.

However, the excitement didn't end there. Next, the current Ancient Empress of the Eldian Empire, Ajei Yeager, was crowned Ancient Empress Ajei Yeager, an honor that meant she would become one of the most revered women in the empire's history. At the same time, the Great Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire, Karan Krug, was also crowned Ancient Brother Karan Krug! His status was further elevated, this historic moment marking his becoming a true leader. Thus, this solemn and sacred ceremony finally concluded successfully, and the entire ancient empire erupted in celebration!

People raised their glasses in celebration, cheers and applause resounding through the sky. They expressed their deepest respect and blessings to the new generation of leaders with the sincerest emotions. In this moment filled with hope and passion, the ancient Eldian Empire displayed unparalleled unity and prosperity.

Every face beamed with joy, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future. At this moment, they knew that only through unity and concerted effort could the ancient empire continue to grow and prosper. And all these achievements were inseparable from the hard work and dedication of every citizen.

In the days to come, they will continue to walk hand in hand, striving tirelessly for a brighter and more glorious future. They firmly believe that with the guidance of their elder brother, the ancient emperor Karan Kruger, the ancient Eldian Empire will surely usher in a new and more magnificent era!

Following this, Maria Fritz, the second Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire, began handing over all aspects of the empire's affairs to the third Ancient Emperor, Xena Fritz, providing detailed and meticulous guidance. Meanwhile, Rose Fritz, the Great Ancient Empress of the Eldian Empire, was also diligently educating her children—her elder sister's children and her younger sister's children. Furthermore, her husband and the husbands of her other sisters actively assisted, helping to correct any problems or psychological states the children might exhibit, thereby accelerating their growth and enhancing their ability to distinguish right from wrong.

Thus, Maria Fritz, the second ancient emperor of the Eldian Empire, and Rose Fritz, the great ancient empress of the Eldian Empire, reached a tacit understanding. They resolved to make the most of their remaining time to contribute to the future development of the Eldian Empire and to maintain this peaceful era.

To this end, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to accelerating the comprehensive training of the new generation of ancient emperors of the Eldian Empire, including improving their abilities in all aspects, with a particular emphasis on cultivating their ability to distinguish right from wrong. Simultaneously, they worked to correct and improve the children's cognition, their ability to distinguish right from wrong, their mental state, and their physical condition. More importantly, they taught the children how to perpetuate the dignity and authority of the Eldian Empire through practical actions and effective methods, and admonished them to ensure that the pure bloodline of the ancient Eldian imperial family did not flow out, and to pass this tradition down to their descendants so that future generations could continue to uphold it.

They explained these key points to the children with the utmost firmness, demanding that they remember them. This unwavering attitude expressed their determination to maintain the prosperity and pure bloodline of the ancient Eldian Empire, and they hoped that the children would understand its importance and pass it on. Thus, in a certain year, Maria Fritz, the second ancient emperor of the ancient Eldian Empire, issued an order for the descendants of the first emperor's trusted confidants to lead the third emperor, Sheena Fritz, and her children—the Great Ancient Empress Rose Fritz and her children, as well as her own children—to the place where the first emperor of the ancient Eldian Empire, Fritz, had convened meetings and conducted business. At the same time, she also had her confidants bring along an advanced, highly secure preservation device for the remains of the first emperor of the ancient Eldian Empire, Fritz. At the same moment, Maria Fritz, the second Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire, whispered to Rose Fritz, the Great Ancient Empress of the Eldian Empire, "Our time has come." Her gaze was firm and resolute, as if she had already foreseen her destiny. Then, she turned to the children and slowly said, "This is the necessary means to ensure the eternal rule of the Eldian Empire." The children's eyes revealed confusion and fear, but they dared not disobey their mother's will.

Time ticked by, and moments later, the two great women's life force faded, their bodies collapsing limply onto the cold ground. At that moment, Sheena Fritz, the third Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire, silently activated the advanced and highly powerful preservation device and carefully carried out the body of Fritz, the first Ancient Emperor of the Eldian Empire. She gently placed the body beside her sisters, then gazed at her children and said in a resolute tone, "Do not disappoint your mother's expectations."

And so, the children were immersed in endless grief, silently offering their longing and devout prayers to their departed loved ones. They knew that although their loved ones were gone, they would forever remain the light in their hearts and the source of their spiritual strength. This strength would support the children, enabling them to continue their courageous journey through life with unwavering will and boundless love.

Life and death, like the dawn's light and the dusk's afterglow, or like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, vanish into endless darkness after a brief, dazzling brilliance. The flower of life, like a flower, withers, quietly guarding its former beauty, leaving the world with a final touch of tenderness. Children will forever remember the kindness, generosity, and courage of their loved ones; even though they are gone, the fine qualities they left behind continue to profoundly influence them.

However, this harsh reality also made the children deeply understand the brevity and preciousness of life. They understood that every moment was worth cherishing, because life could leave us at any time. After this ordeal, the children gradually became more mature and independent. They learned to face the difficulties and setbacks in life, how to care for others, and gained a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life. Following this, the Eldian Empire entered a new period of development, all thanks to the wise decisions of the third-generation ancient emperor, Sheena Fritz. She knew that to make the Eldian Empire stronger, reforms had to be implemented in all aspects.

First, Sheena Fritz resolved to improve the overall condition of the Eldian Empire. She delved into all aspects of the nation, identifying problems and taking timely measures to resolve them. Furthermore, she paid particular attention to the five key military units of the Eldian Empire, increasing resource allocation to these forces. In this way, she hoped to enhance the strength of the military and provide a solid guarantee for the nation's security.

At the same time, Sheena Fritz did not overlook those who committed wrongdoing. For serious criminals, she ruthlessly tied them to the open ground where the pillars stood, publicly announced their crimes, and then left them to be dealt with by ordinary people from all over the world and the people of the ancient Eldian Empire. As for those who committed moderate or minor offenses, she stripped them of their status and reduced them to slavery, as a warning to others not to easily commit wrongdoings.

After this massive purge and reorganization, the Eldian Empire was revitalized. However, some who believed they could not contend with Sheena Fritz chose to hide in the shadows, waiting for their chance. They might be plotting a larger conspiracy to destabilize the Eldian Empire. Meanwhile, the remnants of the Marleyan Empire, lurking in the shadows, quietly accepted these escaped, heinous criminals. With the support of a small number of special anomalies over the years, they established a tiny kingdom called the Kingdom of Marley, hidden in the shadows. Using the meager power granted by these special anomalies, they conducted large-scale experiments—not just on humans. Anyone who dared to defy the secret rule of the Kingdom of Marley became a test subject. In this process, the people of the Kingdom of Marley gradually mastered the skills to control the experimental subjects, naming it the Taboo of the Kingdom of Marley. However, with the assistance of a few special anomalies, they continuously improved their control methods, cleverly avoiding detection. Furthermore, the first king of the Kingdom of Marley ordered his people to continue sheltering those who had escaped, notorious criminals, while secretly recruiting members of these evil forces to bolster the kingdom's manpower and strength. Meanwhile, a small number of uniquely powerful beings, from the beginning, understood and slowly absorbed the negative emotions of this world and the purest power of human corpses and souls. During the Kingdom of Eldia's continuous conquests, they accelerated their collection of these powers. Although half of their resources were depleted in the great war between the Kingdom of Eldia and the Marleyan Empire, the large number of deaths and the surge in negative emotions during the reign of the Eldian Empire resulted in substantial gains for them. They then used bizarre and unique summoning artifacts, infusing them with all the negative emotions and the purest power within human souls. Later, they utilized the incredibly strange concealment bestowed upon each member by their top-tier followers to mask the terrifying fluctuations of the powerful beings skilled in parasitizing or possessing others, and the bizarre beings adept at absorbing and transforming others. It can be said that they had completely exhausted their resources. Meanwhile, the extremely special and anomalous beings and powerful entities summoned at the same time declared that they needed to rethink how to gather the massive amounts of negative emotions and the pure power of countless human souls and bodies required by the organization that summoned them. Thus, the powerful and anomalous being skilled in parasitism and possession, wielding the bizarre cloak, soared into the air and unleashed its unique and anomalous abilities—parasitism and possession. In an instant, its body emitted countless strange and peculiar points of light and sources of illumination, which rained down on every corner of the world, ultimately landing on every person in every country and silently disappearing deep within their bodies. Simultaneously, it absorbs their negative emotions and emotional fluctuations in daily life to nourish the powerful and unusual being. Meanwhile, another strange being, skilled in absorption and transformation, after listening to the narratives of the few unusual beings, learned that there was a force in this world capable of opposing them, and that the people of Marley were their allies in this world. This powerful and unusual being decided to help the people of Marley completely conquer this world, bringing their organization's members to this world to thoroughly explore the special world. At the same time, it used its strange abilities to transform the various energies surrounding Marley to empower them, improving their physique and overall strength. Meanwhile, they concealed themselves and instructed the few unusual beings to have the first king of Marley secretly accumulate power and seize all hidden forces. Years later, the Marley Kingdom gradually rose to power, attracting the attention of countries around the world. Meanwhile, the ancient Eldian Empire, under the efforts of three generations of ancient emperors, Sheena Fritz, grew increasingly powerful.