Black Iron Crown

Reiner was wearing a gorgeous red and gold robe, with a custom-made solid gold crown on his head, a long sword inlaid with precious stones hanging from his waist, and a solid gold scepter in his hand.

Frante was equally rich and precious, standing beside Reiner.

She looked at Reiner who was pretending to be calm, took his arm and said with a smile, "Are you nervous?"

"Oh, I'm not nervous, I... how could I be nervous?" Reiner said with a sneer.

"I'm stuttering, aren't you nervous?" Frante laughed out loud.

"Don't be nervous, today is your big day, your dream will officially set sail from today!" Frante helped Reiner tidy up his collar and said softly.

Reiner smiled, pursed his lips, patted Frante's hand without saying anything, and nodded slightly.

Taking a deep breath, Reiner walked towards the gate of the main castle of Mecaron.

The gate opened slowly, and a ray of light shone into the dim castle gate.

Facing the sun, Reiner held Farrant's left hand high, and walked out of the gate with steady steps.

Seeing the door open, what entered Leiner's ears was a burst of cheers like a tsunami. Countless people looked at the direction where Leiner appeared and shouted frantically. The men took off their hats and threw them into the sky.

The women held the handkerchiefs in their hands and waved them vigorously. Today is a day worth remembering by all northerners.

Listening to this deafening voice, it seemed that something in Reiner's chest was about to break out of the cocoon, and countless ambitions exploded in his heart.

Holding Frante's hand, Reiner's eardrums were filled with the sound of a beating heart.

When he walked up the steps step by step, the cheers became more enthusiastic, and many people shouted loudly, just to vent their excitement.

The Earl of Cord, Lord Logan, Earl of Wallas, Lord Tillihan, Lumbare, Wend, Lady Moreland, Lord Azak, and Lord Kerim, they stood close to the high platform and clenched Teeth, hammering hard on the wooden fence in front of him.

Mrs. Moreland was already in tears, and Earl Cod's eyes were also red. They knew how weak Reiner was back then, and also knew how he had struggled and experienced hardships over the years.

Only Reiner was left in Baron Kerim's eyes,

He who has changed from a commoner to a noble baron is the one who knows Reiner's journey best.

As one of the first men drafted into the army, he has become one of the few remaining veterans under Reiner's command.

Earl Zhebo back then was simply a mountain that weighed heavily on the hearts of all Fort Morelanders. At that time, Leiner's army was only a few hundred, and he was about to face the offensive of thousands of Earl Zhebo.

Even under such circumstances, his grand duke did not give up and worked hard to develop, and only then did he defeat the most powerful lord in the northern border in a thrilling manner two years later.

After several years of battles, my Lord Baron has become an incomparably noble Grand Duke, and I have also changed from an ordinary soldier to a baron.

Earl Corder looked at his nephew. Even though he had a great opportunity to take the position of baron, he did not do so. Instead, he supported his nephew who had not returned home for four years.

At first he hesitated, but conscience overcame his desire.

At this time, Earl Kord was very grateful that he had made the right decision at the beginning, and this was how the Murland family in the north became what it is today.

Lumbare and Wende both shouted loudly, and they didn't feel too much emotion in their hearts, they just felt that today's brother was too majestic.

Reiner walked up to the high platform, looking at the crowds of people around him that even extended to the street, a heroic aura welled up in his heart.

He didn't even read the lines he had prepared to denounce the empire for its innocence and give up allegiance to the little emperor, and raised his left finger to the sky.

Everyone lowered their voices at this moment, and looked at Reiner who raised his arms in silence.

It was almost a miracle that tens of thousands of people remained silent. Even ignorant children were beside their parents, ready to listen to His Majesty the Grand Duke.

"I! I am the king of the North!"

The loud voice spread out, and although only the people in front heard it, there were deafening cheers again.

"King of the North!"

Reiner felt a heat gushing out from his whole body, and the agitation in his heart could hardly be suppressed.

Afterwards, the soldiers around the square also cheered. They fought with the army, and His Majesty the Grand Duke finally became above ten thousand people and not under one person.

Soon, a series of performances began along the street, with clowns and bards parading around.

The bards sang Rainer's hymns on their instruments.

The funny performance of the clown made many people burst into laughter.

The Independence Ceremony is over, and the next thing is about surrender in the Mecaron Conference Hall.

Back in the magnificently decorated meeting hall, all the royal lords looked at Reiner with complicated eyes.

Reiner smiled complacently and said, "Everyone, what do you think of my previous proposal? Queen HR Earl Redmara is so perverse, do you still continue to be loyal to them?"

The lords couldn't help being silent when faced with such a question from Reiner.

Looking at the silent crowd, Reiner narrowed his eyes slightly. He believed that these people could understand the current situation and weigh the pros and cons.

After becoming independent, there is no reason to protect them anymore. This group of people should also be able to see this. If they want to continue to receive protection, they must become Leiner's vassals.

In normal times, Reiner would still worry about whether they were willing to surrender, but now Reiner is not worried at all.

The people of the Bookeden Kingdom are still in the empire. If they do not submit to themselves after declaring their independence, the Bookeden Kingdom and the imperial capital will obviously not give up this opportunity to recover a large amount of land.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Earl Jollal spoke first: "Well, Your Majesty, I am willing to dedicate my loyalty to you!"

As he spoke, Earl Jollal walked up to Reiner, knelt down on one knee and stroked his chest with his right hand, and said, "I am willing to pledge my allegiance to you!"

"Haha, that's great! Earl Jollal is even more powerful than a tiger, and the Kingdom of Bookern and the Queen will definitely pay the price!"

Reiner laughed loudly, and pulled out the long sword inlaid with gems from his waist and put it on Earl Jorral's shoulder.

After reading an oath, Reiner tapped the long sword on his shoulder three times: "Very good, now you are my vassal, I will protect you and your family, and you will also Pay me allegiance, military service, years of these obligations!"

"So, who else is willing to ask me for allegiance?"

On the other side, 15,000 soldiers had gathered outside the walls of the imperial capital. This was a large army for the Western Expedition.

After obtaining huge benefits, the Kingdom of Bukeden decided to help the empire resist the invasion of the Kingdom of Bazaran.

King Satri rode on the back of a tall war horse and waved: "Let's go!"