A big day dawned, as the sun rose. Imperial nobles and distinguished guests gathered in the hall of the empire. The air was heavy with excitement as courtiers murmured rumors that would soon be woven into the empire's legacy-- the appearance of the new Aurelius Blood.
Duke Alexis, a man with a mysterious background and a destiny tied to the empire, was the center of this enormous performance. The assembled aristocrats, clad in a rainbow of beautiful fabrics and gems that gleamed like stars on a moonlit night, reflected on the polished marble flooring.
When the sun reached its peak, the doors opened and the crowd became silent. All eyes were on Emperor Magnus as he entered the hall. He ascended the coronation dais with authority that seemed ingrained in him. Duke Alexis faced him.
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