Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 482 Inheritance of the Throne
It's unclear who was the first to throw down their weapon, but then, like a chain reaction, thousands of soldiers discarded their swords and spears, immediately kneeling on the ground. White flags were raised smoothly, as if they had been waiting for this moment.

The twenty-odd mages looked at each other, and with a bitter nod from their pope, they also put away their staffs.

The knights, trained from childhood by the Roganres family, were steadfast in their beliefs and their loyalty was far beyond that of lowly soldiers. However, faced with an absolute disparity in strength and a complete collapse in morale, they had no choice but to dismount and surrender.

A war that should have been a bloodbath ended almost before it even began.

The old count was ashen-faced, surrounded by several guards. He knew that all was lost and that they had suffered a crushing defeat in this war.

The mere name of this dragon knight in Debe was enough to extinguish the soldiers' will to fight.

Sersney, carrying Levi, flew directly over the Western Legion. The powerful wind pressure caused the banners around Duke Grey to flutter wildly, and the guards huddled together in fear, raising their spears only to find them as fragile as reeds.

Li Wei leaped off the dragon's back and landed lightly in front of the ashen-faced old duke. His fine gold armor, inlaid with dragon patterns, gleamed in the sunlight, making him look like a god.

The loyal guard knight beside him mustered his last bit of courage and charged forward.

"How dare you offend Commander Li like this? You're asking for death!"

But the Van Gogh and Heide brothers, who had caught up from behind, roared and threw him to the ground like a chick, where he couldn't get up for a long time.

The two brothers, easily over four meters tall, carried terrifyingly large iron anchors slung across their backs and had giant swords hanging at their waists, resembling two cold and imposing demonic statues guarding their lord.

"Stop! You're no match for these two big guys." Gray seemed to have lost all his energy, waving his hand to stop the knights behind him from charging aimlessly.

In just a short while, the opponent didn't even use any weapons, but just with his iron fists, he knocked down a whole bunch of aura knights.

Sometimes, the difference is just that obvious.

Li Wei didn't even glance at the guards before approaching the old duke. Instead of being arrogant and condescending, he unexpectedly smiled and patted the old duke on the shoulder: "Old Duke, you're so old, why don't you stay in the Western Territory and retire instead of playing these games?"

"To be honest, now that you're here, you can't go back to the West. Just stay here in Gonda and enjoy your retirement. Gonda has plenty of houses, so you can choose whichever you like."

Duke Grey understood that this was house arrest, and also a way to use his influence to subdue the Western Territory without bloodshed. But compared to death or even the annihilation of his family, this was the best possible outcome.

The old duke's lips trembled, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. He looked at Li Wei and finally closed his eyes bitterly.

"Then... then what do you intend to do with us?" Earl Plantagenet asked, mustering his courage, his hands still trembling slightly.

Li Wei turned around, his gaze sweeping over the pale-faced Western nobles, his voice still relaxed: "Go back to where you came from. Do you expect me to provide you with free meals?"

The nobles of the Western Frontier exchanged bewildered glances. They had been prepared to be executed or imprisoned, but they hadn't expected the dragon knight to be so casual.

“However…” He deliberately dragged out his words, watching the nobles nervously swallow their saliva, before continuing, “It is Debei’s tradition to pay ransom to prisoners. It’s fine for ordinary soldiers, but you nobles can write back yourselves and decide how much to pay.”

"It just so happens that during this time you can also witness the new king's ascension to the throne. This is a rare opportunity, and you may only see it once in your life."

The nobles of the Western Frontier breathed a sigh of relief; paying ransom was something they were familiar with.

For the lord, it's impossible to kill all the people in the Western Territory. Just as the old tortoise said, his reputation and strength have reached an unimaginable level, allowing him to make the enemy lose their will to fight and surrender without shedding blood.

However, this fame can come with some limitations.

It wasn't practical to keep them all in Gonda, so they simply sent all the lowly soldiers and vagrants back to the West, while the nobles stayed behind and could only leave after paying a ransom.

Everything is settled.

Gaoyabao achieved a great victory and reaped a rich harvest.

This battle resulted in the capture of a large amount of supplies and weapons, and incidentally, all the nobles of the Western Frontier were also captured alive.

According to Debe tradition, every prisoner has the right to pay a ransom in exchange for their freedom; simply put, it's all about money.

The lowly soldiers and scoundrels carried enough rations to return to the western border and returned by the same route. Fearing that these guys might rob villages along the way without the lord's control, the lord even sent people to watch them return to the western border.

The effect of this battle was enormous; even some nobles who were still observing immediately turned against their lord and sided with him.

The matters concerning the succession of the new king are also proceeding in an orderly manner.

The swan butler commissioned a brand new griffin crown for Ashleigh, which is more exquisite and more feminine than before. After all, none of the previous Debe kings were women, and the inherited crown was too unsuitable for a little girl like Ashleigh.

Even the smallest details of the clothing were designed by Mei Beixi herself, making it look very elegant and noble.

Li Wei is now extremely grateful that the old tortoise invited Mei Beixi. With the help of this swan butler, many things have become much easier and simpler.

After a flurry of activity, more than half a month had passed, and most of the nobles of Debe had arrived in Gonda.

The succession was originally planned for these nobles, and now that everyone has arrived, the succession ceremony can begin naturally.

In the royal hall, the once-damaged floors, carpets, and walls have been completely renovated, but there is still a sense of desolation and coldness.

However, this morning, the place started to bustle with people again.

Van Gogh, the orca warrior, went ahead with only his sword to guard the area beneath the throne, standing guard alongside his brother Hyde. The throne was high enough, with more than a dozen steps leading up from the bottom, but even so, the two imposing warriors were almost level with the throne.

Ashe was still getting ready in her room. In fact, she was completely clueless about becoming king, thinking it was just a formality. To her, being king was no good. Her father, Harland, neglected her because he had become king, never caring about her or visiting her even once.

So she would rather be an ordinary girl, taking walks in the square with her husband, the greatest warrior under the stars, when she had free time, picking flowers in the garden to make wreaths, or visiting the Holy Light Church to pray for her sisters Tina. That would make her content.

Sometimes, she would secretly pray for her sisters Tina and Tiffany... and Lord Levi, wishing them good health and such. She was born in Gonda and had always been a believer in the Goddess of Light. However, she was too embarrassed to tell anyone about this, because she knew Lord Levi would say something disrespectful like praying to him instead of the Goddess of Light.

However, Lord Li Wei is truly favored by the Goddess of Holy Light. Otherwise, how could his Holy Light cultivation be so high? Even if he said some rebellious things, the Goddess would definitely not care at all.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile and stick out her tongue.

"Alright." Tina's voice rang out as she gently placed the crown on the little head in front of her, quite satisfied. "Our little king is so beautiful!"

Aishilu looked at herself in the mirror and was a little stunned.

Her hair, which had been a mess from waking up early, was neatly combed by Tina's skillful hands, falling naturally and as smooth as flowing moonlight. A few strands of black hair were carefully braided into delicate braids, intertwining and winding around the bun, as elegant as a deep starry sky.

The silver crown, inlaid with azure sapphires, was placed perfectly on her head, neither too heavy nor too light, adding to her elegance and aloofness.

Her face was fair and delicate, like a newly blooming lily, with a faint blush on her cheeks, as if gently kissed by the morning glow.

Princess Tiffany, the Little Mermaid, chose a blue velvet gown for Ashleigh with silver thread embroidery. The neckline and cuffs were inlaid with tiny pearls that shimmered with a warm glow in the morning light, and the skirt spread out like waves.

This was designed by Meibessie herself. Even the Little Mermaid Princess had to marvel at the swan butler's aesthetic sense. When worn by Aishilu, it was as if she was born to appear in the world for her, absolutely perfect.

The girls didn't linger in the room for long, as a waiter soon came to inform them.

Today is Aishilu's coronation ceremony and her attendance at court. She looked around nervously.

A row of silver-armored Southern Knights stood under the west window, while Northern Warriors in black plate armor stood under the east window. To the south was the entrance to the hall, where two extremely burly orc warriors stood.

Soon she saw Uncle Van Gogh and Uncle Heide, who was acting as a guard under the throne. He saw her too, waved and greeted her. These two whale uncles were very kind to her. Not long ago, they even took her to Half Moon Harbor in High Cliff Castle to ride a magic shark. She smiled back.

She saw nobles entering the hall from the entrance, but she couldn't find Lord Li Wei anywhere.

"Aishiro, relax, Levi will be here soon." Tina smiled, which made the nervous Ashiro relax a lot.

Several girls were standing in the passageway; it wasn't time for them to make their appearance yet.

His father's old prime minister was standing alone not far from the throne, his eyes closed, as if he were asleep.

Soon, she saw the old duke of the Western Frontier, who had heard about the uprising, walk into the hall with a somewhat desolate expression and stand alone in a certain place.

Duke Frena and Duke Finn have also arrived...

"What are my girls looking at?"

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.

The girls turned to look and saw Li Wei smiling broadly, accompanied by a very beautiful noblewoman.

Aishilu recognized the noblewoman; she was Lady Onaya, the mother of Lia's sister, who used to visit Gonda frequently, and Aishilu had seen her several times.

"Good day, Your Majesty Aishilu." Onaya blinked and murmured softly.

"Good day, Lady Onaya," Aishilu quickly greeted her.

"Alright, I won't bother you any longer. I have to go now." Onaya smiled and went to the hall without any hesitation.

"Li Wei, how come you're with Lady Onaya?" Tina asked curiously. "What did you two talk about?"

"We happened to meet on the way here and ended up together. We didn't talk much, just about some things related to the cooperation between the Southern Territory and us," the lord said without changing his expression.

In fact, Lady Onaya talked to him about some private matters, but how could he talk about these things with the girls?

The number of nobles increased, almost filling the entire hall. Many of them were people that Ashlu had seen when her father held court.

Aishilu's fingers, which were hanging down in front of her chest, had unknowingly twisted into a knot, like a butterfly fluttering in the air. She cheered herself up in her heart—I have nothing to be afraid of. Everything will end well because Lord Li Wei loves me, Sister Tina loves me, and everyone in High Cliff Fort loves me.

Just then, a large, warm hand grasped hers. She turned her head and saw Lord Li Wei's warm smile. Instantly, she felt no tension at all.

The Prime Minister's voice then rang out: "Welcome the future Lord of Debe, the King of the Four Realms, the daughter of the late King, the youngest daughter of House Kratheon, Her Majesty Ashirul."

"Welcome Your Majesty's husband, the greatest warrior under the stars, the Light of Debe, the Twin Dragon Knight, the Guardian of the Realm, the Lord of High Cliff Fortress, the Uncrowned King of the Wilderness, the Hero of the Kingdom, the Eagle of the Nation, the Sovereign and Protector of the Frontier Humanoid Race, Your Majesty Li Wei!"

As soon as these words were spoken, hundreds of eyes were drawn to the passageway as if by a magnet.

The lord, clad in gleaming golden armor, entered with the girls. His gaze swept calmly across the room, but when he met the eyes of certain people, they involuntarily lowered their eyes or turned slightly to the side.

Aishilu scrambled up the throne steps in a few quick steps, turned around, and faced the dark mass of people below. She sat on the throne, the hem of her velvet dress spreading out behind her like a tranquil lake.

Li Wei then led Tina and Tiffany to the reserved seats, where powerful figures from each province, such as Duke Frena, Duke Finn, and Duke Grey, were seated.

Lady Onaya was already seated elegantly at the head of the Southern nobles' seats. When she met Li Wei's gaze, a captivating smile appeared on her lips.

The old prime minister walked forward shakily, holding an ancient scroll of parchment in his hands. It was Debe's founding law and succession contract.

His voice was old yet clear as he began to recite the long and solemn oath of succession, asking Ashelu if she was willing to uphold justice, safeguard the law, and protect her subjects.

“I do.” Ashleigh’s voice was initially soft, but she immediately cleared her throat and repeated in as steady and clear a tone as possible, “I swear in the name of the Krasion family, I do.”

(End of this chapter)