I reign supreme in the Western fantasy world for eternity.

Ji Tian examined the golden crown twice, making sure that the nine gems on its surface were once again filled with dazzling light, before placing it back on the table.

He looked at Elena and asked, "What do you know about the first king of the human kingdom?"

Elena hadn't expected him to ask this so suddenly, and she recalled what she knew:

"According to the kingdom's general history, the first king was originally a descendant of the previous royal family. After the demons invaded, the royal family was destroyed, and he, as a survivor, wandered among the common people. Later, under certain circumstances, he was guided by the gods and led a group of commoners who were unwilling to submit to the demons to leave the capital, which was controlled by the demons."

"and then?"

"Then he traveled far and wide, built a new army, drew the holy sword, defeated the demon king, and ended the demons' rule. After the kingdom was established, he changed the kingdom's calendar to the imperial calendar and promulgated the first Imperial Law, and the kingdom began its revival."

After saying this, Elena thought for a moment and added, "However, these are all accounts from general history, and they don't have many details. The records from the church might be more detailed; you can take a look when you have time."

Ji Tian glanced down at the golden crown on the table and made his judgment.

The events he experienced during his trials and the general historical narrative Elena described were structurally consistent.

As for claims of royal lineage or divine guidance, these are likely fabrications, merely attempts to legitimize their rule.

"The three trials I just went through should be part of the life of the first king, or more precisely, the history recorded in the crown."

Upon hearing this, Elena raised an eyebrow slightly, asking in confusion:

"You mean... the experiences of the first king were the same as what you saw in the crown?"

"At least the main storyline matches up. The demons occupy the capital, humans are controlled, the holy mountain is sealed off, someone pulls out the holy sword, a counterattack is launched and the lost territory is recovered, and a kingdom is established—the process is basically consistent with the general history."

Ophelia listened quietly to Ji Tian and Elena's conversation, then interjected:

"So, what's preserved inside that crown are the memories or records of the first king himself?"

"Most likely."

Ji Tian leaned back in his chair and roughly organized the information he had collected over this period, creating a timeline:

The first hero appeared approximately three thousand years ago.

At that time, the former human kingdom and church already existed, but the kingdom's customs were not very good, so much so that the first hero's fellow villagers preferred to go to the demon world rather than return. The three gods of the church merged during that period and no longer manifested in the world.

About 1,300 years later, around 1,700 years ago, a hero, for reasons unknown, launched a surprise attack on the church headquarters, killing several high-ranking church officials, including the Pope. The hero himself died as a result.

This incident caused chaos in the church in a short period of time.

Taking advantage of the situation, the demons invaded the human kingdom with their superior military strength. With the church preoccupied with its own problems, the capital quickly fell, the royal family was destroyed, and the core political power of the entire kingdom was thus interrupted.

Next comes the history recorded in the crown, followed by the re-establishment of the Holy Sword's inheritance system. The Church most likely provided assistance in the process of expelling the demons and restoring order; otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why the Church's position remained so stable when the gods could not intervene.

"I think I understand now. This crown is not just a royal relic; it's more like a token passed down through generations."

Ji Tian stopped discussing history, picked up the crown again, held it in his palm, and felt the warm and calm power flowing within it.

If trials are the way the crown is recognized, then its true function is only unlocked after the recognition is passed.

He put the crown back on his head, and the information about the crown's abilities gradually became clear in his mind.

First is "prestige":

This is a passive aura that naturally emanates when wearing a crown.

For ordinary humans, this aura will involuntarily inspire awe and obedience; for low-level demons, it is an almost oppressive intimidation, making them instinctively fear the wearer.

But Lilith, being a high-ranking demon, was almost oblivious to this aura. She stood to the side, tilted her head, and looked at it for a while, muttering, "It seems a bit chilly," before squatting back down to continue studying the patterns on the windowsill.

Ji Tian opened his eyes, confirmed that her condition was normal, then closed his eyes again to continue sensing.

Secondly, there is "domination":

This ability is guided by the wearer's will and can control nearby creatures with low intelligence or humans with weak willpower.

The range and duration of control depend on the wearer's mental strength, and for Ji Tian, ​​the upper limit of this ability is currently quite sufficient.

He decided not to test it in the room first, lest he turn the seabird passing by on the windowsill into his sentinel.

The third item is "Magic Amplification":

The crown can significantly boost the wearer's magic output efficiency. Even ordinary people with average magic reserves can reach the level of a novice legendary mage after wearing the crown.

For those who already possess sufficient strength, this ability acts more like an amplifier, making the already precise flow of magic even smoother.

Finally, there's the "danger transfer":

When the wearer faces a mortal threat, the crown will automatically transfer him to a nearby safe location.

The relocation distance is not long, usually between one and two miles, and can only avoid immediate danger, not as a means of long-distance escape.

The trigger mechanism for this ability was revealed during the battle with Prince George, which was quite interesting.

Ji Tian opened his eyes, briefly introduced the crown's abilities to Elena and the others, and concluded.

"My skills are somewhat useless to me."

"What are the side effects? Logically speaking, these kinds of products should all have side effects."

There are side effects? I don't think the crown has affected me at all.

Ji Tian pondered for a moment, carefully sensing it.

A warm power had seeped into his body through his crown, slowly merging into the depths of his consciousness. Unlike the usual flow of magic, it was trying to influence his emotions.

But how strong was Ji Tian's will? This force had no effect on him and was subconsciously ignored.

He truthfully stated, "Wearing it for a long time will make one more like the first king in his later years: arrogant, irritable, and with a very low tolerance for questioning and opposition."

After listening, Elena's gaze lingered on his face for a moment to make sure he wasn't affected before she asked:

"Was Prince George's personality also due to this?"

"It's probably because he's worn this crown for so many years that he's become accustomed to its influence. Eventually, he might have lost sight of the line between his own personality and the changes brought about by the crown."

Of course, he himself might also enjoy it.