Lord of the Truth

Chapter 1175 1175: Pride of the Empire Industry

The Grand Plaza—

Anyone who reached this place had already walked through the astonishing promenade, beheld the majestic streets of the imperial capital, and witnessed the marvels of the smart city. They had seen buildings that stretched into the sky, streets that shifted and adapted, and a city that almost breathed with life. Yet, no matter how high their expectations soared, no matter how much they thought they had seen, they see more as they took the next step forward.

In truth, the area they were currently traversing—starting from the golden outer wall and leading up to the Grand Plaza—was merely the inner district of the imperial capital. This colossal zone, which to many seemed like a dreamlike city pulled from legend, was originally never meant to house the public. It was intended solely for the Imperial Palace, the administrative headquarters, and the esteemed Burton family. On official records, this region wasnʼt even ten percent of the capitalʼs actual size!

However, due to time constraints and strategic considerations, Caesar, the mastermind behind the coronation, had chosen this location for the event, constructing what was now known as the Grand Plaza—a place designed to leave even the most powerful awestruck.

The plaza itself was a monumental structure, a grand colosseum capable of accommodating an overwhelming crowd of 200,000 spectators. Towering stands surrounded the space, each one meticulously constructed to offer a perfect view of the proceedings. Directly before them lay an exceptionally broad avenue, stretching out like an endless river of stone, beneath a vast and open sky—a space reserved for military parades, state ceremonies, and grand performances.

On the opposite side of the avenue, a magnificent elevated platform stood proudly, its architecture radiating an unmistakable aura of authority. Every inch of it had been carefully crafted, the materials used in its construction undoubtedly among the rarest and most durable in existence. This was the space reserved for the most powerful and influential figures, the ones who shaped history with their very presence.

At this very moment, the colossal stands were nearly full, with only a few remaining seats left unoccupied. Despite the sheer magnitude of the gathering, there were no loud conversations or mindless chatter. No music, no distractions—just silence. Yet, it wasnʼt the silence of boredom, nor was it the silence of impatience. It was the silence of sheer anticipation.

Everyone in attendance was utterly captivated, their eyes locked forward, their breathing barely audible, their minds unable to process what they were witnessing. Even King Aiko, despite everything he had seen so far, found himself entranced the very moment his eyes landed upon it.

”This…?” He muttered, his voice barely escaping his lips.

A deep chuckle erupted beside him. It was Joseph, his tone laced with immense pride.

”Haha! What do you think? Youʼre looking at the pinnacle of the Empireʼs achievements… The crown jewel of innovation! The peak of technological brilliance, developed by the City of Research and Development. The masterpiece of craftsmanship, brought to life by the Nihari blacksmiths, the dwarves of S-1, and the brilliant human engineers of R-2. The absolute culmination of efficiency, where every single component was meticulously selected to form the perfect whole!”

Then, with a dramatic wave of his hand, he added, ”Even the Imperial Capital itself did not require as much effort and precision to construct as this ʼtinyʼ beast!”

”T-Tiny?! What do you mean, tiny?!” King Aikoʼs voice rose in sheer disbelief as he instinctively pointed ahead.

For standing before them, in the expansive street that separated the stands from the grand platform, was a colossal war machine unlike anything he had ever seen.

It was a warship, but not just any warship.

Its rear section housed an immense propulsion system, composed of nine primary thrusters, each one a monument to engineering excellence. Three were positioned on each side, while six were concentrated in the center, forming the shipʼs core drive system. The front section, in stark contrast, was shaped into three distinct heads, the central one being the largest and longest of them all.