[Full] The Villainess Just Wants to Live Quietly! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 153

Decain’s coronation was held with great splendor.

Although no one from another empire was permitted inside the sacred hall, Askan and I had been specially invited and were allowed to attend.

Decain walked with dignified steps along the red carpeted path and ascended the high dais.

At the end stood Kysandra, the most senior member of the imperial family, holding the emperor’s crown.

This was an occasion attended by every member of the Lazent imperial family, so I could also see Crown Prince Shusain and Second Prince Seryu.

Normally, imperial succession struggles ended in bloody tragedies where brothers killed one another, but this time it felt as though everyone had peacefully found their own path.

‘Ah, there’s the empress too.’

My eyes caught sight of Laila, who had once been empress.

She had surrendered just before Retanda’s death.

The soft-hearted Shusain pleaded with Decain to forgive his mother’s wrongdoing, and Decain, considering that Shusain had voluntarily stepped down from his position as crown prince, accepted his request.

However, the two of them were forbidden from entering the capital without permission. They could no longer live luxuriously within the imperial palace.

The extravagant Laila was devastated, but Shusain seemed delighted, saying he wanted to explore life outside the palace.

In truth, such a humble life outside the palace might suit the unpretentious Shusain even better.

Meanwhile, Second Prince Seryu was expected to succeed Retanda as Grand Duke. Although he hadn’t officially inherited the title yet, it was an open secret known to everyone.

Perhaps because of that, Seryu showed no sign of regret while watching the coronation.

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