Chapter 92: Chapter 92 - The Weight of a Crown
Chapter 92 — The Weight of a Crown
Silence filled the royal dining chamber.
Absolute silence.
Kaiser stared blankly at the holographic image of Seraphina while the silver-haired Watcher leader calmly looked back at him from orbit.
Then—
"...No."
Second rejection.
Honestly immediate.
Seraphina blinked once again.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Around the table, Elena quietly covered her mouth to stop herself from laughing while Lyra looked dangerously entertained.
Astra’s hologram flickered slightly.
Possible amusement detected.
Kaiser pointed toward himself tiredly.
"I’m already busy."
Seraphina tilted her head slightly.
"You defeated the Assimilation civilization."
"Yes."
"You liberated multiple star systems."
"Yes."
"You connected civilizations peacefully through synchronization."
Kaiser already looked exhausted.
"...Unfortunately yes."
Honestly?
The man sounded personally betrayed by his own achievements.
Seraphina continued calmly.
"And now millions across the galaxy call you the Light of Humanity."
Kaiser immediately rubbed his forehead.
"Please stop saying that."
Lyra smiled slightly.
Honestly she enjoyed this situation far too much.
The Watcher leader studied Kaiser silently for several seconds afterward.
Then finally sighed softly.
"...You really are different from the old kings."
Interesting sentence.
Very interesting.
Elena immediately noticed Kaiser’s expression sharpen slightly.
"The old kings?"
Seraphina’s glowing blue eyes reflected the synchronization pathways surrounding her flagship.
"The original Synchronization Monarchs."
Silence spread across the room instantly.
Even Astra paused.
Kaiser slowly lowered his hand from his forehead.
"...Explain."
Seraphina remained quiet briefly before speaking again.
"Thousands of years ago, synchronization civilizations existed long before modern humanity discovered the Network."
A massive holographic projection appeared behind her.
Ancient star systems.
Gigantic synchronization gates.
Massive civilizations connected through glowing pathways spanning galaxies.
The room became silent.
Honestly?
The scale looked absurd.
Seraphina continued quietly.
"The first Synchronization Monarchs united countless civilizations."
Ancient figures appeared throughout the projection.
Kings.
Queens.
Warriors surrounded by synchronization halos similar to Kaiser’s.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Elena frowned slightly.
"...This wasn’t in any Watcher archives."
Seraphina nodded once.
"Most records were destroyed during the Silence."
The projection shifted suddenly.
Galaxies burning.
Synchronization pathways collapsing.
Entire civilizations disappearing into darkness.
"The monarchs eventually fell into war."
Kaiser’s eyes narrowed immediately.
Of course they did.
Seraphina looked toward him calmly.
"Synchronization amplified emotions."
"Hope."
"Love."
"Fear."
"Hatred."
Her voice became quieter.
"And eventually..."
The hologram showed synchronization stars exploding across galaxies.
"...their conflict nearly destroyed existence itself."
Silence spread across the dining hall.
Lyra stared at the projection carefully.
"The Silence..."
Seraphina nodded slowly.
"Wasn’t natural."
Interesting.
Terrifyingly interesting.
The holographic galaxy darkened completely afterward.
"The surviving Watchers sealed synchronization pathways across the universe to stop total collapse."
Elena’s eyes widened slightly.
"...You shut down galactic synchronization intentionally."
"Yes."
Honestly?
That explained a lot.
Seraphina looked back toward Kaiser afterward.
"But then you changed everything."
The projection shifted again.
First Light.
The Human Network.
Connected civilizations glowing blue across the stars.
"You rebuilt synchronization differently."
Her voice softened slightly.
"Without conquest."
"Without forced unity."
"And somehow..."
A small pause.
"...without repeating the old disasters."
Kaiser stared silently at the glowing galaxy projection.
Then finally sighed softly.
"So now everyone expects me to become another monarch."
Seraphina answered immediately.
"They already do."
Honestly not ideal.
Kaiser immediately looked exhausted again.
"No."
Third rejection.
Consistent at least.
Lyra finally laughed openly.
"You really hate leadership."
Kaiser looked toward her calmly.
"I like protecting people."
Fair.
"Leading civilizations sounds terrible."
Also fair honestly.
Seraphina studied him carefully afterward.
Then unexpectedly smiled slightly.
"That’s exactly why they follow you."
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Before Kaiser could respond—
Astra suddenly interrupted.
"Additional synchronization gates opening near Astral Prime."
Everyone’s expressions changed instantly.
The holographic orbital map expanded rapidly.
Another fleet emerged.
Then another.
And another.
Different designs.
Different civilizations.
Different synchronization signatures.
Dozens of fleets slowly appeared throughout nearby orbit.
The room became silent.
Honestly?
That looked terrifying.
Lyra immediately activated defensive systems.
"Identify them!"
Astra processed the incoming synchronization signals rapidly.
"Civilizations from liberated Assimilation sectors."
The palace officers outside immediately began panicking.
"There are too many ships!"
"Planetary defense systems on standby!"
Kaiser frowned slightly.
"...Why are they all here."
As if answering him—
communication requests flooded the palace systems instantly.
Thousands.
Millions.
Synchronization messages from across connected worlds.
The Human Network erupted with activity.
Astra looked mildly overwhelmed for once.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
"Current incoming synchronization communication volume exceeds system processing limits."
Honestly impressive.
Seraphina calmly crossed her arms.
"They came to see you."
Kaiser immediately looked offended.
"Why."
Elena smiled innocently.
"You saved the galaxy."
"That doesn’t mean they should all show up at my house."
Fair honestly.
A gigantic synchronization alert suddenly echoed throughout the palace.
Then—
every screen across the room activated simultaneously.
The same message appeared everywhere.
A broadcast request.
Galaxy-wide priority.
The room fell silent.
Astra looked toward Kaiser.
"Recommendation: accept communication."
Kaiser already regretted existing.
"...Fine."
The screens flickered once.
Then countless faces appeared.
Different species.
Different worlds.
Different civilizations.
But all looking toward him with the same expression.
Hope.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
An elderly woman from one of the liberated worlds spoke first.
"You saved us."
Another voice immediately followed.
"Our civilization was trapped for centuries."
Then another.
"We thought freedom was impossible."
More voices joined afterward.
Children.
Soldiers.
Leaders.
Ordinary people.
"You gave us our lives back."
"Kaiser!"
"Hero King!"
"The Light of Humanity!"
Kaiser looked ready to collapse emotionally.
Honestly?
Social interaction might finally defeat him.
A young boy suddenly appeared on one of the screens.
"...Are you really human?"
Silence.
Then Elena started laughing immediately.
Even Lyra nearly lost composure.
Kaiser stared blankly at the child.
"...Unfortunately yes."
Honestly incredible answer.
The galaxy-wide synchronization broadcast erupted into laughter afterward.
And strangely—
the atmosphere became lighter.
Less like civilizations worshipping a distant hero.
More like people talking to someone they trusted.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
An older alien commander suddenly stepped forward on another screen.
"We wish to formally join the Human Network."
More voices answered immediately afterward.
"Our world too!"
"We want alliance treaties!"
"Please teach us synchronization stabilization!"
The requests flooded endlessly.
Kaiser slowly looked toward Astra.
"...Help."
Astra answered calmly.
"Negative."
Traitor.
Absolute traitor.
Seraphina secretly looked amused again.
Then suddenly—
another voice echoed through the synchronization broadcast.
Cold.
Sharp.
Dangerous.
"And this is exactly the problem."
The laughter disappeared instantly.
A new screen activated.
A man wearing dark military armor appeared.
Silver eyes.
Scarred face.
Massive synchronization fleet visible behind him.
The atmosphere changed immediately.
Seraphina’s expression darkened.
"...Admiral Veyron."
Interesting reaction.
Very interesting.
The man calmly looked toward Kaiser through the broadcast.
"So this is the famous Hero King."
Kaiser immediately looked tired again.
"...Please stop calling me that."
Veyron ignored him completely.
"The galaxy fears another Synchronization Monarch rising."
Silence spread across the broadcast.
Several civilizations became visibly nervous afterward.
Interesting.
The admiral continued coldly.
"You now command the largest synchronization network in recorded history."
His silver eyes narrowed slightly.
"You defeated the Assimilation civilization."
"Entire worlds already follow your influence willingly."
A small pause.
"So what happens when you decide to rule them?"
The atmosphere became heavy instantly.
Honestly?
Reasonable concern.
Several worlds across the broadcast looked uncertain now.
Fear spread quietly through the synchronization pathways.
Because the old monarchs nearly destroyed existence itself.
And now—
Kaiser possessed even greater synchronization power.
Interesting.
Terrifyingly interesting.
Lyra immediately stepped forward angrily.
"Kaiser saved billions!"
Veyron answered calmly.
"And the old monarchs once did the same."
Silence.
Honestly painful counterattack.
The admiral looked directly at Kaiser afterward.
"Power changes people."
Kaiser remained quiet.
"History repeats itself."
Blue synchronization light reflected softly in Kaiser’s eyes.
"And eventually..."
Veyron’s expression hardened.
"...heroes become tyrants."
The synchronization broadcast fell silent.
Every civilization waited for Kaiser’s response.
Honestly?
Huge pressure.
Elena quietly looked toward him.
But Kaiser still remained calm.
Very calm.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Then finally—
he spoke.
"If I ever become that kind of person..."
Silence spread throughout the galaxy.
Kaiser looked directly toward Admiral Veyron calmly.
"Stop me."
Everyone froze.
Even Veyron looked slightly surprised.
Kaiser crossed his arms afterward.
"I’m serious."
Blue synchronization pathways glowed softly behind him.
"People should never follow someone blindly."
Another pause.
"If civilizations disagree with me..."
He shrugged slightly.
"...then disagree."
Honestly?
That answer shocked the entire galaxy.
No speeches about destiny.
No demands for loyalty.
No declarations of power.
Just honesty.
Simple.
Human.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
The synchronization broadcast remained silent briefly afterward.
Then—
a little girl from one of the liberated worlds suddenly shouted loudly—
"That’s why we trust you!"
The atmosphere broke instantly.
Laughter spread again throughout the synchronization network.
Even some nervous civilizations relaxed afterward.
Admiral Veyron stared silently at Kaiser for several seconds.
Then unexpectedly—
he smiled slightly.
Interesting.
"...Good answer."
Kaiser blinked once.
"...That was a test?"
"Partially."
Honestly annoying man.
Veyron crossed his arms calmly.
"The galaxy needed to hear your response."
His fleet remained visible behind him.
"Fear spreads quickly after war."
Fair honestly.
The admiral looked toward Seraphina afterward.
"The Watchers support him?"
Seraphina nodded once.
"Yes."
Veyron looked back toward Kaiser.
Then slowly saluted.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
"The Vanguard Fleets will support the Human Network."
Gasps spread across the synchronization broadcast instantly.
Lyra looked genuinely shocked.
"The Vanguard?"
Elena frowned slightly.
"...Who are they."
Astra answered immediately.
"Independent anti-corruption military alliance. Estimated combat strength: extremely high."
Translation:
Very dangerous people.
Veyron calmly lowered his salute afterward.
"The galaxy survived because of you."
His silver eyes narrowed slightly.
"So now we make sure history doesn’t repeat itself."
Honestly?
Reasonable alliance.
The synchronization broadcast slowly became chaotic again afterward.
Alliance requests.
Celebrations.
Political discussions.
Entire civilizations trying speaking at once.
Kaiser slowly sat back down at the table again.
"...I want peace."
Elena patted his shoulder sympathetically.
"Too late."
Honestly true.
Outside the palace windows—
more synchronization pathways illuminated the stars continuously while liberated worlds connected themselves to the Human Network willingly.
The galaxy was changing faster every hour now.
And at the center of it—
whether he liked it or not—
stood Kaiser.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Hours later—
the synchronization broadcasts finally ended.
The palace became quieter afterward while Astral Prime’s celebrations continued deep into the night outside.
Kaiser stood alone on one of the upper palace balconies quietly looking toward the stars.
Blue synchronization pathways crossed the galaxy beautifully now.
Alive.
Connected.
Free.
Honestly?
Beautiful sight.
Footsteps approached softly behind him.
Kaiser already recognized them.
"Elena."
She stepped beside him calmly.
For several seconds—
neither spoke.
Then Elena finally sighed softly.
"You know..."
Silver synchronization light reflected in her eyes.
"...you really did change the galaxy."
Kaiser looked toward the distant stars quietly.
"...Wasn’t planning to."
"I know."
A small smile appeared on Elena’s face.
"That’s the scary part."
The night wind moved softly around them while synchronization lanterns drifted across Astral Prime below.
Then suddenly—
Elena looked toward him carefully.
"...Are you afraid?"
Interesting question.
Very interesting.
Kaiser stayed silent briefly.
Then answered honestly.
"Yes."
Elena blinked slightly.
Kaiser rarely admitted fear openly.
He looked toward the glowing Human Network stretching across the universe.
"There are too many people relying on me now."
His voice became quieter.
"...What if I fail them someday."
Silence settled softly around the balcony.
Then Elena stepped closer beside him.
Not dramatic.
Not grand.
Just close enough that their shoulders touched slightly.
"You will fail sometimes."
Kaiser looked toward her.
Elena smiled softly.
"But you’ll still stand back up afterward."
Silver synchronization light moved gently around her hair.
"And honestly?"
A small pause.
"...that’s why people believe in you."
The atmosphere became strangely warm afterward.
Dangerous.
Very dangerous.
Kaiser looked at her silently for several seconds.
Elena immediately noticed.
"...Why are you staring again."
Kaiser answered calmly.
"I’m thinking."
Elena immediately started laughing.
"Terrible excuse."
