Paving The Way

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Although she only became Blue Dawn's empress recently, and had also been a part of the rebellion that took down the previous government, most people still considered Emilia to be someone separate from the 'normal people'.

This view stemmed from both Emilia's outstanding background as well as her gorgeous appearance, as most people simply couldn't imagine someone like her living right next to them as a normal person.

Of course, given everything she'd done in both the rebellion and after she took charge, most people only alienated her in their hearts as an inviolable fairy who could only be adored and cherished from a distance, and not as someone they would detest or hate.

"I-Is the princess going to be okay?"

Since the little girl in her arms wasn't exactly small, and Emilia's own frame was quite slender as well, more than a few people in the crowd looked a little concerned for their empress as she made her way up the stage.