All over the Empire, the citizens were out in the street with the proud flag of a phoenix which was the new flag for the Ceraisian Empire. The flag depicted the rebirth of the Phoenix, telling everyone that a new era will began.
The flame symbolized their burning desire for something new. A rebirth of an entire nation. To become better and stronger.
They were no longer the hungry dragons they were once. Now they were Phoenix.
The peasants were of course thrilled to see what this era will bring. The merchants were worried on what would happen to their business, the nobles on the other hands were all smiling. Because the nobles from the Dragons were all eliminated, their territory were free to take. The Empress had distributed the territories fairly through merits which make everyone satisfied.
And all of these nobles gathered in the throne hall with smiles and approval. It was a rare sight. No matter who was crowned Emperor, someone would always find him distasteful.