Luise's eyes sparkled mischievously as she looked at the dark lord. "I know you've been working on your experiments for an unimaginable amount of years. And yet, every month, you assure me that it'll be over next month," she playfully teased, a playful grin dancing on her lips.

The dark lord's lips curved into an enigmatic smile with an amused glint in his eyes. "You have an uncanny memory, my dear Luise," he said, his voice carrying a hint of intrigue. "But you forget that great achievements require time and patience."

Luise smiled "Yes, my lord."

With that, His attention returned to the influential figures gathered around him. "Even if I accept your proposal and become a king, I will not do anything. I will just sit and revel in leisure," the dark lord declared. "Do you still want me to be your king?"

Li Wuang smiled without hesitation. "Just the name of 'dark lord' is enough," he declared, echoing the sentiments of everyone present.

Li Wuang continued, "And you can recruit people to act on your behalf. You will only need to instruct them."

The dark lord pondered for a moment before voicing his concern, "What about the people of the universe? I don't think they want a king ruling over them and take their freedom, right?"

As they listened to the dark lord's question, the influential figures smiled and responded by shouting with all their might, "Everyone, listen to us! If you want the dark lord as your king, shout with all your might, no matter in which corner of universe you live in!"

An echoing silence engulfed the entire universe. Li Wuang and all those present were at the realm of half-gods, so just their shout was loud enough that it echoed throughout the entire cosmos. It was a declaration heard by all living beings, and even the heavens seemed to hold their breath.

Suddenly, from the far world and galaxies, a voice started to resonate, growing in intensity as it traversed the vast expanse of the universe. "We want the Dark Lord as our king!" The words spread like wildfire, echoing from one galaxy to another, passing through nebulae and star clusters. Every sentient being heard the resounding call, as if the very essence of creation had united in a singular desire.

"We want Dark lord as our king"

"We want Dark lord as our king"

For the time being, in whole universe there was only one sentence.

"We want Dark lord as our king"

When dark lord heard it, he smiled.

Many people from all over the universe gathered near the dark lord's mountain and fell to their knees in reverence and even those who couldn't be physically present did their role. They knelt in their own spaces, facing the direction of the mountain, and joined in the universal reverence for their new king.

Every influential people who were in front of dark lord looked at dark lord with expectations.

"I think I can't really back off huh" Dark Lord sighed.

Listening to him everyone got so happy that they could not even explain.

This was the man who saved all women, children, and men of the universe from the brink of destruction. With him as their king, who would dare to challenge their newfound peace?

"Rise," the dark lord commanded, exerting an unfathomable force that made everyone stand upright, no matter where they were in the universe. It was as if the entire cosmos was beneath the dark lord's palm.

"Now that everyone is requesting this so fervently, then... I accept!!!" the dark lord announced with a smile that carried across the universe, reaching every corner.

He said it slowly but everyone in the universe could clearly listen it.

The joy and elation filled the people. Every being started to congratulation each other with the tears of happiness in their eyes.

"We hail the dark lord!"

"We hail the dark lord!"

And so, for the first time in the history of the universe, the entire cosmos hailed a single person.

The resounding echoes of their united shout continued to ripple through the space and time for days.

As the days passed, the enthusiasm for the dark lord's coronation only grew stronger. Citizens from every corner of the cosmos eagerly awaited the historic event. They came from far-off planets and realms, traversing vast cosmic distances to witness the ascension of their savior to the throne.

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Two months later, a day before the coronation eve...

Just after the dark lord accepted to become the king, every influential person gathered there sprang into action, bustling with preparations for the coronation. After two months of dedicated effort, they finally completed the grand palace with the help of the most skilled constructors in the universe.

The day before the coronation arrived, people were filled with excitement and anticipation. The air was buzzing with energy, and it felt like the entire universe was holding its breath in awe. The grounds of the palace was filled with representatives from countless civilizations, all gathering to witness this special and significant event.

Chief Constructor Chang Hou gazed upon the finished palace with confidence. "This is the first and last masterpiece that all the master constructors have gathered to create."

Jun Shen, another master of construction, nodded in agreement, "Indeed, if it weren't for the dark lord, we would never have united for any task"

With the construction completed, Song Que, the master of decoration, who had transformed the palace into an awe-inspiring spectacle, said "Tomorrow, everyone will be amazed,".

The builders were very proud, knowing that their hard work would soon become the magnificent home of the ruler of the universe.

All of them were so happy and proud of their work.

Well, of course they would be.

Even for the god's palace only two of these master went to construct and completed the work under half a month.

Today thousands of these master gathered to construct the palace and still took two months to complete it.

Just this alone showcased the magnificence of the palace.

As everyone were excited and gathered in the palace for coronation of their king, another day passed by like nothing.

Inside the cave of the Dark Lord...

"Today is the day of your coronation, my king," Luise playfully teased the dark lord.

"In that case, you must please your king, mustn't you?" the dark lord replied teasingly. Yet, as his gaze rested upon Luise, a tender rush of affection swept over him, revealing the depth of his emotions.

"Today is your coronation day, focus on that otherwise I won't let you come near me for at least two years as punishment," Luise blushed, trying to hide her affection behind playful words.

"Ah? You are so heartless." dark lord smiled at luise and started to get ready.

On this day, the dark lord was dressed in a long black coat with a high collar that extended up to his ears.

With his charismatic personality and handsome face, along with his long, flowing dark hair that reached below his legs, he exuded a charm that captivated many girls in his mere presence.

After getting ready, the Dark Lord held Luise's hand, their connection symbolizing a bond that transcended worlds. Together, they soared through the skies, heading towards the new palace where destiny awaited them.

Silently and gracefully, like a gust of air, the Dark Lord and Luise landed in front of the magnificent palace.

As they approached, many guards at the main gate were talking excitedly about the dark lord. A young guard exclaimed with enthusiasm, "Today, we'll finally get to see the dark lord in person!"

"Indeed," another guard replied gratefully, "thanks to him, we are alive, and our family is free. I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart."

As they were talking, a young man and woman appeared in front of the guards like a gust of wind. The man exuded a cool and handsome aura with a stunning beauty at his side who was dressed in an elegant white gown. Her beauty was so captivating that other women would pale in comparison. The sight of this couple left the guards momentarily dazed.

Who could they be? Ofcouse the Dark Lord and Luise!

A guard stood up and looked at both "Who are you? Show us your invitation card to enter the palace".

Inside the palace, all the representatives invited by the influential figures of the half-god realm had already gathered. Now, who was this good-looking couple? The guards could clearly see that these were not individuals to be trifled with.

Looking at the guards who were asking him invitation, the dark lord smiled and walked closer to them.

Looking at dark lord who was walking towards them with a confident look in his eyes, guards became vigilant, but dark found their reaction amusing. "If I wanted to harm someone," he whispered to them, "it wouldn't matter how vigilant they are." The guards were taken aback by his unexpected response. "Good work, you both," the dark lord continued, "I have accepted your thanks."

Hearing the Dark Lord's word, their confusion grew as they wondered why would he accept their thank when they intended to show their gratitude to the Dark Lord. Slowly, they realized something...

"Let's go, Luise," the dark lord said, holding her hand tightly. In an instant, they vanished from the guards' sight, leaving them stunned and their legs trembling with the weight of the moment.

"Lord... Dark lord," a guard whispered, his voice filled with awe. Both guards exchanged glances, and excitement sparkled in their eyes.

They searched the surroundings once more, hoping to catch another glimpse of the dark lord, but he had already disappeared from their view entirely. It was as if he had melted into the very essence of the universe, leaving them in wonder and amazement.

Dark lord and Luise walked through the huge garden, their footsteps could be heard in the quiet space. The garden felt endless, and they were the only ones there. As they got closer to the grand palace and looked at it, they were amazed by its breathtaking beauty.

"It's so beautiful," Luise whispered in amazement, her eyes beheld the magnificence of the fully white palace, adorned with ancient, lifelike carvings. The intricate designs surpassed anything she had ever imagined.

The dark lord, even though he was accustomed to witnessing majestic palaces but he couldn't help but be impressed by the intricate details and elegance of this palace.

Dark lord arrived at the palace's entrance and swung open the closed grand gate. The moment he did, a beautiful red carpet stretched out before him, leading all the way to the majestic throne.

At the side of carpet, all influential figure, great family and clan's head and their successor were standing side by side. Dark lord smiled and looked into the eyes of luise by holding her hand and said "Let's go".

Luise smiled and nodded. Hand in hand, they walked gracefully on the red carpet. The eve of the coronation had arrived, and with each passing moment, destiny drew nearer.

And so, with hearts intertwined, the dark lord and Luise embarked on the final steps of an extraordinary journey—a journey that would shape the course of the universe and its inhabitants forever.