
Prologue
The Unsuccessful Yet Academically Unparalleled Sage
The celebration for the successful subjugation of the Demon King was a grand one.
There were all kinds of luxurious cuisines and alcohol from all over the world, and various furnishings that gleamingly adorn the place.
The people who attended the celebration are all important figures from various countries as well, and as I was born as the eighth son of a poor noble…this is the type of place that brings shivers down my spine.
“Well then, the four great heroes who assisted The Hero and brilliantly defeated the Demon King”
The people next to me who were also kneeling and bowing before His Majesty, the Holy Emperor are my good comrades and rivals. They are also known as the Three Great Sages.
“To the respective sages of Fire, Earth, Water and Wind, to be worthy of being the strongest mage—I hereby grant the title of The Four Emperors on you”
The three sages of Fire, Earth and Water are crowned by His Majesty, the Emperor.
It’s a title that can only be granted to those of noble blood.
However, the four of us are only allowed to rightfully call ourselves the Emperor within the magic society and other occasions that involve magic—such is the etiquette upon receiving a medal of honor or title.
“Sage Ephthal”
“Yes!!”
I straightened myself and then bowed again.
His Majesty then placed the crown on my head and smiled.
“From now on, you may call yourself the Emperor of the Thunder God. If it’s a place of magic, you would be allowed to claim the title of Emperor as well”
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