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Chapter 218 I beat Esdeath?

After seeing Fang Yi nod, the [Minister] wiped his hands with a tissue and added another sentence.

"Since you are interested in joining the Imperial Army, which position would you like to start with?

"In other words, how big is your 'ambition'?

"Don't rush to answer; you have plenty of time to think about the answer to this question.

"Your answer will determine how much help you can get from me."

After saying that, the [Minister] stood up and took the initiative to push a plate of steaming dishes at hand towards Fang Yi.

Then he picked up a brand new knife and fork and handed it to Fang Yi, and spoke in a bewitching tone while Fang Yi looked at him in confusion.

"How much of this 'meat' do you think you'll get?
"Do you want to cautiously cut off a piece and savor it carefully, or rationally divide it into a small piece that suits your appetite?

"Or should I boldly divide it into three parts, giving it the largest portion that I can only theoretically digest?
"I think you understand?"

Fang Yi took the knife and fork and didn't speak immediately, just stared at the item in front of him.
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[Ambition that is surrounded by stars]

Category: Consumables
Quality: Tier 2 Epic

Origin: Unnamed World
Conditions of use: Humanoid creatures

Effect 1: When the user's Constitution attribute is lower than 25 points and it is the first time to take this flesh and blood, the Constitution attribute will be +1 and the Agility attribute will be +1.

Effect 2: When the user's intelligence attribute is less than 20 points, the user will gain intelligence attribute based on the amount of flesh and blood that can be digested for the first time, up to a maximum of 3 points.

Effect 3: After first using this consumable, the user's speed in learning physical training skills increases significantly for a period of time. This effect decreases with repeated use.

prompt:

The properties gained by taking this item will be increased depending on the user's ability to digest flesh and blood.

Eating more flesh and blood than the user can digest at one time will not only prevent the user from obtaining attributes, but will also cause damage to the human body.

Summary:
This delicacy is made with the essence of the flesh and blood of the super dangerous species [Desta Gulu] as the main ingredient, and is combined with ingredients from several other dangerous species using superb cooking techniques.

However, it is a great test for the user's digestive ability, and the [Minister] usually needs to be eaten in two doses.

Evaluation:

A rather wasteful way of cooking ingredients.

The ingredients used to make this dish are quite luxurious.

It requires forty-seven super-dangerous species as condiments, one hundred and twenty-one first-level dangerous species to make the base soup, and several processes to create such a luxurious dish.

It is truly a place where all the stars surround the moon.
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Fang Yi's stunned action of checking the properties of the dishes was regarded by the [Minister] as a sign of indecision.

Therefore, a trace of disappointment flashed through the heart of the fat lion, as if he had lost interest in Fang Yi. He left Fang Yi and returned to his seat.

The [Minister] at this moment shook his head, thinking that he might have misjudged the person a few minutes ago.

“I thought he was a useful chess piece, or could be upgraded to a good partner.

"But from this test, it seems that these are just my illusions.

“Thinking about it now, maybe my plan was a little unrealistic from the beginning.

"Perhaps a better approach would be to compromise to some extent with the Emperor and [Bud]."

Just as the [Minister]'s thoughts had already run from this underground palace to the emperor and [Bud] in the palace, thinking about the next solution, he was attracted by Fang Yi's somewhat strange behavior.

Fang Yi did not use a knife and fork to cut the dish, but just like the [Minister] who was eating here a few minutes ago, he held the piece of meat with both hands and started to eat it in an indecent posture.

The [Minister] looked at Fang Yi's 'imitation', but felt a little disdainful in his heart.

[Not everyone can eat that portion of meat like I do. Even I can only eat half of it at most.]

But the next scene made the [Minister] open his eyes wide.

In just a moment, the huge portion of food, which the Minister had not designed to be eaten in one go, went into Fang Yi's stomach in a rough way.

Fang Yi ate the entire portion of meat without any adverse reaction. Instead, he burped with satisfaction, as if he was still reluctant to leave.

The newly acquired trait [Man-eating Dragon] faithfully played its role of [accelerating the digestion of flesh and blood and supplementary consumables]. With the blessing of this trait, Fang Yi successfully ate a quantity that ordinary people could not eat, and digested it quickly, converting it all into panel attributes.

The reminder sound of the reincarnation space also sounded.

You have taken [Ambition, the Moon and Stars' Ambition]. Based on the dosage, you gain permanent attribute gains of +2 Constitution, +2 Agility, and +3 Intelligence.

After finishing his meal, Fang Yi listened to the reminder sound from the reincarnation space and wiped his hands like the [Minister] did a few seconds ago.

He stood up and supported himself on the table with his hands, and expressed his "ambition" in the minister's surprised and approving eyes.

"As you can see, my 'appetite' is relatively good and my digestion is also very good.

"So I'm not going to share this piece of 'meat' with others.

“I want them all!
"I'll eat as much 'meat' as there is!"

"The character [Minister] Ernest's friendship towards you has been changed to [72/100].

The [Minister] stood up and kept applauding Fang Yi. He looked at Fang Yi with a look of joy that had never been seen on his face before.

He also made his own promise.

"Okay, I acknowledge your ambition.

"Based on your performance, I will make you the supreme commander of this military campaign against the foreign tribes in the north.

"In a few days, you will lead Esdeath, Bud's subordinate Liva, several Imperial Weapon Users, and countless troops to quell the rebellion of the foreign tribes in the north.

"Of course, there's one thing you need to do before that."

[Minister] paused and said something that Fang Yi couldn't understand.

"You must defeat Esdeath head-on in the upcoming empire talent selection conference.

“Turn this general into your stepping stone.

"Step on this general and become famous in the empire."
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Although Fang Yi's expression remained normal, after hearing the words of the [Minister], countless black question marks rose in his mind involuntarily.

"Ah? I hit Esdeath, is that true?

"I was planning to cling to this female general.

“Although the opponent may not have mastered the secret technique [Mokbotamo] that can freeze time and space at this point in time, nor has he transformed into [General Winter] before the final battle and mastered the secret technique [General Binglan] that can destroy a country.

"It's even possible that his strength has been weakened by becoming a reincarnation, but it's definitely not something I can mess with since I don't even have the power."

After analyzing his own strength and Esdeath's strength, Fang Yi instantly realized what the Minister wanted to do.

The [Minister] must be aware of his own strength, but he still insists on defeating [Esdeath]. That means... Fang Yi looked at the [Minister] and expressed his guess.

"So, when will you arrange for me to meet this general and rehearse the drama of 'defeating' General Esdeath?"

"But even if they 'beat' the opponent within the 'rules', such a ridiculous drama is hard to convince the audience.

"I'm afraid we'll have to add a clause prohibiting General Esdeath from using Imperial Weapons during battle.

"Do you think I fully understand the true meaning of your words 'defeating Esdeath head-on'?"

After Fang Yi finished his speculation, the admiration in the [Minister]'s eyes almost overflowed.

He just nodded, expressed his approval of Fang Yi in a brief sentence, and then began to explain to Fang Yi the meaning behind this conference.

“All correct.

"There is growing dissatisfaction within the Empire with my arbitrary decision to veto the re-activation of Esdeath and send her north to conquer foreign races.

“So, with Bud’s persuasion, the emperor held this talent selection conference open to all citizens.

"In addition to selecting those who are strong but frustrated due to lack of connections to join the Imperial Army and join the war against the foreign tribes in the north.

"And also concealed those little tricks that the insects thought they could hide from me."

The [Minister] added with a look of disdain.

"Yesterday they were secretly preparing an excuse to fight against the Shinsengumi's Death in the Mist, and they would leave selected talents behind after the tournament.

“They used these people as members to form several special teams that obeyed the emperor’s orders.

"It seems that although our emperor still trusts me, he also hopes to use some violence under the instigation of some 'villains'.

"I'm afraid this 'ship' of mine, which the world has named the [Ministerial Camp], is about to sink.

"What do you think about this? If you want to jump out of the car now, I won't stop you. You can leave immediately."
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As soon as the [Minister] finished speaking, the Four Rakshasa Ghosts, Ji, appeared beside the [Minister]. Obviously, the [Minister]'s "never stop" did not include this Four Rakshasa Ghost who Fang Yi was unable to defeat.

Faced with the [Minister's] showdown-like words, Fang Yi said without hesitation what the [Minister] wanted to hear most.

"How can a ten-year-old govern a country? These are just some villains attacking you.

“Everyone knows that you, [Minister], are the best person to lead the empire.

"What's more, compared to that emperor who is far away in the sky, you are my 'benefactor'.

"If you want to sink my 'beneficiary', you must first ask Fang Yi and those who have received your kindness whether they agree or not!"

"Affected by the talent [Favor of the Evil], the character [Minister] Ernest's friendship towards you becomes [76/100].

The [Minister] did not express any further emotions, but the rising friendship level clearly showed that his trust in Fang Yi had further deepened.

[Minister] took a sip of water, stretched his rather fat body which was piled on the chair, and began to reveal some information to Fang Yi.

"[Bud] not only wants to form a team of [Imperial Weapon Users] who will obey the Emperor, but he also wants to use this conference as an excuse to bypass me and re-activate [Esdeath] to conquer the northern tribes.

"But I won't let them succeed. I've already gathered a lot of forces and will quickly eliminate the Shinsengumi's Death God in the Mist before this tournament.

“I will offer Esdeath an offer she can’t refuse: a short-term partnership in exchange for her cooperation at this conference.

"I promise that you will definitely be the first in this tournament and the leader of the expedition against the foreign tribes in the north."

The [Minister]'s eyes became sharp and he began to assign Fang Yi his tasks.

"Zhexia will take you to Zhu Tian and the sword master Yizang to learn 'Shi' at the right time."

"Once I have a grasp of the situation, I will arrange for you to meet with Esdeath.

"I believe your abilities will match your ambition and intelligence, and mastering 'momentum' will not be a difficult task for you.

"You won't let me down, will you?"

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Fang Yi did not make a direct promise, but just said something that made the [Minister] laugh out loud.

"Please give me another portion of 'meat'. I haven't had enough of the previous portion.

"But this time, it's up to you to decide how much 'meat' I should eat.

"Also, I hope you can fulfill the small promise you just made.

"I want to take a few of the collections you have here to use as heirlooms."

Just as Fang Yi finished speaking these words of surrender and asking for items, he heard a few space prompt sounds.

"The hidden quest [Defeat Esdeath head-on at the tournament] has been triggered."

『【Reverence of the Evil】Quest requirement 2, the cumulative reputation value of the currently recognized character has been changed to (3521/1000)』

"The talent retention quest [Reverence of the Evil II] has been completed, the relic rewards have been distributed, and the chain quest [Reverence of the Evil III] has been triggered."

After hearing Fang Yi's words, the [Minister] waved his hand and agreed to Fang Yi's request.

“Let Ji take you to choose my collection, and feel free to take a few more.

"But you can't take away this new night-shining pearl I just got."

Fang Yi naturally nodded and smiled in agreement. He naturally knew that this item was very rare and that the [Minister] liked it very much.

This night-shining pearl was presented by the reincarnationist Madarame to the merchant Rokubo, one of the high-ranking members of the revolutionary army.

[Six Treasures] was willing to exchange it for several places to go to the imperial capital in advance, so he was naturally confident that he could get greater benefits from using this item.

With the appearance of the Night Pearl here, the identity of this businessman from the [Minister Camp] is naturally revealed.

[Minister] obviously hadn't finished talking about Fang Yi's arrangements, so he added a few more words.

"That piece of meat has a name, it's called [Ambition, the Moon Surrounded by Stars].

“It takes quite some time to make, so next time we meet, just take one away with you.

"After you meet Esdeath, I will tell you more about the addictive drugs you have.

"Because Dr. Fashion's research on the antidote will take some time."

[Minister] issued an order to send the guest away, and the Four Rakshasa Ghosts, Ji, appeared beside Fang Yi and made a gesture of invitation.

Fang Yi also stood up and began to select the Minister's collection and prepared to leave.

He had achieved all his goals in this meeting with the [Minister] and had reaped excess profits, so he was naturally ready to leave.
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A few minutes later, in the imperial capital, inside the base of the [Oberg Assassination Society].

Looking at Fang Yi who kept taking out the [Minister] collection from his personal space and began to count the harvest, Disma's expression was extremely wonderful.

Meanwhile, Chelsea was thinking about how to express her willingness to join the Shinsengumi and participate in the mission of killing Godzi.

(End of this chapter)