With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

It's important to know that the strength of the Supreme Imperial Arms is absolutely unimaginable; it could easily flatten the inner city of the Imperial Capital in a matter of minutes. Yang Li currently has no way to counter it.

This unreasonable force may be the last resort left by the first emperor in anticipation of future corruption.

In the original work, if the author hadn't given the male protagonist a power-up, the Revolutionary Army would never have been able to defeat the Supreme Imperial Arm, even though the young emperor who piloted it was utterly useless.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Li now only wanted to get into the capital as soon as possible and then kill that guy named Blast with one blow.

If this damn thing summons Esdeath or forces out the Supreme Imperial Arms prematurely, the contractors will be completely out of luck.

With at least the strength of a pseudo-third-tier peak, and an absolute third-tier terrifying presence, Yang Li was enough to keep him permanently in this world.

Holding the shrunken Fenrir in his arms, Yang Li easily blended into a caravan and entered the capital.

Now that Esdeath has headed north to suppress the rebels, the northern tribes can buy her some time, giving her a chance to make some moves...

PS: 1. I didn't get home until 10 PM, just finished writing a chapter and posted it, so sleepy...

2. This is the third update today...

3. Hmm...

Chapter 238, Section 244: The Many Benefits of Following Your Heart

Chapter 238: The Many Benefits of Following Your Heart

Having stayed in the capital for three days, Yang Li has been observing the current situation in the capital. Although it appears calm on the surface, undercurrents are surging beneath the surface.

Just about two days ago, rumors circulated that a tremendous explosion had been heard from within the inner city, supposedly indicating that the young emperor had been attacked...

Minister Ernest and the chief military officer Bud were furious, so much so that the patrols in the capital were increased by at least 30 times, causing countless contractors to secretly curse that idiot called 'Blast' to the point of being speechless.

Although the opponent's move failed to bring Esdeath back ahead of schedule, it did bring out General Bud, who was slightly weaker in comparison, and the actions of the contractors were all suppressed.

Wearing the long black dress she hadn't worn in a long time, Yang Li looked at the clothes the children had chosen for her, and a hint of reminiscence appeared on her face.

It is said that although time flows slowly in the Root World, it does not reset time, so everything she does is meaningful.

After putting the eight houses into her 'savings bag', Yang Li put on some light makeup and then went out.

She bought a two-story house near the guard post in the outer city of the capital. This is what is called the darkest place under the lamp; probably not many people would guess that she lives here.

The streets were somewhat solemn and deserted, after all, the young emperor had just been attacked, and fewer people were going out, for fear of getting caught in the crossfire.

The usually corrupt nobles were nowhere to be seen. These guys were indeed cowardly, and very good at assessing situations, knowing what they should and shouldn't do.

General Bude, one of the empire's two pillars, is still furious. If he were to catch any nobleman harming ordinary people in the street, he would surely crush their head in anger.

Although General Bud was not an absolutely righteous man, his loyalty to the empire was beyond question, and could even be described as blind loyalty.

He rarely came to the outer city of the capital, so he didn't care at all how rampant other nobles were.

But the people are the foundation of the nation. If that old bastard Bud were to see this with his own eyes, their dog lives would be over.

Ernest couldn't save them, and that bastard wouldn't waste his time saving something that was no better than a dog. To Ernest, most of the people in the Empire were as lowly as dogs.

As a seemingly defenseless woman walking down the street, Yang Li naturally attracted attention, but her rather luxurious attire deterred these people from approaching.

Although her clothes weren't particularly outstanding, Yang Li's demeanor made her seem like she had grown up in a noble family, a powerful and influential family that few could afford to offend.

The people who had been spying on her all left, which made Yang Li feel much better. After all, no one likes being stared at like a piece of merchandise by a bunch of people; she had almost drawn her sword just now.

With her current strength, those weaklings with a combat power of less than five would be guaranteed to have their heads rolled in no time if they fought.

After walking for about 25 minutes, Yang Li stopped in front of a newly opened bar, which was said to be the latest intelligence gathering point established by Night Raid.

After all, people speak the truth when they're drunk, and sometimes news from the public can be surprisingly reliable. Night Raid certainly wouldn't let such a good thing pass by, especially since it was built with funding from the Revolutionary Army (Abyss Paradise).

As soon as Yang Li stepped inside, her attire instantly changed, with a long black trench coat covering a long black dress.

Yang Li wore a fox mask on her face, and the moment she entered the room, she attracted countless eyes, after all, her curvaceous figure was truly captivating.

Unfortunately, no one dared to approach her, because Yang Li's aura was too terrifying, as if General Bude himself had personally arrived, intimidating and sharp enough to make people afraid to look directly at him.

With the eight-panel wine bottle hanging from his waist, Yang Li sat down at the bar, his gaze fixed on the masked man wiping glasses behind the counter.

"The big shot was wearing a skirt just now, she was truly captivating..."

Do you want to die?

Before the bartender could finish speaking, Yang Li suddenly grabbed the hilt of Hachifusa's knife, and with a flash of light, the blade was pressed against the bartender's neck.

However, after signing the contract, the bartender wasn't worried about being stabbed to death. Although the gap between him and Yang Li was like a chasm, the contract of 'Abyss Paradise' was not so easy to break.

"Do you dare to kill me?"

"Of course we can't kill now, but this world will come to an end."

The flat voice was like the cold wind of winter, and the bartender felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, as if he would be beheaded at any moment.

One sentence left the bartender speechless. Ultimately, strength is the guarantee of life, and worldly strength has very limited effect on the contractor, at most reaching the fifth rank.

Although the contract is extremely binding, it is only limited to this world. Once outside, even if Yang Li chops him up and feeds him to the dogs, it won't matter.

The bartender knew all too well the terror of high-level contractors, and he also knew how abnormally fast the person in front of him was, which was extremely rare among countless contractors.

After all, the number represents the sequence number for entering 'Abyss Paradise'. Based on the number they had exchanged before, the bartender guessed that the girl in front of him had only been in 'Abyss Paradise' for a maximum of two months, but she was already at the peak of the second tier...

What if we give her another year?

Fourth-order, fifth-order, or sixth-order?

Or perhaps the legendary seventh tier closest to the 'Abyss Paradise'?

The bartender didn't know that maintaining a good relationship with such a highly talented contractor was definitely the right thing to do, and that appropriate efforts would surely bring high returns.

"I'm so sorry, please don't do that!"

First, the bartender put the cleaned glass aside, and then immediately bowed at a 90-degree angle. His sincerity surprised Yang Li.

As it turned out, the bartender was indeed very good at perceiving people's emotions and had excellent interpersonal skills, so Yang Li couldn't say anything more.

In fact, the reason she chose to draw her sword was simply to gain more initiative in the upcoming cooperation.

Without making a sound, Yang Li sheathed his long sword, ordered an orange juice, and began to discuss the current situation in the capital with the bartender.

"How's the situation on your side (during the night raid)? What are the consequences of this incident (the attack on the young emperor)?"

"I'm fine on my (Night Raid) side, nothing's gone wrong so far, after all, the (plot) hasn't officially started yet. By the way, is the original author crazy, a lunchbox maniac?"

The conversation between the two seemed ordinary, and the bartender was holding a novel sold in this world, making him look like a normal book lover.

This kind of dialogue is quite common. When Yang Li was doing that kind of work, she always spoke like this in public.

Faced with the bartender's complaints, Yang Li chuckled. She had initially liked the work quite a bit, to the point that she was very dissatisfied with the author.

The characters in the story are well-developed, which has led to a large number of otaku becoming fans. However, the author of the original work truly deserves the title of "banana maniac" because of the average death of one Night Raid member per episode in the later episodes.

"Do I have a chance to join them (Night Raid)? You know, I really like this work and would like to visit its seller (the bookseller Lubbock)."

"Let me see. It seems he's preparing to do something lately (there's an assassination mission in the Night Raid)."

Two people wearing masks (one a clown mask, the other a fox mask) smiled at each other. Although a soft laugh could be heard, something felt strangely eerie…

PS: 1. This is the first update today. I only woke up at 9 o'clock... I plan to update four chapters today to catch up on what I owed, but it depends on the situation. Anyway, thank you all for your support.

2. Hmm...

Chapter 239, Section 245: The Bartender's Cunning Moves

Chapter 239: The Bartender's Cunning Moves

"I see. So, at this critical moment (Bud leading the inspection of the capital), they still dared to make a move. Is it because of their strength (all members of Night Raid are Imperial Arms users) that they are fearless? You should know that old man is extremely strong. Even if they (Night Raid) all went up against him head-on, they might not be able to defeat him."

Yang Li casually took off the mask and hung it on her ear, making it look like a large headdress. Then she took a sip of the orange juice with ice in her glass.

A satisfied expression appeared on his face. And let me tell you, the bartender's skills were quite good; even this seemingly ordinary freshly squeezed orange juice was delicious.

Looking at the rows of various drinks, most of which were homemade, it was clear that the bartenders were quite skilled in this area.

Perhaps if one doesn't enter the 'Abyss Paradise', this skill alone would be enough to provide a high-quality life for the bartender, not to mention the immense influence the other party's family wields in the real world.

"They will definitely choose to avoid it and then deal with it in the shortest possible time. This target is someone they (the night raiders) must deal with."

The bartender changed the glass and continued wiping, his voice full of nonchalance; he wasn't actually that concerned about the night raid.

His mission had nothing to do with Night Raid or the faction war among the contractors. The reason he was assigned to Night Raid's intelligence department was because his own strength required the protection of a powerful force.

"In short, take a look at my (task) first."

[The employee/bartender is submitting an application. Do you want to view their task information?]

Main Quest: Collect Materials (One Stage Only)

Task Difficulty: LV.14

Mission Brief: The world has some unique world specialties, and your goal is to collect them!

Mission Objective: Collect one Imperial Arms of any quality, ten Dangerous Species materials, and three kilograms of Orichalcum!

Time limit: 150 days!

Mission Rewards: 20000 Trading Points, 2 Random Ability Scrolls (Blue), and the qualification to become a 'Contractor'.

Failure penalty: 30% of all current assets will be deducted, and the user will be forcibly repatriated to 'Abyss Paradise'!

Note: There are no restrictions on where Imperial Arms can be obtained; you can craft them yourself!

……

"Can you make your own (Teigu)? This is in trouble! The crafting techniques for (Teigu) have been lost."

Yang Li couldn't help but chuckle. She was certain that 'Abyss Paradise' was definitely up to something. Putting aside the fact that the alchemy techniques for creating Imperial Arms had been completely lost under the First Emperor's rule, even if some remained, so what?

With the bartender's strength—he couldn't even defeat a peak first-tier contractor—how could he possibly obtain such a treasure? His strength simply wouldn't allow it.

Even Yang Li himself would have to think twice before trying to seize something that could shake the world, since whoever gets it might be besieged by all sides.