With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

Although Dr. Fashion now has some doubts about her, as long as she hasn't really been exposed, they are 100% confident in achieving the other objective of this trip.

Moreover, it doesn't matter if she's exposed, since Dr. Fashion's wish is to research the Supreme Imperial Arms, and her goal doesn't conflict with this; on the contrary, the two are intricately connected.

Combat cannot rely solely on brute force, although Yang Li prefers to solve problems in a simple and direct way...

If we can use our brains a little and then use the brute force we just acquired to solve all the problems, that would be perfectly fine.

The next thing to deal with is the unique main quest that's different from the other contractors' quests. We'll have to make good use of Dr. Fashion in this regard.

If Yang Li were to work with another mole he had previously planted in the capital, which would soon become a mole himself, he could achieve his simple goal...

Simple and brutal, yet extremely efficient, it can also wipe out all the guys hiding in the shadows.

PS: This is the first update today. I have more time, so I'll resume the usual three updates a day.

Chapter 292, Section 299: A Sudden Move

Chapter 292: A Sudden Move

"Night raids are really brazen, but luckily you're alright, otherwise we might not have been able to leave safely this time."

Setting aside his instruments, Dr. Fashion's voice, while still lighthearted, also carried a rare touch of seriousness.

The situation in North Evil City is getting worse and worse, and all sorts of monsters and demons are showing signs of emerging. After all, it is the alchemical secret that created the empire's golden age, and the 48 Imperial Arms that laid the foundation for it originated from this.

Although some Imperial Arms have been lost to history due to a thousand years of sedimentation and baptism, it is unclear whether there are even thirty left.

However, it is undeniable that the combat power of Teigu users far exceeds that of ordinary warriors due to the existence of Teigu. They can even have the strength to fight against a hundred, a thousand, or even ten thousand!

Mortals cannot resist them. The top ten Imperial Arms out of the 48 are all extraordinary, with the top three being extremely terrifying.

【Guardian Machine God - Supreme Throne】, 【Demon God Manifestation - Demon's Tempering】, 【One-Hit Kill - Murasame】—although there is no clear ranking among the Imperial Arms, in Yang Li's mind these three are undoubtedly the strongest!

The strongest war-related Imperial Arms is the [Guardian Machine God - Supreme Throne]. As long as the Empire possesses this, the Empire cannot (?) perish.

The giant robotic Imperial Arms, standing hundreds of meters tall, can easily crush armies and invade towns and countries; any defense is meaningless in its presence.

There are many reasons why it was defeated in the original work; according to its original design, this thing was invincible.

The young emperor was too young to be controlled, and there was no way to provide him with enough energy. Tatsumina's protagonist aura, which prevented him from surviving until the end, was also one of the reasons.

(In the manga, Tatsumi didn't die, but he was assimilated into the super-dangerous Tyrannosaurus. In the end, he lived happily with Mine and even had a child... So, how could Tyrannosaurus, which is so big, be with Mine?!)

The most comprehensive Imperial Arm, [Demon Manifestation: Demon's Tempering], can display varying degrees of power depending on the user's level of mastery.

But taking Esdeath as an example, at the end of the manga, even though the Supreme Teigu had been defeated, she still managed to fight against a million-strong army and a dozen Teigu users all by herself.

Esdeath's unparalleled fighting prowess was on full display in that battle, leaving a terrifying mark on everyone's hearts.

If it weren't for revealing an opening and being injured by Akame, who was using a power-up drug and a secret technique of her Imperial Arm, the Revolutionary Army wouldn't have been able to defeat Esdeath.

The most lethal Imperial Arm in single combat, [One-Hit Kill Murasame], needs no further explanation, but no one dares to underestimate its power.

The allure of the Imperial Arms is irresistible to everyone in this world, because the world is already filled with a violent ideology that prioritizes power above all else.

"It's alright. Night Raid's Akame is very strong. I only managed to avoid being scratched by using a trick, otherwise I would be dead by now."

Dr. Fashion's concerns are valid; their current configuration isn't actually that high, because there are no Imperial Arms users in the Imperial Assassination Squad right now!

Besides the two envoys, they brought a few skilled martial arts practitioners with them this time.

If they were surrounded by other forces, the chances of successfully escaping with alchemy would be very low, and even if they did obtain alchemy, they would have to make sacrifices.

Dr. Fashion dares not underestimate the place where the legacy of alchemy exists. The troops that explored it before were almost completely wiped out. Even if he has professional skills, he is not strong enough.

Dr. Fashion's strength doesn't lie in himself, but in mechanical and biological modifications, so he has a pretty good team at his disposal.

The corresponding Japanese chess pieces are: Gold General and Silver General (three different enhanced humans with ears, nose, and eyes), Keima (a biological cyborg with good speed and good at ambushes), Flying Chariot (a tall and strong mechanical cyborg who has no sense of pain), and Infantry (a group of mixed cyborgs with low combat power but capable of explosions).

The two people who correspond to Kakugoro and Xiangche in the original work are not here. First of all, Kakugoro is the Imperial soldier who obtained Sheele's Imperial Arm after Sheele was killed.

The carriage, having undergone extensive mechanical modifications, was filled with the increasingly insane Teigu user Seryu, who has now been killed by Yang Li and is beyond dead.

The team isn't particularly strong overall, but it's enough to contend with top-tier Imperial Arms users. Second- or third-tier users are simply easy prey in front of Dr. Fashion's team.

Yang Li paid no attention to the guys in the corner. These modified people were alright, but they couldn't possibly threaten her.

"Doctor, when do we go in? How's the handover with the garrison going?"

"It's all settled. I was originally planning to wait another day, but things can change in the meantime, so let's get started now."

Dr. Fashion finished his preparations, beckoning Yang Li to follow, and called out to the assassination squad members outside the tent.

A dozen or so figures quickly headed towards the entrance. Dr. Fashion's 'soldier' ​​led the way, and Yang Li noticed that the metal gate didn't seem to be repaired yet.

The downward steps continued, and everyone proceeded cautiously, but a sense of excitement welled up within them.

The legendary alchemy is located in this ruin. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could gain some benefit from it?

Soon they arrived at the three-way intersection. Yang Li received a warning from 'Abyss Paradise' that they had entered a high-risk area, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

After carefully studying the passages, Dr. Fashion Boy finally focused his attention on the seemingly bottomless tunnels. It appeared that the previous reconnaissance team had been almost completely wiped out on the left side.

"The passage on the right feels a bit stuffy, and judging from the footprints here, there might be something big inside, a very dangerous one... Let's go through the middle."

The road in the middle was relatively smooth, and Yang Li and the others, who had advanced several hundred meters in one go, did not encounter any danger.

There were no alchemical serpents or alchemical beasts; the passage was eerily quiet, but suddenly a red light appeared in the darkness.

Everyone immediately became alert. Yang Li drew the greatsword from the pouch on his back and began to recall the knowledge in his mind. Darkness, red light, air…

Corresponding to the alchemical bat, this is something similar to the alchemical serpent, with extremely similar abilities. Although the individual is weak, it is very troublesome.

Not daring to disturb what was above, everyone slowly retreated, and then a purple array suddenly lit up!

Upon seeing the pattern, Dr. Fashion's expression changed drastically. At the same time, the light aroused the ferocity of the alchemical bats above, and a massive swarm of bats descended from the sky.

Yang Li silently put away the Imperial Arms [Dimensional Array - Shangri-La], then suddenly swung the greatsword down, the surging blood energy engulfing the entire passage.

The mere envoy and elite assassin of the Imperial Guard was caught off guard and couldn't even react. He vanished instantly, torn apart by the terrifying aura of blood.

Dr. Fashion's enhanced soldiers scattered, blown away by the intense, bloody wind, and surrounded by countless alchemical bats.

Yang Li grabbed Dr. Fashion by the back of his collar, and to the other's astonishment, they disappeared together into the alchemical array as the space fluctuated.

In this beautiful paradise, Yang Li gently stroked the little black cat on her shoulder, looking indifferently at the somewhat frightened Dr. Fashion.

"You really are suspicious. Who are you?"

"Interested in working with me? Although you don't have the right to refuse..."

Her white, waist-length hair was transformed into a black single ponytail, and her golden eyes shone brightly. This image caused Dr. Fashion's pupils to shrink in shock.

Then Yang Li kicked Dr. Fashion in the stomach, and as Dr. Fashion's eyes bulged and he spat out saliva, Yang Li shoved a small object into his mouth and forced him to swallow it...

"Eat shit!"

PS: This is the second update today; the third update will be tonight.

Chapter 293, Section 300: The Second Hidden Mole

Chapter 293: The Second Hidden Mole

The morning light streamed through the wide-open doors, making the hall appear as if it were gilded, a truly magnificent sight.

Deep within the palace, on the throne, sat a small figure. The scepter in his hand looked extremely luxurious, but this was the target of the contractors' main quest (two)!

Inside the main hall, all the officials and scholars were gathered. Most of them didn't even dare to breathe loudly, as the atmosphere was excessively oppressive.

The chief civil official, Ernest, stood beside the throne with a gloomy expression, which was the source of the oppressive atmosphere in the hall, while the chief military officer, Bud, scoffed at him.

The young emperor was completely oblivious to the change in atmosphere. To him, it was just the usual morning meeting, and he preferred to play with the maids in his room.

However, he certainly dared not say this aloud, otherwise the stubborn and rigid General Bude would definitely start lecturing under the guise of advising him.

"Failed? What useless trash. Let them turn back the way they came."

Ernest's expression was indifferent, but his eyes were extremely fierce; only Bud and a few other sensitive people could sense his anger.

Not only did they fail to obtain the alchemy, but the exploration team sent from the capital was also attacked at night, resulting in the alchemy falling into the hands of the Revolutionary Army, which was the most disgusting thing.

However, Ernest quickly composed himself and indifferently instructed his close advisors to relay the order.

The official who received the order immediately bowed and walked out of the hall. Although he did not understand why the minister had not killed the person who carried out the mission, he was not qualified to know.

For Ernest, Dr. Fashion is still useful, and the Teigu user beside Dr. Fashion is also a rare high-end talent.

As long as the Supreme Imperial Arms remain, the two of them will not die for the time being.

However, if Dr. Fashion and another person team up and successfully decipher the Supreme Imperial Arms, then these two people will have no reason to exist.

"Minister, aren't we having meat today?"

The bored young emperor's eyes darted around. Although he sat upright for the sake of so-called imperial dignity, his gaze fell on the ministers to the side.

Seeing that his most trusted ministers were not eating meat as usual, the young emperor decided to show them some concern to demonstrate his benevolence.

"Your Majesty need not trouble yourself, I haven't had much of an appetite lately."

"It's better to eat less, after all, you don't look well, and I'll be worried if you pass away."

With an innocent expression, the young emperor uttered words that sent chills down everyone's spines, causing Minister Ernest's face to darken instantly.

Upon closer examination, she realized that this statement was remarkably similar to something Esdeath, that madwoman, had said before: that woman had corrupted His Majesty the Emperor.

Ernest couldn't openly do anything to the young emperor, but in reality, he was already preparing to use his health as a reason to deprive the young emperor of the maid's service tonight.

If the young emperor knew that his words had caused his long-cherished wish to fall through, he would probably be very disappointed, right?

After interacting with the young emperor, Ernest's expression softened slightly, and the usual disputes in the hall began to subside.

During this time, some people suggested executing the surviving members of the ruins exploration team, but the minister unusually stopped them, after all, he still needed to utilize Dr. Fashion's knowledge.

—Excessive sexual activity leads to disaster; castration is the permanent cure—

After convincing Dr. Fashion (Physical), the two successfully reached an agreement before starting their return journey.