There are many ruthless bosses living in my territory

Haytham opened his mouth subconsciously and a drop of blood flowed into his throat.

Suddenly a lot of information flooded into my brain.

"You are only familiar with the breathing method now, and you don't know how to use energy yet."

"The blood I gave you contains the cultivation methods of Holy Light and Shadow. Try to control them with the circular thinking I taught you."

"You just looked at the potion and you can't adapt to the changes right away. Go and rest first. You will complete the rehabilitation training at the Epsilon base next."

"I will have you lead the team to Winter Harbor in six days."

Haytham just felt extremely tired and really needed to rest.

He went to the bathhouse under the guidance of the female non-commissioned officer, ready to clean off the residue on his body first.

As for Lister, he returned to his office first.

In fact, he was pessimistic about the eastward trade plan.

Because the people who came this time were Esdeath and Sakaski.

He had already vaguely felt that the people recruited by the system were those who could help him now or in the future.

For example, at the beginning, Madara gave him the ability to protect himself, while Aizen formed a confrontation with Madara and diverted some of Madara's attention.

Later, Yuri gave him the ability to quickly develop his territory, and Muzan became a recruiter he could control and could give him the physical strengthening ability he needed most to help him complete his first transformation in strength.

Haytham is an excellent subordinate and leader, capable of serving as the commander of an ocean exploration team.

Esdeath will be a perfect general who can help him capture cities in the future, but he has not thought about Sakaski yet.

In short, Esdeath and Sakaski recruited by the system made him feel a little uneasy. Perhaps this eastward expansion plan would encounter many obstacles or the alien races would make a comeback and target the Red Maple Territory.

As Liszt thought about it, he looked out the window at the large parade ground where the Royal Guards were training, where Esdeath was undergoing combat training with Reina.

It's always better to prepare early anyway.

Although the Red Maple Basin is large, its resources are not enough to fully support his ideal country.

Let him make good use of all the people and things that are available to him.

Chapter 123 Future Female Generals Need to Be Trained

Six days later, at dusk, at the Red Maple Fort parade ground.

"boom!"

Esdeath, wearing the special training tights of the Royal Guard, spun several times in the air and kicked Reina's raised palm.

At the moment her ankle was grabbed, she propped herself up with both hands and kicked Reina in the face with her other foot like a spinning top, but was easily avoided.

The next second, she was thrown high into the air by Reina with extremely terrifying force.

When Esdeath returned to the ground after releasing the force, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Lost again!

Although she has been making progress in the past few days, she is still no match for Reina, the captain of the Royal Guard.

No, she can’t beat the other four team leaders either.

Around them, the guards who were watching the two men fighting had serious expressions on their faces.

Five days ago, when Esdeath first joined the Guards training, she couldn't even beat an ordinary member.

But now, even if Esdeath cannot use spiritual power, she can defeat them with just her breathing techniques, physical strength and her terrifying combat instinct.

Even Reina had to admit it.

Esdeath is a genius in combat.

If she and the other team captains had not obtained Lister's soul fragments and could share Lister's power and experience, they would probably have been surpassed by Esdeath soon.

Just then, a male voice interrupted the duel.

"Esdeath, it's time to study."

Esdeath stopped her attack and turned to look at Lister who had come here.

"it is good."

Then she took the long skirt handed to her by a team member and put it on, then followed Lister to the library on the sixth floor of Red Maple Castle, which was also where she studied these days.

They were not the only two in the library. There was also Haytham Kenway who was studying books about the United States of Ahmora in a corner, as well as Aura Michihane and Orihime Inoue who were also receiving instruction from Lister.

"Ms. Esdeath, I saw the battle just now. It was really cool!"

Orihime Inoue, who had not yet changed out of her winter clothes, excitedly held Esdeath's hand and smiled brightly.

Esdeath hummed happily.

She liked Orihime's smile very much, it was as pure as the snow and as warm as the sunshine.

"Orihime, you've finished your homework, right?"

"It's done, Brother Liszt, look!"

Orihime took out a book and opened it casually, but inside was a crayon drawing that looked like a ten-year-old child's doodle, innocent and full of imagination.

“This is an assignment for art class.”

Liszt rubbed Orihime's little head and asked her to sit next to him with a doting look.

Aura used the present-day magic to pour a cup of black tea for everyone, including Haytham who was reading in the corner.

Esdeath sat down and opened the books she had been using for study over the past few days.

The Baruts taught hunting knowledge and a small amount of literacy, so she basically only knew hunting, cooking and survival in the wild.

It seemed that this was the reason why her husband, who had forced her to be his wife, asked her to expand her studies to other things.

“We’re going to learn this today.”

Esdeath concentrated on the book in front of her, listening to the magnetic voice that she had heard most often recently.

Just like yesterday, we first taught some popular literature and common sense, and then talked about the history of wars from ancient times to the present and the processes of famous wars.

For some reason, she felt very refreshed when reading the history of war, without any sense of blockage at all. She also liked to put herself in the shoes of the generals in the book, as if she were the commander who controlled the army to hunt the enemy.

Gradually, she was immersed in Liszt's voice.

Speaking of which, although the experiences of the past few days were a bit dull, they were much richer than her life hunting dangerous species on the northern border.

Six days earlier, her husband had told her that she had to study to pass the test, and she agreed.

At first there wasn't much to do except training with the Guards, and she was just asked to go around with them.

For example, walking around Maple Town with a woman named Chanae, talking about areas that could be changed;

Go to inspect the Gotei Guards' headquarters, the administrative office building, the Ninja Village training ground, etc.

Go to the Epsilon base to see the mechanical troops, test physical data, and observe the assassination combat training of a man named Haytham;

Enjoying afternoon tea in the red maple forest with two seemingly very strong men, one named Uchiha Madara and the other named Aizen Sosuke;

Accompanied by Aura and Orihime, she received individual instruction from her husband;

Then came the life-and-death struggle with her husband in the duel space, which was also her happiest time.

Because at that time she could attack freely.

But she is often the one who is abused.

But it's also pretty good.

If the prey is too simple, it will be boring.

Sooner or later she will become strong enough to hunt her husband!

She must become the strongest!

Because the weak are destined to lose everything! Only the strong can survive!

……

"Esdeath, how about wearing your hair like this?"

The moonlight shines through the window into the room.

Esdeath sat on the soft bunny cushion in a duck sitting position, while Lister was behind her, combing every strand of her hair with a comb.

The long ice-blue hair was like a waterfall and was braided into a big braid.

She wasn't going to ask why Liszt had to do her hair every time she took a shower.

Because she had asked similar questions many times.

For example, why do I cook for her occasionally? Why do I hold an umbrella for her when it snows? Why do I take her to appreciate flowers sometimes? Why do I give her a ring?

Every time Liszt would answer, “I want to do that.”

There is no need to ask again after so many times.

"Esdeath?"

"Well, this is also convenient. The braids can be used as weapons."

"As long as you are satisfied, I'm going out. Do you want to come with me?"

"it is good."

Esdeath stood up, her ice-blue semi-transparent tulle nightgown falling down, just covering her thighs.

Outside the moonlit room is a large living room with bright lights.

"Betty! Give me back the remote!"

"No! No!"

"Captain Reina, what position do you think we should use later?"

"Ah! Don't talk about it now!"

"Really? The captain is still the same. We're all used to it. Why are you so shy?"

"Kortini, is there anyone in the town who needs our help recently?"

"I'll tell you if I have any, Nadia."

"These guys are making so much noise again... Mingnu, block them out and play music."

"Yes, Master Wuhan."

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Esdeath looked at the noisy living room, and for some reason, the corners of her mouth curled up a little.

It feels like returning to my old home.

Although no one was very keen on hunting, it gave her another sense of comfort.

Why?

Esdeath couldn't help but look up at Lister.

It's so strange, he's obviously a strong man but he's completely different from his father, his words and actions are completely different.

"Lister, I want to learn about energy, both spirit particles and chakras are fine."

"There is a power that suits you better. For now, just practice your magic power. You can always convert it into one of these later."

After saying this, Liszt clapped his hands.

"Everyone, have you chosen the candidates for the Eastward Advancement Plan?"

Suddenly, all the sounds in the room disappeared, as if the previous noise never existed.

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Cortini smiled bitterly, Nadiya and Elsa looked calm, Betty and Priya lowered their heads, and the dog's and cat's tails were shaking restlessly.

Reina was scratching her head while the four team captains, Cabel, Garcia, Orsis and Scarinka, were playing finger-guessing games.

Wu Can, who was an outsider watching the show, laughed happily.

Liszt sighed.