The demon monk in the second dimension

"Haha, I'm sorry to have made you laugh, General Esdeath. I never imagined that my palace was like a sieve, allowing anyone to slip in. General Bud, you were right after all, these eunuchs and palace maids should all be replaced."

"Your Majesty, this humble general is guilty."

Bud's face flushed with shame and indignation, and he knelt down before Xia Zhi to beg for forgiveness.

Of these hundreds of people, over a hundred had completely betrayed the Empire, making them spies indisputable, which made the Super S General Esdeath show an eager expression.

"Your Majesty, why not hand them over to me? I am sure I can obtain information that will satisfy Your Majesty."

Therefore, among the large group of eunuchs, palace maids, and guards surrounded by Esdeath's royal guard, Xia Zhi selected several dozen people who had close ties with the ministers and handed them over to Esdeath.

He then spoke to the palace maid who had summoned Bud and Ernest for him the previous night, who had actually already defected to the Revolutionary Army.

"I will spare your life. Use your connections to contact the leader of the Night Raid. I hope to see General Najendan three days from now."

"Najhitan?"

Esdeath and Bud were both taken aback when they heard Xia Zhi say that.

"So the leader of the night raid was actually Najenda, the former general of the Empire? How did His Majesty know that?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The palace maid, who thought her whole family was about to ascend to heaven, quickly kowtowed to Xia Zhi and left tremblingly.

"Whether it's a night raid or other rebel groups, in order to fight against the Teigu users, we have no choice but to gather the other Teigu users. I'll leave this matter to General Esdeath. Bring them before me once they've all been gathered."

Summer Solstice said to Esdeath, who was smiling beside her.

"This Imperial Arms user unit is called the 'Hunters,' and they hunt down those who dare to rebel against the Empire for me."

Esdeath knelt on one knee before Xia Zhi, readily accepting the job.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will certainly not disappoint you."

……

That night, another round of large-scale purges began.

Many officials who dared to meddle in the palace were punished and dismissed, and hundreds were thrown into prison to await Esdeath's interrogation.

General Boud was furious with the Imperial Guard, punishing many people and even postponing the pursuit of Sheila.

The palace suddenly became much emptier on the summer solstice, with only less than a hundred palace maids and eunuchs remaining, making it appear unusually desolate.

Najendan was taken aback when she received a message from the hawk at the clandestine outpost during the night raid.

"His Majesty knows I am the leader of the Night Raid and wishes to see me?"

After reading the letter, Najendan was deeply shaken and overwhelmed with emotion.

This shows that there was a traitor among the high command of the revolutionary army!

She was also one of the high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army. Everyone who knew that she had come to lead the night raid assassination squad held an important position in the Revolutionary Army.

However, we can put this matter aside for now.

So, should I go or not?

Najendan is caught in a dilemma.

On one hand, she thought this might be a trap, meant to lure her into a snare and deliver her to Esdeath and General Bud, who were guarding the palace.

On the other hand, being able to meet the emperor in person and confirm his future governing policies would be crucial for her next choice.

After a fierce internal struggle, Najendan finally made her decision.

go with!

To be honest, the young emperor's sudden execution of Ernest had a very significant impact on her.

Previously, when the emperor was still young, Ernest controlled the government, creating a chaotic situation.

But now that Ernest is dead and the young emperor has begun to rule in his own right, no one knows what the future holds for the empire.

But many people will surely regain hope and look forward to the future of the empire.

If the empire truly turns things around and begins to improve, then what will become of their revolutionary army after their night raid?

……

For the next three days, Esdeath was happily interrogating prisoners using new methods, while Summer Solstice was counting money.

A large number of officials, led by ministers, had their homes searched and were punished. A large amount of money, treasures, and real estate were confiscated and nationalized, making the national treasury incredibly full.

On the summer solstice, he immediately ordered that all the exorbitant taxes and levies for the year be waived, and that agricultural taxes be halved for the next three years. At the same time, he ordered a strict investigation of tax collection in various regions to eliminate the evil policy of arbitrary and excessive taxation. This order was supported by many civil officials.

As for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, he is a member of Ernest's party and has already been arrested.

This decree was one of the reasons that prompted Najenda to make up her mind.

……

Three days later, without notifying anyone else, Najenda arrived at the palace alone.

At the palace gate, she met General Bude.

Bud originally wanted to scold this former imperial general whom he had previously thought highly of, now a traitor to the empire, but His Majesty seemed to have other plans for her, so he had to swallow his anger and spoke to her in a nonchalant manner.

"Long time no see, Najendan."

"General."

Najendan bowed to her former boss, somewhat flattered.

Unexpectedly, it was General Bude who personally came to guide her.

After passing through the palace gates, Najendan arrived at the study and met Xia Zhi.

She immediately knelt on one knee and bowed to Xia Zhi.

"Najendan greets Your Majesty."

"You've arrived, General Najenda."

Xia Zhi smiled and waved, and the palace maids on both sides left on their own.

He glanced at Bud, who stood there like a doorman, and spoke.

"General Bud may also step down."

Looking at Najendan, Bud frowned slightly.

"But Your Majesty..."

Seeing Bud's hesitant expression, Xia Zhi raised her voice slightly and showed displeasure.

"Get out!"

Faced with this, Bud could only lower his head, bow, and take his leave.

"Yes, I will retire at the end."

Soon, only Xia Zhi and Najendan remained in the study.

Najendan was deeply moved by Xia Zhi's trust: His Majesty is truly not worried about her taking him hostage!

Xia Zhi didn't know whether he trusted her or not. He only knew that if Najendan really dared to make a move, he wouldn't be the one who got into trouble.

Walking up to Najendan, Xia Zhi placed one hand on her mechanical arm and gently tapped it with her fingers, producing a crisp sound.

He said with some guilt.

"General Najdhitan, I am guilty. I have failed you, and I have failed many others."

Najendan was startled and lowered her head even further.

"Your Majesty, I dare not admit my guilt!"

"General Najendan, raise your head."

Xia Zhi knew that Najendan was a pragmatist.

She did not succumb to her desire for conquest like Esdeath, nor did she obey the emperor's orders like General Bud.

To win over Najendan, who is both opinionated and courageous, you must make her see what she wants and hear what she wants to hear.

Chapter 251 Najenda's Wavering

So when Xia Zhi first arrived, she dropped a bombshell, which shocked Najendan and made her very uneasy and shaken.

“I have not told anyone about this before, except you, General Najendan—I have an irreconcilable hatred for Ernest. My father, mother, and the rest of the royal family died at Ernest’s hands.”

First, Xia Zhi told Natalia that she was actually a victim of Minister Ernest, just like the others.

As expected, Najenda trembled violently upon hearing this.

She looked up at Xia Zhi in disbelief.

What did she just hear?

Previously, everyone thought that the Emperor Emeritus and the Empress died in an accident, but now His Majesty says that they were killed by his ministers?

They underestimated the minister's courage and ambition!

Otherwise, General Bude and many others at the time would never have tolerated the act of regicide!

"His Majesty!"

Why did the emperor tell me this?

Najendan had some doubts and guesses in her heart.

Xia Zhi sat in front of Najendan without any regard for appearances, looking at her like an ordinary child.

"Although I am young, I am not without the courage to fight to the death. But I am the last of the royal blood in this country, the continuation of the thousand-year-old empire. I have not left any offspring. So I cannot die yet."

Xia Zhi clenched her small fists, revealing a look of sadness and anger.

He wanted Najendan to see his forbearance and difficulties.

He was a ten-year-old child, yet despite being the emperor of the empire, he was constantly controlled by ministers who harbored deep hatred and wielded immense power.

Not only were they forbidden from leaving the palace, but their lives were also entirely in the hands of their ministers, and they endured several years of agonizing hardship.

Then, Xia Zhi's face showed an expression of satisfaction and pleasure.

"After several years, I finally gained the approval of the Imperial Arms [Flesh Derivation - Undying Demon], which ensured my safety and meant I no longer had to worry about the extinction of the royal bloodline. That's why I took action against the ministers."

Now, he has finally reaped the rewards of his hard work, eliminating Ernest, avenging his father and mother, and ridding the empire of a great scourge.

This is the epitome of enduring hardship and biding one's time.

Sure enough, Najenda's gaze towards Xia Zhi softened considerably.

Although he is the emperor, he is still just a child!

Not to mention that freedom is not even within our control.

Najendan said angrily: It's all the fault of the ministers who control the government!

But what kind of Imperial Arm is [Flesh and Blood Derivation: Undying Demon]? How could the Emperor who obtained it believe that he could use it to protect himself from Ernest?

Could this be the legendary Imperial Arms of the Empire?

After employing multiple approaches, Xia Zhi then began to play the emotional card, bestowing favors upon Najeshitan.

"General Najendan, I have failed you. There are also many other generals and civil officials who have been harmed by ministers. But fortunately, I can redeem you a little today."

Xia Zhi leaned forward, placing her left hand on Najendan's right arm, and covering her eye sockets with her right hand, which was adorned with a ring.

In this position, Najenda could easily snap his neck if she wanted to.

Soon, Xia Zhi used the power of the Blood God Child to heal Najendan's body.

"Well!"

Najendan suddenly felt a sharp pain in her right arm and right eye.

She didn't immediately attack Xia Zhi, but instead turned to look at her right arm.

She discovered that the robotic arm that had been attached to her shoulder had fallen to the ground with a clatter.

At the same time, with a series of twitching movements of flesh and blood, her right arm miraculously grew back!

"So, my eyes too!"