The demon monk in the second dimension

“I am of mixed blood between the Empire and Western ethnic groups. Since the war between the Empire and Western ethnic groups more than ten years ago, many mixed-race children like me have appeared on the border. They are abandoned by their families, wander around, and are discriminated against. I want to change this situation.”

"That's it."

Xia Zhi looked the girl up and down, surprised that she could pull off the dreaded Barbie pink, and then spoke.

"How about becoming my concubine?"

Not just Mine, everyone, including Esdeath, was startled.

“Ahhhhh?!!”

Najendan's voice had changed.

"Your Majesty, this..."

As Xia Zhi approached Ma Yin, the gaze fixed on her made her face grow increasingly red, and her heart beat faster and faster.

“We are close in age, so there is nothing inappropriate about it. If one of my imperial consorts were of mixed Western ethnicity, I think the people of the empire would be much less discriminated against for mixed-race children.”

Mine thought about it and realized that what he said was absolutely right!

But suddenly bringing up marriage is a bit too abrupt!

Mine's face turned bright red, and she lowered her head, not daring to say a word.

Xia Zhi sized up Ma Yin for a while before returning to her seat.

"After getting rid of Minister Ernest, the matter I need to consider is the continuation of my bloodline. But I don't really want to choose a concubine from the common people, as it would be a waste of resources and manpower. If you agree, Mine, it would solve a major problem for me."

Many people in the room showed slight changes in their expressions.

People like Najenda, General Bud, and Esdeath thought even deeper.

Is His Majesty planning to strengthen his connection with Night Raid by marrying Mine?

But soon, Xia Zhi attacked Tatsumi.

"Let's not talk about that. Young man, what brings you to see me?"

Tatsumi scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said...

"I came to the capital only to join the army, become a big shot, and make my village rich. But I never expected to encounter a murderous nobleman as soon as I entered the capital, and my companions Sayo and Ieyas also..."

As he spoke, his face darkened.

"A very simple wish, young man."

Xia Zhi nodded to Tatsumi.

“I have issued new decrees to reduce exorbitant taxes and levies, lower agricultural taxes, and prepare to have General Bude oversee the inspections. You can join him as well.”

"I expect the farmers' lives will improve in the next few years. I assure you, the villagers' lives will only get better and better."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Tatsumi bowed to Xia Zhi, just like the others had done before.

He was very excited: Iyeas, Sayo.

Although you can no longer see it, not only our village, but everyone's village will definitely become prosperous in the future!

Finally, there's Lubbock.

Before he could even speak, Xia Zhi had already pointed out his wish.

"Lubbock, who wields the Imperial Arm [Thousand Transformations - Cross Tail]. If you can win over General Najenda, I will personally arrange your marriage."

Lubbock's eyes lit up, and he blurted out.

"Your Majesty, are you serious?"

"presumptuous!"

General Bude glared at him, his eyes flashing like those of an angry ram.

"His Majesty's word is law, how dare you..."

"Alright, General Bud, this was just something he said unintentionally in his joy."

Summer Solstice stopped Bud and gave Lubbock and Najendan an ambiguous smile.

"My word is law, so there's no problem. But winning over General Najendan won't be so easy."

After the Night Raid team finished speaking, Xia Zhi also addressed the others.

"Gentlemen of the Hunters, as well as General Esdeath and General Bud, may you all speak frankly about your thoughts or expectations. General Bud, please go first."

Bud bowed and spoke to Xia Zhi in a serious and methodical manner.

"Your Majesty, this humble general only hopes that the empire can continue to prosper for thousands of years! I have no other requests."

Xia Zhi smiled gently.

"This truly aligns with the General's character and aspirations. It will depend on the efforts of all of us."

He's getting more and more into character, really acting like a little emperor.

After playing so many RPGs, it's nice to try a management and construction game.

Next up is Esdeath.

"We just fought against the northern barbarians and massacred 400,000 people. We've been quite satisfied with the tortures we've been doing lately."

After careful consideration, the sadistic general gave an answer that shocked everyone.

"If there's anything I'm really missing, it's probably love."

The next moment, everyone gasped, causing the temperature in the entire garden to rise.

Esdeath chuckled.

"However, I will find and conquer my own lovers, so there is no need for Your Majesty to trouble yourself."

"Conquer? I'm really worried for the general's future lover."

After taking a sip of juice, Xia Zhi gestured to Will.

His wish was very simple.

"I want to be a general!"

Then there's Borus.

"I have no particular wish, I just hope that the empire will get better and better."

Then, Lan said with a smile.

"My wish is the same as Borus's."

The three beastmen also expressed their wishes.

Riva: "My wish is that General Esdeath can find someone she likes as soon as possible!"

Daidas: "Experience! I need to gain more experience and become stronger!"

Niu's wish is to collect the faces of the most beautiful women in the world, but she doesn't dare to say it in front of Xia Zhi. She can only express that her wish is to marry a great beauty.

When she reached Kurome, she looked at Akame, and the two sisters locked eyes.

"I want to be with my sister forever."

Finally, there's the fashion PhD.

The scientist, who is quite famous in the Western kingdoms, laughed.

"I want to discover the ultimate fashion!"

Xia Zhi gave him a meaningful look and gave him some instructions.

"I do not oppose human experimentation, but the subjects are limited to death row inmates whose crimes are unforgivable."

Fashion understands Xia Zhi's bottom line and bows deeply to him.

"Of course, Your Majesty."

The banquet was a resounding success, except for the four demonic beings who were treated as if they didn't exist.

People who are merely tools don't deserve to have wishes.

Chapter 255 Sheila's Plan

After the banquet, Xia Zhi arranged the work according to the wishes of everyone involved in the Night Raid.

Najendan was reinstated as a general and given command of the Imperial Guard.

Brand, Lubbock, and Tazumi continued to work for Najendan.

Red Eyes and Black Eyes were transferred to Xia Zhi's side to be his guards.

Leone joined the Hunters and came under Esdeath's command.

"As for Mine, let her serve as my bodyguard first. The position of eunuch is too inhumane, and I intend to abolish it and increase the number of palace maids."

Under Xia Zhi's gaze, Mine remembered what he had just said, and her face flushed red.

Born an orphan, she never imagined she would become an empress of the empire!

……

After the banquet, everyone dispersed.

Akame, Kurome, and Mine followed Xia Zhi into the harem and arrived at his bedchamber.

In addition to the large bed for the summer solstice, there were two smaller beds separated by a screen in the palace. These were originally the sleeping places for the palace maids and eunuchs who served him at midnight.

"Have someone add a bed later, and you will sleep here as my guards. I will have someone come and teach you some rules."

Xia Zhi said to Hei Tong.

"Your body is severely depleted by the drugs, and the Eight Chambers of the Dead is also an Imperial Arms that consumes a lot of life force. You need to switch to a different weapon."

With a look of deep reluctance like a kitten, Kuroko handed over Hachifusa.

In the Imperial Assassination Corps, useless tools are destroyed, as are tools that disobey orders.

After receiving the Eighth Chamber, Xia Zhi set it aside and had someone bring a large wooden tub filled with warm water.

He made Black Eyes take off her clothes and sit in the wooden tub, revealing her petite but battle-hardened body covered in numerous scars.

Xia Zhi reached out and grabbed Hei Tong's shoulder.

"It might hurt a little now, you have to bear it."

After saying that, Xia Zhi used her hands to pierce into Hei Tong's body with her fleshy tentacles, exploring and restoring her body.

"Ahhh!"

The sensation of the foreign object and the pain that this process brought to Hei Tong were extremely intense, causing her body to tense up immediately and cry out in pain.

Cold sweat instantly soaked through her dark-eyed hair, making her wish she could faint from the pain.

Xia Zhi said to Chi Tong.

"Knock her out."

"Black pupils..."

A look of worry appeared in Akame's eyes. She slapped Kurome on the body, knocking her unconscious.

Soon, a large amount of dark red blood clots, which were clearly not good stuff, condensed from Black Pupil's body, turning the clear water into a turbid color.

At the same time, the scars on Kuro's body were fading rapidly.

Her skin peeled away like a snake shedding a layer, revealing new skin that was dazzlingly white, like pearls.

More than ten minutes later, Xia Zhi withdrew her hands.

"Change the water and wash Hei Tong again. She'll be fine when she wakes up tomorrow morning."

Xia Zhi's strength didn't increase much after eating just one small morsel; even healing Hei Tong took more than ten minutes to complete.

"I can have Esdeath bring the hunters to hunt dangerous species around the Imperial Capital and bring them to me to devour. It's really inconvenient without Shangri-La."

……

A few days later, in a city near the capital, Sheila, accompanied by his men gathered from all over the world, stood with faces full of anger and resentment.