There is an old saying in my hometown: "To control the emperor and command the feudal lords."

Lind explained, "It would be too troublesome to destroy the entire empire."

"It would be better to directly control the emperor and take control of the empire."

Upon hearing this, Esdeath nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, this method is the fastest.

After all, that's what the ministers did.

Moreover, we must conquer the Imperial Kingdom.

Wouldn't I be constantly leading troops into battle?

Now, apart from occasionally resting, she doesn't want to leave her master's side at night.

Esdeath calculated the time cost and immediately said, "As expected of the master, you have thought of everything very thoroughly."

"However, if you want to control the empire, you must get rid of Minister Ernest."

In this empire, imperial power had long since fallen into the wrong hands.

Minister Ernest was the real underground emperor.

"indeed so."

Linde smiled and said, "So if we're going to do it, let's do it together."

"The news of your return to the capital can no longer be kept secret. When you are summoned, the young emperor and his ministers should both be present..."

Esdeath's eyes lit up.

This is indeed the easiest way.

. . .

That afternoon.

The palace hall.

Linde and Esdeath have already appeared here.

They followed Esdeath's lead.

Although the palace guards did not recognize Lind, they did not stop him.

At this moment.

Throughout the entire palace.

The imperial nobles and officials had already taken their positions on the left and right sides.

On the throne sat a child holding a scepter.

They were all there, just as expected.

Esdeath glanced at the young emperor, then at Minister Ernest standing beside him, a beautiful smile curving her lips.

"Congratulations to General Esdeath on your victorious return."

Ernest smiled and turned his gaze to Lind: "This must be the powerful figure who annihilated hundreds of thousands of northern barbarians in one battle."

"You have rendered meritorious service to the empire, and His Majesty the Emperor will certainly not be stingy with rewards."

"The minister is right."

The young emperor smiled brightly and said, "I wonder what reward you would like?"

"I can satisfy all your needs."

Upon hearing this, Lin De said calmly, "In that case, give me the throne."

As soon as the words came out.

The whole audience was shocked.

The smiles on the faces of the young emperor and Ernest were frozen.

The other ministers were even more horrified and incredulous.

what's the situation?

Is this man in front of me out of his mind?

Even if they wanted to rebel.

Isn't the method a bit too rough?

“放;(八)肆”

Ernest's face darkened completely.

"This is not the place for you to spout nonsense."

"Even if you have rendered service to the empire, such remarks are a capital offense."

Upon hearing the commotion, the guards outside the palace filed in.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The sound of knives being drawn was incessant; they were already trying to take down Lind.

"Esdeath."

"Yes, Master."

Esdeath casually waved her hand, and dozens of ice spikes tore through the sky.

puff!puff!puff!

Blood sputtered out.

All the guards were lying on the ground, scattered and disorderly.

"hiss--"

Seeing this scene, countless officials felt a chill run down their spines, all looking at Esdeath with suspicion and uncertainty.

Could it be...?

Esdeath will also be involved in this matter.

Ernest frowned and said, "Esdeath, what exactly do you mean?"

"And why call him master?"

His tone was filled with deep apprehension and doubt.

Esdeath is one of the strongest in the Empire.

They have always been the people he tries to win over.

In his opinion.

Esdeath is a battle maniac.

They have no interest whatsoever in power.

According to common sense.

That's not how we should act.

"Means nothing."

Esther coldly replied, "If my master desires the empire, I will offer it to him, but that is all."

"Esdeath, you are a general of the Empire, do not be deceived by others."

Although Ernest was looking at Esdeath, his gaze fell on a guard outside the palace.

He gestured to the other person with his eyes to ask for help.

If Esdeath rebels.

Only that one person's arrival is effective throughout the entire palace.

Esdeath walked forward slowly, expressionless, and an ice saber materialized in her hand.

"Esdeath, you need to think this through."

Ernest said sternly, "Even if you are the strongest in the Empire, if you want to be an enemy of the Empire, you still..."

laugh!

Before he could finish speaking, a slash had already torn through the air and arrived.

puff!

Ernest collapsed to his knees, his blood gushing out like a fountain.

The entire palace fell silent.

Whether it was the young emperor, the ministers with their own agendas, or the guards who dared not enter the gate.

Their faces were all blank, staring at the head that flew up like a watermelon, as if they had seen a ghost.

died!

The de facto ruler of the empire.

Minister Ernest died just like that?

Even if I saw it with my own eyes.

It still feels like a dream.

Chapter 24 Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey

In the palace.

Deathly silence.

The ministers looked at each other, their bodies trembling.

Even the young emperor collapsed onto his throne.

clatter! clatter! clatter!

But just then, the sound of orderly footsteps came from afar.

A dense multitude of figures were rushing in from all directions.

"Master, the palace guards should all be here."

Esdeath, with her long, beautiful legs, walked up to Lind's side.

"Just in time."

Linde smiled slightly: "Making an example of someone is not enough; one Minister Ernest is not enough."

Only by making those ministers and nobles understand the general trend can we achieve this.

Only then can people make a choice when they have no other options.

Under his watchful eye, countless guards had already surrounded the palace.

A burly, blond man in full armor stood directly in front of all the guards.

General Bud, one of the strongest in the empire.

At this moment, his face was filled with rage.

He disdained the infighting in the court, so he never attended court assemblies.

But who could have thought.

How could something like this happen today?

“Those who have rebelled should come out and surrender quickly, and perhaps their lives may be spared.”

Budlang spoke loudly

He was also hesitant to act rashly.

With His Majesty the Emperor in their hands, he dared not act rashly.

"The empire's strongest doesn't seem like much."

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