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"As ordered!"

“You don’t have to flatter me like this all the time, at least not when you’re relaxing in a bath.” Seeing Esdeath’s respectful manner, Crydella frowned. “You should remember that I hate those complicated formalities.”

"There is no need to force a loyal subject to always put on a respectful act!"

"Lord Caesar!"

Upon hearing Crydella's words, Esdeath's expression of respect deepened, but her body instinctively followed her command and relaxed...

While this may not be true relaxation, like "freedom commanded by the god of liberty is not true freedom," things should be moving in a positive direction, right?

Caesar sat down on the small chair, loosened the ribbon binding his hair, and gently pulled his hair with his right hand, revealing his pubic hair completely to Esdeath.

"Lord Caesar?"

Looking at that smooth, snow-white back, Esdeath was clearly at a loss. She could guess what Crydella wanted her to do, but Esdeath wouldn't allow herself to do it.

"I entrust my back to you, Han Yingjue."

Caesar did not turn around, but his words of trust echoed in Esdeath's ears.

"Whether now or in the future, inside or outside the city, I entrust my back to you. Is that alright?"

"Of course, no problem!"

Esdeath covered her nose, feeling something was starting to go wrong, as if something inside her was about to burst out.

"Tell me now, what reward do you want?"

Crydella turned around subconsciously, but Esdeath answered Crydella's question first.

"I've received the reward I wanted... Thank you so much, Lord Caesar..."

"what?"

A trickle of golden blood flowed from Esdeath's fingertips as she covered her nose, quickly staining the towel she wore with golden patterns. Even Crydella was somewhat shocked.

What about floating gear?

No, this isn't a nosebleed...

It's loyalty!

Loyalty flows from my body!

P.S.: I was looking for an image of Sakuya Izayoi getting a nosebleed, but I couldn't find one... What a pity, those are all very old images.

Also, my application recommendation in the second week was actually successful, so I'll start updating more next week!

Kerr & Heather / Akame ga Kill! Chapter 31 Najenda: We will win!

For Crydella's side, this sudden attack was merely a surprise and did not have much impact.

After all, Esdeath had become a Goldborn, and these tens of thousands of troops were nothing but dirt to her; she could finish the battle in ten minutes.

But for the Empire, it means something else entirely…

Minister Ernest received the news at lightning speed that the army he had sent to the front lines to attack the Northern Prince had been defeated, and not a single man had returned alive.

So, in order to restore the dignity of the empire and make the northern barbarians pay for their blood debts, a general was dispatched.

Najendan.

A powerful woman who shone brightly in the Imperial Army with her outstanding talent, she was not even 20 years old, but she led the Imperial Army to victory in many wars and was exceptionally promoted to general.

Although her official position is general, Najshitan's actual power is not that high. After all, her foundation is still shallow, and she has not yet developed her own power and faction, so she is naturally much weaker than the others.

Furthermore, due to numerous events within the empire, and the change of regime following the death of the previous emperor, Ernest, despite his high rank as an imperial minister, found it difficult to fully extend his influence into the military.

Especially in the military, with older generations like General Bud supporting him, if Ernest wanted to extend his reach into the military, he would have to cultivate his own power within the army, preferably among the younger generation.

After all, the future belongs to the younger generation. As soon as General Bud dies, the entire Imperial Army will be immediately incorporated into Ernest's army and completely turned into his violent machine.

Najenda perfectly fits Ernest's requirements: young, powerful, and deeply loved by the army. Unless someone more capable than Najenda emerges, the future Grand General's position is undoubtedly hers!

"Do you know what an opportunity this is, Najenda!"

In the palace's conference room, Minister Ernest, as always, gnawed on the greasy leg meat in his hand, his eyes fixed on the white-haired woman standing below the stage.

"As long as we can gain a clear advantage in this battle, I can exaggerate your achievements from a civilian perspective, thereby securing my position in the army. You should understand, right?"

If Esdeath had joined the Imperial Army, the minister would most likely have sought her out. Unfortunately, Celydora had already snatched Esdeath away, so the minister had to look for another collaborator within the army.

The natural choice is the rising star, Najenda!

Ernest gave her the highest official position he could, bringing Najenda one step closer to the rank of general. Combined with the several wars that followed, this directly propelled Najenda to the position of general.

If Najendan gains more military merits, she can be promoted from general to grand general! So far, there is only one grand general in the empire, Bud.

Although they can't compare to those real generals

“I understand.” Najendan nodded slightly. “If I can successfully defeat Prince Numasekha of the Northern Kingdom, or even capture him alive, I can advance my rank much faster, right?”

"Of course, as your minister, I assure you that this battle will definitely be a significant part of your life's record!"

Ernest's gaze was very serious, and his tone of voice was extremely persuasive. Although it was impossible to know what he was really thinking, at least on the surface, Ernest did not appear to be lying.

"Understood, I will lead the army out immediately..."

Najendan dislikes Minister Ernest very much, but she does not make political decisions based on her own preferences. She even hides her true thoughts and cooperates with Ernest.

Najenda had a dream: to completely transform the corrupt empire and make it thrive again!

Najenda chose to address the issue from within the empire, hoping to change the situation through her words and actions. This would undoubtedly face numerous obstacles, but Najenda believed there was still hope.

So for the past few months, Najenda has been leading her army in campaigns across the country, eliminating threats to the empire while also building her reputation and gradually expanding her influence.

With the recent assistance of her ministers, Najendan felt fully capable of winning the war.

Despite the fact that the enemy was a prince from the North, who even had the title of "Little Gun King of the North," Najenda did not think she would lose at all. After all, the reason why the Empire was able to dominate the continent was because of the powerful weapons created by the First Emperor: Imperial Arms!

Najenda's Teigu, named "Romantic Turret Pumpkin," is a gun-type Teigu that can project spiritual energy as shockwaves. When the user is in danger, the power of the pumpkin is significantly enhanced.

This led to a special way of using the Imperial Arm Pumpkin: the user deliberately puts themselves in a dangerous situation to greatly increase its power and eliminate the opponent.

In a situation where there is a slim chance of survival, or even a certain death, it is almost impossible for anyone to withstand the attack of a pumpkin.

Numasek is powerful, but he is still just a human. How could he possibly be a match for a Teigu user?

"I'm so sorry, we have no grudge against each other, but I have to change this country, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you..."

Najenda knew there was darkness within the army, but she didn't know the extent of it. After all, she was still young and felt she could do anything, even change the future of the empire.

The minister, who had seen countless people, could naturally see this, which is why he used Najenda to reach a cooperation agreement with her.

"Oh! Judging from your expression, you're very confident in your abilities, General Najenda!"

Looking at Najendan's expression, which combined coldness, confidence, and apology, Ernest found it incredibly fascinating. He never expected anyone to have such a complex expression; it was truly fascinating!

What will happen if her hopes are dashed?

When the idea popped into Ernest's head, he immediately shook it off.

After all, now is not the time to think about this. Ernest and Najenda are still cooperating. If something happens to them, he will be the one who suffers in the end!

"Isn't that obvious?"

The complex expression vanished instantly, replaced by pure confidence on Najenda's face—a facade she wore in the palace, that of "a proud female general."

"Even if the opponent is a prince from the Northern Kingdom, I, Najendan, am still no less than him!"

Ernest narrowed his eyes and asked, "Will they win?"

Najendan's lips curved into a smile...

"We will win!"

P.S.: Next to arrive on the battlefield is... Najenda!

Kerritt & Hazel: Scarlet Eyes: Chapter 32 Don't Let Me Down!

"Charge with me!"

The blue-clad girl, dressed in a dashing military uniform, wore an arrogant smile as she led her troops at breakneck speed toward the noble territory ahead.

Behind the girl, countless well-equipped soldiers charged forward with fanatical expressions, seemingly utterly unafraid of death.

Meanwhile, their opponents, the nobles holed up in their castles, already had beads of sweat the size of soybeans on their foreheads.

"Hold the line! Don't let them break in!"

Ah!

Seeing the futile resistance, the girl in the white military uniform merely sneered, and a huge ice spike appeared in front of her, which she hurled directly at the castle.

The city walls, especially those of the northern kingdom, are renowned for their formidable defenses, thanks not only to the hard stone but also to the solid ice of the north.

Even among the Imperial Army, only the best of the best could break through the city walls head-on, but now they were easily smashed by a girl in military uniform!

Of course, along with the castle, the dignity and lives of those nobles were also shattered!

The girl and her fanatical army immediately rushed into the city through the breach in the wall, preparing for a final offensive against the remaining defenders.

"Everyone, surrender and you will not be killed!"

The nobles here have already perished beneath the ice spikes, and the girl in military uniform has even displayed her formidable strength, immediately bringing a tremendous sense of oppression to the guards in front of her.

It was under these circumstances that she shouted out...

That's human nature. If faced with a stronger opponent and no chance to escape, the remaining soldiers will fight to the death, even if they are no match. But if there's any possibility of survival, they will definitely grasp at that last straw!

What the girl in military uniform had to do was throw out that last straw.

Upon hearing this, the fear in the eyes of almost all the defenders vanished, replaced by a sense of relief—relief that the other side was not ruthless and that they could continue to live.

?! Thump!

Weapons were thrown to the ground by the defenders, who then immediately raised them in the iconic French pose…

Raise your hands and cheer!

The general's kindness is beyond repayment!

The girl in military uniform smiled even more broadly as she looked at the scene before her.

"Another town has fallen under Lord Caesar's rule, the thirteenth now, I wonder how Lord Heather is doing..."

—

Almost a month has passed since Esdeath was transformed into a Golden Child by Crydella.

After a month of rest and recuperation, Krydela finally gave the order to her troops to attack.

"Lord Jianqi, lead an army of 100,000 westward and conquer all the territories of the nobles in the northern kingdom along the way!"

"Lord Hanying, you will lead an army of 100,000 to attack eastward. Your objective is the same as Lord Jianqi's: to seize the territories of all the northern nobles as quickly as possible!"

After a period of rest and recuperation, Caesar now had an army of over 250,000. She then divided her forces, sending 100,000 troops to each of her most trusted generals, Heather and Crydela, to attack in the east and west respectively, aiming to conquer the northern kingdom as quickly as possible.

Krydella herself led the remaining 50,000 troops, along with the prince of the North, Numasekhar, to attack northward. However, compared to the other two, Krydella's forces could not easily venture too far.

Because of the ocean in the north, there was no need to go too far. In addition, Prince Numasekhar of the North Kingdom had to be under her control, which is why Kerudela gave such an order.

"As ordered!"

Sword Banner Lord and Cold Shadow Lord immediately gave a knightly salute, ready to launch an attack at any time according to Caesar's orders.

"However, remember that our current army is still too small. After conquering the enemy's city, do not kill too many enemy soldiers. Just take care of the nobles first, and then try to persuade them to surrender."

Even after a period of recruiting soldiers, and even with the help of the prince's name, Crydela only managed to recruit 25 troops, which was less than the number Esdeath buried alive in the original work.

This ruthless man buried a total of 40 people alive!

As a ruler, Crydela could naturally issue orders to annihilate without mercy, but this does not mean that Crydela was bloodthirsty.

On the contrary, Crydella doesn't particularly enjoy pointless killing.

On the Star Railway, Cerridra did many things, and many of them were controversial, but the core question was whether it was worth it!

As long as her subordinates are powerful, Krystra can tolerate their offenses, because they are worthy of it.

Similarly, because the power of the law is worthwhile, Kruldra was able to sacrifice five hundred Golden Bloods without hesitation to complete the trial!