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Through the power of the ocean demigod, Hathaway successfully persuaded Prince Numasekhar of the North to issue a decree of abdication after Krydela had declined the throne three times.

What is meant by "three refusals and three concessions"?

In ancient times, when powerful ministers usurped the throne, they had to decline the throne three times in order to feign humility and glorify their usurpation.

Although Kerudela used such documents, she made no attempt to conceal the fact that she had usurped the throne.

After all, this isn't the world of ordinary people, but a different world where special powers exist and the strong are respected...

Then I'll be blunt: I'm usurping your position, so what can you do about it?

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The largest city in the northern kingdom, and also the location of the former king's palace.

Just a month ago, this place was in chaos, but with the arrival of Crydella's army, "order" has returned to the city.

The city's residents took to the streets to cheer on this day, no longer hiding at home as before, and even wearing masks when they went out...

Because they knew that this country had welcomed a new emperor and a complete rebirth!

Inside the palace, Numasekha stood before the throne on the high platform, reading the abdication edict that had been written long ago, his eyes revealing a sense of bewilderment.

Beneath the throne, over a hundred Golden Descendants remained silent, simply watching Numasekha and waiting for him to finish reading the edict.

In fact, anyone in the audience could see the abnormality in Numasekhar, but no one stood up to stop it, simply because they were all Golden Blood and direct subordinates of Krydella.

He was just a puppet prince; they could kill him and seize the throne. Many of the Golden Clan had this idea, but Crydella stopped them.

Krystal was well aware that the world of Killua was a huge pit, full of insects, scum, trash, and beasts!

As the soon-to-be-born empress, Crydela despised the actions of those scoundrels and loathed the shameful things they had done. Therefore, she planned to use Numasekha to complete a dignified usurpation.

Krystal wanted to use this method to show everyone in the world of Kill la Kill that even usurpation can be done in a civilized way, and it doesn't necessarily have to involve using such humiliating methods against the previous generation.

That's right, Crydella wants to set a new set of laws for this world based on her own standards, even if it's a usurped law!

As Numasekha, who was standing before the throne, finished reading the abdication edict, Hathaway, who was below the platform, led the applause, and at the same time everyone turned to look at the palace gate behind them.

Boom boom boom—!

The heavy door was pushed open, and a girl wearing a red cloak and gorgeous makeup appeared, radiating a dazzling golden light.

After looking around, Krystalla revealed a confident smile, then stepped onto the red carpet inside the palace and began to walk towards the throne at the deepest part of the palace.

Despite her petite stature, every step Krydela took was heavy and powerful, echoing crisply throughout the palace. The surrounding Golden Clan members clapped and cheered for the arrival of the new emperor.

Krydella walked past each of the Golden Blood, receiving their gazes filled with admiration, worship, or a mix of complex emotions…

Hazel's expression remained unchanged; even standing in front of everyone, she maintained her smile.

Esdeath beside her did the same, almost exactly the same thing as Hazel, but the glint in her eyes revealed her inner excitement.

As for Najenda, she could only applaud with a complicated expression. Just a few months ago, she was a general of the Empire, but now she had become the "King of Kindness" of the North, and might have to fight the Empire to the death... In the end, she could only sigh at the fickleness of fate.

Fortunately, after observing for some time, Najenda discovered that the situation in the Northern Kingdom established by Krydera seemed to be better than that within the Empire. Perhaps this was the greatest stroke of luck in her life.

And then there was her subordinate, Lubbock, who was granted the title of "Pure Love," but because of his status, he didn't stand beside her; instead, he was positioned further back...

Then, under everyone's gaze, Kerudela lifted her foot and ascended the steps before the throne.

"From now on, everything in the North is in your hands!"

With a bewildered look in his eyes, Numasekha handed his decree of ascension to Kerudela and then looked at the assembled officials below the platform.

“From this day forward, I, Numasekhar, am no longer the prince of the North. The throne of the North is officially handed over to Kerudela.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Numasekha stepped down the steps and stood among the courtiers below.

At this moment, Kerudela turned around and announced to the assembled ministers: "Numasekhar's actions are in accordance with the will of Heaven and are beneficial to the country and its people. As the soon-to-be-registered new emperor, I must reward him for this."

"Therefore, Numasaika is hereby granted the title of 'Shanyang Noble,' and shall enjoy lifelong wealth and honor!"

"I obey Your Majesty's command!"

From this point on, Numasaika officially faced his end, going to his fiefdom, never to leave again, and never to recruit soldiers. As long as he obeyed the law, he could enjoy lifelong wealth and honor.

After doing all this, Krydela turned around again and formally sat on the throne that symbolized the supreme power of the Northern Kingdom.

Looking at the magnificent palace around her and the assembled officials below, Kerudela couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

In Onpharos, she was originally a refugee who was placed on the throne by the nobles. But in the current world of Kill la Kill, Crydela achieved all of this through her own efforts, becoming the new Queen of the North.

With a casual wave of her hand, Krystalla unleashed blue light, which transformed into streaks of blue fireworks that soared into the sky.

Ding--!

A huge blue phantom appeared in mid-air, clearly the image of Cerrudra. The cheering soldiers and residents in the city stopped at that moment, their heads turned to look at the phantom in the sky.

It's hard to imagine that the petite figure on the throne can now overlook the entire royal city, as if... she's using Wang Cheng as a pawn?

For the residents and soldiers in the city, this was almost the first time they had seen the Queen's face, and they were quite surprised.

I never expected their new queen to be so beautiful…

He must have been a kind monarch, right?

And so, amidst everyone's expectant gaze, Crydella formally made her declaration…

"By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous!"

Kerritt & Heather / Akame ga Kill!: Chapter 46 - Both Sides' Actions

"Crydella? The Empress? The Godslayer? Hahaha!"

Inside the imperial palace, Ernest, after listening to his subordinates' report, kept muttering that name while laughing heartily.

However, apart from Ernest himself, no one dared to make a sound, and a very few people were already sweating profusely.

Most people didn't understand what was going on, only that the atmosphere was a bit ominous, because they were all newcomers, while Minister Ernest had already purged most of the people in the palace.

And those very few who survived felt incredibly tense because they all understood…

This is the prelude to the coming storm!

"I never expected that guy would choose to depose the emperor and establish himself as emperor. It's hilarious, hahaha!"

Ernest had, of course, read Numasekha's abdication edict. It was written in a grand and dignified manner, but the other party showed no mercy when it came to taking action.

"Minister, would you do the same?"

The young emperor's voice came from behind Ernest, immediately easing the tension and giving everyone a chance to catch their breath.

Although the young emperor of the empire is also a puppet, Ernest will not give up on him easily, and the root cause is probably only known to Ernest himself.

"How could that be, Your Majesty?"

After the young emperor's voice rang out, Ernest's angry expression froze for a moment, and then he picked up a chicken leg and began to eat it as usual.

“Unlike those foreign tribes in the north, we are a very ‘civilized’ people. My loyalty to Your Majesty is as clear as day and night. How could I possibly usurp the throne like those villains?”

"Yes, the minister has always been my most loyal partner, and there is absolutely no way he would betray me!"

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, the young emperor's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, believing Ernest to be as loyal as he claimed. However, the truth was...

Supreme Imperial Arms!

As a minister of the Empire, Ernest knew very well what his greatest trump card was: the Empire's Supreme Imperial Arms!

It is the ultimate weapon that surpasses all Imperial Arms, and once activated, it can unleash earth-shattering power.

Unrivaled, unstoppable!

However, such a powerful Imperial Arms cannot be used by just anyone. Only descendants with the bloodline of the First Emperor can wield this supreme Imperial Arms.

Nowadays, Ernest has basically eliminated the bloodline of the First Emperor, leaving only the key that can unlock the Supreme Imperial Arms, which is the current young emperor!

With this trump card in hand, Ernest fears no enemy!

"Your Majesty, although our empire has always been very powerful, we now face a strong external threat."

Seemingly having prepared his words, the minister immediately turned around and stared solemnly at the young emperor on the throne.

"The rebels waged guerrilla warfare everywhere, constantly harassing our forces. The northern kingdoms took advantage of this opportunity to complete their unification. Coupled with threats from the west and south, we are now surrounded by enemies on all sides!"

"Even we would be overwhelmed by facing so many enemies at once, so I suggest sending envoys to the western and southern countries to sow discord between them."

"My son will continue searching for the main force of the resistance within the Empire. As for the last Northern Empire... I want to hand them over to General Bud."

As he finished speaking, Ernest Lecce turned to look at General Bud, who had been standing in the palace without saying a word.

Logically speaking, the minister would never ask Bud for help, even though the other party never got involved in politics, his formidable strength has always been a thorn in the minister's side.

However, since no one of equal strength to Bud has ever appeared in the Empire, Ernest has no immediate plans to take action against him.

Now, the Empire is in a truly dangerous situation. Although Ernest has many capable subordinates, he is still far from being able to deal with the entire Northern Empire.

“According to the tradition of military officers, I have never interfered in politics, and I will not leave the empire easily either.”

Although Bud was somewhat stubborn, his assessment of the current situation was no less than Ernest's.

The reason why the empire survived multiple attacks unscathed was because it had a pillar of strength, named General Bude.

As long as Bud is still in the capital, those rats won't dare to attack the capital directly. But if Bud leaves... no one knows if the rebels will bypass the minister's son, Sheila, and head straight for the imperial capital!

"Please don't worry about this matter. His Majesty is a descendant of the First Emperor and has the ability to control that Imperial Arm. He will certainly not be eliminated by those rats."

"On the other hand, the North has already achieved unification, and now they should be recruiting soldiers and preparing for a southern expedition... The North is our biggest threat!"

"Besides you, General, no one else can take on this mission to conquer the north!"

Ernest kept trying to persuade him, because he knew the other party wouldn't agree easily.

"Your Majesty, why don't you try to persuade them as well?"

However, with the addition of a certain variable, Bud finally agreed to it: the emperor himself spoke up.

"General, if the situation is truly as the ministers say, then we are in grave danger. I also wish to entrust this matter to you..."

Under pressure from both the emperor and his ministers, Bude sighed helplessly: "Since this is His Majesty's wish, then this old minister will serve as the General Who Conquers the North!"

"We will make those alien races remember the terror of my empire once again!"

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The affairs of the empire have been settled, and the only general currently in power will be dispatched to conquer the north.

This message was naturally discovered by the rebels' inside agents and relayed directly back to headquarters.

"So that's how it is. Is that why we need to go to the Northern Kingdom again?"

As the leader of the assassins within the resistance, Barbara was naturally summoned to the resistance's base to discuss the upcoming cooperation.

"Of course!"

“Based on what you said before, Crydella has the idea of ​​cooperating with us, which is why we mobilized a large number of troops to attract the Empire’s attention.”

"Now that the North has been unified, it's time for Kerudela to pay her dues!"

Barbara's apprentices were originally kept as hostages by Crydella's side.

To be honest, Barbara didn't expect her apprentices to return safely, since the other party didn't seem like a kind person at all, especially since he asked her to assassinate the emperor of the Northern Kingdom.

But what happened later?

The three apprentices not only returned to the resistance alive, but also brought back a large amount of gold, which directly covered the resistance's expenses in recent years, enabling them to organize large-scale disruption operations.

It all seems like it was all planned!

That's why the rebel leaders approached Barbara, asking her to once again take her three apprentices to the North...

No, this time it's the Northern Empire!

Although the first meeting wasn't pleasant, we're all old acquaintances, so they shouldn't make things too difficult for me, right?

"I understand... I'll take Merard and the others with me."

"I believe that this time, we will definitely be able to win an unprecedentedly powerful ally for the resistance!"

PS:

Actually, the resistance in the world of Kill! wasn't originally called the "Resistance Army," but because those two words were censored, that's why they used this name.