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As a surrendered general, she had to prove her strength and value in this battle, and most importantly, prove her loyalty.

Otherwise, what will be her fate... Najenda doesn't want to know at all!

Therefore, if the Empire launches an attack, Najenda must find a way to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, preferably by killing or capturing the enemy leader alive...

When Najendan saw Bud again, she was indeed very nervous, worried that she was no match for him.

But as the intensity of the battle increased, Najenda suddenly discovered…

Bud seems to be just so-so?

Since becoming a Golden Child, Najenda has found that her mental strength has increased, and pumpkins can also unleash greater power.

"Admiral" can manipulate lightning and even use lightning from the sky, so Najenda was not surprised that he could fight the pumpkin to a standstill.

However, when Najenda opened the city gates to engage in close combat, she suddenly discovered…

Despite his originally not-so-strong physical abilities, he was able to take down an enemy soldier with a single punch on the battlefield... no, I mean, one enemy soldier with one punch.

Even a Teigu user who attempted a sneak attack had his head smashed by Najenda's punch.

Is this the Golden Descendant?

That's incredibly powerful. If more and more Golden Descendants were born in the world, Queen Crydella would definitely be able to rule the entire world, right?

Najenda knew that after possessing the Golden Blood, she often felt a faint sense of oppression from Her Majesty the Empress, which prevented her from having any thoughts of resistance.

Although Hathaway also possessed this quality, it was far inferior to that of Kelidestra.

That is to say...

He would remain this "Kindhearted Nobleman" until his death!

If you don't find a way to survive, you're very likely to be eliminated!

Thus, Najenda unleashed her full power in the battle against Bud, enduring countless bolts of lightning and engaging in an unprecedented hand-to-hand combat with Bud.

Although she was also seriously injured, she had managed to deliver a fatal blow. The pumpkin laser successfully pierced through Bud's abdomen, shattering half of "Admirer" and leaving Bud lying helplessly on the ground.

The Empire's strongest general, Bud, was actually defeated in a one-on-one duel by the little-known Najenda. If this were to spread, it would surely shake the entire Empire and give Najenda's reputation an unprecedented boost.

Despite the fact that it was something that would benefit her, Najenda's face did not show any excitement; instead, it was unusually solemn.

Because Najenda had served as a general for several years, she knew that the outcome of the battle was still uncertain until the very end.

Especially when the other party is seriously injured!

A wounded beast is the most dangerous!

Bud looked at the bright moon in the sky, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Since you're unwilling to tell me, then so be it."

A smile appeared on Bud's face, then he slowly closed his eyes. This was not a sign of giving up, but rather an intention to give his all...

boom--!

More intense lightning than ever before surrounded Bud, and the blue lightning gradually changed until Bud spat out a mouthful of blood... and then the scarlet blood lightning was born!

"I know I am no match for you. If we continue fighting, I will surely die."

"But I am Bud! The Imperial General, personally appointed by the Lord!"

"I cannot surrender, nor can I retreat!"

The crimson lightning spread outwards from Bude, and even a single wisp of crimson lightning could turn ordinary soldiers of the Northern Kingdom into ashes.

"Oh no! Everyone, retreat immediately!"

Najenda noticed the anomaly and immediately gave the order, but how could a human be faster than lightning?

Some soldiers had just turned around to flee when they were caught by crimson lightning, which pierced their hearts and then vanished into thin air…

"Bud!"

The deaths of the surrounding soldiers clearly made Najendan's expression grim. She was already trying her best to control the number of casualties, but Bud's actions directly multiplied the casualties in the North several times over.

So Najenda didn't hesitate any longer and pulled the trigger on the pumpkin, intending to eliminate the opponent remotely.

After all, even as a Goldenborn, she felt a deadly threat above that crimson lightning... Bud was already prepared to fight to the death, and the next attack was extremely dangerous!

Because of the crisis, the pumpkin's power was significantly enhanced, but it was still blocked by the crimson lightning.

"Najenda, I have to admit that you have caught up with me in terms of strength, so I absolutely cannot let you live!"

"I will only be loyal to the emperor, so even if I die, I will take you with me!"

"The empire is immortal, it will last forever!"

With General Budo's final shout, his powerful body and the remaining half of his Imperial Arms were completely engulfed by crimson lightning.

In an instant, everyone seemed to see a crimson sea of ​​lightning surging towards them, leaving them no time to defend themselves…

The Empire's most powerful General Bud has died!

The pumpkin's laser beam continued, but it was gradually pushed towards them by the terrifying sea of ​​lightning.

Najendan's expression was ferocious. Countless soldiers from the Northern Kingdom had already been killed or wounded, while those behind her were the ones who had managed to escape the attack range by sheer luck.

If Najenda gives up resisting the lightning, tens of thousands of soldiers around her may perish in the sea of ​​lightning!

Are we... going to die?

Of course not!

The pleasant sound came from beside her ears at that moment, and Najendan's tired body gradually relaxed.

"Thank you for your hard work, little white fish..."

"Leave the rest to me!"

Kerritt & Hazel / Scarlet Eyes: Chapter 58 The Giant Egg and the Aftermath

A dreamlike voice sounded beside her, and Najenda subconsciously relaxed before realizing who it was.

Heather, the captain of the Royal Guard Knights under Empress Cerudela!

Since their first meeting, the other party has left a very deep impression on Najenda. She never expected that even Esdeath, who defeated her, would respect this lady so much... Her strength must be extraordinary!

Unfortunately, Najenda never had the chance to witness Hathaway's power, and they weren't even on the same battlefield.

However, now, although the situation is extremely critical, Najenda finally has the opportunity to witness the opponent's strength!

After the Romantic Cannon was shut down, Crimson Lightning attacked Najenda with incredible speed, almost touching her.

However, at that moment, something unusual happened in the air, like a stone being thrown into a lake, creating ripples that were expanding at a visible speed.

boom!

The lightning struck the blue ripples, but surprisingly, it was unable to penetrate the ripples' defenses.

"This is?"

After retreating to safety, the soldiers finally had a chance to turn around, only to be surprised to find a black-haired girl standing beside Najendan...

She simply stretched out her right hand, summoning countless blue raindrops that floated in mid-air. It was these blue raindrops that blocked the powerful crimson lightning.

"Is that Lord Sword Banner?"

"Lord Sword Banner has come to our rescue!"

Hearing the cheers behind her, Heather simply smiled and then focused all her attention on Chi Lei in front of her.

"The smell of blood... what a loyal and fierce fish, General Bud..."

By pouring their entire body and spirit into the Imperial Arm, they unleash its full potential at the cost of annihilation. This allows them to unleash power far greater than ever before, destroying far more enemies!

At the same time, using an overloaded Imperial Arms will cause it to completely shatter due to the excessive pressure, making it impossible to pass on to the next user.

Bud knew he was going to lose, so he planned to maximize the benefits of his death, ideally by dragging all the surrounding enemies to hell!

Bud probably never imagined that there would be someone in the world who could withstand his dying counterattack...

The blue water droplets had already covered the entire battlefield, while simultaneously confining the Crimson Lightning to a certain area, preventing the remaining soldiers from being attacked further.

But Najenda frowned as she looked at the spot where the red lightning and the water droplet touched, and then her eyes widened as if she had thought of something.

"Is this pure water?"

Pure water does not conduct electricity, so ordinary lightning cannot break through Heather's defense, but that doesn't make sense either.

The Crimson Lightning also contains the blood energy from Bud's body, which can completely ignore the pure water, but it still hasn't been able to break through, unless the pure water from Heather is not ordinary pure water!

As the crimson lightning grew smaller, the cheers of the surrounding soldiers gradually increased until Crydella's triumphant army appeared in the distance, and the battle finally came to an end.

"Although it's a bit of a shame we didn't get 'Admirer,' we've already received the best possible reward."

As Heather's voice faded, the soldiers who were still cheering around them gradually turned their heads in a certain direction, and even their pupils shrank.

"Hey, look at that, what's that?"

"Idiot, Lord Sword Banner has already arrived here, so His Highness Caesar's army must have successfully defeated the super dangerous species, right?"

"What's standing here now is definitely His Majesty's army..."

However, just as the soldiers turned to look into the distance, a huge object suddenly caught their attention.

At the forefront of the army was naturally the young Empress Cerudela, but among those Golden Blood, there was something extremely conspicuous.

A huge egg!

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Meanwhile, in the distant empire, because of the prior incident of Cerrudra blocking intelligence, Minister Ernest specifically strengthened the empire's intelligence agency so that he could find out what was happening in the north as quickly as possible.

"Waaah... General, you died such a terrible death!"

News of Bud's death quickly reached the Empire, causing a shockwave throughout the entire empire. Both the military and the civilian population erupted in protest because of this event.

The military personnel were alright, as most of them were trained individuals. Although they were equally surprised, they were able to control their fear.

No matter how powerful your Northern Kingdom is, it's still far to the north. It's impossible for it to come and kill me right away... On the other hand, Minister Ernest is right here among us. If he wanted to, our heads would roll in the next second!

But the situation among the common people was completely different. With the death of the great general, some people cheered, while others began to fear...

Faced with this enormous disparity, the capital city actually experienced a riot that hadn't happened in many years!

Walking on the streets of the capital, one can almost always hear gossip and idle chatter, which only exacerbates the situation.

To prevent those rumors from continuing to affect the empire's rule, Ernest directly ordered a crackdown.

Although the empire has lost its most powerful general, Bud, its remaining forces are not to be underestimated. Moreover, the people who suppressed the capital this time were none other than Sheila, the son of Minister Ernest!

What kind of things the scumbag's son would do—although this part wasn't shown in the anime, it was already revealed in the original manga of Akame ga Kill!

Sheila, that scumbag, abused his position to arbitrarily investigate the beautiful women in the capital with his subordinates, and even committed the crime of forcibly abducting women in broad daylight.

If it weren't for Will, even Akame's sister Kurome would probably have suffered!

Back then, at least the hunters could stop Sheila, but now... without the obstruction of Bud's loyalists and consciences, no one can stop Sheila from doing anything.

At this moment, the once bustling capital city was transformed into a hell on earth unknown to anyone!

But Minister Ernest showed no concern for the matter and continued his feigned weeping…

A few seconds later, the crying stopped.

"Keeping crying here won't solve anything."

"I've already mourned for you in my heart, Bud. I believe you'll understand me, right?"

Taking another bite of the leg meat beside him, the minister's mind began to race as he pondered how to deal with the Northern Kingdom.

"Not only did they take care of Bud, but they even killed a super dangerous species? Their growth rate is just too fast!"

If we don't use the Supreme Imperial Arms, it seems that conventional methods are simply ineffective against them.

"No, we still have to try."

"Let Gozchi go. The Empire's elite assassination squad should be able to kill Cerrudra?"

"However, we still need to be prepared for a backup plan..."

"If the assassination fails, we will have to find a third party to cooperate with."

Ernest's gaze was extremely deep as he looked out the window at the night. I wonder if the so-called "third party" could understand.