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However, even if Crydella knew that the Empire and the Rebel Alliance had formed an alliance, she probably wouldn't care.

Because from the very beginning, Krystra's purpose has never changed.

Crydella doesn't care about the empire and the resistance in the original work, or the foreign tribes from the west, south, or even the east that appear in the background.

If any of them dares to stand in Crydella's way, they should be prepared to face "Caesar"!

After all, the system's mission requires Crydella to build a powerful empire, but how this "power" manifests is up to Crydella herself to define.

after all…

"I am the law!"

When Krystra said those words, she wasn't just joking.

However, Krydella now needs to receive some guests…

"I never expected to see you all again. I'm truly happy for you!"

Looking at the four people bowing below the throne, Krydella showed a rare hint of nostalgia. Although she hadn't been in this world for long, they were still among the first people she had met.

Rebel assassination groups.

Barbara, Melard, Myoko, Chelsea... and behind these people stood other people sent by the resistance, including a silver-haired, purple-eyed older sister who surprised Crydella.

"I'm disturbing Your Highness..."

"Alright, stop with the flattery."

Krydella waved her hand, silencing Barbara from saying what she was about to say.

"We've just won a great victory and were preparing to wash away our fatigue with a feast. Since you've come at such a convenient time, why don't you join us first, and we can talk about the negotiations later."

"By the way..."

"This is going to be a bathhouse party, so get ready!"

PS:

I spent some time eating breakfast, now I'll start updating!

Liver, liver, liver!

Kelu & Heather / Scarlet Eyes: Chapter 61 Cloud Stone Palace, Golden Bath (Second Update)

"A bathhouse... and they're holding a banquet? Is it the kind of banquet I'm imagining?"

Following behind the maid, the members of the assassination society all wore strange expressions, but they suppressed their ominous thoughts.

While the Empire certainly has its share of terrible "bathhouses," the North is a different story. After all, the assassins had done their homework on Crydella's character.

Empress Crydella disliked anything filthy, which was why they accepted the invitation. Although they came as allies, they were being watched from all sides…

"Teacher, what are you looking at?"

Chelsea and Taeko were talking in the back, while the girl Merad looked at her teacher Barbara, who was walking at the front.

"...This place has changed; I don't even recognize it anymore."

Barbara's expression was very serious, her gaze constantly scanning the surrounding walls, and the solemnity in her expression made Melard even more alarmed.

“When you were taken hostage last time, I and the leaders of the resistance army came here, so we are quite familiar with the layout.”

"But how long has it been? The changes here are so great that I can't even remember. It seems there are quite a few talented people here in this cold north!"

"Oh, is that so...?"

Merard narrowed his eyes slightly, then looked at the maid who was leading them to the bath, and ran over to grab her arm.

"Beautiful sister, this place looks so magnificent, could it be an ancient building with a long history?"

A skilled assassin knows how to make full use of their advantages.

Melard had also learned many assassination techniques, so he naturally knew how to use his identity to ask questions.

"A long history? Of course not, all of these were newly built by Her Majesty the Empress! Even the Marble Palace and the Golden Bath are the same!"

Upon hearing Melard's question, the maid who had led the way was initially puzzled, but then revealed an expression of admiration.

Marble Heavenly Palace?

A golden bath?

These two suddenly appearing technical terms clearly touched on Merad's blind spot in intelligence, but since they were newly built, it was understandable that he didn't know about them.

"Big sister, could you tell us what these two places are like?" Melard looked a little embarrassed, like an awkward little girl. "We were just invited to the bathhouse when we arrived, and we don't know the rules there. What if we accidentally do something wrong? Will we be punished?"

"Well... as long as you don't deliberately damage the surrounding environment, Her Majesty the Queen won't impose any punishment. But there are a few things you should pay attention to!"

At this point, your expression became somewhat serious.

"Although Her Majesty the Empress is noble, she dislikes those formalities. Do not perform the ritual of kissing hands or feet, do not kneel down, and do not deliberately lower your head below Her Majesty's crown."

"Although some people had opposed these rituals, they were severely reprimanded by Her Majesty the Queen, and after that, no one dared to oppose them anymore."

"Apart from these things, there seems to be nothing else."

"Okay, thank you so much, big sister!"

After hearing these words, Merad smiled gratefully and began to analyze Crydella using the information.

Looking at it this way, Krydella doesn't seem to have changed much since she captured them.

What a stroke of luck!

Merad was already prepared to use the imperial etiquette, but she didn't expect Her Majesty the Empress to be so casual... She's surprisingly a wise ruler!

Adding to the sights the assassination group saw on the northern road, many faces wore smiles, demonstrating that Crydella was truly working hard for everyone…

"If only our resistance could be like this, sigh!"

Although young, Merad knew about the ugly things that adults did, whether in the Empire or the Rebel Alliance, and she thought that all adults were like that.

I didn't expect that Krydella wasn't?

Well, that's not quite right either.

After all, Crydella's petite appearance didn't resemble that of a mature adult; even Merad was taller than her.

"We've arrived! This is the Golden Bath of the Marble Palace. Please enjoy your time to the fullest!"

As the maid's footsteps stopped, the four of them arrived in front of a huge stone door, but strangely, the stone door did not open immediately.

Instead, the blue circle on the door started spinning and only opened after it turned gold…

What kind of door is this?

The assassination gang has only been gone from the North for a short time, yet such a huge change has occurred here. If it goes on for a while longer... will the Northern Empire have to build a fortress in the sky?

Merard forced herself to suppress her inner turmoil and try to calm her excited heart, but when the door opened, she couldn't help but show her surprise.

Is this the Golden Bath?

The venue isn't particularly large, but it can easily accommodate several hundred or even a thousand people, and you can see the whole thing at a glance, with no complicated routes.

The translucent, golden spring water flowed down from the highest platform in the distance, radiating a distinct heat. But this heat did not feel oppressive; instead, it brought a sense of warmth and comfort.

Just looking at the dazzling bath and the people celebrating in it, Merard could feel himself relaxing, let alone the others.

However, although it's called a bathhouse... it's actually more like a swimming pool?

There were no overly revealing clothes, and even if you dressed modestly, you could still take a bath here... It was at this moment that the idea of ​​"joining the Northern Kingdom" unexpectedly popped into Merad's mind.

However, it's just wishful thinking, since they've already joined the resistance and it's generally impossible for them to join a second force unless something unexpected happens to the resistance.

"Oh, you've arrived!"

Just as the four of them were staring blankly at the golden bath, a blue figure walked over from a distance. Although the steps were slow, the speed was unusually fast.

"Lord Caesar has been waiting for a long time. Four members of the rebel army, come with me!"

Esdeath held a phonograph camera in her hand, her smile very dignified, but when she saw Melard, her kind smile seemed to crack slightly.

However, Her Majesty the Queen's orders are more important now.

The group walked past the jubilant Golden Blood warriors and arrived directly beneath the platform they had seen earlier. Countless streams of golden water rained down from the sky, causing the group to glow brilliantly.

"This feels so good... How did the Northern Empire find such a wonderful hot spring?"

With no one around, Merad became bolder, though Esdeath's expression was slightly contemptuous.

“There are no hot springs as wonderful as these in nature, because they are made with Her Majesty the Queen’s blood… Anyone who dares to pollute these hot springs will be hunted down by all the Golden Clan.”

“To defile the hot springs is to defile the blood of Princess Cerudela!”

PS:

Keep working on your liver.

Kerritt & Hazel: Chapter 62 - One Kerritt, Two Hazels, Three Ai! (Third Update)

This golden bath was actually made with Her Majesty the Empress's blood?

After hearing this news from Esdeath, Melard was stunned, completely unprepared for such a thing.

Moreover, as Esdeath revealed this information, another piece of information suddenly appeared in Melard's mind.

Crydella...the Godslayer!

There has never been a god on this continent, and even the rebels thought Cerlydella was joking.

But now, especially after hearing about the effects of the Golden Bath, most of the doubt in Merard's eyes immediately disappeared.

Healing wounds, cleansing filth, strengthening the body... so many special powers that even Imperial Arms might not be able to do!

Coupled with Krystal's extremely powerful strength, it seems that only the word "god" can explain it?

The group rode the disc-shaped elevator straight up and soon arrived at the top of the bathhouse.

Before they could even get a clear look at what was happening above, a familiar and moving song drifted down from above, drawing everyone's attention...

"La~ La~ La~"

The entire song has almost no lyrics, only a soft humming, yet it still manages to relax the listener and help them shed all their fatigue.

"Is this... Heather's singing voice?"

The girls who were once captivated will never forget the older sister who loved to sing, nor will they forget that enchanting voice.

Compared to before, however, Heather's singing seemed to contain a distinct joy? And an irrepressible excitement?

What are you doing? What are you doing?

What is this doing?

Taeko and Chelsea immediately thought of some things that were not suitable for children, and their faces turned red.

However, Merad, who was extremely interested in beautiful girls, had his eyes light up after hearing this voice, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Esdeath glanced at him, seemingly displeased with Merard's blatant gaze, but said nothing more.

Soon, the group rode the disc to the top of the bath. As the alluring voice grew louder, their nerves tightened, fearing they might do something disrespectful.

However, when the scene above came into view, everyone except Esdeath, even the well-informed elder Barbara, was stunned.

The area here is not large, but the gold in the bath is more dazzling than that below, indicating that it is a bath with higher purity!

At the edge of the bath, a simply dressed girl with white and blue hair sat there, gently splashing water with her feet.

If this scene were merely a picture of a young girl playing in the water, it wouldn't be enough to leave everyone speechless with astonishment.

What's truly impossible to ignore is a "big fish" in the water!

Heather emerged from the bathtub and rested her head on the girl's lap, where she sang softly.

However, her lower body was not human legs at all, but a pair of huge fish tails, which, along with the girl's feet, gently splashed on the water's surface, making a crisp sound...

Although their movements were small, each one left noticeable ripples in the dazzling golden bath.

This scene was so beautiful that one couldn't bear to disturb its beauty... However, since it was Crydela who invited the assassination society, this scene will probably end soon.

"Welcome, fellow rebels! Please take your seats and enjoy this rare moment!"

As Krystal's voice faded, the golden bath seemed to come alive at that moment, with countless streams of water emerging from the bath and surrounding the four of them.