You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

These enemies were not very powerful in terms of combat, but they were very good at hiding and proficient in various dark means, so it took a lot of effort just to find them, not to mention that they were secretly hindered by the revolutionary forces in the process...

By the time things were done, more than half a year had passed in a daze. During this period, she met Iori no more than five times, and this was her first time to come to the newly built palace.

Oh no, according to the current term... it is "Jingu"?

After the fall of the empire, the old aristocrats who supported the ministers and the emperor naturally became the losing party. Not to mention fighting for power, they were afraid of being liquidated if they just stayed at home. Therefore, the post-war distribution of power was mainly decided by the two major camps of Iori and the Revolutionary Army.

Saying that there are "two major camps" sounds like they can compete with each other, but in fact it greatly exaggerates the revolutionary army.

Their most elite troops had been defeated by the [Supreme Throne], and the survivors witnessed the final battle. They were deeply shocked by the strength of Esdeath and Iori. Having saved their lives, they dared not go against Iori at all.

Although the revolutionary army still possessed a large-scale local army and had the support of many governors, and had secretly absorbed a number of old nobles, and nominally occupied a larger territory than before...but any discerning person could see that their military strength had been greatly weakened.

In contrast, Iori has his own elite guards, Esdeath's powerful border troops, many imperial weapon users and rare individuals.

In the imperial capital, he could suppress disobedience, and outside, An Ning Dao would respond to him and appease the local people. If there was a special situation, he would use [Shangri-La] to teleport the imperial weapon team there.

Even from a military perspective, the Revolutionary Army is definitely no match for Iori, and if it comes to a comparison of high-end combat power... it's really despairing just thinking about it!

Therefore, the outcome of the "Game of Thrones" was decided before two rounds. The top leaders of the Revolutionary Army expressed their willingness to surrender to Iori, but at the same time, as heroes who overthrew the empire, they also hoped to retain their current status and the most core territory.

Iori was of course very willing to accept all the suggestions and even agreed to promote a senior member of the revolutionary army as a cabinet minister to represent the revolutionary army in national affairs.

This person is Nadezhda!

As a heroine who is both civil and military, at a time when the Revolutionary Army has suffered heavy losses, with a pure imperial weapon troop like "Night Raid" in her hands, Nadezhda's status in the Revolutionary Army has risen rapidly, and she is considered one of the most powerful figures.

Recruiting her into the cabinet was undoubtedly good news for the Revolutionary Army, proving that Iori was indeed protecting their interests, and everyone was happy for a while.

——I really want to see their expressions after they learn the truth.

The newly formed cabinet has a total of five ministers, namely, Foreign Minister Nadezhda, Military Minister Esdeath, Finance Minister former Prime Minister (Ernest's predecessor), Religious Minister An Ning Daoist Master, and Science and Technology Minister Fashion.

There will be ministers of agriculture, education and health in the future, but for now there are only these five.

Judging from the personnel background, the new cabinet includes the revolutionary army, imperial remnants, religious figures, technical personnel, and military personnel. Although three of them are Iori's subordinates, they are more like collaborators in terms of their positions.

The preparation of such a list seemed to prove that Iori did not want to have the final say and intended to implement the traditional system of checks and balances between the monarch and his subjects, which really made the top brass of the revolutionary army feel greatly relieved!

What they fear most is that Iori will use the power of his country to kill indiscriminately, and those who obey me will prosper, and those who defy me will perish... If that really happens, they can only resist to the death.

But now it seems that this person still makes sense!

As a result, the top leaders of the revolutionary army had basically given up the idea of ​​armed rebellion. After all, it was almost like seeking death, and there was no need to do so unless they were pushed to the limit. Instead, they planned to actively participate in national politics, show their advantages, and try to make Iori rely on them so that they could gain more power.

They also have beautiful thoughts:

Now that Iori is dominating the world, it is impossible to compete with him, so just get on this big ship. Be timid while he is alive, and wait until he dies... hey, the good days will be back!

In order to please Iori, they even united some princes and leaders of other ethnic groups, planning to give Iori the title of "Holy Emperor" recently, and the imperial palace was also called "Jingu" by the people.

Now, there is a lot of work to be done, and the country is full of vitality and everything is competing for development, which makes people yearn for it~

——Akagi didn’t intend to comment on this.

First of all, she didn't know much about politics, and secondly, she knew how badly the revolutionary army had been deceived...

They may have thought that they could corrupt Iori by using soft tactics, win him over to their side, and shape him into the "benevolent and holy king" they wanted - but that guy was just fishing!

Akahime heard from Iori with her own ears that the country had just experienced a great war. Although it did not last long, the casualties were very tragic. The situation must be stabilized as soon as possible to allow the people to recover.

So he showed his easy-going side, and relying on the good reputation he had accumulated before, he made the revolutionary army believe that he was a relatively "normal" emperor.

However, this is only temporary. As the revolutionary army continues to make small moves in secret, Nadezhda will collect a list of names as his eyes and ears, and when the time is right, she will take them down through a decapitation operation!

If all goes well, Nadezhda can take power and recruit the revolutionary army at the lowest cost.

Even if it causes local unrest, the rebel army without its leader will not pose any threat and can be quelled quickly.

After all, most soldiers come from civilian families. They have no political stance and join the army simply to survive...

It's not that Iori can't use thunder and lightning to cleanse them thoroughly, but at this moment he has the overall situation in his control, so there is no need to be so anxious. In order to shed less blood, he would rather spend more time acting with these insects~

He is the god of death, with a long life, plenty of patience and energy.

...Akagi didn't know Iori's specific plan, but that didn't stop her from guessing that there was a trap waiting for the Revolutionary Army ahead.

Of course, all this has nothing to do with her, because this time she came to Iori to "retire and return home"!

"call--"

Taking a deep breath, Chi Tong pushed open the magnificent door and walked into the emperor's office. When he stepped on the soft carpet, another vaguely expectant thought suddenly popped up in his mind:

'I wonder if he will ask me to stay?'

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After opening the door, what comes into view is a spacious room filled with bright sunlight. It is larger than the average study or studio, and there is no sense of crowding caused by the haphazard placement of items. Whether it is books, files, maps or other tools, they are all neatly placed in the correct position, making the interior of the room look clean and orderly.

Iori wouldn't waste his precious time on this, so it seems that someone has taken care of it specifically.

Apart from being neat and spacious, there was nothing special about this studio. There were no famous portraits or precious works of art, and even simple decorations such as gold and silver edging were almost invisible.

The most valuable thing in the whole room might be the antique table where Iori works.

Akame finally set her sights on Iori himself, looking at the black mask with gold edges with mixed feelings.

For the black-haired girl who has seen Iori's true face, Iori, who has to wear a mask all the time in life, otherwise he cannot communicate with anyone, his serious and focused attitude undoubtedly looks a little lonely.

The Grim Reaper - Akame is still not very clear about Iori's origins, and only has a vague explanation, but she has no intention of exploring it in depth.

The person she knew had a frivolous side but could also be extremely serious. He did not shy away from pursuing personal gain, but at the same time he would consider the feelings and interests of the people and make choices accordingly.

Akame doesn't care what kind of existence the "God of Death" is. She only knows that this young man she met several years ago is a complicated and interesting guy, and the various entanglements between her and him have unknowingly turned into a strong bond.

In any case, under his rule, people's lives are indeed getting better day by day, which is more important than anything else!

Because of this, even after the victory, Akame accepted the task of continuing to eliminate destabilizing factors without regrets... It was very hard, but it was all worth it.

Protecting the people from the darkness and repaying some of Iori's kindness at the same time, there is no job more meaningful than this.

But... that's it!

"Your Majesty?" Chi Tong called softly.

Iori was examining a stack of documents, his body barely moving, obviously very focused.

This made Chi Tong feel inexplicably awed:

Aizen Iori must be thinking about very important national affairs!

"Breasts are more important after all."

——Iori looked carefully at the black and white outline on the paper, thinking about a very serious question:

"Which is more exciting, breasts or ass?"

In his previous life, when he was an adolescent kid with a head full of pornographic garbage, he was naturally attracted to breasts and obsessed with huge ones, thinking that they were the ultimate treasures. As he gradually matured, he supplemented his all-round understanding of big, medium, small, poor, average, and zero, and it can be said that he gained something.

But when he matured physically and mentally, he accidentally discovered the value of the buttocks, or the waist-to-hip ratio in his youth. His original worldview was overturned, and he was as moved as Columbus when he arrived in the New World.

Compared to breasts, there are not so many factions when it comes to butts, and the evaluation criteria are relatively unified: no matter the size, if it’s perky, it’s perky; if it’s good, it’s good, no need to say more.

But now, after the cycle of life and death, Iori, who was reborn as a human, has become more transcendent. After rational and objective thinking, he finally had to admit:

Maybe OP is better~

It's decided that I'll draw Tsunade in the next series——

Ok?

When Iori heard Akame's call, his eyes were dazed. He was so engrossed in the conversation that he didn't even notice the arrival of the guest. This was really rare for him.

On the white paper in his hand, there is a beautiful outline outlined by just a few lines. Although not detailed enough, it is vivid and lifelike. Anyone who sees it will be impressed by his superb painting skills.

Just to avoid any misunderstanding, he calmly turned it over and covered it on the table, then looked at Akame calmly.

"Sorry, there are some diplomatic matters to attend to."

"No, it was presumptuous of me to come visit you unexpectedly today."

"Don't be so polite. Our relationship is not just that of a king and his subject." Iori smiled freely.

Iori does not intend to share his "works" with anyone. This is his personal hobby and should not be told to outsiders.

In Soul Society, he was forced to write erotic novels due to life pressures, but in "Akagi Kill" it was simply a combination of work and rest - he regarded literary creation as a means of relaxing the body and mind, adjusting his mood, and sharpening his spirit.

He has always believed that if there were more people who like to tremble and fewer people who like to fight for power and profit, the world would become an incomparable better place.

Back to the topic, Iori asked Akame not to be so polite. The black-haired female killer hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed with a faint smile on her lips.

"This is so sudden. Did we catch some big fish?" Iori thought that Akame came to report on the progress of his work.

In fact, it’s almost the same—

"This is what Nadezhda asked me to pass on. It's the result of the work of the Night Raid during this period. So far, we have destroyed thirteen underground spy organizations... There won't be any large-scale traitors appearing for a long time."

Akame took a deep breath and spoke seriously to the mask: "As far as I am concerned, the mission has been successfully completed. I came here to bid you farewell. From today on, I will resign from all duties of Night Raid."

"Well, this matter means... leaving? Resigning?" Iori raised his eyebrows, a little unhappy. After all, he was too passive and was not prepared at all.

"Why? Are you too tired? I can let you rest for a while."

"No, please forgive me, I'm not saying this to get treatment!"

Chi Tong smiled helplessly: “I want to live in seclusion with Hei Tong.

In the past six months, I have been away on missions and have not had much time to accompany her. You know how serious her psychological problems are...

Didn't you say before that favoritism towards one's relatives is also a kind of justice and there is nothing shameful about it?

So I decided to quit my original position here and live in seclusion in the countryside with Hei Tong, hoping that the natural scenery can help her recover quickly... I'm sorry, I hope you can agree."

"...I see. Then it's time for you to step down." After listening to this, Iori pondered for a moment and spoke in agreement.

Chi Tong was immediately delighted, but then she turned around and felt as if she had lost something:

You won't stop me...

"I have no reason to stop you, but Chitong, you have made many contributions in the dark for the stability of the new empire. It would be too unfair to let you leave alone like this."

Iori said seriously: "Since you want to live in seclusion, I will provide you with a place to stay. I will find a villa in the countryside. I guarantee that it will be a good place with beautiful scenery and no one to disturb you."

"Really? Thank you!" Chi Tong was naturally very happy that her application was successfully approved.

"No need for anything else. We will find a place to live on our own."

"No! A mere villa is nothing. This is just a small reward. Please don't refuse it."

Iori thought about it, then for some reason stood up and walked out of the office, motioning for Akame to follow him.

After walking for a distance, the black-haired girl saw that Iori still hadn't explained, so she asked curiously, "Where are you taking me?"

"I'll find you a place to live~"

"Oh, don't worry about it, I already told you... huh? Wait, what do you mean?"

As soon as Akame finished speaking, Iori stopped, looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him and nodded.

"What do you think of this place? Hei Tong will definitely like this sea of ​​blooming flowers."

“It’s really beautiful…”

Akame nodded in approval.

It is indeed a great place, with a flat ground and a wide view, lush green grass, flower beds that look like shy beauties, fountains carved from pure white marble, and straight trees standing on all sides like loyal guards.

If you build a house here and enjoy such beautiful scenery every day, it can almost be said to be a paradise on earth, right?

"But isn't this the back garden of the imperial palace?!"

——Akagi finally couldn't help but complain.

"Yes, it's called 'harem' for short."

Iori said innocently, "Don't worry, I won't charge you rent - at worst you can pay with your body."

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Akame was angry.

But Iori found it very puzzled. As the head of the empire, he was always friendly and considerate to others. Naturally, he had to care about the personal life problems of his subjects, especially a young girl like Akame who lost her parents at a young age and had no one to rely on.

With great contributions, no desire for fame or wealth, and no one to rely on, shouldn't someone like Akagi be treated preferentially?

Is there anything wrong with bringing her to the palace to be taken care of?

In order to show my love for my subjects, I placed him in my back garden, no, in the back garden of the imperial palace. Isn't this normal?