Esdeath's reaction was also very fast. In fact, just two days later, she directly rode back to the imperial capital.
The entire imperial capital seemed to be very calm, but most people couldn't help but feel relieved when they saw Esdeath coming back. In any case, this general was also famous. Now that she was back, most people were relieved. Of course, more people were waiting to see what the general would do next.
"Squeak —"
The door of the hall slowly opened, and Esdeath slowly walked into the hall. She had been here many times and was already familiar with it. At this time, the ministers should be here, and the emperor was sitting on the throne, and behind him was Minister Earnest.
But now, there was no one here.
No, there was one more person.
"You're a day later than I thought, Miss Esdeath."
"… … …"
Hearing this voice, Esdeath raised her eyebrows, then she raised her head and saw a figure in a white robe sitting on the throne, looking at her.
Seeing this figure, Esdeath's hand immediately grasped the hilt of her sword.
"Are you the thief who killed the emperor?!"
"Yes."
Fangzheng, who was sitting on the throne, changed his posture and nodded.
"In fact, I have something to talk to you …"
"But I have nothing to talk to the thief who disturbed the imperial capital and killed the emperor!"
As Esdeath's voice fell, endless cold air immediately spread out. In the blink of an eye, the entire hall was frozen in ice. Then Esdeath suddenly stretched out her hand and pointed forward, then the ice quickly burst out, instantly binding Fangzheng in it. Then Esdeath leaped up and stabbed the figure sitting on the throne!
"Swish — —!"
The sharp blade penetrated the throne and the ice, but the white robe that was there had disappeared.
"It's really fierce, but it's also within my expectation."
Fangzheng appeared behind Esdeath and shrugged his shoulders.
"But Miss Esdeath, I'm not here to fight you …"
Although Fangzheng spread his hands to show that he was not hostile, Esdeath just grinned, revealing a grim smile. Then …
"Mokbo Temo!"
Along with Esdeath's whisper, time stopped flowing in an instant. Then, Esdeath clenched her sword again and looked forward. She widened her eyes in surprise.
In this place where even time and space had been frozen, the white-robed figure had already disappeared.
Did he hide it?
"I don't want to fight you, Miss Esdeath."
However, what surprised Esdeath even more was that his voice sounded again at this moment. Time had stopped and space had been frozen. Logically speaking, no one could escape this restraint except herself, but what Esdeath didn't expect was that the opponent could still move and talk freely in her strongest move!
"I just want to make a small deal with you."
"Tell me about it."
Facing Fangzheng's words, Esdeath was silent for a moment, and then she retracted her power. Right on the heels of that, Fangzheng walked out from the shadows in a leisurely manner.
"It's very simple. This is just a small request. I hope that you can rule this country as the Emperor."
"… What are you talking about?"
Hearing Fangzheng's words, Esdeath's face finally showed a touch of surprise. She didn't expect that the other party would make such a request to her. Then, Esdeath seemed to think of something.
"As a marriage proposal gift, it's quite heavy."
"Uh … I'm very sorry, in fact, I'm not interested in you."
Hearing Esdeath's answer, Fangzheng also silently wiped his cold sweat. It seemed that love would really change a person. If it was the previous Esdeath, she would never think of such a problem.
"But I do intend to give this to you as a wedding gift."
"… What do you mean?"
"Miss Esdeath already has someone she loves, but unfortunately, your pursuit doesn't seem to have any effect."
"It seems that you know a lot …."
Hearing this, Esdeath frowned. A cold murderous intent flashed in her words, but Fangzheng didn't care at all. He just continued.
"Miss Esdeath is a beauty in both body and appearance. If the other party is indifferent to such a passionate pursuit, either he has no feelings for Miss Esdeath, or he already has his own lover. Fortunately, that gentleman is not the latter, so you still have a chance, Miss Esdeath."
"But what does this have to do with what you said?"
"Miss Esdeath, you also pursued that gentleman before, but you were rejected. That's not surprising. Although you are a Supreme General, this identity is only effective in the Empire. As a Luganica person, of course, that gentleman doesn't have to care about the thoughts of an Empire General and the consequent impact."
Speaking of this, Fangzheng also stopped, the corner of his mouth slightly tilted up.
"But if you, Miss Esdeath, make an invitation as the Emperor of the Northern Empire, then even if that gentleman is unwilling, he can't refuse it as decisively as before. In any case, the Northern Empire is several times stronger than Luganica. What kind of consequences will be brought by offending the ruler of such a powerful empire, I think that gentleman must be very clear. "
"But this doesn't mean that he will fall in love with me."
Hearing this, Esdeath's expression had loosened a little, but she was obviously still quite calm.
"Of course, the identity of the Emperor is only a foundation, at least it can make that gentleman not refuse your confession so easily, but the two of you still have to communicate with each other …. Here, I want to give you a second gift."
"Anything else?"
"Yes."
Fangzheng snapped his fingers, then a piece of paper flew out of his hand and slowly landed in front of Esdeath. Esdeath picked up the paper and glanced at it.
"This is?"
"When I killed the Emperor, I had a battle with the Jaegers. At that time, I found a very interesting person in the Jaegers …. It's her, her name is Theresia Van Astrea."
"…. Astrea?"
Hearing this name, Esdeath immediately raised her head and looked at Fangzheng, and Fangzheng also nodded.
"That's right, this is the person you like — Rhinharut van Astrea's grandmother."
"How did she appear in the Jaegers?"
"I'm not very clear about this. My intelligence shows that she was sent to Minister Earnest by Peace Road as a negotiator, and then she was introduced to the Jaegers. But why she appeared here, it's hard to say. Oh, by the way, I'll give you another intelligence. Rhine Harut has always been full of guilt towards his grandmother, because when Theresia led the crusade against the White Whale, the 'Blessings of the Sword Saint' on her suddenly transferred to Rhine Harut. Because of this, Theresia, who had lost her power, eventually died. So Rhine Harut always felt that he killed his grandmother …. "
"Where is she now?"
"I'm sorry, this is beyond my ability."
Fangzheng shrugged his shoulders.
"After the previous war, she fled directly. I don't know where she went. But I believe that as long as you tell the news that Theresia once appeared in the imperial capital to Rhine Harut, then he will definitely come to find the trace of his grandmother. At that time, both of you will have a chance to improve your relationship. "
Speaking until here, Fangzheng sighed.
"Well, Miss Esdeath, that's all I can do. Then I wish you can successfully capture the heart of Rhine Harut."
After saying this, Fangzheng bowed slightly to Esdeath and was about to leave.
However, at this time ….
"What good does this do to you?"
Esdeath's voice sounded again.
"You killed the Emperor, killed the minister, killed General Bude, in order to let me ascend the throne. So, if this is not out of stupid blind love, then what is it for? "
"Please allow me to correct one thing, Miss Esdeath. The death of the Emperor, the minister and General Bude is a foregone conclusion. This is not for you, but for the country. Minister Earnest caused chaos in the palace and should be executed. But the Emperor doesn't care about this. He has lost his responsibility as an Emperor, so of course, he should be punished. General Bude did not protect the Empire, but sat idly by. He is guilty of dereliction of duty and should be beheaded …. "
As he said, Fangzheng smiled.
"So in fact, whether you agree or not, they are dead. The reason why I chose you is that in my opinion, Miss Esdeath has the qualifications to become an Empress."
"… Don't you plan to become an Empress yourself?"
"I'm already sick of sitting in this position. I'm not interested in this in a short time."
"What a surprise. I thought you were with the Revolutionary Army."
"We do have a certain degree of cooperation, but it's only limited to the lower level. I don't like guys who sell their country for glory and cede territory to gain power. If Ms. Esdeath hangs those guys on the street lamps, then I'll be happy to watch the performance."
"Interesting man.
”
Hearing Fangzheng's answer, Esdeath showed a smile.
"Won't you consider staying and working for me?"
"I'm sorry, we guard the free will of the people. We never have too close contact with any power holder. Thank you for your recruitment, Miss Esdeath, but please allow me to refuse."
"… Alright."
Esdeath was silent for a moment, then she waved her hand. Soon, the ice wall that sealed the hall quickly melted, and Fangzheng also bowed, then walked outside.
"Last question, what's your name?"
"We don't need names. Everything is fake, and everything is allowed. We walk in the dark and serve the light. We are just a group of … assassins. "
As the voice fell, Fangzheng's figure had completely disappeared at the entrance of the hall illuminated by the sun.
(End of this chapter)
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