I like traveling the most

Najexitan was right, Hill's death was just the beginning. While everyone in Night Raid was still immersed in the sadness of losing their companions, a greater crisis quietly struck.

——Esdeath is back.

And as soon as he came back, he issued countermeasures vigorously and resolutely. He first killed many civil servants who were opposed to the ministers, and then eliminated many villages that helped collect reserves.

This move severely suppressed Ye Raid's arrogance.

"This is to lure us into a trap."

Najiexitan asserted: "Under the premise that I know it is a trap, I still have something to say to everyone. The civil servants who were killed now were very capable people who were worried about the country and dared to resist the ministers, so we must protect them." OK!"

"To fight against the minister, right? I understand!"

Tazmi clenched her fists and said angrily: "Although I don't understand the factional struggle, stealing the name of Night Raid makes me very angry!"

"Very good! It's decided then!"

Najexitan raised her mechanical right fist and issued an order: "There are two groups of civil servant candidates who will be killed next time. One group is Chitong and Lubbock, and the other is Tazmi and Brand. They are responsible for guarding them respectively! You know! Alright! And the target this time is the dragon boat!"

"Oh!"xN

It was obviously the Boss who was talking about important tasks on the stage, but two people didn't listen at all. One was Leonai, whose eyes were wandering, and the other was Xiao Lin, who noticed something strange about her.

When everyone left to do their tasks, Leonai also quietly wanted to get out of the base.

"Where are you going, Leonai?"

"...It's Xiaolin."

After being stopped, Leonai scratched his head and said perfunctorily: "They all have missions. I am bored staying at the base. I want to go to the imperial capital to have a drink. Hahaha, hahaha..."

"Leone, no one told you that you can't lie at all?"

Xiao Lin showed a look of contempt and said her real purpose: "Actually, I want to test Esdeath's strength. After all, she is the most threatening enemy at the moment. Yi You's naive idea must be to take the opportunity to defeat her."

"Uh...are you exposed?"

"It's been exposed a long time ago."

He sighed helplessly, tilted his head and said to her: "Let's go, let's go together."

"...Huh? Xiaolin, won't you stop me?" Leonai blinked in surprise.

"Are you someone who won't go if you're stopped?"

"Of course not!"

"Then what nonsense are you talking about! Let's go, leave early and come back early."

"I like Xiaolin the most!"

"Don't hug me suddenly!"

The two of them hugged each other and walked towards the imperial capital.

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The imperial capital is bustling with people coming and going.

"Well, it's as lively as ever."

Esdeath walked leisurely on the street. Although her expression was relaxed and happy, her body was full of ominous murderous intent, which showed that she was acting as a bait to lure the assassin into taking the bait.

Unfortunately, no one showed up after two hours.

Esdeath was a little surprised that the other party could endure it for such a long time. Thinking of making a more relaxed gesture to seduce the other party, she came to a dessert shop.

"Give me some..."

"Please bring me two signature desserts, thank you!"

Before she could finish speaking, someone next to her spoke first.

Looking at the sudden entrance of the customer and Esdeath in military uniform, the store owner looked at them at a loss.

Seeing that Esdeath just nodded expressionlessly and showed no anger, he quickly prepared two signature desserts and handed them to the intruder, hoping that he would leave quickly.

"Guest, two desserts for you."

"Thank you. But please give one of them to the person next to me."

Standing next to him was Esdeath.

The store owner was a little stunned for a while, not understanding his purpose of doing this. Esdeath also narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at the strangely acting young man in front of her with interest.

And he just smiled slightly:

"I just want to treat General Esdeath to dessert."

"You know me?"

"Of course. The famous General Esdeath, I think everyone in the imperial capital knows you."

"Heh, interesting."

Esdeath became even more interested in him. She simply took the dessert from the store and sat on the resting seat next to the store.

After a little taste, my eyes lit up.

“It’s so delicious.”

"Right, I will buy one every time I come here."

"snort."

Seeing that he was too familiar, Esdeath threatened: "In the past, anyone who was rude to me would be taken back to the torture room and sentenced to death, but for some reason you exude something that makes me want to get close to you. But this is not the capital you rely on.

My patience has its limits. If you have anything to say, please speak up immediately. It is impossible to bribe me to become an officer and soldier. Let me start as a soldier. "

"No, no, no, you don't use desserts as bribes."

He complained softly and explained his purpose: "I just want to chat with you."

"chat?"

Esdeath paused and was very surprised by his words: "Aren't you afraid of me?"

"Why? Would a general harm civilians?"

"Of course not."

"Then there's nothing to be afraid of."

He seemed bold, unlike other people who trembled when they saw him.

Coupled with the inexplicable sense of closeness coming from him, Esdeath could listen to him patiently.

The conversation continues.

"General Esdeath, may I ask a question?"

"Tell me and I will consider whether to take you back to the torture room based on your questions."

"It's so scary, so scary..."

He muttered softly that it was scary, but there was no fear at all on his face.

Then he asked a pointed question.

"General Esdeath, do you think you are a qualified general?"

"certainly."

"What's the reason?"

"Destroy the enemy, protect the civilians, and maintain the rule of the empire. This is what a general should do, isn't it?"

Definitely.

He answered without any hesitation.

Esdeath is very cruel to enemies and prisoners of war, but very generous to his subordinates and people. He can also rely on force to protect his family and country, which is enough to be called a qualified general.

but……

"Why do you want to trap 40W?"

"It's just the jungle of the jungle. Weak people will be eliminated eventually, and the reason is just because they are too weak. This is the truth of the world."

"What does the so-called strength come first mean?"

"Yes! I like this word very much!"

Esdeath laughed.

She has been instilled in her by her father the idea that "only the strong can survive" since she was a child. After her parents died, she became even more convinced that the only way to survive was to become strong.

But the question is why ravage the weak?

Esdeath didn't answer directly, but she could guess what she was thinking. It was just her pure bad taste.

"Last question, General Esdeath, what do you think of the current imperial capital?"

"I love so much!"

She likes war and likes the current extremely turbulent empire because it allows her to go to more battlefields and fight with more enemies.

Even if there is peace in the world, she will start a war again.

It's exactly what I thought,

Esdeath has carried herself out from the depths of her soul. She has such a strong ego that it is impossible to change her mind by persuasion or guidance alone.

"I see, thank you General Esdeath for clarifying my doubts. That's it for today..."

"Wait, it's my turn to ask questions next."

Esdeath was too strong to let him go and asked a question without waiting for his answer.

"Your name?"

"……Um?"

"I'm asking for your name. I can't say it."

"No, it's just that the general was terrified that he would ask the name of an unknown person."

In fact, it feels too ordinary.

I asked her such a pointed question, but when it was her turn to ask the question, she only asked her name, and the difference was immediately apparent.

However, it can also reflect Esdeath's character. She is strong and disdains the roundabout ways to spy on information. She prefers to go straight.

"Xiao Lin, my name is Xiao Lin."

"Xiao Lin..."

Esdeath nodded, as if to remember his name, and continued to ask: "Are you a rebel?"

"no."

"So are you the one causing trouble late at night in the Imperial Capital recently?"

"..."

No answer is equivalent to acquiescence.

The air condensed instantly.

As Esdeath continued to approach, a dangerous and anxious atmosphere filled the small space.

At this time.

"Master Xiaolin, what are you doing?"

Turning around, he saw a silver-haired girl in a gorgeous dress walking towards the two of them gracefully, but the pile of shopping bags she was carrying in her hands didn't look elegant.

"Liu Zi? Is the mission completed?"

"Of course. As a waiter, I will naturally complete what Mr. Xiaolin orders me to do beautifully. But..."

Liu Zi looked at Xiao Lin and Esdeath, her eyes were dangerous and she said with a venomous tongue: "He actually asked his waiter to do chores while he kissed my master with other girls. How do you think Mr. Xiao Lin should punish such a person?" Where is the master?"

"Misunderstanding, Miss Liuzi!"

Xiao Lin quickly stood up to appease the jealous puppet lady.

Esdeath looked at Xiao Lin with interest and said, "I see, is she your support?"

"……What?"

"Don't pretend to be stupid. Although you were very calm when you were talking to me just now, your anxious little movements and micro-expressions from time to time have long been exposed. But when she appeared, all of these things disappeared... Don't underestimate me. Things learned in the torture chamber!”

Unexpectedly, she had noticed something strange about herself.

Esdeath showed the arrogance of the strong, but he did not show the self-effacement of the weak.

In the final analysis, I underestimated her too much.

"I see, I've learned a lesson."

Xiao Lin bowed slightly to her willingly, showing respect to the strong.

"As expected... I don't want to let it go."

Esdeath became even more interested in Xiao Lin. She extended her hand and invited: "You, join my army!"

"What?" Xiao Lin was slightly stunned.

She said proudly: "I'm sure that you have talent! If you train me, it will take five years... no, three years! You will definitely become my adjutant, I guarantee you!"

"It is an honor for me to be appreciated by the general."

Xiao Lin lowered his head slightly, but said simply: "But, I refuse!"

"Reject?! I have never been rejected by anyone. Although I really want to take you away now, you'd better listen to your reasons first."

"Because it took too long, and my ambition is not just to be the general's adjutant."

"Oh? I don't hate ambitious people, but can you do it?"

Esdeath raised her eyebrows and said, "You should know what the empire is like. Only by being appreciated can you improve your military rank faster."

"Then let's wait and see."

Xiaolin's smile was extremely confident.

As expected, what Esdeath said was right. With Ryuko around, he was more confident.

"Interesting. It seems that you are not arrogant. I am also looking forward to your growth."

Then he let Xiaolin go.

"... That boy is really special. Why is he so attractive to me?"

However, they will definitely meet again soon.

Esdeath had such a hunch.

The update was late. I checked a lot of information and made a lot of changes.