Meanwhile, on the other side.
The battle between the Three Beasts and the Rakshasa Demons was nearing its end.
In a deep pit.
Daidara's left arm hung at a strange angle from his shoulder, while his right hand gripped his Teigu, blood slowly dripping from the axe blade. He had lost an arm.
But Sten now had both arms severed and lay dead in a pool of blood.
Next to him.
Nya sat on the ground, completely covered in sweat.
Mez, nearby, was pinned to the wall, a large hole in her chest, her face filled with disbelief.
As for Liver's side.
Liver held a sword, while black water droplets floated around him. These were poisons he had concocted himself, stored in glass bottles and carried close to him.
He held his sword in his left hand, and his right hand, wearing a Teigu, pointed at Suzuka.
Suzuka's left wrist was severed, and her body bore marks of sharp cuts. This caused the masochistic Suzuka's face to be flushed.
She looked around, sighing helplessly, "As expected of a former General, I wonder if you can spare this humble maiden?"
Liver snorted coldly, "Do you think I'll let you go?"
Seeing that begging was useless, Suzuka's expression became helpless.
She rubbed her head. "Since that's the case... goodbye."
She pulled out a smoke bomb and threw it at her feet.
Seeing this, Liver immediately shot water droplets towards Suzuka. They pierced her abdomen and shoulder.
As smoke diffused, Suzuka quickly ran towards outside the city. After all, the Imperial Capital would be captured soon, and going back would be no different from seeking death. So, the Minister should pray for his own good fortune.
Nyau asked, "Not going to chase?"
"No need, she'll die soon enough. How's Daidara?"
"He's alright but his left arm is useless. We'll just have Dr. Stylish help modify it later."
"Let's go to the Imperial Palace."
...
Where Lubbock was.
Lubbock was retrieving his threads. He also had a microphone in his hand, the owner of which was lying on the ground, in pieces.
Lubbock shook his head. "You were a beauty, why did you become a thief? What a pity."
After retrieving all his threads, he rushed towards the Imperial Palace.
At the Imperial Palace gate at this moment.
"Mon... monster!"
The soldiers guarding the Imperial Palace looked at the three figures approaching.
They witnessed their dead teammates revive, then turn to kill their comrades.
They also witnessed Akame and Kurome, two gods of death, slaughtering them like chickens.
"This... this is what an invader is like? Too... too unfair." The squad leader's legs trembled as he watched this scene.
He turned to the soldier beside him and said, "You go inform the Minister, the enemy... the enemy has broken in."
"Yes... Yes, Captain."
That soldier turned and ran, as staying there any longer would surely mean certain death.
With the soldier's departure, the squad leader gulped. He looked at the three approaching figures and gestured for the others to put down their weapons.
Then he spoke to Abel, "Sir, we surrender!"
...
Inside the palace, the Emperor sat on his chair, swinging his legs.
Honest continued to eat meat as if nothing was wrong, and the guys he had promoted also didn't take it to heart.
Listening to the explosions outside, the Emperor looked at Honest and asked, "Minister, do you think Great General Budo and the others can defeat the enemy?"
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, don't worry. Besides Great General Budo, my son, Wild Hunt, and the Rakshasa Demons have all been dispatched. I believe we will have a result very soon."
The other ministers all expressed their agreement.
Outside the palace.
Except for the one sent to deliver information to Honest and the others, the rest of the soldiers had completely surrendered. After all, surrendering meant being alive.
Killing so many people would make the populace think King of the Northern Land was a tyrant, which would not be good.
Abel walked into the palace, with Akame and Kurome following behind him.
At this moment, Leone jumped down from above and hung onto him.
"Hahaha. Abel, this palace is quite impressive, isn't it?" Leone said with a grin.
"It's just so-so. Come down, let's get to business first."
"Mhm."
Then the group walked towards the place where they held their meetings.
"King, are we going to meet the Emperor?"
"Are we going to kill him?"
"How about turning him into a puppet?"
"Honestly, I'd rather beat up that fat pig Minister than the Emperor."
"Seconded."
...
At the Minister's location.
A soldier rushed in frantically. "Rep… report, Your Majesty! The King of the Northern Land has already reached the palace!"
Hearing the soldier's report, the Emperor's eyes widened, and the scepter in his hand almost slipped.
Honest's face turned grim.
At this moment, the Emperor was already a little panicked.
Reached the palace?
That meant the Empire's last great general had died in battle. The fate of the other guys was also uncertain.
Was his ancestral legacy going to be lost in his hands?
No, absolutely not!
"Minister Honest, what should we do?"
Honest lowered his head, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He had worked so hard to become a powerful minister, he couldn't let it be destroyed like this.
In that case...
Honest's lips curved upwards, then he spoke passionately, "Your Majesty! The nation is about to fall, and the people are being massacred. We must let those people know the consequences of their actions."
The Emperor asked, "I... what should I do?"
"Your Majesty! Display your magnanimity! Quell this boring rebellion! Your Majesty! Your humble servants are with you!" Honest said loudly, spreading his arms.
The other ministers also echoed his words.
Looking at the nation's leaders, the soldier who came to report the situation felt that this group of people was unreliable.
He gulped, looked out the window and quietly slipped away.
The Emperor looked at Honest with emotion in his heart.
He was not alone. He still had these ministers!
In that case...
He made up his mind and stood up.
Excitement flashed in Honest's eyes.
It's coming!
The strongest Teigu is about to appear!
The Emperor spoke passionately, "The Empire is about to be destroyed, with no reinforcements, no support. But I will lead you out of this predicament!"
The entire palace began to shake.
Honest looked fervently at the Emperor... no, it should be the Teigu that only the Imperial bloodline could use.
The Empire's trump card, Shikoutazer!
Honest looked outside.
Just wait, you guys from the Northern Land, let me show you divine retribution!