The young emperor looked at Abel, his eyes filled with even more ferocity.
This man in front of him was the King of the North, the one who wanted to cause his ancestral legacy to end in his generation.
"Bastard! Wouldn't it be better if you just let me rule you! Why resist! I am God!"
Shikoutazer attacked again, a barrage of lasers raining down on Abel.
Abel's figure flickered, disappearing from his original spot. The next second, he appeared in front of Shikoutazer and swiped his hand. One of Shikoutazer's arms was smoothly sliced off.
At the same time, the emperor, who was piloting Shikoutazer, widened his pupils.
"No... impossible! I am God!"
Meanwhile, Honest, seeing this scene, turned and ran.
Damn it, the strongest Teigu lost an arm in one encounter. This guy is unbeatable.
Just then, Honest stopped, he was surrounded by Akame, Kurome and Leone.
"Bastard, where do you think you're going?" Leone said, clenching her fist with a cruel smile on her lips.
"Th-that, I want to go back..."
Leone punched him in the abdomen, and what followed was...
"Ora! Ora! Ora!"
Leone punched so fast she was a blur.
Honest's eyes became unfocused, and he fainted from the beating.
...
Abel smiled and swung his blade.
Swish!
The other arm was cleanly cut off.
"You, an emperor who has lost the hearts of his people, are not qualified to call yourself God."
As soon as Abel finished speaking, he swung his sword again, aiming for the leg.
The young emperor frantically controlled the Teigu to dodge, but each of Abel's attacks caused Shikoutazer to lose a part and soon, only its head remained.
"No! Impossible! I am the emperor! I am the master of this Empire!"
"Do you know how your parents died?"
The originally ferocious emperor froze for a moment. What did this guy mean?
"What do you mean?!"
"Exactly what it sounds like."
The young Emperor's body trembled slightly. He already had the answer, but he was unwilling to face it.
The person he regarded as his teacher was actually the enemy who murdered his parents.
"Impossible!"
"Nothing is impossible."
Abel raised the blade in his hand and continued, "As an emperor of a fallen nation, dying in battle is not a bad choice. After all, the new nation has no place for you."
"No!!!" The young Emperor's eyes widened in terror.
Swoosh!
Abel put away his blade and turned to gaze at the ravaged capital.
The once prosperous capital was now a ruin, the brutality of war laid bare.
...
The next day.
The entire capital was restored to its original state by Abel. Likewise, the populace no longer felt a sense of belonging to the Empire, as the policies under the young Emperor and Honest had led to widespread suffering. They didn't care that the country had a new master.
With Abel's series of policies, his prestige among the people soared.
During this time, Honest was hung in the square by Najenda and her group and then beheaded.
For a time, the entire Empire seemed to be celebrating, with countless people spreading the news.
At the same time, Abel decentralized power.
Najenda took over as the Minister of State.
Esdeath was appointed as the Great General, with Bulat, Wave, Liver, and others as her deputies.
Akame and Kurome managed the security forces, overseeing all matters large and small on the streets.
Dr. Stylish was the head of the research and development department, and Run was the Minister of Education.
Leone became the Ambassador of Inspection, secretly investigating corruption among officials.
But it wasn't over. Only the capital was in his hands, the other cities had not yet been conquered.
During this period, starting from the capital, they began expeditions in four directions.
With Esdeath as the main general, they marched west.
To the east, Bulat was the main general, with Wave as his deputy, beginning the eastern campaign.
To the south, Liver was the main general, beginning the southern advance.
To the north, the undead Numa, in cooperation with the Northern Lands, brought the remaining areas under control.
Time passed bit by bit.
The nation developed steadily, and aside from a few disgruntled rats who hadn't gained anything, everything else was normal.
Imperial Palace.
Abel rested on Sheele's lap, who stroked his hair, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Night Raid had disbanded, and Sheele didn't know what to do. After all, she only knew how to kill ans was clumsy at other things.
But the King accepted her, so from then on, she was willing to follow Abel, and thus Sheele became a Devil, a Pawn.
At the same time, Abel also extended invitations to Najenda and the others, asking if they were willing to become Devils.
It was then that they realized Akame, Leone, and Esdeath had already become Devils.
Although Chelsea was conquered by Abel's demeanor, she still had to consider becoming a Devil. For now, she wanted to travel the entire country.
Mine also refused, she wanted to establish an orphanage to take in children like herself.
As for Najenda, she was somewhat tempted. All her wishes had been fulfilled by Abel, but reincarnating as a Devil... wasn't that just being subtly drawn into the King's harem?
For Najenda, it wasn't impossible. But wouldn't that mean fighting for a man with her former subordinates and friends?
Therefore, she couldn't bring herself to agree, and for now, she hadn't given her consent.
Under Najenda's series of operations, many corrupt officials were removed, and many officials who served the people were promoted.
The ministers who had been sidelined by the young Emperor were all brought back into service by Najenda and the entire Empire was thriving.
(End of Chapter)
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