The news of the two new generals quickly spread throughout the empire. When people learned that these two new generals were the infamous villains "Black Devil" and "Ice-Blue Devil," who had once been wanted by the empire and many nobles, they were all shocked and filled with disbelief.
The common folk didn't care much. The empire was already corrupt, and who became a general didn't matter to them. After all, none of them were any good except for oppressing the common people!
As for the nobles, especially those who had been robbed by Sora and Esdeath, they were filled with frustration and resentment but could do nothing but accept their misfortune.
This world was like that. When they had status and power, they could trample and bully others. Now, faced with Sora and Esdeath, who had even more status, power, and strength, they could only tuck their tails and act like grandsons.
"Ha…"
In the morning, as the sunlight shone on his face, Sora stretched and sat up.
Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he looked at Esdeath, lying naked on his left, and then at Mine, curled up on his right in a cute pink nightgown. Around them, the guard girls were sprawled everywhere, tangled up in each other's arms.
Yesterday, they had fought a battle with ten thousand imperial soldiers, then went crazy shopping in the capital, and after returning at night, Sora had kept them up until the early hours. The girls were exhausted and still couldn't get out of bed.
Well, it all looked quite decadent!
But this was the life Sora wanted!
"Esdeath, get up."
Pushing aside the waterfall of ice-blue hair scattered everywhere, Sora nudged Esdeath.
"Mmm… Darling, is it morning?"
Murmuring, Esdeath opened her eyes and reluctantly sat up.
Although she hadn't been officially "eaten" yet, Sora had worn her out yesterday, and she still felt exhausted.
"Alright, get up. We need to go find that fat minister. After that, you can sleep as much as you want!"
Knocking on Esdeath's head, Sora said helplessly.
"Oh!"
A strange light flashed in Esdeath's eyes, and she became more awake. She was very excited about the Teigu that Sora had said was destined for her, and her sleepiness faded.
Without bothering with the other girls, Sora and Esdeath dressed, quickly washed up, and left the general's mansion
After having some breakfast outside, they headed towards the minister residence.
…
"Ha ha ha, General Sora, General Esdeath, welcome, welcome!"
In the minister's residence, the fat Honest, chewing on a piece of meat, greeted Sora and Esdeath with a warm smile.
If it were anyone else, it might have been fine, but on the face of this notorious minister, it always gave off a feeling of cunning and unease.
Sora and Esdeath both frowned. How had this guy not died from eating so much meat every day?!! The smell was overwhelming and nauseating.
"Minister, you're already chewing on meat early in the morning. Do you sleep with meat every night too?"
Sora, who was quite speechless about this fat man who had turned the empire into a chaotic mess, sat down on a chair and teased with a wicked smile.
"Uh… General Sora, how did you know?"
The minister paused, looking surprised, as if to say—
Boy, are you spying on me?!!
"Cough, forget I said that!"
Sora's mouth twitched, realizing how stupid his question had been.
"Ha ha ha, just kidding! General Sora, General Esdeath, you've just taken office. What brings you to my humble abode?"
Perhaps it was the skill of a politician, but the minister's expression changed quickly. Looking at Sora and Esdeath, his eyes flashed with a strange light.
Esdeath had no interest in this fat man. He was too meaty and didn't deserve to be dominated by her. If Sora hadn't said that getting the Teigu depended on this guy, she wouldn't even have glanced at him.
Sitting on Sora's lap, her long, white arms wrapped around his neck, Esdeath leaned against Sora's chest and rested, leaving the negotiations with the fat minister to her darling.
"Well, it's nothing much. It's just that Esdeath and the girls at home are too weak. To serve the empire and His Majesty, they're far from enough. So, I wanted to ask the minister for a few Teigu."
Sora didn't beat around the bush with the minister and directly stated his purpose.
"General Sora, what are you talking about? The strength of General Esdeath and your guard maidens is evident to all. If anyone dares to slander them, I, as the minister, will be the first to not let them off!"
Looking at Sora's "humble" expression, the minister cursed inwardly, thinking that this guy is indeed shameless. Clearly, he just wants to ask for Teigu from me, yet he comes up with such a righteous-sounding reason!
Although he knew that Sora should be on his side, the minister was not someone easily fooled. Naturally, he wouldn't just hand over things the moment Sora opened his mouth. His mind started to work, constantly calculating his own little schemes.
"Minister, I've never liked trouble. Just give me a straight answer—are you going to give it or not?"
Seeing that the minister was clearly stalling and changing the subject, Sora shook his head, looking exasperated.
"Hahaha, General Sora, don't be angry. You know as well as I do that each Teigu possesses immense power and is the empire's most precious resource. Even as the emperor's most trusted minister, I can't just hand them out casually. Moreover, there are only so many Teigu left. Even the treasury only has a few remaining."
Chewing on some meat, the minister spoke slowly and deliberately, looking at Sora and Esdeath below.
"Hmm, I'm aware of that!"
Sora nodded, agreeing with the minister's words.
"So, Minister, can you give us a few Teigu now?"
Sora pulled out two items from his bag and tossed them in front of the minister, a sly smile curling on his lips.
Seeing the two tokens symbolizing imperial military authority in front of him, the minister was momentarily stunned. A glint flashed in his eyes, and a hint of excitement appeared on his face.
"Hahaha, since it's General Sora and General Esdeath, of course, it's possible! Entrusting the Teigu to you to protect the empire is the best way to realize their true value!"
Calmly pocketing the two tokens, the minister was inwardly delighted, thinking that this guy was really sharp—he got the hint immediately!
No longer beating around the bush, the minister agreed directly this time.
Although Sora had long known what the fat minister was after, he still felt a sense of disdain. Earlier, the minister had spoken so righteously, but in the end, he just wanted benefits.
Well, those two tokens were useless to him and Esdeath anyway. If the minister wanted them, he could have them.
Hmph, once Esdeath fuses with the Demon's Extract, any army would be nothing but trash in front of her!
"Then, without further delay, Minister, let's go now."
Thinking that Esdeath would soon become the true Super S Queen, Sora felt a surge of excitement and couldn't wait any longer. He picked up Esdeath and stood up.
Looking down, he realized that Esdeath had somehow fallen asleep!
"Hahaha, General Sora, you're really eager! Alright, let's go now."
Having gotten what he wanted, the minister was straightforward. He took a bite of meat and stood up, smiling.
Without further delay, Sora, carrying Esdeath, followed the minister toward the palace…