"What's going on?!"
"Look at those things! What are they?!"
...
The sudden appearance of a massive ice cavalry, especially Susanoo, left the entire battlefield stunned—including The Empire's army. After all, even they had no idea that Blayn and Esdeath would appear so suddenly, let alone witness Esdeath using the abilities of the Ice Cavalry for the first time.
As Esdeath herself joined the battlefield, effortlessly crushing the enemy army with her absolute strength, the situation quickly became clear.
"It's General Esdeath! Those ice cavalry were summoned by General Esdeath!"
"General Esdeath has returned at such a critical moment—this is wonderful!"
"Yes! Victory is certain! With General Esdeath and the Great General here, we will surely crush those ragtag troops!"
"Even Lord Blayn seems to be here. Look at that blue giant next to the General—doesn't it look just like Lord Blayn's ability?"
...
In an instant, The Empire's army's morale soared.
At this moment, Blayn immediately activated Susanoo's fourth form, also known as the "Tengu Form." In this state, Susanoo was clad in Tengu armor over its original form, making it even more imposing. Its size had also expanded tremendously, surpassing 100 meters.
This was the absolute limit of his current form, and he couldn't maintain it for long—but one slash was all he needed to end the battle.
When the towering Susanoo appeared, the sense of oppression and despair it instilled in the Teigu Users was overwhelming.
Blayn said nothing, merely signaling to Great General Budo to move aside.
Then, he swung his blade.
The slash was swift and decisive, unleashing a terrifying blade wave that seemed capable of devouring the sky and earth, consuming everything in its path.
The sheer force of the attack reshaped the battlefield. Everything within 10,000 meters ahead was affected, transforming the land into a massive canyon.
As for the Teigu Users caught within the attack's range? Not even a trace of them remained.
The spectacle was so overwhelming that every soldier froze in place, staring in stunned silence toward Susanoo.
The Empire's army was deeply shaken. They had always known that Lord Blayn was now the Empire's undisputed strongest, but the power he had just displayed far exceeded their imagination.
On the other hand, the Revolutionary Army and the foreign forces were utterly broken. Many let their weapons slip from their grasp, while some even collapsed to their knees in despair.
"This... how can we possibly win...?"
"It's over... we're doomed..."
...
With a single slash, the enemy army's morale had been completely crushed.
Almost no one had the will to fight anymore.
Blayn did not unleash a second slash—it was unnecessary and risked harming his own men. His previous attack had already been deliberately aimed away from the ordinary soldiers.
Moreover, maintaining Susanoo's fourth form consumed an immense amount of energy, so he had already deactivated it.
Now, all that remained was to clean up the battlefield.
The Revolutionary Army and the foreign forces had been reduced to prisoners of war. Blayn's orders were clear: they were to be kept alive.
They would be provided for and not mistreated, but they would also have to work hard.
The resources these prisoners produced—such as food and fabric—would undoubtedly outweigh the cost of sustaining them. The Empire had no intention of feeding a group of idle captives.
Given the circumstances of this era, simply sparing them was already an act of mercy.
...
Not long after, the invasion of foreign tribes was easily suppressed.
The members of the Revolutionary Army who had supported Najenda returned to the Empire, where they were given stable jobs or directly enlisted in the military. Najenda once again assumed the position of Imperial General, while Bulat also became a general due to his exceptional strength. Akame, however, had no interest in status—she simply wanted to stay with her younger sister, Kurome.
With internal and external threats nearly resolved, there was little left to worry about. The internal turmoil no longer needed discussion, and the only external issue had been the foreign tribes. But now, they had become completely docile, not daring to cause any trouble at the Empire's borders.
With the Revolutionary Army conflict settled, Chelsea no longer had to suppress her emotions. Before, she had hesitated to act, unlike Kurome, who immediately reacted to the threat posed by Esdeath.
Late one night, Chelsea found an opportunity to call Blayn out for a private conversation.
"Is there something special going on for you to call me out this late?" Blayn asked.
"It is something special—after all, I'm confessing my feelings," Chelsea said casually.
"Confessing...?" Blayn was momentarily stunned—it was too sudden.
"Yeah, I like you. Maybe this confession seems a bit offhand, but that's what I wanted to tell you."
A faint blush appeared on Chelsea's face. There was no way she wasn't at least a little nervous.
Blayn fell silent for a moment before speaking in a slightly conflicted tone. "Kurome, and now you too… Honestly, this puts me in a tough spot. I don't want to hurt any of you, but this just makes me feel like a terrible person..."
"Are you really still hung up on that?" Chelsea chuckled. "Besides me, Kurome, and Esdeath, there's also Seryu and Mine. They both have feelings for you, you know? And I wouldn't even rule out Akame."
"So just face the truth—you're already a full-blown scumbag."
Blayn was speechless.
Of course, he had noticed Seryu and Mine's feelings long ago, but he hadn't given it much thought without confirmation.
"If you don't want to hurt us, then just embrace it and take responsibility. At the very least, you have to take responsibility for me," Chelsea said. Her tone was playful, but there was a seriousness in her last words.
Blayn thought deeply for a moment before nodding solemnly. "...I understand. I'll take responsibility for you, and I'll also make things clear with the others."
"So, does that mean you're accepting my confession?" Chelsea asked.
"Yeah," Blayn nodded.
Chelsea smiled happily, but as joy filled her heart, she suddenly felt a twinge of regret—she probably shouldn't have mentioned Seryu and Mine. Judging by Blayn's serious expression, he was about to act on it.
Just then, Mine appeared.
"What are you two doing out here so late? Aren't you going to sleep?"
Hearing Mine's voice, Blayn immediately walked over to her.
Seeing his serious expression, Mine instinctively straightened up, assuming something important had happened.
"Mine, do you like me?"
Blayn asked directly—without the slightest hesitation or warning.
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