"On the coast of the Northern Empire, there have already been many sightings of Giant Class Danger Beasts. If my guess is correct, it is the Super Class Danger Beast we observed before!"
"Judging by its path, its final destination is the Snowy Mountains. To subjugate such a colossal beast is something even rigorously trained Soldiers cannot achieve."
"That is why I have summoned all of you here today!"
Inside the massive circular Council Chamber, the room was already filled with Chrysos Heirs. Looking at the numbers, there appeared to be several hundred people.
Clearly, through this period of Recruiting and training troops and the various military merits earned by the Soldiers, Cerydra had created even more Chrysos Heirs, with their numbers now exceeding eight hundred.
Due to space constraints, only a portion of them were gathered here; not all Chrysos Heirs had arrived, and later Soldiers would be notified to take their places.
"A Super Class Danger Beast that ordinary people cannot face... thinking about it, only the Chrysos Heirs are capable of it. Even a Teigu User is ultimately lacking that final edge..."
After Cerydra finished speaking, she fell silent, her eyes scanning each of the Chrysos Heirs around her, waiting for their response.
"So, Lady Imperator's meaning is that you want us Chrysos Heirs to form an Army to collectively subjugate that Super Class Danger Beast?"
"Lady Imperator, if you truly wish to subjugate that Super Class Danger Beast, you could simply issue the order. Why summon us all here for a discussion?"
Soon, some of the cleverer Chrysos Heirs among the crowd voiced their thoughts. As supporters of the Imperator, they naturally knew that the monarch before them was no ordinary individual.
Though small in stature, her capabilities were immense!
Thus, they immediately judged that the Imperator had concerns. To put it another way, it was likely...
Lady Imperator must have a profound reason for doing this, right?
Seeing that the timing was right, Cerydra then lightly tapped the ground with her Scepter.
Although the sound was not loud, every Chrysos Heir present could hear it. All discussion vanished in an instant as they waited for the Imperator's next words.
"Directly issuing an order is indeed an effective method, but if one does not listen to the voices of the collective, they will surely become complacent and ultimately face total defeat."
In the Akame ga Kill World, there was no world-ending crisis like in Amphoreus, nor did the System limit Cerydra's time. It even stated that "if Cerydra does not complete the mission, she will remain in this world indefinitely."
Therefore, the Imperator felt no need to rush. As the saying goes, "a hasty heart cannot eat hot tofu." If she wanted to follow the System's requirements and create a powerful Northern Empire, certain necessary steps could not be skipped.
Otherwise, once the Imperator leaves, this nation would inevitably collapse immediately.
Cerydra could certainly wash her hands of everything the moment the mission was completed, utterly disregarding what might happen in the future... but doing so would surely lower her Roleplay rating, wouldn't it?
Simply put, Cerydra has only two missions in this world:
Overthrow the Empire and establish her own country.
Recruit five original characters as subordinates.
But in reality, there is one very important factor that was never written in the missions: the final score of the task.
Namely, the Roleplay!
The Roleplay of Cerydra and Hysilens is being rated!
To play these characters well, one must think about problems from the characters' perspectives, rather than a God's-eye view.
As a person within the play, one must consider the matters of the play.
If I were Cerydra, what kind of Empire would I build?
In the game's plot, even in the face of her own death, Cerydra left behind enough contingencies to ensure the Journey of Chasing Fire could continue.
So, the current Cerydra judged that if she wanted to increase her Roleplay rating, she had to establish an "Empire that can continue to exist even after she leaves."
Additionally, since Cerydra's identity is the "Demigod of Law," she naturally had to use her utmost strength to correct this decadent world.
Thinking of this, Cerydra already felt a bit of a headache. This was just the Roleplay for one character, and she still had Hysilens on her side!
Fortunately, compared to Cerydra, Hysilens was much easier to handle. In the vast majority of cases, she only needed to follow the Imperator's orders. Only in very rare circumstances would she oppose Cery, though such a thing was unlikely to happen in this Akame ga Kill World.
She was also somewhat relieved that the first pair of partners she drew were Cerydra and Hysilens. If a situation really arose where she had to make them hostile to each other—fighting herself—it would be truly difficult to manage...
Sigh, things must still move forward!
As her thoughts gradually returned to the Council Chamber, Cerydra voiced her plan.
"For this subjugation of the Super Class Danger Beast, no ordinary Soldiers will be deployed. Only the Chrysos Heirs will march to war with me."
"Since the strength of the Super Class Danger Beast is unclear, we must mobilize the vast majority of the Chrysos Heirs to participate to have a chance at victory."
The crowd below nodded one by one. They agreed with Cerydra's thinking; after all, no one present had seen a Super Class Danger Beast before, and they naturally held a certain level of awe for such legendary creatures.
Having the Chrysos Heirs form an army for a subjugation battle would minimize casualties to the greatest extent and allow them to focus on the fight without worrying about the Soldiers. It was indeed appropriate.
"But while we are subjugating the Super Class Danger Beast, will the remaining Chrysos Heirs be able to hold the Northern Empire?"
Through spies in the Northern Country, Cerydra was very clear that Honest seemed to have developed an interest in her... no, he had definitely noticed her!
To eliminate Cerydra as a threat, would Honest pass up the opportunity provided by her departure?
Certainly not!
Through her understanding of the Akame ga Kill World, Cerydra could assert that as long as she left the Royal Capital to participate in the subjugation battle, the Royal Capital would inevitably be attacked!
Teigu Users, the Kouken Temple, the Assassination Unit... these fellows would surely arrive one after another. They might even be capable of massacring the entire city. Ordinary Soldiers would have no way to hold the Royal Capital against that group of scumbags.
Upon hearing Cerydra's thoughts, almost all the Chrysos Heirs present frowned, for this was indeed a major dilemma.
Without being able to determine the strength of the Super Class Danger Beast, powerful Chrysos Heirs had to be sent.
Without being able to determine the timing of the Empire's attack, nerves had to remain tense at all times.
If these two problems were not resolved, it wouldn't just be a matter of a failed subjugation; they might even face the destruction of the Royal Capital!
For the newborn Northern Empire, either outcome would be an absolute slap in the face, enough to make the Northern Empire a laughingstock to the world. Once you become a clown on the international stage, it's hard to go back to being a normal person!
"What if I guard the Royal Capital?"
Esdeath stepped forward at this moment, but she was immediately rejected by Cerydra.
"Dux Alptraum, you are a vital combat power for the subjugation battle. Like the Dux Gladiorum, you absolutely cannot be absent!"
"In other words, we can only choose from the remaining Chrysos Heirs?"
Esdeath couldn't help but frown. Although there were talented individuals among this group, there was still a gap compared to herself.
She had also witnessed the combat strength of the Empire's Teigu Users. If those who came were stronger than the last time, then the destruction of the Royal Capital would be a certainty.
"In that case, let me be the one to guard the Royal Capital."
A crisp female voice rang out from the crowd, instantly drawing everyone's attention. It was a white-haired "handsome man" with a curvaceous figure.
The former Imperial General—Najenda!
"Najenda, watch your status. You are merely a surrendered general. What right do you have to guard the Royal Capital?"
"Lady Imperator, please leave the task of guarding the Royal Capital to me!"
"And me! We will surely block the Empire's sneak attack and watch with our own eyes as you return in triumph!"
Although Najenda had successfully joined the Northern Empire and gained power far greater than before, it did not mean she could be accepted by the people of the North—at least not in such a short time.
However, facing the requests of the Chrysos Heirs, the Imperator remained deaf to them, instead staring at Najenda with piercing eyes.
"Dux Benevolentia, with your understanding of the Empire, who would Honest dispatch to attack the Royal Capital? Do you have the certainty of victory?"
"There is a high probability it would be a few of my former colleagues." Figures of several generals gradually emerged in her mind, and Najenda touched the Pumpkin in her arms. "As for the win rate... facing all of them now, my win rate is eighty percent!"
As a former Imperial General, Najenda naturally knew the internal intelligence of the Empire. Great General Budo would absolutely not leave to fight elsewhere, and as for the rest of those generals... they were all just chickens and dogs!
And as a Chrysos Heir, Najenda's strength had increased at least tenfold! Looking at those former colleagues now, it was simply like they were offering their heads on a platter!
"Excellent!"
Cerydra nodded with satisfaction, then shifted her gaze to the green-haired Lubbock behind Najenda.
"Since you are so confident, the mission of guarding the Royal Capital shall be entrusted to you and Dux Amoris."
Cerydra's voice brooked no argument.
"But to be safe, I will leave some manpower to assist you."
"Dux Nubila Ignis, Dux Caelum Phantasia, Dux Tonitrus, Dux Spiritus Fulgur, Dux Sigillum Sanguinis, Dux Tsunami, Dux Septem Vulnerum, Dux Gracilis..."
"These eight people are under your command. As for the rest... all shall be deployed to the subjugation battle against the Super Class Danger Beast!"