"A fine ability. For the you of the past, this can be called a complete metamorphosis, Blue Fish."
Looking at her frozen left hand, Hysilens was indeed a bit surprised. She hadn't expected Esdeath to once again possess the ability to control ice, and an ability that was uniquely Esdeath's own at that...
"Thank you for the compliment."
Esdeath still held a basic level of respect for Hysilens; after all, the other woman was the strongest subordinate under Cerydra and the person she herself acknowledged the most.
As for Cerydra...
Please, is Lord Cerydra someone I even have the right to 'acknowledge'?
Who do I think I am?
However, before Esdeath could finish her thought, Hysilens exerted force with her left hand, directly shattering all the hard ice on her arm. Her casual manner made Esdeath's eyelids twitch.
"That's enough!"
A youthful voice drifted over from the side. As Cerydra walked over, the battle was declared over, for Cerydra had already obtained the answer she wanted.
The improvement in physical fitness was decent, but the most crucial point was that Esdeath had gained the special ability of a Golden Descendants. Regardless of the strength of this ability, it at least proved that Golden Descendantss could be mass-produced.
As long as there was Golden Blood and Tarenton's Authority, it was enough to turn those with firm wills into Golden Descendantss. This power could even be inherited by offspring, allowing them to be Golden Descendantss as well!
In any case, Cerydra was very satisfied now.
As long as the soldiers under her command underwent extensive training and combat, people with firm wills would almost certainly emerge. While they might not reach Esdeath's level, becoming weaker Golden Descendantss would be no problem at all.
When that time comes, I'll be able to build an army of Golden Descendantss, just like the original Cerydra!
Yes, this was Cerydra's true plan.
Although the system hadn't interfered much since Cerydra arrived in this world, that didn't mean it didn't exist.
Cerydra still remembered that after the mission in the current world ended, there would be a role-playing evaluation.
What would the evaluation entail?
The system hadn't given a direct answer, but Cerydra believed that besides her own role-playing, there should be other external factors involved. For example, a Golden Descendants army?
According to the Amphoreus plot, Cerydra had directly sacrificed five hundred Golden Descendantss for the Trial of Law!
Then I...
Never mind, now is not the time to think about such things!
Turning her gaze toward the expectant Esdeath, Cerydra sighed helplessly and then spoke seriously, "What I said before still stands. What kind of reward do you want, Dux Frigium?"
"As long as it's not excessive, basically anything can be granted!"
Cerydra originally wanted to say she'd fulfill any wish, but remembering a certain scene from a Scott comic, she added a restriction; otherwise, she had no idea what Esdeath might ask for.
What if she wanted her? Wouldn't she be at a huge loss then?
These words indeed made Esdeath perk up. She hadn't expected Lord Caesar to truly intend to fulfill her wish!
But just as Esdeath was pondering what she should ask for, the expressions of both Cerydra and Hysilens changed simultaneously.
"Oh? It seems guests have arrived at this time. It looks like someone finally couldn't hold back anymore!"
Casting a cold gaze toward the outside of the castle, Esdeath immediately realized—it was an enemy attack!
Just when it was about to reach the crucial moment, those blind fools chose this exact time to strike?
Esdeath clenched her teeth. If Cerydra hadn't been present, the expression on her face would have likely twisted in rage.
"Looking at you, you seem quite dissatisfied with this matter, Dux Frigium?"
Esdeath's anger was naturally seen by Cerydra, so she simply decided to hand the whole matter over to her.
"Use this newly acquired power of yours to eliminate those insolent invaders. Once the invaders have all been annihilated, come find me in the bath with the Daughter of the Sea."
"Since you are now a Golden Descendants, you have the qualification to bathe with us. When the time comes, enjoy yourself!"
Caesar lightly flicked her sleeves and walked away under Esdeath's gaze, while Esdeath stood there as if dazed, not reacting for a long time.
It wasn't until a cool little hand stroked her cheek that Esdeath realized what Lord Caesar had just said.
Bathing?
This is supreme bliss!
"Since Caesar has given the order, I'll go prepare the hot water first."
"Blue Fish, don't keep us waiting too long!"
Hysilens's words were a clear hint: Caesar was about to undress and bathe, and Esdeath was permitted to join. But before joining, Esdeath had a small task, which was to completely crush the enemy forces outside the castle!
If she was fast enough, Esdeath could naturally catch this bath. But if she was too slow, Caesar and Hysilens would have already finished... and at that point, bathing would have no meaning for Esdeath.
"Leave it to me!"
"A bunch of blind invaders daring to launch a sneak attack on Lord Caesar at a time like this... I, Esdeath, will surely annihilate them all!"
Sigh!
Seeing Esdeath's excited state, Hysilens couldn't help but sigh and reminded her, "You can't eliminate them all. Remember to leave a few to gather intelligence and see who the mastermind behind this is."
"I understand, Lord Hysilens. Please take my clothes to the bath; I'll be there shortly!"
"Then Caesar and I will look forward to your triumphant return!"
Watching Esdeath depart excitedly, the image of a certain 'Lord of the Beautiful Beard' inexplicably popped into Hysilens's mind.
In ancient times, Guan Yu slew Hua Xiong while the wine was still warm. In this other world, Esdeath should be able to deal with those guys before her clothes are even dampened by the steam of the bath, right?
After all, her current identity was no longer that of an ordinary person, but the Dux Frigium who possessed the Golden Blood!
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A few days later, as expected, the Empire received the results of their probe.
The army of tens of thousands sent to the Northern Country had been completely wiped out by the enemy in just one night, and it seemed the enemies weren't even that numerous?
"Looking at it this way, the Northern Country indeed has opponents worth my attention... Wanting to become another 'me'? Well, that depends on whether you have the ability!"
Minister Honest listened to his subordinate's report while eating a chicken leg, a terrifying smile even appearing on his face.
"Pass the order to General Najenda. Tell her a powerful force has appeared within the territory of the Northern Country, one that will very likely threaten the safety of the Empire."
"I'll give her 300,000 troops. She should be able to resolve that threat within a month, right?"
If Najenda couldn't do it...
Then he'd just hand her over to some interesting fellows. Although she looked a bit like a tomboy, her figure wasn't bad, was it?