"Conquer... the world?"
Najenda was stunned. What kind of world conquest? Is it the world conquest I'm thinking of?
Why would the person before me say such things in such a calm tone?
As if conquering the world... was as simple as reaching into a bag to take something?
But soon, Najenda recovered from her shock and calmed her emotions as quickly as possible.
"You won't be able to do it."
After regaining her rationality, there was no change in Najenda's eyes.
Even though the young girl before her had left a deep impression on her, and her subordinate could even easily defeat her, Najenda still did not believe that the other party could conquer the world.
Throughout history, there have been many who wanted to conquer the world, but not a single one has succeeded.
Why is that?
Because there are too many countries and ethnic groups in this world.
Trying to bring together these peoples with different strengths, beliefs, and cultures is almost impossible because the differences between them are simply too great.
Of course, it's not that no one has attempted to "conquer the world," but without exception, they all failed!
Could it be that those people were all weaklings?
Even the First Emperor, the creator of the Empire, who eliminated most of the Super Danger Beasts in the world, created 48 powerful Teigu, and occupied one pole of the world, his Empire still failed to conquer the world.
On what grounds does this little girl before me think she can do it?
"Oh? Do you really think so?"
Kerridwen did not answer the question directly, but instead gave a confident smile, which made Najenda frown involuntarily.
"No matter what you say, I don't believe you can do it!"
Najenda did not change her mind because of the smile on the other party's face; instead, she felt that the other party was bluffing.
An individual's strength is limited; even a powerhouse with a Teigu cannot suppress the entire world single-handedly!
That's right, in Najenda's view, it was simply impossible for anyone to do it.
If there existed someone in the world capable of conquering it, they would surely be able to sweep across the world single-handedly and tower completely above the world.
But is that possible?
Look at this little crown with blue candles on top of her head; although her aura is intimidating, does she possess the ability to suppress the world?
"I admit that the general under your command has extraordinary strength and was able to easily defeat the 300,000-strong army I led, but so what?"
"The foundation of the Empire is not something you can imagine. This 300,000-strong army and I are just a drop in the bucket for the entire Empire; it's not important at all!"
Why has the Empire been able to stand tall on the continent for a thousand years?
Even if its interior has decayed, it still doesn't change the fact that the Empire is the most powerful force in this world!
Countless powerhouses who have practiced martial arts, and Teigu Users carrying Teigu, are simply not something ordinary people can defeat.
This is the foundation of the Empire!
It is also the accumulation of the Empire over a thousand years!
Someone else's accumulation over many years, why should you be able to do it in one generation?
Even if it could be done, the manpower, material resources, and wealth required are not something an ordinary person can afford.
"So, give up this unrealistic idea... It would be better for both of us..."
A look of pity appeared on Najenda's face.
She felt that the girl before her had never seen the darkness of the world, whereas she... had already been struggling in the abyss of the Empire for many years!
"Heh heh... Hahahaha!"
Although Najenda's words were somewhat insulting, Kerridwen did not show an angry expression; instead, she laughed out loud.
"As expected of Najenda, you really are... an interesting person!"
Kerridwen was a bit surprised; she had actually been pitied?
But this also indirectly showed that the person named Najenda before her was not some cold-hearted villain, but a flesh-and-blood person who used a cold exterior to disguise herself.
She had talent and ability.
Her combat ability was outstanding, and her command ability was top-notch.
She could be recognized by a Teigu, and even multiple...
Most importantly, this person possessed a kind heart!
"I've decided!"
"Leave the Empire and come to my side, Kindness Duke!"
Huh? Kindness Duke?
Watching Najenda's stunned expression, Kerridwen tilted her head, then continued: "Are you not satisfied with this title? Then... Little Ferry Duke? Beam Cannon Duke? Champion Duke?"
"As long as you are willing to come to my side, you can choose from these titles!"
Capturing Najenda alive was originally an unexpected event; Kerridwen hadn't yet thought of a title for her, so she could only use these as substitutes.
If she had better title names in the future, Najenda could change one; for instance, since people in Night Raid in the original work addressed her as "BOSS," it wouldn't be impossible for Kerridwen to confer the title of "BOSS Duke" upon her.
And who said a person can only be conferred one title?
Kerridwen had conferred seven titles on our cute Jimmy in the pre-launch livestream!
"No, why did you suddenly bring up this topic?"
Najenda was a bit confused; why did Kerridwen suddenly skip her opinion and go straight to conferring a title on her?
Is this normal?
"I already said, you can't..."
"It's difficult for ordinary people to conquer the world, even if they possess a Teigu, but I am different!"
Najenda wanted to say something more, but Cerydra grabbed her chin, cutting off the rest of her words.
Cerydra easily sliced open her own palm and clenched it into a fist, letting her golden blood flow along Najenda's lips and into her mouth.
"I am a Golden Descendants possessing special power, and also a God Slayer who has slain Titan gods and seized their divine Authority!"
"The power I possess far exceeds the Empire you speak of!"
Watching her blood gradually take effect on Najenda's body, Cerydra turned her head toward Esdeath while still holding her.
"This is the Dux Frigium. A month ago, she might not have been your match. But after accepting my power, she gained the strength to crush you in a very short time. You should have experienced this firsthand, right?"
"After becoming a Golden Descendants, you not only gain a long life but also become stronger, even gaining special powers like the Dux Frigium. You should understand all of this, right?"
Seeing the expression on Najenda's face grow increasingly contorted, Cerydra released her grip on the woman's cheek, letting Najenda cover her own mouth as her body began to tremble visibly.
"And so, Purgatory Duke..."
"You shall become a Golden Descendants as well!"
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