As the last soldier, screaming in terror and trying to flee, was struck down by the girls, the training ground finally fell silent.
Breathing heavily and drenched in sweat, the girls were somewhat tired but had not lost a single one of their own, with only minor, insignificant injuries. Their opponents, however, ten thousand imperial soldiers, were completely annihilated!
Severed limbs, broken bodies, cold corpses, and bright red blood covered the entire ground. The girls themselves were also stained with some blood, and under the bright sun, they looked like enchantresses standing in a sea of blood!
"Master!"
In orderly formation, the girls returned to Sora's side, their faces filled with immense pride, casting mocking and disdainful glances at the imperial officials who were still in shock.
The so-called elite of the empire, who could only bully unarmed civilians, were nothing more than this!
"Well done, I'll reward you later!"
Patting the head of the 60th girl, Sora smiled and said.
Although she had the help of her sisters, the 60th girl had still suffered some minor injuries, but for someone who had only joined a few months ago, this was already quite remarkable. Given some time, she would undoubtedly become even stronger!
Her cheeks flushed with a faint blush, the girl looked incredibly happy to receive her master's praise.
"General Sora, they, they…"
By now, the young emperor and his officials had also come to their senses. Looking at these girls they had previously considered weak, their eyes were filled with astonishment and even fear.
Ten thousand imperial soldiers—how many tens of thousands of soldiers did the empire have?
Just like that, they were gone! Completely slaughtered by these demons wearing the skin of beautiful women!
The imperial elders were almost heartbroken, and despite their immense anger and resentment, they no longer dared to show it.
These women were too terrifying!!!
Minister Honest, who was usually always eating meat, was unusually silent. The thick smell of blood in the air made him nauseous, and as he looked at Sora, Esdeath, and the group of girls behind them, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, though no one knew what he was thinking.
Grand General Budo had been silent from the start, his eyes filled with deep admiration as he looked at the girls, but when he looked at the field of dead imperial soldiers, there was only endless disappointment.
The young emperor was also startled by the girls' performance, his face still pale, but with his belief in the emperor's supreme and unshakable status, he appeared much stronger than the cowardly officials.
"General Sora, you were right, they are indeed the pillars of the empire!"
Recovering from the bloody shock, the young emperor finally spoke, his eyes filled with excitement and fervor as he looked at the girls behind Sora.
In the young emperor's eyes, although the loss of ten thousand imperial soldiers was regrettable, gaining an even stronger army was quite a bargain.
Moreover, under the brainwashing and training of the minister, the young emperor had no concept of cherishing life or loving his people!
In his view, as long as it was for the empire, as long as it was his command, the sacrifice of these soldiers was their supreme honor!
Not just ten thousand, even a hundred thousand or more, he wouldn't feel the slightest regret!
"By my decree, General Sora and General Esdeath are to be rewarded with a mansion each. Additionally, for their contributions in training talents for the empire, they are to be awarded 100,000 gold coins as a token of appreciation!"
"Generals, are you satisfied with my rewards?"
With a faint smile, the young emperor regained his imperial dignity and addressed Sora and Esdeath.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, we are satisfied!"
Together with Esdeath, Sora bowed and replied, thinking to himself, "Damn, you're giving us houses and money, you little brat, how could I not be satisfied?!"
Meanwhile, Lady Mine and the girls' cheeks flushed again, feeling stifled inside, "Young emperor, do you have to be so adorable?!"
They all belonged to their master, the big bad guy, did you really think they were for you?!
Of course, the girls wouldn't say this out loud, as they were here with their master to drain the last bit of value from this empire!
"Well, I'm tired today, so let's end it here!"
Although he found today quite interesting, not only recruiting two capable generals for the empire but also gaining a powerful army of girls, the young emperor, who was usually so pampered that he rarely walked a few steps himself, was indeed tired. Nodding in satisfaction, he gave a few more instructions before leaving with Grand General Budo and the minister.
As they were leaving, the plump minister glanced meaningfully at Sora and Esdeath, a sly glint flashing in his eyes. He then looked at Najenda and Rokugou, who stood with somber expressions, and a mocking, triumphant smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"Guards, take us to the mansion bestowed by His Majesty."
With the young emperor gone, Sora had no desire to linger. He picked up the tsundere Mine and spoke to the guards waiting nearby.
Originally, a group of officials had wanted to cozy up to Sora and Esdeath, but Esdeath's glare sent them packing. These sycophantic officials, who were also rather unattractive, were deeply disliked by Sora and the girls. Now that they no longer needed to put on an act, who cared about them?
Though inwardly furious, the officials left with awkward smiles. Sora was not someone they could afford to provoke.
"Yes, General Sora!"
Led by the guards, Sora and his group made their way out.
Najenda and Rokugou remained standing, silently watching as Sora and Esdeath approached.
Beneath the silence lay an endless loathing and chill!
"Hey… woman, you know what? I really like you!"
"So, struggle all you want, before I conquer you!"
As he passed by Najenda, Sora spoke in a voice just loud enough for her to hear. Looking at the original boss of Night Raid and the youngest female general in the empire's history, a wicked smile played on his lips.
Mine, in Sora's arms, pinched him hard, her face showing a mix of anger and helplessness. She knew she couldn't stop this evil villain.
She cast a sympathetic glance at Najenda. Once targeted by this big bad guy, that woman would never escape…
"Damn it!!!"
Watching Sora and the others leave, Najenda finally exploded. Furious, her heroic face turned pale, and she slammed her fist into the railing beside the training ground.
"Najenda, sigh…"
Rokugou, standing beside her, wanted to comfort his colleague and friend but didn't know how. In the end, he could only let out a helpless sigh.
Looking at the distant figures of Sora and Esdeath, Rokugou's face was filled with deep apprehension.
He knew that from now on, the country would plunge into even greater darkness…