Chapter 14: The Empire's Strongest, General Bud
Lin Xuan glanced at Akame with a hint of admiration. What Akame had just said was his way of doing things. He naturally didn't expect Akame to simply agree with him.
After all, they lived in different worlds, facing different problems.
If Akame, without any thought, had simply let him destroy the entire Imperial Capital, he would have done it, and it would have made things much easier for him. However, then he would have completely lost interest in Akame.
A mindless puppet would be of no use to him.
"Alright, let's go to the palace and see that little emperor. Then, everything will be over."
Lin Xuan stretched.
"By the way, Akame, I'm becoming more and more interested in you. Are you really not coming with me? My world is far more exciting than yours."
Akame shook her head. She wouldn't leave. She had to stay in her own world.
Esdeath, however, shook Lin Xuan's arm.
"Man, why are you always asking her if she wants to go with you? Having me alone isn't enough? I admire your ambition."
"Stop it!"
On the other side.
Shira's ragged figure fell from the sky. The place he landed was right in front of a middle-aged man in armor.
The middle-aged man was stunned when he saw Shira falling from the sky, and then his face turned gloomy.
This guy Shira! He actually used Shangri-La to directly enter his home. Didn't this mean that he had no secrets in front of Shira?
If Shira wanted him dead, he could do it at any time?
How could Bud not be angry? But the title of the Empire's strongest general didn't come for nothing. Shira wouldn't be able to kill him that easily.
However, Shira falling from the sky like this, so weak and dying, made him very concerned.
"General Bud! My father, he was assassinated! Esdeath has betrayed the empire!"
Shira opened his eyes with difficulty. Lin Xuan's white horse wasn't without its effect on him. Only by quickly activating Shangri-La did he manage to sustain his injuries and arrive at Bud's residence.
Tears flowed down Shira's eyes. His voice became increasingly choked, his breath weaker.
"Father..."
"What?!!! Esdeath! How dare she!"
Bud didn't bother with the now lifeless Shira. It was inconsequential to him. He was also shocked by the news of Minister One-Jest's assassination.
But it was only shock. He didn't care about One-Jest's life or death. In fact, One-Jest's death was actually more beneficial to him.
He wasn't too concerned about Esdeath's betrayal either. She was just the empire's youngest general. Even without Esdeath, with only him, Bud, the Imperial Capital wouldn't fall into chaos.
Bud suddenly stood up and headed towards the palace.
He had always only cared about the young emperor!
Esdeath's rebellion, Minister One-Jest's execution, Esdeath's next target must be the young emperor!
He hoped he could make it in time!
Bud's face was gloomy, as he sped like the wind.
In the palace, Akame's expression was complex.
She had finally met the empire's young emperor. In a way, all of this stemmed from him.
If this young emperor had been useful, if he hadn't been manipulated by Minister One-Jest, maybe the empire wouldn't be like this.
"General Esdeath, why have you invaded the palace without a summons? Do you have something urgent to see me?"
The young emperor sat on his throne, his bearing quite imposing.
"Your Majesty, One-Jest is dead."
"What? The minister is dead? Did you, General Esdeath, kill him?"
The young emperor seemed to be in a daze, sitting on his throne.
Suddenly, the young emperor started laughing.
"Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Cough! Cough! Cough!"
He laughed so loudly, so unrestrained, that the young emperor's face turned red and he started coughing.
"Did you, General Esdeath, kill him? Good! Minister One-Jest deserved to die! General Esdeath, what reward do you want? How about I grant you the title of Protector General?"
The young emperor, after laughing, looked at Esdeath intently.
Esdeath watched with amusement.
"No, no need, Your Majesty. My man says you're next."
Esdeath said, and then drew her sword. The young emperor's face turned pale, but he still gritted his teeth.
"General Esdeath, you are really quite a joker."
"I'm not joking. Bring out your Guardian God Machine. Once it's out, you're dead."
Lin Xuan watched all this with a bit of annoyance. He was getting tired of it. Kill! The world of Akame ga Kill was just too low-level. It didn't bring him the joy of battle. If it weren't for Akame and Esdeath, he would have left long ago.
The young emperor was sweating profusely, but he dared not move. Only those of his bloodline could activate the Guardian God Machine. And of his bloodline, only he remained.
Lin Xuan had just mentioned his interest in the Guardian God Machine, so he couldn't move. As long as he was alive, the Guardian God Machine wouldn't move, and he still had hope.
"Tsk, so slow."
Esdeath couldn't wait. She still had to follow Lin Xuan. This was wasting her time!
She said, and then drew her sword forward.
Lin Xuan didn't stop her. The Guardian God Machine was just a bonus. He didn't care whether he saw it or not. He didn't care about such toys. If he wanted one, he could build it in his world.
He just wanted to see how big the Guardian God Machine, the towering giant from the anime, was.
"You traitor, how dare you!"
A voice, powerful and full of energy, echoed. In an instant, it arrived in front of Esdeath. His armored arms firmly blocked the descending blade of Esdeath's sword.
"General Bud! You've finally arrived! Esdeath has betrayed the Empire! One-Jest is dead! General Bud, kill Esdeath! Then, there will be no obstacles left for my reign!"
The young emperor was excited when he saw the arrival.
General Bud had come, his life was saved. He believed that even Esdeath would be no match for General Bud!
"General Bud, hold on for a moment. I'll go activate the Guardian God Machine. Today, these traitors will pay for their crimes!"
The young emperor said through gritted teeth. The power was within his grasp. How could he just give up!
He was tired of being a puppet!
As the young emperor left, Lin Xuan finally moved.
"I didn't expect to actually see the Guardian God Machine. Thanks for that. So, I'll let you die a little more pleasantly."
Lin Xuan said casually. General Bud felt a sense of danger in his heart. Thunder crackled around him, like a god of thunder descended to earth.
The next second, even that crackling thunder was frozen!