Previously, as the most powerful general in the empire, Esdeath had been fighting the enemy on the border.
No matter who her enemy is, they can only flee in panic when facing Esdeath.
Everyone believed - even the enemies - that as long as this woman was alive, as long as she stood on the side of the empire, the empire seemed not to perish.
And now, because of the appearance of Shenzhou, this terrible woman received an order from the imperial capital and is on her way back here.
Judging from the time, we will arrive soon.
Although Shenzhou's appearance was brief, and even up to now it had only fought two battles, the first battle with the bandits was only a small matter, but the second battle really scared the people of this world.
A small team of Dragon Flame Army, with only a few dozen people in total and a few strange-looking chariots, destroyed all the forces of Hadrian, the noble, and easily occupied his territory.
Although the scale of the war was small, the information it revealed made people have to pay attention. It happened that at this time, Esdeath's mission had also come to an end, so someone suggested that Esdeath return first, rest up, and then explore the bottom of Shenzhou.
It is said to be testing the bottom, but in the eyes of these people, it seems that as long as Esdeath sets out, the Shenzhou Empire that appeared out of nowhere will be wiped out.
"Then, please report the current situation of the imperial envoys and ministerial envoys in the imperial capital."
"Here——!"
The night was as dark as water, and the cold moonlight shone into the room through the window. Ning Qingxuan, the general, and the Son of God remained silent, only Xilan's reports continued to ring out.
After Xilan left, the Son of God asked, "So, little guy, do we have to collect all those so-called imperial tools here?"
"The recycling will happen naturally."
Ning Qingxuan was looking through the report on the holographic projection at this time.
"But we don't need to recall all of them.
The characteristics of the Imperial Equipment allow it to have a certain degree of power to choose its master.
Moreover, even Yihong is amazed by the abilities displayed by some Imperial Equipment users.
He believes that these people only need to be guided for a while before they can become a helper for Shenzhou.
There is no need to forcibly recall such people."
"But the rest..."
Ning Qingxuan turned off the holographic projection, stood up and walked to the window, overlooking the night view of the imperial capital outside.
"Let's make this place a little messy."
…dividing line…
In the imperial capital at night, Maine and Hill were moving rapidly across the endless rooftops.
In recent days, serial murders have occurred every night in the imperial capital, and the victims have all been beheaded without exception.
From civilians to wealthy businessmen, and even some members of the security team became victims. The perpetrators did not seem to have any specific targets, and their motives for killing were completely unclear.
After a night raid investigation, the leader Najeshitan confirmed that the murderer was Zanke, the executioner of the largest prison in the empire.
Since the current minister took office, his cruel tyranny has caused the number of death row prisoners in prison to reach an extremely alarming level. As the executioner, Zanke has been forced to be responsible for beheading every day.
Day after day, with constant beheadings, Zanke finally went crazy.
His twisted mind made him no longer satisfied with just chopping off the heads of death row prisoners in prison, so he began to roam the streets of the imperial capital at night, committing crimes at will.
Just like that, Night Raid issued an assassination order against him.
Finally, at the entrance of a dark alley, Myne and Hill stopped.
Deep in the alley, a tall, sturdy and blond man was holding a head that was still bleeding in one hand.
At his feet was a headless female corpse.
The bluestone floor had already been soaked with blood, and the air was filled with an unpleasant smell of blood.
"Oh...? Night raid?"
Keeping the head raised above his head, Zanke slowly turned his head, and his eyes filled with madness and confusion fell on Maine and Hill.
"Have fun, have fun. The smell of you makes me happier than this woman."
Throwing the head on the ground, Zanke shook his arms, and a pair of retractable short blades originally fixed on his wrists popped out. At the same time, the eye-shaped imperial weapon on his forehead suddenly opened wide.
"Main, stay alert. The opponent's imperial weapon capabilities are unknown. I will go and test it first."
"OK!"
Because of her imperial weapon abilities, Main could only serve as a long-range turret and sniper, so Hill naturally took on the task of testing her.
Hill slowly took off the huge scissor-shaped imperial weapon on her back, the [All Things Cut in Two, Ecstasy] that was said to be able to cut off everything in the world.
Between the hem of the purple cheongsam, her round legs wrapped in knee-length white stockings suddenly exerted force, and her petite body shot towards Zanke in front of her like a bullet.
"I'm sorry!"
Ding ding ding ding ding——!!!
The huge scissors and the short blades on Zanke's arms collided violently in an instant, and both sides were surprised by each other's physical fitness and fighting ability.
What surprised Hill even more was that Zanke seemed to have extremely rich experience. Every time she made a move, her opponent could see the flaw and counterattack accurately, forcing Hill to change his moves every time. For a while, the girl found the fight extremely uncomfortable.
Is this really just an executioner?
Hill kicked the sharp blade that Zanke used to block, and used the force to jump back. After putting some distance between himself and the opponent, he held the scissors horizontally in front of him again.
"It's useless, it's useless. My Teigu... can see through your thoughts! I can see every thought of yours clearly!"
"I see. Is that why you can react in advance?"
The light in Hill's eyes behind his glasses gradually darkened.
I'm in trouble.
However, since the opponent can see through your thoughts, all you have to do is speed up your body's attacks, until the opponent can't react even if they see through you.
The next moment, the two fought each other again.
…dividing line…
In the distance, the top of a bell tower.
A Storm Shadow Assassin had already been lying in ambush here using optical invisibility, infrared shielding and other means.
She raised the electromagnetic sniper rifle and aimed the muzzle at the two people who were fighting in the alley. The front of the helmet that covered almost her entire face, the goggles continuously displayed the specific physical data of the two people.
"Night Crow reports, we are in position and ready to act at any time!"
A voice soon came from the headset——
"Received. Stay alert and wait for His Highness' instructions!"
"Night Crow understands!"