I survived by drawing cards after being transported to One-Punch Man.

Inside the main hall of the Imperial Palace.

After Lin Yu's generous speech, the young emperor began to reward Esdeath, who had been suppressed in the north.

"General Ace, you've done a good job dealing with those rebels in the far north. As a reward, here's 30,000 taels of gold." A childish voice echoed throughout the hall.

The young emperor tried to say these words in a majestic voice, but his age and his own limitations prevented him from doing so.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I express my gratitude on behalf of my soldiers. I will reward them with this gold."

"As for the 'night raids' that threaten Your Majesty and the stability of the capital, I will annihilate them. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Lin Yu glanced at the ministers eating meat beside the young emperor, then at Esdeath. These were the two core figures of the empire, whose very existence was in the hands of the emperor.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, General, but..."

"General, there's an assassin!" Lin Yu interrupted the young emperor. He was considering whether to crush the minister on the spot with his telekinetic powers, but suddenly sensed a murderous intent.

In the shadows of the main hall, an Infinite Being from the Sakura Kingdom lurked, holding a sniper rifle, the crosshairs of the scope already locked onto Lin Yu's forehead.

"Sure?"

"Sure!"

"Then kill them!"

"Listening to their conversation," in the shadows of the main hall, the Infinite One from the Sakura Kingdom sensed something was wrong. He tried to adjust his position, but it was too late.

Lin Yu's telekinetic power was like an invisible blade, piercing directly through the Infinite Ones' hiding place.

"What?!" The Infinite One from the Sakura Kingdom whispered in horror, feeling a powerful force locking onto him.

"You shouldn't be here." Lin Yu's voice suddenly rang in the ears of the Infinite One, his voice cold and firm.

The Infinite One from the Cherry Blossom Country tried to fight back, but he found his movements becoming unusually slow, as if he were bound by some kind of force.

He watched in horror as his sniper rifle slowly slipped from his hand, and then his body began to float uncontrollably.

"What...what did you do?!" The voice of the Infinite One from the Sakura Country was filled with fear.

Lin Yu did not answer. His telekinetic power continued to increase, and an invisible force began to squeeze the bodies of the Infinite Ones from the Sakura Country.

The Infinite One of the Cherry Blossom Kingdom felt his bones begin to crack under this power, and his pain and fear reached their peak.

"No...no...please..." The voice of the Infinite One from the Sakura Kingdom came to an abrupt halt. His entire body collapsed instantly under Lin Yu's telekinetic power, turning into a cloud of blood mist and dissipating into the air.

[Defeat the Infinite Warrior Higashinaga from the Sakura Kingdom to obtain one green item.]

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze; everyone was shocked by this unexpected scene. The young emperor's eyes widened; he had never seen such terrifying power.

"This is..." The young emperor's voice trembled slightly, and the meat in the hands of the ministers beside him fell to the ground.

Lin Yu slowly stood up, his face expressionless.

"The assassin has been dealt with," Lin Yu said calmly to the young emperor. "Rest assured, I will ensure the safety of the palace."

The young emperor looked at Lin Yu with eyes full of awe.

The young emperor nodded. Although he was still a child, he knew how important Lin Yu's power was to the empire.

In the tense atmosphere of the hall, the young emperor's voice trembled slightly as he turned to the ministers beside him, seeking their help.

"Minister, are these palace guards?" the young emperor asked.

The minister frowned, clearly caught off guard by the sudden event.

He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure.

"This..." The minister hesitated for a moment, then shouted, "Guards!"

Several guards rushed into the main hall, their footsteps echoing in the empty space.

"Is this person a guard?" the minister asked again, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.

The guards quickly replied, confirming that the assassin defeated by Lin Yu using telekinesis was indeed a low-ranking guard in the palace, but not a guard in the main hall.

The minister's face darkened; he realized the gravity of the situation. A low-ranking guard carrying a gun had infiltrated the hall—this was undoubtedly a meticulously planned assassination.

"As expected, a strong general has no weak soldiers under his command. Guards, bestow gold as a reward." The minister quickly issued the order, attempting to stabilize the situation with a reward.

The guards brought out a plate of gold, but Esdeath's expression remained indifferent.

She clearly saw the minister's intentions; it was a blatant attempt to poach talent.

“Minister, my subordinate, I will personally reward him,” Esdeath said coldly, her voice carrying a hint of warning.

The minister realized his mistake, smiled awkwardly, and tried to ease the tension.

"I was truly confused; I was somewhat frightened by the assassin. General Esdeath, please don't mind," the minister said, a sly glint in his eyes.

The minister was a shrewd politician; he knew it would be unwise to antagonize Esdeath at this time. He needed to maintain a facade of harmony to avoid unnecessary conflict.

Esdeath stood in the main hall, her gaze cold, preparing to leave to deal with the "night raid" issue.

"In that case, we'll head back now. I'll handle the 'night raid' matter." Her voice revealed a hint of impatience.

“Wait a minute,” the minister’s voice interrupted her, a hint of cunning in it, “Since we’re dealing with the ‘night raid,’ I have a good idea.”

The minister picked up a piece of medium-rare meat brought by a guard, put it in his mouth, and as he chewed, blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, making him look somewhat ferocious.

A calculating glint flashed in his eyes.

"I'm all ears." Esdeath turned around, her tone slightly impatient but still polite.

The minister began to recount his plan, a hint of smugness in his voice. He proposed that Esdeath's men assassinate some 'rebellious' officials near the capital, then leave traces of the 'Night Raid' at the crime scenes to smear the Night Raid.

He knew the night raiding force wouldn't tolerate such a false accusation, and this would force them to reveal their whereabouts.

Esdeath listened quietly, her mind racing as she analyzed every detail of the plan. She knew the minister's target wasn't the night raiding force, but rather those officials he considered 'rebellious.' He simply wanted to use Esdeath to eliminate his political opponents.

"Of course, General Esdeath won't have come for nothing. This season's military budget will be increased by 30%," the minister continued, a sly glint in his eyes as he tried to use the lure of increased funding to secure her cooperation.

Esdeath's lips curled into a cold smile. She knew the minister was trying to use the lure of military spending to gain her cooperation. But she wasn't so easily bought.

“The minister’s proposal is interesting, I will consider it,” Esdeath said calmly, her voice devoid of any emotion.

The minister smiled with satisfaction, believing Esdeath had been swayed by his proposal. But unbeknownst to him, Esdeath already harbored her own plans.

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