At the same time, my wife is myself.

She unbuttoned her clothes, buried Qianyuan's face in them, looked at her sister, and silently mouthed:

"Sister, I will definitely defeat you this time!"

?

Akame felt she couldn't quite understand her sister's way of thinking. Did she really intend to beat her in this area?

During the subsequent process of making cream puffs with the sisters, Chiyuki also noticed this. Kurome was particularly competitive, and she had to surpass Akame in the number of times she made them and in the time it took. In short, she had to beat Akame and prove that Chiyuki liked her more than Akame.

It's fortunate that although Qianyuan's internal temperature is 1400 degrees Celsius, her... well, you know, it's not that high. Otherwise, she would have had to ask Vishdel to return the power before she could attack Kuroko.

Before losing consciousness, she declared her victory to Akame, who was pretending to be unconscious: "Sister, I won this time!"

Qianyuan commented: "She is really competitive in some ways."

Akame, who had been feigning unconsciousness, opened her eyes, somewhat helplessly: "Who could have imagined it would develop like this? But as long as the result is good, that's all that matters."

Qianyuan was still savoring the moment: "The result was indeed very good."

"Stop acting innocent after getting the benefit; it's time to get her medical treatment."

Akame began using healing magic, while Kurome enhanced her strength by taking medicine, but it put a great burden on her body, to the point that she could not maintain her bodily functions without taking medicine.

Although the Reversal Spell can currently only heal the caster and not others, the Healing Spell is sufficient.

Qianyuan said, "That's alright. If all else fails, we can clone a body for Hei Tong and give her a brand new one."

Akame instantly understood his thoughts: "So, this one was meant for your collection? Maybe you'll even use it with us."

Qianyuan said with a grin, "Isn't that great? You can use Kurumi's ability to create your own clones, but Kurome can't. If she wants to defeat you, she has to make up for it in this aspect."

More red-eyed beings emerged from the shadows and surrounded Chiyuki:

"Since you like it so much, then experience it fully, infinite me."

Infinite Red Eyes!

Even the next day, Qianyuan was still savoring the experience. With the third method of perpetual motion, he felt neither mentally nor physically tired, only exhilarated.

In a privately set-up side hall, Leone was reporting to Chiyuki about the situation, such as what investigations she had conducted, who she had killed, and the reasons for the killings.

She was only halfway through her report when her sensitive cat ears twitched. She felt like she had been hearing strange noises ever since she came in.

Her gaze wandered, finally settling on the table in front of Qianyuan.

There seems to be something there.

Leone would bet his tail that there was definitely someone under the table, and maybe more than one.

What a fun thing to do.

However, since he was the emperor, Leone could understand this. As long as he didn't harm people, he was a good emperor.

When do you plan to attend court?

Leone asked, "There are some vacancies in official positions that need to be filled by the emperor."

Qianyuan said, "Have them draft a list of recommended candidates. They need to be outstanding, and I will choose from the list."

Leone asked, puzzled, "What if they planted their own people in there...?"

"If they are capable, let them be. If they are incompetent and only prey on the people for personal gain at the expense of the public, then get rid of them."

Leone then realized that with Chiyuki's strength, she didn't seem to be worried about these issues at all.

"But aren't you afraid that if you kill them too ruthlessly, they might try to pull some tricks?"

"Then kill someone else and find another one."

Qianyuan's answer was simple and blunt: "Is there a shortage of people in the world who want to be officials? If they don't want to, there are plenty of others who will!"

After speaking, he looked at Leone and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips:

"Leone, what are your plans after the world is at peace?"

"I?"

Leone shook her head. "I haven't decided yet."

"Do you want me to come and help you?"

Qianyuan said, "Since you're worried that I'll be misled by those people, why don't you participate in finalizing the list?"

"Let me decide? That's not a good idea, and I don't understand this."

“If you don’t understand, you can learn. You’re not the only one. For example, Akame, and her sister Kurome. There might be a few more people added later.”

Since Qianyuan couldn't stay here to handle official business, he naturally needed to select a few people who could help him with his official duties.

He established a cabinet system outside the palace, and made decisions inside the palace. Why not just let the women do it? As the emperor, it's normal for him to have a few harems, right?

Let the harem take over!

Since we have the strength to back us up, we don't need to worry about being sidelined.

Leone gradually realized that, apart from the princes, only the imperial concubines were qualified to help the emperor handle state affairs!

"This...this...I need to think about it."

She fled the side hall like a frightened cat.

After she left, two heads popped out from under the table. Hei Tong licked his lips and said, "Sister, I won again this time. It seems you're not very good at this kind of thing. Do you need me to teach you?"

"Need not."

Akame was somewhat helpless; she couldn't understand why such a thing was worth earning.

Qian Yuan, who had just pulled up his pants, looked up outside. Not only him, but everyone in the capital looked up at the sky. The originally cloudless sky was now covered, and large snowflakes began to fall.

In the entire Crimson Blade, there is only one person who can cause such a change in the celestial phenomena, and that is Esdeath, the youngest and strongest general in the empire. She is ruthless to foreign enemies, but very kind to her subordinates and the people. She always shares the rewards she receives with her subordinates.

He is an extremely rare high-ranking official in the empire who enjoys immense popularity among ordinary citizens.

Creating a blizzard in the capital is not her limit. When Esdeath is at full power, a blizzard can cover the entire empire, but it takes several days to prepare.

"They arrived from the border so quickly; it seems General Esdeath is also quite impatient."

Qianyuan stood up. He had issued a challenge to Esdeath the day before. As long as Esdeath was subdued, the Empire would not need to worry about external threats.

With her in charge, Qianyuan can confidently use this place as another backup base and safely harvest resources from dangerous species.

Kuroko was somewhat worried. Esdeath was far too renowned; how could she possibly want to fight her?

"Don't worry."

Akame comforted her, "Esdeath is no match for him. Just wait for the outcome."

Qianyuan flew into the sky, and the blazing flames scorched away the clouds and the blizzard. The temperature, which had been dropping rapidly, rose again, instantly turning from the cold winter into the sweltering summer.

The blizzard did not reappear, and Chiyuki also extinguished the flames on her body. She had already seen Esdeath.

Outside the capital, an iceberg had already risen to the ground, and the valiant female general stood atop it, her gaze towards Qianyuan filled with the delight of a prey.

Her waist-length blue hair was as clear as ice crystals, her porcelain-white skin gleamed with the cold light of northern frost, and her tall figure was wrapped in a military uniform that was a mix of pure white and deep blue.

Her beauty was like an ice blade blooming in the coldest land, carrying a chilling sharpness.

"So you're the one who stole the throne?"

Esdeath doesn't care who becomes emperor; she only wants to fight the strong. "My intuition tells me you're strong, so let's fight!"

An astonishing storm of ice blades erupted from her body, but it suddenly vaporized when it came into contact with a ten-meter radius around Qian Yuan. Her pupils shrank sharply—this man was merely standing there, yet the flames emanating from his body twisted the low-temperature zone into a blazing cage of fire.

"General Binglan!"

Tens of thousands of ice cavalrymen charged through the boiling ice, only to melt instantly as they pierced the curtain of fire. The rising steam obscured their vision, and the glacier-built peaks collapsed layer by layer like chocolate sculptures struck by lava eruptions.

Qianyuan walked forward on the melting ice water, the rising mist beneath her feet automatically condensing into burning lotus flowers:

“Very good strength.”

This level of power is already far beyond that of the Snow Woman.

Esdeath's Teigu is actually a jar of blood from a Dangerous Species. She drank it but did not die, and successfully obtained the magical power contained in the blood.

Once the location of that dangerous species is found and it is completely controlled, a continuous supply of blood can be used to strengthen the Snow Woman.

Esdeath took Chiyori's praise as mockery, and she also personally experienced Chiyori's powerful strength.

There's only that one move, and you have to use that one move to have a chance of winning!

The moment Esdeath raised her right hand and her fingertips lightly touched the air, the whole world seemed to be paused.

Her long, icy blue hair froze into a dazzling waterfall of ice crystals in the still air, the ends of her hair reflecting countless tiny aurora borealis. Frost patterns spread like vines in her deep blue pupils, dyeing her entire field of vision a pale, frigid color.

"Mahāpratimātra—"

Her voice echoed in the frozen space-time, each syllable transforming into a tangible icicle that fell.

Centered on her, the space within a kilometer radius was completely frozen, and the falling snowflakes were frozen in mid-air.

This is her strongest ultimate technique, a move that can only be used once a day, Mahapadma, which can freeze space and time, leaving only her within its domain.

Esdeath strode gracefully, ice lotuses blooming wherever her military boots stepped, and reached out to grab Chiyori's shoulder.

She couldn't bear to kill such a powerful opponent; she might never find another person in the world who could give her such pleasure, and that would be so boring.

She decided to win over Qianyuan. Anyway, she wasn't interested in the throne. As long as Qianyuan was willing to become her spoils, nothing else mattered.

However, the hand that was originally reaching for Qianyuan's shoulder was stopped in mid-air because Qianyuan had already grabbed her wrist, and the high temperature even made her feel hot.

"I see. By lowering the temperature of the range to absolute zero, everything is brought to a standstill by stopping the movement of molecules."

Flames engulfed Chiyuki's body. He gripped Esdeath's hand and slammed her to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw, creating a deep, human-shaped crater.

Esdeath coughed up blood, and Chiyuki sat on her, grabbing her throat: "You lost."

Esdeath showed no fear of death, only a great sense of satisfaction: "Go ahead and do it. The weak should be trampled by the strong."

Qianyuan released her grip on her neck: "Then, General Esdeath, I want you to be mine, how about it?"

Esdeath's smile was filled with madness: "Of course, do you need me to call you master?"

"That sounds like a good name."

Chiyuki carried Esdeath and flew back to the palace.

Many people along the way witnessed this scene. Even after landing on the ground, Hei Tong was still in shock. That powerful general, who could be considered the strongest expert in the empire, had been defeated so quickly.

No wonder her sister stayed willingly after her assassination attempt failed; it turns out she was such a strong man.

Leone rushed in and saw Esdeath lying in Chizuru's arms, being stroked by him, looking just like a lazy cat.

"You actually defeated General Esdeath."

Esdeath corrected, "I am no longer a general, but my master's pet and spoils of war."

These words left Leone speechless, unsure how to react. She was also certain that the Revolutionary Army had absolutely no chance of winning.

How many minutes had passed since that blizzard? Esdeath had completely surrendered. She decided to write a letter to persuade the Revolutionary Army, which truly enraged Chiyo. It was no joke for one person to wipe out the entire Revolutionary Army. There were still many talented and righteous people in the Revolutionary Army with ideals, and it would be a pity for them to die in the power struggle.

In addition, Leone is also considering Chiyuki's invitation. She is a royal consort, after all. How many people can refuse her? Not to mention that Chiyuki is so powerful and her character is impeccable.

Leone found it hard to imagine that there could be a better option in the world.

Leone left the palace with mixed feelings and quickly wrote a letter, while Chiyo experienced how strong General Esdeath was in other aspects besides her strength.

As it turned out, she was not only stronger, but more importantly, her body temperature was much lower. An ordinary person might have been frostbitten, but Qianyuan not only had the snow woman's resistance to ice and snow, but her internal temperature was also as high as 1,400 degrees Celsius. This was nothing to him; he just felt that the experience was very special.

With just a slight increase in temperature, he routed Esdeath, leaving her in disarray and utterly defeated.

At least for the two of them, the intensity of the flames far surpassed that of the ice and snow.

The next day, Leone came again, but this time she wasn't alone; Mine, Hill, and a cat also came.

The cat jumped off Leone's chest and transformed into a lively girl wearing headphones.

"I'm not a cat, I'm Chelsea. My Teigu, Transformation Freedom Gaia Foundation, can make me transform into anything. I'm also a member of Night Raid."

Except for Najendan, who lost her right eye and right hand, all the female characters from Night Raid are present.

Qian Yuan raised an eyebrow, a guess forming in her mind: "What's going on here...?"

Leone coughed lightly: "The Revolutionary Army is not very unified in its opinions. This is mainly because the news is too shocking, and some people are unwilling to believe it. However, the news that Najenda killed your minister, defeated Esdeath, and ascended the throne has spread widely. Now the Revolutionary Army is not united, and its willingness to fight is very low. Many people tend to end the fighting and are starting to seek ways to join your ranks as soon as possible."

"However, someone will definitely take the risk of sending someone to assassinate you. In order not to disturb your peace, the higher-ups have decided to send Night Raid members, who specialize in assassination, to protect you closely."

They claimed to be protecting Chiyuki, but in reality, they were protecting the Revolutionary Army. They were worried that if they angered Chiyuki, blood would flow like rivers. Good days were coming, and rational people didn't want to crash and die at this critical juncture.