That wasn't an exaggeration.
Possessing the Ulquiorra and Escanor templates, Roland could basically do whatever he wanted in the world of Edolas, where magic power was gradually disappearing.
Unlike those Exceed who lied about being gods with their precognitive abilities, his strength was that of a true god—being king shouldn't be too much to ask.
"You want to replace the king of the Edolas Kingdom?"
Looking at the brilliant smile on his face, Knightwalker was stunned for a moment, her expression gradually becoming complicated.
If it were anyone else saying such things, she could have dismissed it as a joke and a provocation against the empire, and naturally wouldn't have taken it to heart.
But Roland was different...
This monster-like guy really had the strength to replace the aging king.
"? Do you have an opinion on me becoming king?"
Roland walked to her side, placed a hand on the girl's fair, cool shoulder, and murmured softly.
"Knightwalker."
"...No."
Knightwalker lowered her head slightly, letting his fingers slide over her shoulder, up her slender neck, and finally stop at the corner of her slightly red lips.
As a slave, could she have an opinion? Did she dare to have an opinion?
After so many days of training, Knightwalker had long since learned to be obedient and no longer resisted as she had when they first met.
"Since you have no objections, then use your best torture techniques to make that flamboyant gentleman tell us everything."
"I understand."
Under Hughes's terrified expression, Knightwalker approached him with a blank face, her long fingers tightening around the shaft of the Ten Commandments Spear.
Soon, miserable screams suddenly rang out in the forest, startling a large flock of birds.
...
In just over ten minutes, Hughes, unable to bear the torture, revealed all the information he knew.
"You're right. The kingdom's magic research is all under the management of the Chief of Staff, so the super-dimensional magic is most likely there."
Looking at Hughes, who couldn't even speak properly, a trace of pity flashed across Knightwalker's face, and she turned her head away, unable to bear to look.
Although she enjoyed the pleasure of torturing people, it didn't mean she was ruthless...
But this was good too. At least Hughes's life was spared.
Knightwalker slowly stood up, thinking to herself.
After getting the information, Roland had no intention of staying in the town any longer. He prepared to speed up and head to the Royal Capital first.
Mirajane and Lisanna naturally had no objections to this.
They rented a magic vehicle from Sika Town, with the familiar Knightwalker driving, and headed straight for the Royal Capital.
"So cool! The magic vehicles in this world can run so fast without a magic power reception device!"
Looking at the scenery flying past the car window, Mirajane's eyes widened in amazement as she exclaimed.
You should know, the magic vehicles in the original world were driven by human magic power, and a slight carelessness could lead to life-threatening danger—in comparison, the magic vehicles here were much more convenient.
"It should be because the humans of Edolas have no magic power in their bodies, which is why technology has developed."
Roland looked at the magic crystals embedded in the car and couldn't help but ponder.
If he brought this thing back to the original world, studied it thoroughly, then established a company and sold it in batches, he would probably make a fortune!
"Speaking of magic vehicles, I have to mention the Natsu here!"
Lisanna was lying on the back of the front seat, her soft chest squeezed into a ball, but she nonchalantly told an interesting story about the guild here.
"Don't be fooled by Natsu's cowardly appearance. The moment he gets in a car, he instantly becomes a different person..."
...
The girl was like a singing lark that couldn't be stopped. Only when they arrived at the gates of the Royal Capital did she reluctantly stop.
Thanks to Knightwalker being the driver, the three of them were not subjected to the Royal Army's inspection and very easily slipped into the magnificent royal city.
"Mirajane, you two go and stroll around the capital's commercial street for a while. Knightwalker and I will go to the palace to take care of some things first."
"Okay, be careful!"
Mirajane smiled and waved at the two of them, then used her transformation magic to turn into Roland's appearance, preparing to go out and admire the local customs of the Royal Capital for a while.
Lisanna tilted her head in thought, then transformed into her sister's childhood appearance.
A black bow tied her silver hair into a ponytail behind her. She wore a pure black dress, and a cute smile appeared on her delicate face.
"How is it? Brother-in-law, am I cute?"
Lisanna reached out and hugged Roland's arm, the corners of her lips gradually turning up as she asked with a grin.
This was how her sister looked as a child!
"Yes, very cute."
Roland couldn't help but chuckle.
How about, next time I'll have Mirajane turn into this... and have a good experience?
...
Inside the Royal Palace.
"The spire in front is the Chief of Staff Byro's research institute. Most of the magic items in the Royal Capital come from there..."
Walking on the marble-paved corridor, Knightwalker introduced as she walked.
"I have to say, to be able to research magic that can travel to parallel worlds, that Chief of Staff is also a genius in the field of magic."
Roland pinched his chin.
"...A genius?"
Hearing the praise, Knightwalker did not deny it.
As the two of them gradually approached the spire, the number of patrolling soldiers around them also increased.
It was clear that the king attached great importance to this place.
"Is Chief of Staff Byro in?"
Knightwalker walked up to the soldier in charge of guarding the door and asked in a cold voice.
"Captain Erza! Lord Byro is currently inside!"
The guarding soldier instantly straightened his body and replied with a serious expression.
"Remember, no matter how much noise you hear later, do not rush in!"
Knightwalker pushed open the door in front of her, glanced at him, and said coldly.
These Royal Army soldiers were all her subordinates, so they were extremely obedient to her commands and quickly replied.
Roland slowly followed her in.
The room was very dark. Magic crystals shimmering with a faint light were scattered messily on the table, and a hunched-over old man was thoughtfully taking notes.
"The quality of the seventh batch of magic crystals from Earth Land is quite good, but why does Anima always shut down suddenly..."
"Is it possible that Mysto—no, Jellal, is playing tricks in Earth Land?"
A gentle voice came from behind. At the same time, the notebook on the table was picked up, and he asked curiously.
"Is the super-dimensional magic Anima recorded in this book?"
Before Byro could react, the spear in Knightwalker's hand was pressed against his chest, causing cold sweat to trickle down his forehead.
"Ye-yes, what's recorded in it are the usage methods and process records of Anima."
He subconsciously swallowed and answered very honestly.
"Say, old man, how about you follow me? It's a waste of your talent to stay in this world."
Roland flipped through a few pages with great interest and asked casually.
This world... the guy from the original Earth Land!? Even Erza has defected...
Byro took a deep breath, his mismatched eyes gradually becoming firm, and he said decisively, "Please allow me to pledge my loyalty to you!"
I'll save my life first!
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