Esdeath's voice was loud.
When the soldiers heard the next mission, it caused a slight commotion.
After all, they had always been fighting for the Imperial government on the border, and there were even rumors that their General Esdeath had a good relationship with Minister Honest in private.
But who would have thought that after defeating the Northern barbarians' army, their next mission wouldn't be to return to the Imperial Capital to meet the Emperor, but to execute the all-powerful Minister Honest?
Doubt and shock coexisted.
But they quickly regained their composure.
Because whatever order Esdeath gave, they would complete it.
Moreover, compared to suspicion and astonishment, after realizing what was happening, most of the soldiers were actually quite excited.
After all, many of Esdeath's soldiers were commoners, even impoverished people.
They were able to eat and dress warmly by fighting with Esdeath, and the General was especially considerate of them.
Not only did she distribute the rewards given by the Emperor after a victory, but if any soldiers died in battle, Esdeath would also order a large sum of pension to be given to their families, enough to ensure their worry-free life for the rest of their lives.
In this era, the treatment of Esdeath's troops was enough to cultivate everyone into absolutely loyal death soldiers!
Therefore.
After a brief silence.
The soldiers rattled their weapons and shouted Esdeath's name in unison.
As for Minister Honest.
He should have died long ago.
They didn't even care about the young Emperor.
And no one worried about having to fight other Imperial armies next, because as long as General Esdeath was still there, they would be invincible.
In the snow.
The powerful army's shouts shook the heavens, their momentum like a rainbow.
"One hour to organize your gear, then a forced march to the Imperial Capital."
After speaking.
Esdeath returned to the military tent again.
She glanced at Rosen and said, "I've said what you asked. Next… will be a grand battle. If I make a move against Minister Honest, Budo will surely come to suppress me. His prestige in the military is no less than mine, so many people will die in the next war."
Esdeath said this merely to state the facts.
Although killing Minister Honest had the approval of all her subordinates, what was coming next was a civil war, where they would fight their own people.
If possible, Esdeath didn't want to do this.
"Are you saying this to make me feel guilty? But revolution is inevitably accompanied by bloodshed, Miss Esdeath. You just need to do what you promised us. My companions and I will handle the rest."
A faint smile appeared on Rosen's face.
"I really don't know what you've been through."
Esdeath suddenly sighed.
"Nothing at all. It's just that I can recognize the truth, and I know very clearly what I'm going to do next."
There was no confusion or guilt in Rosen's eyes.
Compared to Esdeath's sigh, his mood was as usual.
"One more thing, why did you tell them earlier that we were tied?"
Esdeath asked the question she most wanted an answer to.
"You are already the invincible God of War in their hearts. Let alone an unknown nobody like me, even Budo, who is as famous as you, they still consider you the strongest."
"If you tell them you lost to someone like me, morale will definitely be affected."
"Don't say things that are not conducive to unity in the future, understand?"
"As for you losing to me, it's enough that the people in the group know."
Rosen said with a light chuckle.
"What a strange person."
Esdeath took a deep breath of murky air.
"But a loss is a loss. Since you don't seek fame, I will compensate you in other ways in the future."
"We're all group members, no need to be so formal."
"I, Esdeath, admit defeat. If you don't agree, you're looking down on me. If you don't agree, I will no longer cooperate with you in the upcoming actions."
Esdeath's voice was cold and resolute.
Given her personality, if Rosen were to refuse, Esdeath would definitely follow through on her words.
"Alright, you can compensate me however you want later."
Rosen didn't continue to argue with her.
Then, he took the time to glance at the life tree's reaction.
There was no reaction before, but now there was.
This meant Esdeath already met the conditions for his contracted subordinate.
However, Rosen was not in a hurry now; it wouldn't be too late to ask Esdeath after everything in the Imperial Capital was dealt with.
He just didn't know how much Esdeath, already so strong, could improve after being contracted.
I Don't Want to Eat Monsters: "Lord Rosen just now felt so cool. In that situation, he could still think of so much."
Hell's Fubuki: "He gave Esdeath so much face. If it were me, I probably wouldn't have thought of saying that."
Magic Old Man: "Rosen is like that; he thinks more thoroughly than most people. He was also very careful when teaching me to drive."
Shepherd: "It's fine if you don't mention teaching me to drive, but just thinking about it makes me angry. The driver disappeared while driving. Do you understand how I felt sitting in the passenger seat, still going at 160 miles per hour?"
Fallen Angel: "LOL! Was that during our first transmigration? As expected of the Old Man."
Magic Old Man: "I believe Rosen, you'll be fine. If you're still angry, I'll pat your head to comfort you next time we meet."
Fallen Angel: "No need for next time, let's do it this time! We should go now!"
Fallen Angel: "Let's go, go go go!"
Hell's Fubuki: "How many people are going this time? I'm a bit conflicted."
I Don't Want to Eat Monsters: "Um... if I go, I'll probably just be a burden to you guys, right?"
Du Dao: "Even you said that, so I..."
Ice Witch: "If you're worried about your personal safety, I can send people to protect you."
I Don't Want to Eat Monsters: "The newcomer suddenly became so gentle; I'm a little unaccustomed to it."
Shepherd: "Don't worry, with your strength, you can contend head-on with ordinary Imperial Arms users. If you're really worried, don't stray too far from me once you're here."
Du Dao: "Okay, Lord Rosen."
I Don't Want to Eat Monsters: "Mm-hmm! But I have to tell Falyn first!"
Fallen Angel: "@Hell's Fubuki, what's there to be conflicted about! Let's have fun together!"