A Woman Who Stirred Imu's Heart!

The large-scale military conflict between the Alchemi Kingdom and the 3rd Division of the 1st Main Battle Legion on the western front is just one corner of the battlefield in this turbulent world.

However, it was also arguably the most eye-catching battlefield.

Back on Sea Star Homeworld, high-ranking military and political officials of the World Government have all developed a strong interest in alchemy.

The military personnel, including Kong, Raymond, Sengoku, Zephyr, Sakazuki, Kuzan, Kaido, are focused on its ease of use on the battlefield.

For example, alchemy has a unique advantage in creating defensive fortifications.

Furthermore, it seems they can even produce various weapons, firearms, artillery, and ammunition on the spot, which would be even more helpful to the Auxiliary Corps.

As for combat, I haven't seen how powerful they are so far.

Flames, spikes, and Tornado are clearly not as effective as various types of artillery in terms of either power or range.

Perhaps because it is used by humans, it is more flexible.

That's all.

In the political arena, the chairpersons of the Otherworld Strategy Committee, the ministers of the State Council, and even the Five Elders of Mary Geoise all recognized the significant value that alchemy could play in various fields.

In particular, Director Lucien of the Construction Division was so excited that his face turned red, and he was waving his fists to vent his passion.

The reason is that the number of projects they are responsible for is not only increasing, but also growing in scale, which means they need to manage a larger and larger workforce, as well as manufacture and mobilize a large number of engineering machines.

These factors have already placed enormous pressure on this 'small' Construction Division.

Although the Industrial Division provides some assistance, it is still Water Wheel to cover the massive workload.

Not only do the lower-level officials have to work overtime every night, but even he, the director, has been living in the department and hasn't been able to go home to see his wife and children even ten times in the past few months.

My hair is falling out even more, and it seems like I'm not far from developing 'Mediterranean Sea' (male pattern baldness).

And this is all with Pica and Teach, two 'construction Superman's under his command.

Now, Director Lucien sees hope for liberation from suffering in alchemy. In his eyes, every Alchemists in this picture is a 'little Pica's or a 'little Teach '.

Most importantly, it seems that alchemy can be popularized and taught.

"Conquer! Conquer! Quickly take down this damned 'Teigu World'!"

"Take it down!"

Director Lucien slammed his fist on his desk and roared hysterically at the virtual screen in mid-air, his eyes filled with greed for the Alchemists.

These shouts attracted the surprised or curious glances of officials at all levels outside the office.

Unfortunately, only officials at the division level or above are qualified to receive and watch these live broadcasts from the front lines, and they can only see relevant battle information in the weekly "World Economic Journal".

This is true throughout the entire Sea Star.

Unless the World Government decides to one day broadcast battlefield footage live to the entire world again.

"Melard Oarburgh defected on his own initiative?"

In the Giant World, Imu sat on his throne in the Empty Throne Hall, watching with great interest the alluring beauty on the virtual screen in mid-air. The mole under her eye truly had a finishing touch effect.

He had already obtained the relevant information from CIPHER POL's interrogation. With Melard's deliberate cooperation and Muzan Kibutsuji -Gaze Glint-Glint Fruit ability, the information was quite comprehensive.

For example, her identity, her abilities, what she knows, and her previous infiltration of the Star Gate Base and her trip around the 'Canberra Continent' of the Giant World.

Not only that.

This woman even went so far as to offer several suggestions to the World Government on improving counter-espionage techniques, complete with laughter and conversation.

For example, she thought they relied too much on scent perception and could improve their methods of detecting and tracking scents, but that wouldn't be of much use to her anyway.

After all, since she knew all this, she would definitely have eliminated the scent from her body beforehand.

Certainly.

There aren't many assassins as skilled as myself.

It's clear that Melard is intentionally or unintentionally promoting her own value and abilities, and CIPHER POL's people don't seem to mind.

After all, if this woman were truly accepted by the World Government, she would almost certainly become one of their members. Therefore, Melard not only did not suffer any inhumane treatment, but was actually treated with kindness and courtesy.

His ability to control insect-type Danger Beasts, in particular, has truly amazed many people.

"Bug control, and the ability to give the bugs to others to use, makes it somewhat superior to the Aburame Clan in the Shinobi World in that respect."

Imu thoughtfully flipped through the Imperial intelligence provided by Melard.

In his view.

Melard's greatest value lies in this aspect; in other aspects, he is merely dispensable.

"By the way, she also has the ability to actively conceal her aura, which is very similar to 'Observation Haki Suppression.' She even fooled that kid Bullet before, which is pretty impressive."

The more he thought about it, the more interested he became in Melard. Upon closer examination, this woman seemed to fit his criteria for taking her as his concubine.

First, sufficient strength or great potential.

Second, the queen's personality: proud and brave.

Third, stunning beauty and a perfect figure.

Fourth, of noble status and of great value (this point is optional; the key points are the three mentioned above).

Historia now fits the first, second, and fourth criteria: the talent of the Nine Giants United, the Eldians queen, brave and fearless, willing to take responsibility, able to communicate with Ymir, and even control the 'Rumbling'.

She's not exactly top-tier in terms of beauty and figure.

"However, this woman seems to be a fanatical lesbian, who targets all the cute women around her, while being extremely indifferent to men."

Imu imagined the scene of Melard harassing Historia.

"By the way, she was also Esdeath's childhood friend and suitor."

Esdeath!

The name captivated Imu.

This was a woman who almost perfectly matched his preferences. He thought to himself, "It seems I should have my men capture her alive; it would be such a waste if she were killed."

Honestly.

If it weren't for his suspicion that the current empire had been altered by a transmigrator, making him wary of what trump cards the transmigrator might have left behind before their death, he would already be considering going directly to the 'Teigu World' to 'bring' Esdeath back.

Given Esdeath's values, she would likely accept this "survival of the fittest" approach.

"Now that Esdeath is Navy Admiral on the Empire's side, she should be in charge of the naval fleet in the upcoming war. So, which Navy Admiral have we dispatched?"

Imu quickly recalled the contents of the various documents that the Five Elders had previously submitted.

At the same time, he thought to himself, "I hope it's not Garp, otherwise the chances of that happening are too great, and he could very well kill someone with his fists."

If it really is Garp, then he should consider having someone call him back.

The Marine Headquarters now has more than just one Admiral!