"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"By the way! The general has rendered such great service. A reward of gold alone would be far too inappropriate. Is there anything you want? A title, territory, anything at all—I will make it happen for you."
"Something I want? If I really had to say... I want to truly fall in love."
Hearing Esdeath's words, both the Little Emperor and the minister froze. They simply could not imagine that a super-S woman like Esdeath would say something like that. It left their minds struggling to process it.
After a moment, the Little Emperor hurriedly said, "I see! The general is not that young anymore. It is time to consider marriage. Is there anyone you fancy? If there is, just say the word and I will arrange it. If not, I can recommend a few people for you. How about the minister? The minister is a good man."
The minister was startled by the Little Emperor's words and quickly waved his hands. "Wait! Your Majesty! I am not suitable! There should be plenty of admirers around the general. She has no need for me at all. I am a little too old, unsuitable, unsuitable!" He knew Esdeath well enough. She would torture him to death.
"Those are merely pets. Forgive me for speaking bluntly, Minister, but you have high blood pressure and may not have long to live. Who knows when you might die?"
"How rude! I am still perfectly healthy. Still, I never expected the general to have the instinct to pursue the opposite sex as well. I will support you."
Esdeath took out a sheet of paper from her clothes. "Here are my requirements for a partner. If you find anyone who meets them, please inform me."
"Understood! I will look for someone on