The Weak Belong to the Victor (Please Support the Stats)

The other three already had bloody gashes on their bodies.

And Akame had returned to Lin Luo's side without anyone noticing.

As though everything that had just happened had been an illusion.

Meanwhile!

Leone had appeared in front of Honest without anyone noticing.

"What are you trying to do?"

Honest let out a shrill cry, but all he could see was a fist growing larger and larger before his eyes.

The next instant!

He seemed to hear every bone in his body breaking.

As death approached, he had only one thought left:

I'm... dying just like that?

But I'm Minister Honest!

Silence. Deathly silence.

None of the officials around them dared so much as breathe loudly.

Some even quietly backed away, praying that they wouldn't draw Lin Luo's attention.

Even Honest was dead.

They were already scared out of their wits.

Just then, Lin Luo appeared before them.

"I hear you support Honest?"

"Huh?"

Everyone froze, trembling from head to toe.

"No need to be so frightened."

Lin Luo glanced around and chuckled softly. "Do I look that scary?"

Even Minister Honest was killed after exchanging just a few words with you. How could you not be scary?

That was what everyone thought, but they shook their heads repeatedly.

"That's more like it!"

Lin Luo spoke gently. "From now on, I call the shots in the Empire. Who's in favor, and who's against it?"

Even if they were parasites, who would do the work if he killed them all?

That was also why he hadn't gone after the minister right away.

But who could have expected the man to place his own trusted followers right in front of him?

That made things simple.

He could make an example of Honest, then take the rest in as his dogs.

"I'm all for it! If any of you object, you'll have to answer to me first!"

"Me too! I support Lord Lin Luo as well!"

At that moment, not a single person among those Honest had believed he could rely on stepped forward to avenge him.

Lin Luo couldn't be bothered with these fence-sitters. After handing them all over to Najenda, he returned to the Imperial Palace with Akame and the others.

A day later!

News of Honest's death had spread throughout the Imperial Capital.

For a time, the entire Imperial Capital seemed to be celebrating a festival, with countless citizens rushing to spread the news.

All the Empire's officials, however, fell silent.

Because they knew.

The Empire's balance of power had changed completely.

And the series of measures Najenda took next unleashed a bloody storm throughout the Imperial Capital.

Countless officials were purged and replaced with capable, honest ones.

All of this won Lin Luo the support of many people.

Within just a few days.

The entire Imperial Capital had undergone a complete overhaul.

Even the few riots that broke out were easily suppressed by Akame and the others.

"Lord Demon, the Revolutionary Army contacted me."

"After I turned them down, they'll probably throw everything they have at us."

What Najenda had experienced over the past few days had given her hope, and she had sided completely with Lin Luo.

As for the Revolutionary Army, she really wasn't close to them.

"Then let them make their move!"

Lin Luo picked up another book and spoke without looking up.

That day wasn't far off.

Ultimately!

The Revolutionary Army's strength was nothing more than an alliance of officials and nobles from various regions.

He already held power in the Imperial Capital, and soon he would be able to extend his reach into the provinces.

If they didn't want to die a slow death, their only choice was to lash out in desperation.

When that happened, he could deal with them all at once.

That was just how confidently Homelander operated.

Najenda nodded, then suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right. Esdeath has returned from the front lines."

"Oh!"

Lin Luo raised his head, a faint gleam flickering in his eyes. "She's finally back?"

Now that she was back, it was time for him to gain another servant.

"Master, are you taking in another servant?"

Leone appeared from somewhere and said with a smile, "But that woman's dangerous."

"More dangerous than me?"

At that, Leone grinned.

All right, her master did seem a little more dangerous.

"Master, I don't like that woman!"

Akame said calmly, "She's a madwoman who knows nothing but fighting."

"I'm surprised you'd offer an opinion like that."

Lin Luo gave Akame a surprised look, then smiled. "Then, to comfort you, how about I replenish your mana tonight?"

At his words, Akame's pretty face flushed faintly, and the scenes from before rose unbidden in her mind.

But she didn't refuse. Instead, she nodded firmly. "Yes, Master."

Leone gave Akame a surprised look.

Has this comrade of mine finally caught on?

Does that mean I should work a little harder too?

Since when did my teammates start competing for his favor? Watching all this, Najenda sighed and said:

"Lord Demon, should we summon Esdeath?"

"No need!"

Lin Luo rose from the throne and looked into the distance. "Because she's already here."

Chapter 22: The Weak Belong to the Victor (Please Support the Stats)

"Esdeath's here?"

Najenda froze. She was just about to say something when several blocks of ice came hurtling in and shattered against the palace pillars.

Those blocks of ice were, in fact, frozen guards.

"So you're Lin Luo?"

A slender woman with waist-length hair had entered the palace with three people behind her.

Her expression was imposing, and an unreadable gleam flashed through her ice-blue eyes.

"I hear you're the one who killed General Budo."

As she spoke, Esdeath grew intensely excited, an unnatural flush spreading across her face.

Someone this strong should be able to give me a truly exhilarating fight.

"Long time no see, Esdeath!"

Najenda took the initiative to greet her.

"Yes, it has been a long time."

Esdeath nodded and said coolly, "It seems you've found yourself a decent master this time."

Najenda didn't deny it. She simply smiled. "I'm glad we can be on the same side again."

"We can talk about that later. I've got a fight to get to."

Esdeath turned her head, undisguised battle lust showing on her nearly flawless face.

She wants to fight the moment she arrives? She really is a battle maniac.

Looking at Esdeath, Lin Luo said:

"We can fight, but there's a condition."

Esdeath narrowed her eyes and asked, "What condition?"

Lin Luo took a few steps forward. "Become a Devil. From then on, your life will belong to me alone, and you'll serve me for the rest of your days."

A Devil?

Serve him?

Esdeath looked stunned, not quite understanding.

What Devil?

But as for serving him...

She glanced at Lin Luo.

Hmm... he's just my type.

And with the strength to kill Budo, he's my ideal man.

"The strong ruling over the weak is only natural."

At that thought, the corners of Esdeath's lips lifted. "In return, if you lose, you'll belong to me too."

She has good taste, doesn't she?

Feeling Esdeath's intensely predatory gaze, Lin Luo smiled. "Then it's a deal."

Bang!

The instant Lin Luo finished speaking, Esdeath shattered the floor beneath her foot.