What happened next remained unknown.
All anyone knew was that the people around Minister Honest soon left the place.
The next day.
A group of people was brought into the palace.
Naturally, Esdeath led the way.
Following behind her was the newly selected Jaegers Organization.
Behind them came Uchiha Kazama and his companions.
This operation could be called the Empire's greatest victory in recent times!
Even the Little Emperor wore an innocent, carefree smile.
It was as though he believed that, after this incident, his position as emperor would never face another threat.
Of course, this emperor... really was rather foolish.
Over the years, Honest's constant conditioning had left him unable to distinguish reality from fiction.
In his eyes, the Empire was a harmonious, prosperous nation.
So it was only natural that his smile was so guileless and foolish.
"General Esdeath, thank you for this-"
Slash!
Before the Little Emperor could finish, Esdeath drew her longsword.
Then Minister Honest, who stood off to the side still gnawing on meat, was beheaded on the spot.
Blood splashed across the Little Emperor's face as he sat on his throne.
The words he had been about to say caught in his throat.
For a moment, he was too terrified to speak.
Slash, slash, slash...
Next, the chains binding Uchiha Kazama and his companions disappeared as well.
More than eighty percent of the people present were on their assassination list.
Everyone struck at once.
The once-bustling palace assembly became a living hell.
The stench of blood filled the air.
"Your Majesty, I won't hurt you."
"But I would like you to come outside with me and take a look."
With that, Esdeath held out her hand to the Little Emperor.
The Little Emperor, who had still been struggling to understand what had happened,