I love time travel the most!

That's great my ass, damn it, Aqua!

"You're back just in time."

Esdeath woke Kobayashi, who was still deep in thought, and said, "I said I would take you to see the Emperor. Now let's go to the palace again. I have an important task for you to complete."

"……Yes, I understand."

The two walked towards the palace again.

On the way, Esdeath suddenly said, "My men reported that you killed the minister's son, Sila?"

"Yes," Kobayashi readily admitted.

“Well done,” Esdeath praised.

Just as he guessed, he wasn't blamed.

One is that Sheila publicly declared his intention to become emperor, which is a death sentence. General Bude would definitely kill him if he found out, and no one could stop him.

Another reason is that Sheila has been targeting Esdeath recently, and the minister will definitely make concessions in order to eliminate the rift between the two sides. Abandoning Sheila is his attitude.

"The emperor will make you an official later," Esdeath said abruptly.

Kobayashi raised an eyebrow slightly.

It was sudden and strange; he didn't quite understand.

“This was a decision made by the ministers yesterday.” Esdeath’s calm demeanor revealed her powerful influence over the capital. She explained, “The execution is in three days. General Bud and I will be there to meet the enemy, just in case someone needs to control the entire process.”

So this person is me?

"Don't worry, Lan will help you too."

"I see."

The two arrived at the palace and, led by guards, passed through several gates and checkpoints before finally seeing the well-protected young emperor sitting high on the throne.

"His Majesty."

"……His Majesty."

Esdeath knelt down decisively, while Kobayashi hesitated slightly and was a beat slower, but still knelt on one knee.

"General, you are here."

The young emperor on the throne looked down at the two of them, his young age exuding an air of authority.

He brandished his scepter, pointing the tip at Esdeath, and said, "General, the thief will surely appear for the execution in three days. This concerns the royal family's reputation. Are you confident that you can carry out the execution smoothly?"

“I have confidence,” Esdeath replied decisively.

"very good."

The young emperor nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xiao Lin and said, "Is he the one you recommended? He's really young."

“Your Majesty, please do not judge a person’s strength by his age. I have great confidence in him.” Esdeath slightly contradicted the young emperor.

The emperor should be furious when his ministers contradict him.

But the young emperor was not angry. He said, "Since the general recommended him, it means he has real talent. Then I will appoint him as...as...a minister. What should he be appointed as?"

The young emperor turned to ask the minister beside him.

The minister was tearing into raw meat, his pale teeth and ferocious expression staring fiercely at Kobayashi as if he were devouring him alive.

Upon hearing the question, he immediately revealed the gentle smile that only an elder would have.

He suggested softly, "Your Majesty, why not appoint him as the commander of the palace? He should have no problem leading the palace guards."

"Imperial Guards..."

The young emperor was no longer as obedient as before.

Since the current commander of the Imperial Guards is General Bude, his consent is required before any appointment can be made.

However, the minister offered a roundabout solution, saying, "It's not your Imperial Guard, but the Imperial Guard protecting the execution ground. Just a few soldiers will suffice to maintain order at the execution ground. With General Esdeath and General Bud here, the thieves won't be able to cause any trouble."

General Bud's mission has been to protect the royal family for generations, so he doesn't care as long as it's not a real power grab.

In addition, with the recent constant rebellions, Bud has to travel to the surrounding areas to quell the unrest and is often not in the palace.

The ministers were even more audacious precisely because they knew this.

"Alright, let's do as the minister says."

The appointment was officially issued, and Kobayashi gladly accepted the order.

At this moment, the young emperor looked at Esdeath and Kobayashi below and suddenly asked, "General, didn't you say you wanted to find a romantic partner? What do you think of the one beside you? The Palace Commander is equivalent to a general, so she should meet the criteria, right?"

"Well..."

"Your Majesty! It's not appropriate to discuss this matter now!"

The minister suddenly interrupted forcefully, as if lecturing, "With a formidable enemy at hand, we should not discuss such sentimental matters. It is good that you can understand General Esdeath, but we must be mindful of the occasion. It is not too late to discuss this matter after we have successfully apprehended the traitors and exonerated them."

"...Yes, the minister is right."

The young emperor casually brushed the matter aside.

however--

The ministers will absolutely not allow them to do this!

He didn't pursue Sheila's death because he wanted to mend the rift between himself and Esdeath, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't avenge Sheila!

We must kill Kobayashi and make him suffer the punishment of being torn apart by an ox!

When the thieves appeared, they used the excuse of lax supervision to get the emperor to punish them, throw them into the dungeon, and kill them immediately. Even if Esdeath pleaded for them, it would be too late.

This is a brilliant plan he came up with!

That's how it should be.

However, why...

The young emperor, seated high on his throne, looked down at the ministers forced to kneel below by the guards, raised his scepter, and coldly said:

"Minister, for your crime of disrupting my policies and delaying government affairs, I sentence you to be torn apart by an ox."

Why did it turn out like this?!

The minister glared furiously at the young emperor and the person standing beside him... Xiao Lin!

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Chapter 89 Eliminating Blind Loyalty

Hunter's Station

Esdeath gathered the remaining people together and told them what had happened.

"In conclusion, Kobayashi has been promoted."

"Oh, oh, oh! Congratulations, Kobayashi!"

Lan and Will clapped hands to offer their blessings, expressing their joy that Kobayashi had become the leader.

"It's just temporary."

Kobayashi waved his hand and said, "Lan and Will are coming to help too, so it's going to be tough from now on."

"Of course, I will do my part!"

Will gave a thumbs up.

Among the hunters, besides Kurome, he had the best relationship with Kobayashi and was sincerely prepared to help.

But I'm sorry, Will, I'm going to have my way with you.

Kobayashi knew his personality, so in order to prevent any unnecessary changes, she decided to let him leave the scene temporarily.

...together with Kurohime.

night.

Will continues to take care of Kurohime.

Due to Chelsea's poison, Kurohime's drug resistance decreased rapidly, and her body became so weak that she could only lie in bed to rest.

At this time, Will took the initiative to take care of her, and their relationship heated up rapidly, almost to the point of confessing their feelings to each other.

bang bang bang-

"Sorry, I hope I didn't disturb you."

Kobayashi knocked on the open door and leaned against the doorway, watching the two people who were very close to each other and almost lost in their own worlds.

Startled, the two quickly separated, their cheeks flushed, and dared not look at each other.

Their youthful innocence was quite amusing.

"Ahem, it's Kobayashi."

Will coughed lightly and took the initiative to speak, "What's wrong? Is there something you need so late?"

"It's something."

Xiaolin didn't tease them too much, after all, it would be too pitiful if they continued to be bullied.

"Regarding the arrangements for defense."

"On guard?"

Will and Kuroko turned their gazes to Kobayashi. This was clearly a serious matter, and there was no room for shyness any longer.

"I have received information that the night raid will attack from the south of the capital. They are preparing to open the city gates there and let their troops invade the capital from that side."

"The south gate..."

Will stroked his chin and began to think.

General Bude assembled all his troops to meet the enemy in the east, as that was the only direction from which a large force could launch a simultaneous attack. However, a surprise attack from the south...

"Are they planning to storm the capital and cause chaos, taking the opportunity to open the eastern gate from the inside?"

“You’ve grown up, Will.”