Inuyasha: My job stats have no limits.

In everyone's eyes, Bai Lan was just someone who grew up on the border, and in the capital, she was considered irreplaceable trash.

Despite this, Ouka maintained a humble attitude; at least Bai Lan couldn't see his usual arrogance and swagger.

"Minister Ernest is very eager to meet you. He says that someone who can make General Esdeath look forward to it so much is no ordinary person."

"The information network is really good," Bai Lan thought to herself. "Only a few days have passed, and I've already come into the sight of these important figures."

However, after thinking about the minister's invitation, Bai Lan nodded in agreement.

After receiving consent, Oka breathed a sigh of relief and slowly retreated, not forgetting to say something.

"The minister is very pleased, Your Excellency Bai Lan. Therefore, we have prepared a generous gift for you... You will find out when you meet the minister."

After delivering the message, Oni no Ouka led the Imperial Capital Guard away, not even bothering to check on the Night Raid members.

After watching everyone leave, Akame calmly said.

"You should know what the capital is like now, so... join Night Raid, and together we will change the capital, and change the whole world!"

"The capital shouldn't be like this, and the world shouldn't be like this either."

Bai Lan hummed a little tune as she approached the incessantly chattering Chi Tong, and then spoke.

"Hand out!"

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He tucked Murasame into his waistband and then used the threads of the Crossed Tail to bind Akame's heavily injured hands.

Since he had decided to meet with the ministers next, Akame was his important trophy.

This can absolutely be used to demonstrate one's strength...

Anyway, Bud didn't mind, and he didn't object.

Bai Lan regretted not having enough time, otherwise she would have at least done a turtle shell bondage to show off her skills.

Hmm... Bai Lan suddenly realized that perhaps [Thousand Transformations: Cross Tail] was actually the most suitable Imperial Arm for her!

After binding Chi Tong, Bai Lan led her to the palace.

Ministers, who control the empire behind the scenes, usually reside in the palace to ensure their safety.

Although the ministers and General Bude were at odds, as long as the young emperor was still alive, General Bude would not only not harm him, but would also protect him from any harm.

"This must be the person General Esdeath has been waiting for!"

When Bai Lan stepped into the palace where the ministers were, Ernest, who was sitting in a chair, spoke enthusiastically, but did not get up. He just tore into the raw meat on his plate.

The previous emperor loved to watch, so his ministers would eat raw meat, or even rotten meat, without hesitation.

Akame glanced at the meat on the table and subconsciously swallowed.

I'm hungry, I want to eat...

Bai Lan glanced at her before turning her gaze to the minister.

Judging from his appearance, this powerful figure at the top of the empire was by no means handsome. He was bloated and slightly short, with messy white hair hanging down casually, and blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth.

Generally speaking, to hold an official position in the central government, one must at least be upright in all five aspects and not be an eyesore to the emperor. After all, in the context of imperial power, such dislike could be fatal.

However, there are exceptions: those with distinguished family backgrounds, outstanding abilities, or both.

It is clear that this minister has taken the latter position.

"Bai Lan, would you be interested in working under me?" the minister said with a smile. "Esdeath's conquest game is not so simple. With my help, we can improve our chances of winning."

What do you need me to do?

“Protect my safety.” The minister took a sip of wine, then looked thoughtfully at the crimson eyes behind Bai Lan.

"Of course, you can also help me deal with 'Night Raid'. These traitors, under the guise of 'justice,' keep assassinating imperial officials, trying to overthrow the empire and establish a new one. I need someone as powerful as you."

"You have such high faith in my abilities?"

"Of course, General Esdeath's name alone is enough for me to trust you. After all, she and I are allies who can trust each other!"

The minister lowered his head and continued tearing at the raw meat, speaking indistinctly.

"how?"

"To deal with Night Raid...?" Bai Lan lowered his head and pondered for a moment before decisively agreeing. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing, as many of the Night Raid members possessed the Imperial Arms he desired.

"And what about my payment?"

"You can have anything you want." The minister said with a proud look on his face, "Whether it's power, wealth, Imperial Arms, or lost alchemy techniques, I have it all!"

The empire's treasury was Ernest's treasury.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it has everything.

After Bai Lan agreed, Ernest immediately took out a file from the table and handed it to her.

He didn't care much about how much he had to give up now, after all, the threat of the resistance and the night raids was too great. If he failed, the extermination of his clan and his own death would be the inevitable result. This was not a time to be stingy.

Furthermore, these things don't belong to him.

Bai Lan immediately sat down in a chair and began flipping through the "Royal Treasury Storage Catalog".

Imperial Arms were powerful weapons specially created by the founding emperor of the empire for eternal rule. However, after a large-scale rebellion, most of the Imperial Arms in stock were lost.

Only a small portion remains, such as the Holy Grail containing the 'Demon God Manifestation: Essence of the Demon,' but the liquid inside has already been drunk by Esdeath...

For this Imperial Arm to reappear, the Holy Grail can only collect her blood and become a new "Devil's Essence" after Esdeath's death.

Apart from this Imperial Arm, the rest of the Imperial Arms are even worse; the more powerful ones have already been distributed to the armed forces.

It wasn't even Bai Lan's turn.

The storeroom was overflowing with servants' tools... but Bai Lan had absolutely no interest in them. They were too weak, and carrying them around was pointless except for taking up space.

Akame sat down beside him, taking small bites of the cooked food on the table, showing no signs of being a prisoner.

Since we're all going to die anyway, we might as well eat more meat...it's much better than going on an empty stomach.

"Hahahaha!"

Upon seeing Akame's appearance, the minister immediately burst out laughing: "It seems the rebels can't even feed a little girl. Has food become that scarce?"

"I remember the resistance has the Imperial Arms 'Gourd of Creation - Endless Spring', which can produce food on a large scale. Don't they want to use it for night raids?"

Faced with the minister's attempts to sow discord, Akame remained silent, simply munching on her food.

"Speaking of which, Akame, you were originally supposed to be a member of my empire's assassination squad, right? Why don't you come back...? I can arrange for you and your sister to become Bai Lan's subordinates."

"I refuse! I will only walk the path I believe in!"

Although Akame was talking, she didn't slow down her chewing speed much; in fact, she chewed much faster than the minister.

"Oh? You don't even want your sister anymore?"

Just as the minister was about to launch another attack, Bai Lan, who was standing to the side, also put down the file and made her own choice.

"I want alchemy."

"I thought you would choose the Imperial Arms."

"Better to have nothing than something bad." Bai Lan reached out and revealed the [Cross Tail]: "I temporarily borrowed one from 'Night Raid'."

Ernest said nothing more, and shook the bell on the table. A few minutes later, a member of the Imperial Guard came in, holding an alchemical manual.

After Bai Lan took the alchemy manual, Ernest put the document in the table and said casually.

"I didn't realize you were an alchemist."

"Not for now. I'm just curious about how Imperial Arms are forged."

"Unfortunately, the forging techniques for Imperial Arms have long been lost. But if you're confident, you can give it a try..."

Ernest instinctively spoke to Bai Lan in the same tone he usually used to coax the young emperor.

"Maybe we can forge an Imperial Arms?"

Chapter 79 Translation: What is a surprise?

Bai Lan wasn't interested in creating Imperial Arms, but she was somewhat interested in becoming an alchemist.

This is also why he chose 'alchemy'.

Upon obtaining the alchemy manual, Bai Lan planned to temporarily retreat and find a palace to study it thoroughly.

But before they could leave...

The minister called out to Bai Lan, who then burst into hearty laughter:

"Didn't Europa tell you that I had prepared a surprise for you?"

Bai Lan was taken aback: "Surprise?"

He glanced subconsciously at the alchemy manual in his hand. Wasn't this a pleasant surprise?

He had only just arrived, hadn't shown any loyalty, nor had he offered any flattery; they had only reached a preliminary agreement, and yet Old Deng had already given him this generous gift...

If this isn't a surprise, then what is?

In that brief moment of hesitation, Ernest's face darkened, and he summoned the Imperial Guards, giving them his orders.

"Captain Ouka of the Imperial Capital Garrison has long accepted bribes from the black market and criminal groups for selling slaves. He deserves to be executed by being cut into a thousand pieces!"

?

Can this be called a gift?

Is this how you treat your trusted confidants?

However, after thinking about how this was Akame ga Kill!, Bai Lan felt it was perfectly reasonable.

Arriving in this world gives me the feeling that the world's political capabilities have decreased a hundredfold, while my own remains unchanged.

Although Oni no Ouka was born under the standard circumstances, Bai Lan still waved her hand to stop the Imperial Guards and asked the minister to translate what a surprise was.

"Aren't you curious? You've just arrived in the capital and haven't even had a chance to do anything yet, and you're already being hunted down by Bud?"

You mean...?

"One of the three beast warriors under General Esdeath."