So Lu Ye roughly assessed that, putting aside the super dangerous species for the time being, he should be able to handle the special dangerous species.

The imperial capital mentioned by Iyeas and Shayou is a powerful nation that has existed on this continent for thousands of years.

But just as people age, nations also decline.

The once prosperous capital city is now decaying and degenerate, a living hell.

Moreover, it faced attacks from foreign tribes, making it beset by both internal and external troubles.

But this empire continues, entirely because of one person.

She joined the army at a young age and rose rapidly through the ranks based on her abilities, becoming a general in less than five years.

She conquered all sides, invincible in her campaigns, and once pacified the northern barbarian tribes, which were thought to require at least a year to defeat, in the blink of an eye, burying 400,000 people alive beneath the vast plains.

She is a demon on the battlefield, a cold wind in the icy plains, and frozen soil in the frigid lands.

She is the strongest in the empire—Esdeath.

The youngest general in the history of the empire, a powerful and ruthless woman.

Throughout the empire, everyone knew her name; even the most vicious villains trembled at the mere mention of it.

Rumor has it that she can manipulate the power of ice, freezing her enemies along with their blood, killing them as easily as slicing a piece of bread.

Lu Ye found it truly terrifying that a woman could suppress foreign enemies and alien races single-handedly.

It's just like the protagonist in a novel who has a cheat code.

Maybe she's the one who obtained the Protoss fragment?

Although it was just a guess, he felt it was necessary to gather information about the woman named Esdeath.

In short, let's talk about it when we get to the capital.

"But speaking of which, young man, was that... a Teigu?" The coachman raised an eyebrow: "Teigu?"

Lu Ye was taken aback; it was the first time he had ever heard this term.

"Stop pretending, buddy. I saw you pull out a weapon from somewhere earlier, but you didn't even have any rope to tie it to..."

The coachman chuckled, never expecting that after living for decades, he would actually have the honor of seeing the legendary Imperial Arms.

What are Imperial Arms?

Upon hearing this handsome name, Iyeas also poked his head out of the carriage, a clear look of interest appearing on his face.

"What, you don't know? It seems there are advantages to living in the capital, at least you can broaden your horizons."

The coachman gave a brief explanation of what Imperial Arms was.

Over a thousand years ago, the founding emperor of the capital, in order to maintain his long-term rule, combined the strength of the entire country and gathered the world's best craftsmen. With unimaginable wealth and resources, using legendary super dangerous species as materials, along with rare metals such as Orichalcos and a large number of lost secret techniques, he developed forty-eight weapons that could not be replicated, known as "Imperial Arms".

Such a powerful weapon naturally has limitations in its use, mainly the following two points.

First, people who do not conform to the wavelength cannot use Imperial Arms. If they force themselves to use them, either the Imperial Arms' abilities will not be able to be used or the host will be harmed. The user's first impression of the Imperial Arms is extremely important, which greatly limits the number of people who can use Imperial Arms.

Second, it is not possible to use two or more Imperial Arms at the same time. The reason is that using one Imperial Arm already requires a lot of energy, and using multiple Imperial Arms at the same time will further deplete the user's physical and mental strength, thus limiting the use of multiple Imperial Arms.

The driver knew so much because this information wasn't exactly confidential; it could be found out with a little inquiry.

In order to make the Imperial Arms work, the Imperial Capital would even hold regular public gatherings in various places to test people's compatibility with the Imperial Arms. Those who had a high compatibility with the Imperial Arms would be recruited into the army and become Imperial Arms users to serve the country.

"Wow!" Ieyasu exclaimed longingly. "If I had an Imperial Arms, wouldn't dealing with Special-Class Dangerous Species be a piece of cake?"

"Hmph, you're dreaming. Even with the entire nation's resources gathered by the founding emperor, only forty-eight Imperial Arms were created," the coachman said. "And the number of Imperial Arms is now very small; many have already been lost..."

At this point, the coachman's gaze turned to Lu Ye again.

The ability to conjure objects out of thin air is something that only the Imperial Arms can accomplish.

Lu Ye put on an ignorant expression and said, "Actually... I don't know if this is an Imperial Arms. It was passed down in my family."

“That must be it!” the coachman said confidently. “After all, many Imperial Arms have been lost, so it’s normal that there are no records of them.”

"Teigu...it's so cool," Ieyasu swallowed hard. "Brother Luye, I have a favor to ask. May I take a look at the Teigu?"

"sure."

Lu Ye reached out and pulled out the tears from the empty space.

Iyeas's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when he saw this.

"This is amazing! With this, wouldn't it be possible to carry a house around with you?"

Lu Ye withdrew his tears.

What Ieyas said was, of course, impossible to do.

The storage space has been upgraded twice, and it's only now large enough to fit a large katana and some other small items.

Should we put it in a house?

Even after several hundred more upgrades, it probably wouldn't be enough.

The sunlight was warm, making me drowsy.

Lu Ye continued talking with the coachman, trying to gather useful information.

Iyeas listened attentively.

Inside the carriage, Violet and Sayo were chatting about something, and the girl's laughter could be heard from time to time.

Time passed slowly.

The sky was ablaze with fiery red light, and a gentle breeze swept across the distant plains.

As evening fell, Lu Ye and his group finally arrived near the capital.

They were currently on a cliff, with a perfect view of the entire capital city.

Even Lu Ye was awestruck by the city built on the vast land before him.

From a high vantage point, the entire city is divided into different areas by several massive city walls extending from the very center.

To put it simply, it's like a sliced ​​pizza being reassembled into a whole, round shape.

Moreover, there are many waterways in the city, and a large body of water in the northeast direction.

These waterways and roads are like the veins on a leaf, numerous yet orderly, and perfectly planned.

Bathed in the fiery glow of the sunset, the entire city resembled a jewel enveloped in red.

Chapter 164 Lu Ye, the Gambler

Wow, this is amazing! Is this the capital city?!

Iyeas and Shayou followed Lu Ye out of the carriage, their slightly immature faces full of joy.

This bustling city is completely different from the small village where they live.

“I didn’t expect it to be this big…” Sha You murmured.

"It's big, but I don't know if there's enough room for you." The driver yawned.

“We will!” Ieyas retorted defiantly. “We will enter the military and become big shots!”

"Really? Good luck!" the driver said dismissively, continuing on his way.

About half an hour later, they finally arrived at the entrance to the capital.

The towering city wall, several meters high, once again astonished Iyeas, eliciting a gasp of amazement.

He hadn't thought much of it from a high vantage point, but once he got closer, he realized how imposing the nearly ten-meter-high city wall truly was.

Once you enter the city gate, you'll find yourself on a wide street.

As dusk settles, the night scene becomes vibrant and bustling.

The capital city boasts a distinctive architectural style, featuring not only ancient buildings from the East but also tower-like structures from the West.

However, Lu Ye did not feel awkward about this mixed architectural style, because the two styles of architecture were separated.

Simply put, it's a regional division.

The buildings near the city gate were mostly three- or four-story Western-style houses with red roofs and white walls. Various signs hung on the shops along the road. The overall style was similar to London during the Second Industrial Revolution, but much more glamorous.

Lu Ye was quite surprised to find that there were streetlights on the main street.

Does this mean that electricity is already widely used in the world?

But he soon realized that wasn't the case.

While electric lights shone brightly in those luxurious buildings, candles were lit in the homes of ordinary people.

The closer you are to the city center, the brighter the lights become.

It seems that electricity, apart from public utilities, is only something that the rich and powerful can afford to enjoy.

In addition, Lu Ye also noticed the police patrolling the streets.

They wore silver-white armor, carried swords at their waists, and had uniquely designed guns on their backs.

The technology tree in this world is really strange.

"Wow, Brother Lu Ye, look!"

Iyeas pointed excitedly at the magnificent complex of buildings in the distance, "Is that the royal palace? Is that where the legendary emperor lived?"

"Idiot, don't forget, it's because that emperor levied such heavy taxes that people in the village starve to death every year." Sha You tapped him on the head.

Lu Ye looked in the direction Iyeas was pointing.

Extending out along the road for several kilometers, the enormous and magnificent building erected in the center of the capital came into view.

This is the imperial palace, built in the heart of the capital, exuding grandeur and majesty.

The more than twenty-meter-high wall surrounding the palace is like a group of loyal warriors, tightly enclosing the palace. From the city gate, one can only see the prominent and luxurious buildings, and the interior remains unknown.

Even so, the domineering and luxurious architectural complex still proudly broke through the walls and stood before the world.

"By the way, Brother Lu Ye, what brings you all to the capital?" Iyeas asked curiously.

Lu Ye thought for a moment and said, "We came here to make a living, but after hearing what you said..."

"You're also planning to join the army?!"

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