Infinite Transmigration Starting from Violet

If the heart rate monitor is working correctly, there are at least twenty people inside the church.

There were nearly thirty people guarding the various exits.

There were a total of over fifty people.

Lu Ye thought to himself that even Ip Man could only fight ten people.

Although I'm a bit stronger than Ip Man now, my mission isn't to fight to the death and kill the minister, but to find the Celestial Spirit fragments, my friend.

There is nothing wrong with it.

Just then, a heartwarming light blue interface appeared.

[Side Quest: Released]

[Mission: Slay Minister Ernest's confidant]

[Reward: 5000 points]

Chapter 205 First Encounter with Esdeath

Honest Ernest's confidant?

Does it refer to the deformed creature called "Thorn" outside the door?

Lu Ye started to have his own ideas.

I was just worried about not having enough points, and the fragmentation grenades and C4 sticky explosives in the shop were almost restocked...

All I can say is that this mission came at the perfect time.

"I heard you killed the beheaded Zank (smack smack)... ridding the people of a scourge... well done!"

Even as he spoke, Ernest didn't forget to eat meat.

That makes sense. He doesn't forget to eat even in front of the emperor, so how could he possibly maintain a proper demeanor when meeting a mere member of the guard?

"It's what I should do!" Lu Ye said with an embarrassed smile.

He hasn't forgotten his identity; a countryman should act like a countryman.

It's not difficult to do this; just think about a few people like Ieyas.

Ernest glanced at Lu Ye, then looked away and popped a grape into his mouth.

"I've heard you're a Teigu user. May I see for myself?"

"no problem."

Following the example he had shown Ji before, Lu Ye drew the knife from the spatial storage.

"Hmm?" Ernest paused his actions. "Interesting. It's an Imperial Arm I've never seen before. Judging from its characteristics, you shouldn't be a mere captain of the Imperial Capital Guard. You should be an assassin."

"An assassin?" Lu Ye asked. "Whom are they going to kill?"

"Naturally, it's those traitors and villains. Although you come from the countryside, you must have learned about the situation in the capital these past few days, right?"

"Yes, it is a country where people live and work in peace and contentment. The people are very friendly, and the guards have taken good care of me."

“Hmm, it seems your perception is quite accurate.” Ernest wiped his blood-stained hands with a napkin, stood up, and slowly walked down the steps.

"But... this very country that brings happiness to its people is now coveted by outsiders." Ernest placed his large, bear-paw-like hand on Lu Ye's shoulder, his face filled with worry for the country. "The capital is now besieged on three sides. Foreign tribes from the north, east, and west are launching a joint attack on this country. While our soldiers are risking their lives to protect it, there are malicious individuals causing trouble. The capital needs someone like you, a person of upright character and strength, to protect it!"

Lu Ye looked flattered.

"I am deeply honored!"

Upon hearing this, Ernest smiled, his teeth glistening with blood.

"Because of Oja's cover-up, I didn't know you had a Teigu at first, which is why I gave you the position of captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison."

"Minister, please rest assured, I will certainly live up to your expectations and safeguard the safety of the capital!" Lu Ye said, feigning seriousness.

But Ernest looked regretful. "However, it seems that with your talent, being a mere captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison is too much of a waste. Come work for me, and I guarantee you'll be put to a much greater use."

"Your subordinate, Minister?" Lu Ye was taken aback.

I never expected this guy to have such a plan.

But thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising.

Imperial Arms are rare, and even fewer people can use them.

The position of the garrison captain is actually not very important, because the security of the capital is just a formality, done for the benefit of the common people.

The deeper, darker side is something these security guards can't possibly get involved in.

Originally, Ernest just wanted to grab anyone with decent strength to fill the position, but it just so happened that Lu Ye killed Zank, which attracted his attention.

“That’s right, you are a master capable of killing a madman like Zank. Now the capital is beset by internal and external troubles, evil people are running rampant, and there are some illegal forces in the capital that are inciting the people’s hearts. Among them are even officials of the empire.” Ernest looked heartbroken. “I have done my best for this country, taking care of the young emperor according to the late emperor’s instructions, but I have been slandered by villains who said that I have bewitched the emperor… Alas, if this continues, the empire’s thousand-year history will be…!”

"I see. It's because there are officials involved that assassins are needed, right?" Lu Ye said, looking as if he had just realized something.

“That’s right. Those eunuchs’ constant slander has caused the people to suffer, and they even tried to influence His Majesty’s wise decisions. They are the parasites of the empire and must be eliminated!” Ernest said. “You’re from a village in the countryside, a village called ‘Göring Village,’ right? Because of the heavy taxes over the years, people are starving and dying… But all of this was done by those corrupt officials. Although I voted against it, but…”

Lu Ye fell silent, head down, without uttering a word.

He thought to himself that this old Bi Deng was like an old sow wearing a bra, one set after another.

He shifted all the blame onto officials who were his enemies.

If it were Iyeas and his ilk who came from the countryside, they would probably have been fooled.

Although the minister's reputation was utterly rotten throughout the capital, no one dared to discuss it openly.

Because of the extreme whistleblower reward mechanism,

Those who defied Ernest or insulted him, whether secretly or openly, were all "punished".

In this country, Ernest doesn't need to specifically train any "online army".

Because every citizen of the capital is his informant, his "online army".

The whistleblower mechanism offers incredibly generous rewards that are sure to drive people crazy.

Amidst the temptation of a lifetime of wealth and luxury,

Not only strangers, but even neighbors and relatives, would report anyone who spoke ill of Ernest.

Those who dared to openly defy him were long ago branded as rebels and executed.

That is why Ernest's reputation is not bad, at least not on the surface.

Because Ernest only needed to keep the young emperor in the dark and continue to control him.

Therefore, if Ieyas and the others were to come, they would surely be deceived by him.

Even if they were careful and tried to find out what the ministers had done and what their reputation was, no one dared to tell them.

The answers they ultimately received were mostly about the minister's great achievements, rather than his sordid deeds.

“Therefore, I have formed my private army, the ‘Four Demon Rakshasa,’” Ernest said, “to kill corrupt officials. If you are willing to work for me, the four demons will become five demons, and then you will restore peace to the capital.”

Lu Ye only gave a four-word answer to this.

"We will live up to our mission."

Being able to stay by Ernest's side is definitely a good thing.

This is a case of Ernest lifting a rock only to drop it on his own foot.

In fact, Ernest can't be blamed for this.

Before summoning Lu Ye, Ernest had already sent people to gather all of Lu Ye's information in an attempt to find out his background.

However, due to the corruption in the lower departments, the information Lu Ye provided when he joined the army could not be verified as true or false. After all, with so many people joining the army, who would specifically send someone to a small village on the border of the capital that no one had even heard of?

Ernest thought Luye was a country bumpkin who had never seen the world and was easy to manipulate.

Since that was the case, Lu Ye went along with his wishes.

"Well... Minister, when can I meet that Rakshasa... whatever that thing is?" Lu Ye asked. "After all, he's a new colleague. Should we prepare some gifts?"

"Haha, you really have a kind heart." Ernest smiled slightly. "But don't worry, they don't need any gifts. You just need to focus on being the captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison."

"Ah... I... I don't quite understand."

“That means you now have two identities,” Ernest pointed to Lu Ye’s chest. “On the surface, you are the captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison, but in private, you are my executioner. Once I find out where the villains are, I will need you to step in.”

"Oh, I understand..."

Lu Ye may appear foolish on the surface, but he harbors a completely different attitude in his heart.

Damn it, you're playing a double game with me, huh? Do you even know that I'm a member of "Night Raid"?

However, I only said these words to myself, just to vent.

After all, it's not a pleasant feeling to pretend to be stupid.

If it weren't for the large number of people in the church, Lu Ye wouldn't have minded having his image displayed on a wanted poster in the capital the next day.

"By the way, General Esdeath recently returned to the city. Your village must be short of money. Why don't you go and participate in the martial arts tournament she's hosting? If you win, you might get a generous prize."

"Esdeath...is she the strongest general in the empire?" Lu Ye continued to play dumb.

"That's right. The reason we summoned her back this time is to deal with the rebel assassin organization, Night Raid."

When the word "night raid" was mentioned, Ernest's expression visibly turned fierce.

“Those were a bunch of scoundrels who committed countless atrocities in the capital. Just a few days ago, they even killed my cousin! Such a kind-hearted person, just like that, is dead!” Ernest viciously tore at his napkin with his mouth. “They made me so heartbroken I’ve gained several pounds!!”

"Well... please accept my condolences."

Lu Ye smiled inwardly.

If only I had gone with Akame to see how Ernest's cousin died after I finished my business.

"Okay, you go down."

Ernest waved his hand and licked the blood from the mustache near his lips.

"I want to stay in this church and remember my cousin for a while."

"Then I won't bother you any longer."

Lu Ye bowed, then turned and left the church.