Bengtie, I'm really not a villain!

The Grammer Empire had long been researching the use of human bodies as weapons, but lacked suitable materials.

As Liu Ying is her mother's daughter, her adaptability to the experiment goes without saying.

To become a member of the Grammer Cavalry, one must enlist; this is a prerequisite for becoming a Grammer Cavalryman.

This time, in order to find a way out of the impasse, you chose to join the Grammer Empire's fleet with the help of the Fireflies.

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Here's 4 words, minus the 2 words from a normal update, which is equivalent to two chapters.

There will be another chapter later, possibly in 4K, but 4K is unlikely.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Lotus Flower Hiding Carp

In your search for a way out of this predicament, you turn your attention to the experiments that were conducted on Firefly's mother when she was captured and killed.

Although that experiment was highly secretive, it wasn't difficult for someone with noble connections like you.

You have learned that the Grammer Empire discovered a strange artifact during its explorations, capable of unleashing immense power, but requiring a human as a vessel.

Only when humans act as the medium can these wondrous objects reach their full potential.

Despite the Grammer Empire's advanced technology, which enabled interstellar travel, it still lacked the technological means to replace humanity, this wondrous creation.

The technology of the Grammer Empire cannot compare to the wondrous creations of humankind, nor can it withstand the unique power of these extraordinary objects.

Compared to the ingenious creations of humankind, the success rate of combining the technology of the Grammer Empire with that strange object was extremely low. Therefore, the Grammer Empire ultimately chose to transform humans into the Grammer Iron Cavalry.

The Grammer Cavalry had been part of the Empire's experimental program for over a decade, but due to a lack of suitable materials, the chances of success were slim.

[And coincidentally, the mother of the firefly was a special individual who was suitable as experimental material.]

That's why Liuying's father was set up and tricked into accumulating an insurmountable debt, which he was then forced to repay on the spot, leading him to the predicament of having to sell his wife to pay off the debt.

Of course, given Liu Ying's useless father's abilities and terrible habits, even without his wife's special status, the destruction of his family was only a matter of time.

[A friendly reminder: Reject pornography, gambling, and drugs.]

Give up greed, give up the habit of getting something for nothing, and start striving from this moment on.

[And you learned that Liuying's mother was sold to the Empire by her husband years ago]

The various organs extracted from the mother of the firefly achieved a remarkably high success rate in the experiments conducted with that strange object.

Thanks to the uniqueness of the Firefly Mother, the Grammer Empire has made rapid progress in its Grammer Cavalry transformation program.

After more than a decade of development, the plan to transform the Grammer cavalry is nearing completion.

The Grammer Cavalry has gradually transformed from an initially tightly guarded secret into a semi-public secret known to everyone in the Imperial Fleet and among its high-ranking officials.

To become a member of the Grammer Cavalry is already considered one of the most honorable fleet soldiers in the Grammer Empire.

Only the elite of the elite in the Grammer Empire's fleet can be selected to become the Grammer Iron Cavalry.

The Grammer Cavalry are equivalent to the elite soldiers in the Grammer Empire's fleet, or the most elite special forces among special forces.

This stems from the fact that the modification of the Grammer Cavalry required a sufficiently powerful human vessel, and only a very few outstanding individuals in the fleet possessed the physical strength necessary to undergo the modification.

You focus your gaze on the fireflies.

Although Firefly is currently an untrained girl, after your repeated training, you believe she has the potential to become a gem.

[During the initial training, you discovered that Ryuki was a resilient girl.]

[Before Liuying realized your kindness towards her, and when she fell for you only to be betrayed by you, Liuying was still able to maintain her composure and endure your beatings.]

Even though her sister was nearby, Firefly was able to withstand your brutal methods without uttering a sound, all thanks to her willpower.

Even though your methods, developed through numerous experiments by the Great Black Tower and Estella, were designed to break down the body of Firefly, a fledgling in her first battle, she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

[You witnessed the brilliance of Liu Ying's unwavering will, and you became certain that she was truly capable of becoming a king of soldiers.]

And through your extensive training, you have become even more convinced of this.

[After her father's death, you and Liuying subjected her to inhumane training day and night within the manor.]

Every day, the firefly is covered in wounds, enduring your repeated beatings.

[Under your guidance, Liuying has evolved from initially walking unsteadily the day after training to now being able to smile and lift her skirt without flinching, and maintaining a steady gait even when covered in bruises.]

[Now, Firefly is a battle-hardened warrior, capable of perfectly performing her daily maid duties even while carrying your gold.]

[And incidentally, let's continue our fierce battle]

Even if you relentlessly attack her sensitive areas, the Firefly can still grit her teeth and persevere.

[These are the results of your actual testing. Even in the most dangerous areas of Fujian and Jiangxi, where fireflies are repeatedly and rapidly whipped with a round bead whip to hide carp among lotus flowers, they can still grit their teeth and persevere.]

Even with the simultaneous attacks of Lotus Hidden Carp and Yellow Dragon Crouching Road, plus her sister's high-speed spinning attack, Firefly was able to hold out for a whole day without collapsing.

【This is the firefly that shines like gold, nurtured through your arduous training】

You believe that the Fireflies, under your training, are fully capable of becoming the Grammer Cavalry.

Therefore, you used the power of the nobility to take Liuying to join the army in search of a way to survive.

As for Sister Firefly, since her physical condition is not a concern, you should move her to a safe location to avoid the dangers of potential interstellar wars in the future.

[You allowed Sister Firefly to hide in a central city that remained peaceful for many years even when the Grammer Empire was at war with the Star God of Procreation.]

[Subsequently, under the worried gaze of your sister, Firefly, you and Firefly head towards the Grammer Empire fleet.]

When you registered, many of your fellow applicants didn't think a ridiculous young nobleman like you had any chance of succeeding.

Everyone thinks you're just someone who joined the Grammer Empire's fleet to gain prestige by relying on your family's power.

In the eyes of all citizens of the Grammer Empire, being a member of the Grammer Empire's fleet is a lifelong source of pride and an honor for one's family.

Being able to fight alongside the Grammer Empire's fleet, becoming a member of the most powerful force, and handling the high-tech weapons that only nobles can use is an unparalleled honor.

This is something only the strong should do; only those who command respect can become members of the Grammer Empire's fleet.

[It is also a great hope for many citizens of the Grammer Empire to change their fate.]

Therefore, as a nobleman who is naturally capable of using high technology, you are perceived by the public as a weak and shameless nobleman, and should not be on the list of those registering for the Grammer Empire fleet.

In everyone's eyes, you are nothing more than a fame-seeker.

Everyone thinks you're just a weak, idle nobleman who joined the Grammer Empire's fleet by leveraging your family's influence to make your credentials look better.

[You were indeed able to use your family's power to easily become a member of the Grammer Empire's fleet, and you did indeed do so.]

Not only did you get yourself into the Grammer Empire fleet, you also got Firefly in with you.

[You remained unfazed by the malicious gazes of your many contemporaries, and arrogantly displayed your noble status, infuriating your many commoner contemporaries.]

[Those colleagues who wanted to use this opportunity to teach you a lesson never imagined you weren't the weak, aristocratic young master they thought you were.]

All your colleagues who wanted to pick a fight with you were defeated by your superior physical abilities.

[The effects of Conqueror's Haki are becoming increasingly powerful. You are rising to fame at an astonishing speed among your peers. Your domineering aura is gradually deterring those who want to cause trouble from approaching you.]

Even if a truly powerful opponent challenges you during the same period, you can still win by virtue of your superior physical abilities.

Even when faced with torture and reprimands from superiors, you maintained your pride and domineering spirit, showing no fear whatsoever.

[When faced with a superior who is deliberately trying to cause trouble, you teach him a lesson without giving him any face.]

[The reason is that the officer couldn't stand that you, as a noble young master, entered the Grammer Empire's fleet to gain prestige and dared to be so arrogant. He wanted to use his superior's name to suppress you and crush your spirit.]

However, you did not tolerate the other side, ignoring the ironclad rules of the Grammer Empire fleet, and fought your way out, carving a bloody path through the numerous officers who rushed to the scene.

To everyone's astonishment, you, who were supposed to be just a weak young master here to gain experience, were able to stand alone against the combined attacks of many of your peers and superiors without being at a disadvantage.

[Your strength far exceeds everyone's imagination. Amidst the siege, your Conqueror's Haki becomes increasingly powerful, making you stronger with each battle.]

[During the siege, your Conqueror's Haki grew rapidly, and later, even the superiors and peers who attacked you dared not approach you.]

[You so successfully, during your recruit days, used your formidable military strength to create history for the Grammer Empire fleet.]

[You are the only one who dared to break the ironclad rules and assault a superior officer during your recruit days, and who was at the same disadvantage in numerous sieges, even making others afraid to approach you.]

[It wasn't until the Grammer Empire's law enforcement forces were alerted and deployed high-tech weaponry that they were able to successfully subdue you and imprison you in solitary confinement.]

Your fame spread like wildfire, and your name was practically being heard throughout the entire Grammer Empire fleet.

Everyone is discussing who this seemingly pampered young master is, and even when you're locked in solitary confinement, no one mocks you; instead, they admire you even more.

As for those superiors and colleagues you beat up, they have lost face.

Although the Grammer Empire fleet knew they were not weak and did not intend to mock them, it was normal that they couldn't defeat someone as formidable as you, the first in the history of the Grammer Empire fleet to be so ridiculously powerful.

However, those you beat into submission felt ashamed, because they knew that not only had they failed to defeat you, but they were also intimidated by you to the point that they dared not approach you.

[While in solitary confinement, you are unaware of this, only knowing that a constant stream of people are coming to imprison you and inspect you.]

Even the guards on duty praised you highly and admired your achievements.

To your surprise, you were released before your confinement period was over.

[It turns out that regarding your exaggerated victory, the first of its kind in the history of the Grammer Empire fleet, some officers advocated that you, as an extreme example, must be executed to correct the ironclad rule.]

Some argue that your blatant violation of the Grammer Empire's ironclad rules constitutes a betrayal of the Grammer Empire's fleet.

[After all, fights are not uncommon in the Grammer Empire fleet, but it's unprecedented for something to escalate to the point where officers find out, even leading to a brawl involving the officers, and ultimately requiring the deployment of the enforcement team because a group of people can't win. The impact is extremely negative.]

However, a superior officer recognized your strength, courage, and sharpness, and overruled objections to protect you.

The officer who took a liking to you was the one who released you from confinement ahead of schedule.

That officer was one of the few generals in the Grammer Empire's fleet capable of leading a large army.

Your deeds have already reached the ears of the generals of the Grammer Empire fleet, and have even become the center of discussion among the highest-ranking figures.

However, that general didn't simply protect you.

You learn from that general that he defied public opinion to protect you, but he only managed to save half of you.

The decision to execute you is still approved by the crowd, but now that general has given you a chance.

That general highly values ​​your martial prowess and has therefore suggested that you be assessed for your abilities and future prospects.

You will still be executed as an extreme example, but your execution will not be carried out immediately.

The general spared your life for a period of time, but only if you became the strongest among your peers, won first place in numerous competitions, and demonstrated your worth.

You must win every event, but that's not all. You must be number one, and you can't just be number one.

Otherwise, even that general couldn't save you.

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I got a little carried away while writing, so I'll bring out the fireflies again for the next chapter and write some more.

And I miscalculated earlier. The previous chapter was 7 words, and with this chapter's 3.5 words, we've only made up for three chapters, totaling 6 words.

Chapter Fifty-Three: Modification of Liu Ying's Body

Faced with such a life-or-death countdown, you merely sneered.

[Your laughter echoes through the heavens, and Jingye is no more; the Grammer Empire's fleet will forever remain shrouded in darkness!]

[Then, under the general's astonished yet admiring gaze, you were sent back to your original unit.]

After meeting you, the general spoke highly of you, saying that he had indeed made the right judgment about you.

The general admires your sharpness and strength, and has high hopes for your future.

Despite the other generals' advice against getting involved and their lack of expectations for your future, that general remained hopeful and asserted that you would be the first in the history of the Grammer Empire's fleet.

Now all that's needed is for you to prove yourself and claim the crown in the many major competitions of the Grammer Empire fleet.

[When you are sent back to your original unit from the law enforcement team's confinement room]