"Disguise ability."
"And a Teigu user?"
Kaiser's eyes gleamed.
Penetration revealed all.
Tall, youthful beauty with smooth pink hair cascading to her hips—girl-next-door vibe.
Collar slightly open, teasing cleavage.
Slim waist contrasting full bust—perfect curves.
Black pleated skirt; black thigh-highs.
Movement hinted at hidden scenery beneath.
Her indeed.
Recognizing her face, Kaiser smiled.
Night Raid's final piece.
Delivered herself.
Luck unstoppable.
Sensing his gaze, Chelsea's eyes flickered.
Exposed?
Impossible.
[Gaia Foundation] flawless.
No hesitation.
This man—Empire's true ruler.
No guards.
Assassinate—Revolutionary victory.
Distance perfect.
Next instant, near-invisible needle hurled.
Swish!
Air pierced; needle sped toward heart.
Near success—pinched by jade-like fingers.
Crack!
Cracks spread; needle powdered.
"Chelsea, that to kill me?"
Kaiser smirked.
"Really exposed."
Chelsea paled, retreating explosively.
Whoosh!
But movement triggered; visible air bullet closed in.
"What power?"
Horror flashed; she crossed arms instinctively.
Instantly, bullet struck.
Boom!
Force erupted.
Disguise shattered; fair skin visibly dented.
"Ah!"
Painful grunt; Chelsea flew, rolling dozens meters like a gourd.
Snap!
Kaiser snapped; crimson chains bound her tightly.
"Night Raid's last piece—acquired."
Dragging unconscious Chelsea, Kaiser turned to battlefield.
Battle ending.
Revolutionary million—routed.
Morale shattered by Shiho's group.
Total annihilation impossible.
Million pigs running wild—catching endless.
"Then end it."
Kaiser rose from throne, overlooking.
Hand raised; Devil's Gun appeared.
"Fine control this time—what limits?"
Murmuring, magic gathered in gun.
"Devil's Gun: Infinite Magic Bullets."
Countless bullets materialized in void.
Rain-like, orderly dispersing.
Terrifying pressure blanketed battlefield.
Fighting Shiho's group froze.
Under gaze, sky-blotting bullets enveloped routed forces.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Deafening blasts soared.
Battlefield rippled visibly.
Air howled into tangible shockwaves sweeping outward.
Surrounding mountains rumbled; flora shattered.
Flat ground cratered; pits connected horrifically.
"This is Master's power."
Shiho and others awestruck.
First direct glimpse of Kaiser's might.
[Essence 5]
[Essence 11]
[Essence 16]
Countless notifications.
Kaiser skimmed.
Some strong revolutionaries.
Stronger ants.
Experience less than peerage provided.
Wouldn't act without rooting out threats.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Soon, Esdeath's group returned to walls.
Seeing Chelsea hanging beside Kaiser, puzzled.
What?
Fighting, killing—beauty gift-wrapped for Master?
Clap clap clap!
Kaiser applauded, smiling. "Great performance everyone—rewards incoming."
Words out—all retreated, declining.
Yesterday's dining exhaustion; tonight's near-nonstop killing.
Even Esdeath strained.
"…"
Rejected?
He tirelessly strengthened them.
Such treatment.
Ungrateful.
But other gains.
Eyeing Chelsea, Kaiser smiled.
Palace hall.
Chelsea hung high by chains.
Kaiser on throne, watching pretending-unconscious girl.
"Stop pretending."
No hesitation—slap landed, deep print.
"Ahya!"
Pain yelped; Chelsea struggled fiercely.
Tighter chains wrinkled pleated skirt visibly.
"Mmm…"
Eyes widened; legs clamped instinctively.
Chains… how?
Shame and fury; she glared at Kaiser.
"Winning battle doesn't mean ruling nation."
"Revolutionaries will regroup—overthrow you."
Kaiser smiled, lifting chin, gazing at jade-like face.
"Right—you missed it. Revolutionary million—annihilated."
"Wh-What?"
Chelsea trembled.
Disbelief.
But intuition confirmed.
Kaiser's words abyssed her.
"Over… Revolutionaries… nation…"
"Your world-changing ideal right, but trusting Revolutionary parasites?"
"Follow me—easier realization."
"See these—might change your mind."
Chains vanished.
Letters placed before her.
Familiar handwriting; Chelsea's eyes quivered. "These…"
"Revolutionary leaders' letters to me."
"Trading subordinates' lives for wealth and status."
"Admit it—your Revolutionaries another Minister Honest."
"No… impossible…"
Reflex denial; contents paled her.
Long after, bloodshot eyes on Kaiser.
"You said following you realizes ideals?"
"Yes. Like-minded with me—Najenda, Akame, Leone… heard of them?"
Kaiser's lips curved; golden blood seeped from finger.
"Build nation with them. Condition—my peerage member."
Conquest preferred willing submission.
Chelsea grasped meaning.
Nodded. "Fine. For ideals, anything—even soul."
"But if you lie, I'll assassinate without hesitation."
Choice to Kaiser.
Test—if guilty, refuse.
"Naturally."
Kaiser shrugged. "Ritual—remove clothes."
Chelsea blinked, stunned.
R-Remove?
Confirmed; she moved.
Freed fullness bounced.
Deceptive—substantial.
Kaiser's finger twitched; no hesitation—blood dripped.
Hum!
Light flared; heart patterns flashed.
Mysterious runes vanished.
"Mmm…"
Chelsea's eyes widened.
Power surging within.
Skin writhed.
Wings unfurled from back.
Heart-tipped tail emerged from skirt.
"This…?"
Chelsea stunned.
"Didn't mention? Devil myself—peerage devils too."
"Huh?"
Chelsea's mind crashed.
Kaiser ignored, drawn to attributes.
[Chelsea]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV26]
[Skill: Stealth]
[Stealth: Reduce presence, perfectly erase aura.]
…
Fitting for Chelsea.
Kaiser nodded, stroking chin.
Useful to him.
First such skill.
Transcribed info, patted shoulder. "Stop spacing—just devil now."
"For ideal-dedicated you—no big deal?"
Chelsea dazed.
She… legendary devil.
But body multiplied strength.
Odd energy within—devil power?
Then paper before her.
"This?"
"Your attributes—review."
Kaiser explained briefly.
Chelsea's eyes cleared.
Pinched paper, expression complicated.
Changing nation—everything offered.
Met devil.
But unlike legends.
Gained greater power, longevity, eternal youth.
And…
Reviewed attributes, lips pursed.
Heavenly boon.
Before, half-believed Kaiser's promises.
Now fully.
No need to deceive with his power.
He showed sincerity.
For prior offense, she must reciprocate.
Swish!
Cold flash; needle drawn.
"???"
Kaiser puzzled.
Attacking?
No—contract no reaction.
Stab!
Blood splashed; Chelsea pierced palm.
Intense pain teared her.
"Master, atonement."
Pulled needle; stabbed again.
Kaiser seized it, sighing. "No need. Other apology ways."
"Tell me, Master."
"Anything."
Kaiser wordless; produced Phoenix Tear drop.
Ravel's collected tears.
Watched wound heal; placed elixir maker.
"Chelsea, true atonement—grow strong."
"Need powerful peerage fighting for me."
She swallowed, cheeks crimson, pupils trembling.
Fists clenched; breathing heavy.
"If Master's will—I obey."
"My price and duty."
Heart thundering; face neared.
Seeing resolve, Kaiser smiled.
"Good, Chelsea—show me your determination."
Kaiser pressed head gently, thumb rubbing smooth hair.
Seeing fresh tears, serious. "Your will."
"Mm…"
Chelsea nodded, toes curling.
"All for ideals."
Last thought flashed; intense emotions flooded mind.
Who am I? Why here?
Blank.
Only knew: firm step for ideals.
Forever follow Master to change nation.
Cells transformed rapidly.
Hot.
Hard.
Breaking level limits…
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