‘The Empire has sent a Grim Reaper.’
This statement, to begin with, is contradictory.
The Empire was famously known for never sending Grim Reapers to other kingdoms and certainly never accepted them either.
The Empire is already the undisputed ruler of the continent.
From the perspective of the omnipotent Empire, there was absolutely no need to send a Grim Reaper to persuade or request cooperation.
Of course, if you were to ask whether the purpose of a Grim Reaper was merely for persuasion and cooperation, that would not be entirely accurate.
They could request material exchange or, in some cases, issue a surrender ultimatum to avoid war.
However, the Empire thought differently.
If the Empire truly wanted to engage in exchange or avoid war, they believed the other party should come directly. Why should the resources and manpower of the great ‘Empire’ and ‘Emperor’ be unnecessarily consumed?
It was a somewhat arrogant mindset, but the Empire consistently demonstrated that they had the power to support such arrogance and more.
If the Empire were to send a Grim Reaper, there were only two possible reasons.
One would be for the management of ‘subject states’ or ‘fallen’ kingdoms under the Empire’s administration.
And the other…
“Long time no see!”
It would be when a Grim Reaper (使臣) arrived as an actual Reaper (死神).
—
Contrary to many people’s expectations that they would invade or infiltrate stealthily, the Empire boldly crossed national borders under the name of the ‘Grim Reaper Corps.’
There was no point in trying to stop them.
The Knights of the Empire were several times stronger than knights from other kingdoms. Moreover, their current military power was equivalent to that of an entire nation.
“Aren’t they incredibly adorable?”
“That’s just a little kid.”
“Is the Empire sending a child?”
“Tsk! That’s a nymph over there!”
“Oh, I know. That’s Leo, the Outsider…”
As the Grim Reaper Corps confidently walked through the capital, crowds gathered around them.
Unlike the imposing reputation of the Empire, the lack of tension was due to the small child in their midst.
For such a mighty ‘foe,’ the child was far too adorable and young-looking.
His cheerful smile made others smile, and his bright laughter lifted people’s moods.
“Make way!”
“Block the path at your own risk!”
“Do you really want to die? Move aside!”
But the knights of Talikal, already aware of his strength, broke into cold sweats as they attempted to control the crowd.
This ‘Outsider’ Leo – an immortal who couldn’t die, the renowned Spirit Sorcerer who single-handedly destroyed the Proton Kingdom, and one of the Empire’s renowned ‘Knights of the Sword.’
Especially notorious for one of his many titles: ‘Knight Slayer,’ the nightmare of countless knights who fell to his wind blades.
The knights tried their best to control the crowd to avoid unnecessary sacrifices, but it wasn’t easy.
Currently, Talikal was filled with not just its residents but numerous other people too complex in status and politically problematic to control without the use of force.
At that moment, a ball rolled out in front of the Grim Reaper Corps.
An energetic young child followed after it.
In the bustling crowd, the small child managed to slip through people’s legs unnoticed.
“Mi, Mina!”
“What?”
The child chasing the ball tripped over a stone and stumbled in front of Leo.
Instantly, the street around Leo grew tense.
The opposition was the Empire, whose authority and might reached the heavens, and who could invoke the Empire’s laws anywhere they saw fit.
Refusal would yield no results.
“Refusal would turn the country upside down.”
Sre.
And Leo, who currently held the title of Marquis, had come to this land under the banner of the Empire.
Thus, this child was guilty of obstructing the Empire.
When the Golden Knight beside Leo drew his sword, Leo simply alternated his glance between the child and the knight before bursting into laughter – “Hah hah!”
As Leo’s joyful laughter echoed in the suddenly icy atmosphere, the knight stopped drawing his sword.
Leo bent down and picked up the ball.
“Playing with a ball here isn’t safe.”
“I’m sorry…”
“No, it’s okay! You can do that!”
Hm. Leo smiled and extended his other hand to gently lift Mina.
Bwwwoooom~
“…?”
At the same time, the Spirit of Wind healed the small wounds on Mina’s arms and legs, even the ones she’d had before.
After returning the ball, Leo used the wind to safely send Mina away and waved his hand gently.
Mina, initially stunned, soon bowed her head deeply.
“Let’s go!”
“Marquis, but this child just obstructed the Empire. A proper punishment-”
“What does it matter? It’s not like it’ll wear out.”
I don’t like unnecessary trouble.
“Besides, this might actually be interesting this time!”
“…?”
The Dragon with Glacial abilities.
And Professor… no, Lady Lily.
It’s full of interesting developments.
—
[Online Reactions]
[Lilbankon]
[O]
[Starting a broadcast]
[Lilha]
[_rlha]
[Lila Lila Lila]
[Wow XD XD XD]
[Leo is in Talikal right now?]
[The Empire’s Leo is legit scary.]
[Is this Lily vs Leo rematch?]
[WHAT]
[Not really. The Empire has sent a Grim Reaper…]
[What is it lol]
[The situation’s turning super interesting]
[War, right?]
The magnificent King’s Audience Room filled with key figures from various kingdoms and outsiders.
This should have been a perfect timing for accelerating the raid preparations for tomorrow.
But the arrival of the Empire’s Grim Reaper Corps created an immense variable for all the extermination squads.
“Leo. And the Empire.”
A dragon in a lion’s hunting ground. The original plans will need to be overturned entirely and new strategies laid out.
Squeak…
And now.
Heavy, luxurious doors opened as dragons entered the room.
Leo, dressed in splendid attire, was surrounded by four Golden Knights who stood guard around him. Upon glancing around, Leo noticed me, waved, and said:
[Hi]
[LOL]
[So cute]
[Is he really here to fight?]
[He should greet the professor]
[Didn’t Leo flee from doing a graduate program?]
[LOL]
[???: Hey, become a grad student]
[Won’t fight]
[Leo is always so cute]
[For real, the nymph is growing up fast]
[Wow, really?]
[Leo seems even stronger?]
[What]
[What’s that on Leo’s arm?]
I likewise waved, and Leo nodded before addressing everyone.
“Long time no see, everyone!”
His cheerful greetings, while disarming according to the old adage “a smiling face cannot be spat upon,” were not received well.
Of course, Leo, standing on the side of the Empire, was clearly an enemy and the prime culprit who could derail the raid.
And the lord of the meeting, Dria, acknowledged Leo.
“Welcome. Outsider Leo. It seems you’ve come here as part of the Empire.”
“Yes!”
“Given your presence as a Grim Reaper Corps, it doesn’t seem like you are just visiting. What is the intent of the Empire?”
Dria cut straight to the chase.
And so did Leo.
“Simple! Our Empire has decided to ‘eradicate the dragon that will cause the destruction of the continent’!”
“What?”
“The Empire is going to participate in the raid…?”
“Unbelievable! This is a trick to invade the kingdom!”
[¿]
[?]
[Holy crap]
[Is the Empire joining the Monthly Raid?!]
[XD]
[The situation’s escalating]
[Is this correct?]
[For real, is this sane? If the Empire participates, nothing will be left]
[Crazy]
[Wow]
[Who else is coming?]
[Is this even manageable?]
At Leo’s bombshell announcement, the room erupted into confusion.
The Empire does not make false claims.
If the Empire says they are the strongest, then they are. And if they say they are going to do something, they invariably accomplish it.
And the Empire had the power to back those words.
“There will be no objections! We will actively work to eradicate the dragon, and by the way, even the additional troops who haven’t arrived yet are scheduled to enter Talikal.”
“Wait! Who decided this? Bringing soldiers into a foreign country?”
“Well…”
Leo turned his gaze towards the noble who had spoken up.
His bright white hair shimmered, and as the Spirit of Light merged with Leo, revealing his true self, his presence instantly overwhelmed the room.
“The decision of the Empire.”
“…”
“And… well, we’re not here to conquer. Of course, Leo isn’t like that.”
The Empire is the ruler, not cowards who sneak around under false pretenses.
[Is this a jab at Yena?]
[XD?]
[Yena hit]
[Leo) Hitmen are all cowards]
[Leo) Ridiculous low-level actions]
[Holy crap]
[This might be controversial]
[Leo can say that much at his level XD]
[Yena’s probably pissed XD]
[Fact though?]
[Yena sitting at home confused XD]
[Fun fact] Yena is live on broadcast.
[LOL]
The Empire doesn’t make false claims. Thus, Leo’s final words must hold some truth.
But…
“Is it right to simply let the Empire in?”
Including Dria, the kingdom’s high-ranking officials were deep in thought.
“If we use force… no, even with force, could we stop them?”
Facing them is Leo, known as one of the strongest among outsiders. A monstrous figure who had single-handedly wiped out a kingdom.
Although our side also has considerable forces, led by Lily, with Leo’s mention of reinforcements, everything could change.
If the ‘Eight Swords’ were to also arrive…
“This place would become a ruin even if we tried to stop them.”
Seeing the chilling atmosphere, Leo nervously fidgeted his hands.
“Seriously, I’m not that kind of person. Truly.”
“…I trust you.”
“Yes! And Lady Lily!”
“Me?”
At Leo’s words, all eyes turned to me.
Leo’s pure eyes, devoid of any malice, twinkled.
“Can I watch the hatchling later?!”
“…What?”
—
And thus, the scene unfolded.
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