Imperial Capital, Imperial Palace.
"General Sora, General Esdeath, thank you both for your hard work suppressing the rebellion of the northern barbarians!"
"As a reward, I have prepared 10,000 gold coins for each of you."
On the throne, the young emperor held his scepter with a look of satisfaction as he spoke to Sora and Esdeath below.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Esdeath saluted the young emperor with a nonchalant expression, while Sora felt a bit embarrassed inside.
This innocent young emperor still thought that suppressing the northern barbarians was a difficult and arduous task. In reality, it was just a trip for fun. Esdeath and those crazy girls were somewhat serious, but Sora himself was quite lazy and only stayed for three days before returning.
Of course, many people knew this, but the young emperor did not. The minister's intelligence work was very effective. Sora glanced at the minister beside the young emperor, who was busy gnawing on some meat, and both of them smiled faintly at the same time.
Old General Budo, standing to the side, watched these two treacherous ministers' actions and then looked at the innocent and naive young emperor on the throne, feeling helpless and sorrowful.
What is happening to this country…
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Imperial Capital, Minister's Residence.
Sora and Esdeath sat separately in the guest seats. Behind Esdeath stood three women: Kurome, Seryu, and Aria, who were bored and kept glancing around.
Doya had been completely conquered by a certain evil person and was now gently massaging Sora's shoulders with an expression full of endless infatuation.
Maid Sayo sat quietly in Sora's arms, softly blowing on the tea to cool it down before gently feeding it to him.
"Hehehe… General Sora, you are still enjoying life as always! General Esdeath too, noble and beautiful as ever."
The minister, chewing on some meat, smiled cheerfully as he looked at his two friendly demon general partners, clearly in a good mood.
Esdeath ignored the fat minister, leaning back in her chair, having the three girls behind her massage her shoulders while closing her eyes in enjoyment.
"Minister, we're all in the same boat! Just say it, what's the matter this time? You know my Esdeath doesn't like your greasy smell."
Taking a sip of the tea Sayo fed him, Sora smiled mischievously at the minister seated above.
"Hmm, General Sora, since you like directness, I won't waste words. I've received intelligence that the former imperial minister Chouri is returning. That old man's political views differ from mine, so I hope General Sora can help deal with him."
Having dealt with Sora and Esdeath many times, the minister knew their bad habits well and was not angry, just nodding as he spoke to Sora.
"Huh? Minister, do you really think we're your household servants? Isn't he just a retired civil minister? You can just send a dog from your own house to handle it. Don't bother us with such trivial matters."
Thinking it was no big deal, Sora waved his hand impatiently after hearing this.
Hmm, Chouri… the name sounds familiar, but I can't quite recall. Oh well.
"Hehehe, General Sora, don't be so quick to refuse. If it were just a small matter, I wouldn't trouble you."
"Besides, this time I'm not doing it for myself, but for you, General Sora!"
With a confident smile, the minister, chewing meat, spoke leisurely, knowing well this greedy fellow like himself.
"Oh? Interesting, tell me more!"
Sora was genuinely intrigued by the minister's words.
"According to my intelligence, that old man Chouri has a young daughter named Spear. She is stunningly beautiful, talented in both arts and martial skills, and she is returning to the capital with Chouri."
"Hehehe, General Sora, I've said enough. You understand now, right?"
With a look that said "you better behave," the minister smiled meaningfully at Sora.
"Hehehe… I get it, I get it!"
"Minister, I knew you were reliable! This time I won't charge you a fee. Don't worry, that former minister will never reach the capital!"
Suddenly remembering why the name Chouri sounded familiar, Sora's eyes lit up after the minister's explanation.
He would get the beauty, and the minister would eliminate a political rival. Indeed, they were a golden duo!
Exchanging a glance, the two wicked fellows' sinister laughter echoed through the room…
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Imperial Capital, General's Residence.
"You bad little brother, I've missed you so much!!!"
After more than two years apart, Martha suddenly pounced on Sora like an octopus, clinging to him and rubbing against him nonstop.
"Heh… Since you and Najenda are back, does that mean the revolutionaries have been dealt with?"
Sora, who missed this wild woman, rubbed her shapely hips while grinning mischievously.
"All done, all done. Most of it was Najenda's credit. I just helped a little."
Martha's two mischievous hands tore at Sora's clothes as she replied carefree.
"No, Martha helped a lot too. If it weren't for her…"
Seeing this scheming woman modestly giving credit to herself, Najenda blushed faintly and wanted to explain.
"Hmph, you're just pretending to be smart!"
Sora lightly knocked Martha's head with a mock angry expression but was actually very happy inside.
She was a very clever woman who never showed off her intelligence in front of her man. Though she was occasionally scheming, it made her even more adorable.
Sticking out her tongue at Sora, she continued her actions.
When she was bullied daily by this bad little brother, she didn't realize it. After leaving him, she felt empty all the time. If it weren't for helping him subdue the revolutionaries, Martha probably would have come back for comfort long ago.
Now it was good—she could finally return and make up for the lost time!
"Looking at how hungry you are, I'll feed you well now!"
Seeing Martha mess up his clothes, Sora was speechless. It's just two years without milk, is it that serious?!
At the same time, Sora felt a bit proud. See? You all think I'm bullying you, but after leaving me, you realize life isn't so easy!
Hearing Sora's voice, the surrounding women scattered in a commotion. Unlike Martha, who was starving badly, each of them was stuffed to the brim.
Letting Martha hang on his body, Sora held Najenda, who was too close to escape, in his left hand, and held Sheele-chan, who didn't even know to run and was standing there cutely and dazed, in his right hand. Sora then walked toward his own room…