Time flew by, and more than a year had passed since Cerydra arrived in the Akame ga Kill World.
During this time, Cerydra had been refining the Laws of the Northern Empire, strengthening national power, and recruiting and training troops to prepare for the final battle.
Of course, during this spare time, Cerydra also took a rare period of rest.
Although she was an Actor, she was also a person. It was impossible to blindly complete System Missions and then immediately leave... if she did that, what would be the difference between her and a living machine? It wouldn't even be an exaggeration to call her a slave to the System.
Therefore, enjoying life was also a part that Cerydra needed to savor carefully. In a world without the Black Tide and Lygus, she could live completely like a normal human, no longer needing to think about prophecies and saving the world every day.
"This kind of life is truly decadent. It makes me want to stay here forever... Ah-wuh!"
Cerydra leaned back on a soft sofa, enjoying a rare moment of leisure, while Hysilens, standing to the side, placed a grape that looked like a piece of amethyst into the Little Empress's mouth.
A silver thread of saliva connected Hysilens and Cerydra, making Esdeath, who was watching from the side, particularly envious. Sharing the same expression was the Little Earth Beast behind the sofa...
However, calling him a Little Earth Beast was no longer quite appropriate. After this period of growth, his body could freely control its size.
Despite his current length being only a little over three meters, once he used his power, this Little Earth Beast would instantly expand, growing to an exaggerated size of several hundred meters at most.
This ability was clearly not an inherent gift of this Super Class Danger Beast, but was something obtained after Cerydra injected her Golden Blood.
In other words, this Little Earth Beast was a beast-type Chrysos Heir!
Thus, Imperator bestowed upon this Little Earth Beast a great name... Wild Flute!
"Is it necessary to be so envious?"
The two pairs of glowing eyes of the person and the beast stared at Cerydra, leaving Her Majesty the Empress quite speechless.
"You can buy these at any time on the streets of the Northern Country, and the taste is much the same. There's absolutely no need to make such expressions."
Through the reforms of Empress Cerydra, the Northern Country had developed into an unprecedentedly powerful nation!
Once Cerydra expanded her territory to a certain point, she completely stopped her expansionist actions and instead used all her strength to digest these territories, thoroughly branding them with the mark of the Northern Country.
Those who were insatiable, those who manufactured public opinion, and those who sabotaged the order of the Northern Country were all sent by Imperator to guard the North... as for what kind of place the north of the Northern Country was, it was believed everyone knew: it was a land of Permafrost and barren soil!
Of course, to prevent these people from pulling small tricks behind her back, Cerydra still showed her side as Imperator, making them guard the borders in five separate divisions...
Looking at the way those people wept and wailed, Cerydra felt that she was indeed a benevolent person. Look at how moved they were! They were all crying!
A unified Centralization of power had been formed, and the next step was to handle People's Livelihood Issues... to ensure that every citizen of the Northern Country could afford a meal, Cerydra directly activated her Racial Talent.
The Small Crown of Blue Flames might not have had such abilities, but as an Actor, she was very proficient in one thing: farming!
It was also during this period that Cerydra completely changed her external stance, switching from annexation to defense, which left both the Empire and the Revolutionary Army bewildered...
Big sister, what are you doing?
We were all waiting for you to attack so we could backstab you...
And as a result, you started farming?
No, we can't let the Northern Country succeed in its farming!
Consequently, the Empire and the Revolutionary Army both took action, wanting to destroy this rare peace of the Northern Country.
However, was Cerydra someone to be trifled with?
"You stepped on my field!"
Of the Empire's Soldiers who entered the territory of the Northern Country, not a single one was able to return alive.
The Revolutionary Army fared slightly better; although they had the right to enter the Northern Country, they were under constant surveillance and did not dare to act rashly, eventually forced to return empty-handed.
Cerydra did not immediately eliminate the Revolutionary Army. After all, they had not yet openly broken ties, and there was no need to destroy the stability of the current development phase.
The Northern Country only needed to continue developing; this was a national policy learned from her past life!
"I really can't do anything with you two. Here, catch!"
Seeing the expressions of Esdeath and Wild Flute, Cerydra had no choice but to helplessly sit up from the sofa, then took two grapes and threw them at them.
Not using her hands...
Although they got the grapes, the expressions of the person and the beast did not change; instead, they showed even more regret.
At that moment, the door to the room was opened, and a white-haired figure walked in with a smile. It was Dux Benevolentia, Najenda. Her mood seemed quite good?
"Your Majesty, I have arrived!"
"Dux Benevolentia, how is the situation? Tell me!"
National affairs could not be treated lightly. Cerydra immediately adjusted her sitting posture and looked at Najenda seriously.
"Yes. Your Majesty's recent reforms have allowed the vast majority of the people of the Northern Country to have hot meals. Everyone's sense of belonging to the Northern Country is getting stronger, and they are even praising you on the streets!"
Najenda's face was covered in smiles. She had joined the Army because she wanted to change the corrupt state of the Empire. However, her past self would never have imagined that her dream would actually be realized in the Northern Country.
They had never had such prosperous days!
Cerydra had been using the Chrysos Heirs to manage the grassroots, imparting knowledge and life skills, which was why the quality of life for the people of the Northern Country could improve so rapidly in such a short time.
The Northern Country had already become a colossus!
"That's why I say, you must not only learn how to save money, but more importantly, learn how to use it—use it where it needs to be used!"
"Tell me, how are they praising me?"
Casually tossing a snack into her mouth, Cerydra was also somewhat interested in this intelligence.
Although her identity was Empress, Cerydra was also considerate of the people's hearts. She frequently rode Wild Flute through various cities to give the people of the Northern Country more confidence.
Among those times, she had naturally heard many words of praise, but in her presence, those people's praises all turned into official jargon, which Cerydra didn't quite like.
She preferred the idle chatter among the common folk; only in such places could one hear the true situation.
"Yes, many people are talking about things related to you in their spare time!"
"Her Majesty the Empress may look small, but she can let us all eat our fill. We are truly grateful."
"I also really want to give birth to a petite and cute child like Her Majesty the Empress."
"It's decided. From now on, my clothing style will also move closer to Her Majesty the Empress's."
"..."
There were many voices, most of them praising Cerydra, but why was it that she just couldn't feel happy?
Crunch! Crunch!
Since they were the subjects she cared for, Cerydra couldn't exactly act against them at will. She could only vent her dissatisfaction on the snack in her mouth, chewing it up fiercely...
"However, although the people's livelihood is important, the military aspect hasn't fallen behind, has it, Dux Benevolentia?"
"Of course. Please rest assured on this point. Even in the midst of peace, we have no intention of slacking off. We are training hard every day!"
"That's good."
Upon hearing this sentence, Cerydra's expression finally softened slightly. She then relaxed again, leaning back against the sofa behind her.
"Dux Alptraum, now it's your turn to feed me..."
"I believe it won't be long before we can launch the general offensive!"
Despite her relaxed state, Cerydra's words caused everyone in the room to shudder...
The final battle was finally coming!