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*A/N: For every 150 power stones extra chapter will be released on the last day of each month.
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The Empire is a superpower that has lasted for over 1,000 years, boasting vast territories and resources. Its capital city is enormous, covering roughly 200,000 sq. kilometers, and is encircled on all sides by a huge wall. The Capital's various districts are separated by large canals in which trade ships run through.
Beyond the Capital, the country seems to be mostly rural with an unknown number of cities and villages spread throughout. The exact size of the Empire itself has yet to be revealed. Three other countries border the Empire to the north, south and west while the Empire's eastern boundary is the coastline of a great ocean.
The Empire has a very diverse culture due to its large size. Its citizens range from nomadic clans to small village communities to world-wizened city dwellers. However, due to the corrupt government, there have been multiple uprisings and great civil unrest. The villages and towns suffer from heavy taxation, and many have been unable to buy enough food, resulting in widespread shortages in the remote areas of the Empire.
This has forced many country-living citizens to move to the capital to seek money to help their village, only to sometimes find death (or worse) because of the high crime rate. The arrest, torture, and public execution of the Prime Minister's political enemies is also not uncommon, which leads to a general atmosphere of fear.
Slavery is common in the Empire, but slaves can become free through currently unknown means. Slaves have a mark branded on them to show that they are slaves. Due to the high tax rates imposed on the villages of the empire, there have been many parents that have sold their children into slavery for money or a better.
If we talk about the Government, even the Empire is an absolute monarchy where the emperor's word is law, the nation is not just run by him alone, however, as he has the Prime Minister and various advisers to administrate many territories and regions. The current Emperor, Makoto, is only a child and, having assumed the throne at a rather young age, he is more of a figurehead than a true ruler. Because of this, many of his officials are doing as they please, including the newest Prime Minister.
The Empire has a strong military because of having one navy unit and three ground armies each commanded by a General. A sub-faction of the Military is the Imperial Guard/Defense Forces, which is commanded by Grand General Budo, who is also the head of the entire army in the Empire. There are many forts and castles that surround the outer and inner parts of country. The soldiers in the army mostly use swords, spears, and such, although there are some special squads well equipped with fine armor and firearms called "Gun Squadrons". They also have trained several beasts to fight for them.
As for its relations, little is known about its diplomatic relations between the Empire and neighboring countries. However, since the empire wages war on various countries that may pose a threat to them, later may mean that other nations live in fear of the empire.
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At this time, the abyssal dark vortex appeared in sky right above the capital. Primis and others walked out and looked down on the Empire. They looked at the huge castle that was standing right in the middle of the capital.
Ais: So, this is the Empire that stood the same for the last 1,000 years.
Sheng Ming: Yes.
'Primis: But not for too long.'
Ais turned to Primis and asked.
Ais: My Lord, do you wish to take over the Empire and rule it as its Emperor?
Sheng Ming: Good Idea, Little Sister. I also think Husband will be best ruler.
Primis: .........…
Primis didn't reply and remained silent. Though, he had to reply when even Ophis asked that.
Ophis: It will be honor for these mortals to be ruled by you.
Primis: ...............…No such plan for now. Will see whether my mind will change later or not.
Both Sheng Ming and Ais chuckled hearing this while Ophis rose the corner of her lips a little.
Primis: Let's land and see the true face of Empire.
'Primis: Though, I have already seen it thanks to Elemental-Sight.'
They landed in one corner of the Capital before proceeding forward. Soon, they entered the street and continued walking. The streets were bustling with crowd. Many were smiling and showing excited expression. Primis and Ophis remained indifferent to this while Sheng Ming and Ais frowned. Even they can tell that all the expressions that these people were showing were fake.
Good Thing that they were hiding their presence, otherwise, seeing their face almost every noble would have rushed at them. And that would be the end of this Empire. Suddenly, Ais narrowed her eyes looked in an alley. Deep inside the alley, about 1 Km away, she saw some Adults beating two kids. They had a crazy expression as they were enjoying it.
She then closed her eyes and looked away. Not bothering about helping them. Considering she can saw them, this means her Lord, Eldest Sister, and Sister Sheng Ming could also see that. And since they put a blind eye to this, so did she. Still, Primis saw through her thoughts and spoke.
Primis: Ais, this a common occurrence in Empire. Concentrate and you will see things even worse than this.
Ais: ...............…
Ais didn't spoke but did as tell. Using her domain, she ordered the wind. This was also something she learnt in those last two years. She can use the wind to catch onto the conversations of all people within her domain. She can also distinguish the required and important conversations among them. Soon, she found some conversation that appeared to be weird.
Primis: Go.
Nodding her head, Ais dashed towards that location. Seeing Ais going away, Sheng Ming asked worriedly.
Sheng Ming: Husband, do you think little sister will be fine? Even though her mindset has changed a lot and she became a lot calmer, but still think this will be new thing to her.
Primis: ...............…
After remaining silent for few seconds, Primis took a deep sigh.
Primis: Take care of her.
Sheng Ming: Um.
Sheng Ming showed a sweat smile before following Ais. Once Sheng Ming could no longer be seen, Ophis spoke.
Ophis: Worried.
Primis: Yes.
Ophis: She is a lot stronger compared to before.
Primis: Sorry Ophis, let alone Ais even if it was you or Sheng Ming, it's almost impossible for me not to worry about you three. Even if you three become the strongest existence in the entire world, I will still worry about you three. For no reason other than you that three are the most precious people of my life. Someone I don't want to lose.
Ophis: ..................
Ophis didn't reply. But a beautiful smile appeared on her face as she remained silent.
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At this time, Ais reached the location. She was standing on the roof of one of the houses and was looking at building in front. She gathered magic in her eyes to see what was going on inside. Soon the entire spectator inside could be seen.
Inside many women and few men were engaging in the act of debauchery. Ais frowned because she can see that the mind of all those women were broken beyond repair. Lust was the only thing left in their eyes and mind. They were like animals in heat. Because of wind, Ais also got a wisp of particular smell.
Ais: What's this smell?
Sheng Ming: It's drug.
Ais: Sister Sheng Ming.
Ais turned and looked at Sheng Ming who was standing behind her. She was also looking at the spectator happening inside.
Ais: Drugs. Huh.
Sheng Ming: Every one of the women there had taken this drug. And at very high amount. So, they don't have much time left to live.
Ais: .........…
Sheng Ming: Not only that. Many of them also had a disease which will also kill them before long.
Ais: Were they forced to take the drug by those men?
Sheng Ming: It appears so. This drug will also make one addicted to it even if you take it for the first time.
Ais: Sister Sheng Ming knew about drugs?
Sheng Ming: I have some knowledge of herbs, medicines, and drugs. I made them before too.
Nodding her head, Ais didn't ask more.
Ais: Is there any cure?
Sheng Ming: I can make one. But you can just ask Husband for it. I am sure he can provide one in the next second.
Ais: Then I should----
Sheng Ming: However, there is no point.
Ais: Why?
Sheng Ming: Because I can tell, just like those Children in forest these women are also forcefully taken from their home. Since then, they have been drugged and raped non-stop resulting in their mental breakdown. Even if you get the cure and return their sanity, they will still remember what they go through. Because of that I am sure that almost all of them will commit suicide on the spot.
Ais: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheng Ming: That's also one of the reasons why Husband didn't say anything about saving them. After all, I am having a feeling that everything that is going on in the Empire didn't escape Husband and Eldest Sister eyes.
Ais: ..................…
Taking a sigh of sadness, Sheng Ming continued.
Sheng Ming: There's no point in saving someone who no longer has the will of living.
Ais: ..................…
Ais listened everything in silence and clenched her fists.
Ais: Sister Sheng Ming, can I kill them?
Sheng Ming: You can. I am sure Husband won't mind either. But, what after.
Ais: Huh?
Sheng Ming: Nothing will change. Use your wind and you will find that this is not the only place. You will find same or even worse things happening all over the Empire. So, are you going to destroy and kill all of them?
Ais: .....................
Sheng Ming: This Empire is rotten to the core. Only by changing the very Empire such things can be prevented.
Ais: .....................…..What would Lord have done if he was in my place?
Sheng Ming: He would have already taken the action and killed all of them.
Ais: But you said there are many such things happening all over the Empire.
Sheng Ming: Yes. And Husband would have also destroyed all of them. Even if he became the enemy of entire Empire. Even if he became the most hated person in this world. I am sure he wouldn't give a damn out about it and would have still done what he wanted to.
Ais showed a small smile hearing this.
Ais: Yes, that's true. Lord was not even afraid of killing God in front of Guild. He was not even afraid when all the Adventurers of Orario came after him and took them head on. Then why should he be afraid of the becoming the enemy of this world.
Sheng Ming also smiled hearing this.
Sheng Ming: So, what you are going to do?
Ais: Let's return. I think it will be better if Lord makes his move to destroy such things.
Sheng Ming: I see. Then let's go.
Ais: Mn.
Ais turned and followed Sheng Ming. While on the way, Ais spoke again.
Ais: Sister Sheng Ming, I still think Lord will be a great ruler of this Emperor.
Sheng Ming: I also think so. The ruler should be decisive when making his move. In case he/she started to doubt himself/herself then that person isn't cut out to be one.
Ais: Mn. Still, I am having a feeling that if even Lord won't make his move, this Empire will still fall.
Sheng Ming: I am also feeling the same.