We Were Ready to Fight to the Death, but the Commander Used Orbital Bombardment First?!

"Hello, I am Setsuna's girlfriend. Please take care of me from now on."

In the command room, Esdeath followed behind Setsuna, very politely greeting Belfast, Tohru, Mio, Taihou, and the others.

Faced with people stronger than herself, Esdeath showed great respect, like a subordinate reporting to a superior.

"Oh?"

It was the first time Taihou had seen someone so polite, and it made her see Esdeath in a much better light.

Back in the naval base, when shipgirls competed for the Commander, no one yielded to anyone.

Especially when Roon, Akagi, and others gathered together—even their glances were filled with gunpowder.

"Husband is really such a flirt."

Mio pouted, squeezing into Setsuna's arms, glancing at Esdeath and acting spoiled.

"Are we not enough for you?"

"We should give others a chance too. It's not like I would neglect anyone because of it."

Setsuna lowered his head and kissed her gently on the cheek, coaxing her.

No matter when, the Spirit of Origin was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Mm... I forgive you!"

Mio quickly became cheerful with just a few sweet words.

Indeed, Setsuna had not reduced his affection for her because of anyone else. Every girl who had pledged a vow with him received equal love and attention.

After acquiring the skill to freely adjust his own time flow, all issues were solved.

Thus, accepting new members was no problem.

According to the consensus among the shipgirls, the Commander belonged to everyone. No one had the right to monopolize him.

"If you're going to live with us, you'll need to follow our etiquette."

Head Maid Belfast approached Esdeath, tidied her collar, and spoke in a slightly stern tone:

"There are many children at the base. Your personality must be corrected. Your past habits of abusing and trampling others must be abandoned."

"Unless it's a friendly sparring match, private fighting with others is forbidden."

She was very worried that Esdeath's battle maniac nature would cause trouble everywhere.

"Don't worry. Commander told me already. I won't do anything he doesn't like."

Esdeath, looking like an obedient little girlfriend, hugged Setsuna's arm and replied.

"Besides, I only enjoy trampling enemies. Please don't treat me like some pervert, okay?"

"..."

Nearby, Akame's squad was utterly shattered in their worldviews.

Just one day ago,

Esdeath was the undefeated Grand General of the Empire, slaughtering enemies to the point that even barbarian children cried at night.

After getting beaten down by Tohru and Jeanne Alter together, she was subdued and knelt to pledge loyalty to Setsuna.

And now, just one night later, she had become a soft, adorable concubine?!

And she was being so polite to others?!

Esdeath's sweet glances alone gave Najenda and Akame goosebumps all over.

They simply couldn't imagine the sadistic queen, who treated lives like grass, being tamed so thoroughly by Setsuna.

Even to the point of willingly discarding her pride and dignity just to stay by his side.

Only heaven knew how Setsuna managed it.

It was terrifying.

Both Esdeath and Setsuna were terrifying.

...

Conquering Esdeath had been an unexpected bonus this time.

Setsuna himself hadn't expected her to be so proactive.

After collecting all the girls he needed from the Akame ga Kill world, he began the final phase of the world conquest.

Completely subjugating the entire world.

The Eternal Snowfall and its accompanying fleet cruised through the atmosphere.

Wherever they passed, the major nations of the Akame ga Kill world surrendered in fear, almost without resistance.

Occasionally, when some refused to comply, they were simply erased from the planet.

Setsuna wasn't bothered about losing a few countries here. It was better for those suicidal fools to go extinct early, lest they stir up trouble in the future.

Aboard the ship, the native inhabitants couldn't even close their mouths from shock.

It was the first time they had seen such an efficient method of conquest.

Those legendary strongmen of the continent were like mere chickens and dogs before Setsuna.

While cruising over the Western Kingdom, Najenda looked seriously at the orderly army below, clad in blue armor, and introduced to Setsuna:

"This is the Royal Guard, numbering thirty-six thousand. It's said that each of them can take on a hundred enemies. Moreover, each is equipped with secret weapons crafted by the kingdom's artisans..."

"If not for General Esdeath, they might even have defeated the Empire..."

Whoosh—

A few corrosive missiles fired from the ship's side. After the violent explosions, only a crater several kilometers wide remained.

"Now they're gone. Send someone to ask that so-called king if he surrenders. He has five minutes to decide."

Setsuna said with a blank expression.

"..."

"This is the southern archipelago's naval fleet. Their shipbuilding is very advanced, and their naval combat skills even surpass the Empire's..."

Sizzle... Boom!!

A super-graviton cannon swept across the sea, disintegrating hundreds of wooden sailships into basic particles.

"Five minutes. Hurry up, I'm on a tight schedule."

"This is the Tribal Federation of the Southwestern Continent. Although their technology is primitive, they are fierce and warlike—"

"That's fine. Beat them up and set up a plantation. They'll grow cotton for me from now on."

For such feudal natives, he couldn't even be bothered to land—just cruising in the air could solve everything.

The other shipgirls also split up, carrying out the complete conquest of the Akame ga Kill world.

World conquest targeted the entire planet, so every independent ruler had to be crushed.

After pacifying more than half the globe, the Eternal Snowfall re-entered the Empire's territory.

"I wonder how the Heroic Spirit team's results are going?"

"They should have captured the Imperial Capital by now, right?"

The Empire was the main setting of the Akame ga Kill world and the strongest nation on the planet.

Of course, for Chaldea's Heroic Spirits and the Spirits, it would just require a little more effort.

Setsuna thought for a moment and opened the communication device.

"Ritsuka Fujimaru, how's the mission I gave you going?"

"..."

Noises came from the other end.

"I am Chaldea's Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru! Who dares fight me to the death?!"

Gudako was piloting a Gundam, rampaging through the capital city.

She smashed the guards into the air with her lance and hammer.

Receiving Setsuna's message, she froze.

Barbatos's steps also halted.

"Ahhhhhh, Commander, why did you come back so fast?! It's barely been any time, and you already defeated the strongest Esdeath?!"

"And conquered several countries?!"

"C-Commander, you're truly peerless and godlike!!!"

"?"

Setsuna was slightly confused, not understanding her outburst.

"I'm just fighting a bunch of feudal natives. How long do you think that would take?"

Honestly, even including the day spent enjoying time with Esdeath, he could have finished even faster.

"Trying to change the subject—you haven't completed the task Setsuna gave you, right?"

Richelieu said, holding her forehead.

"Uh... you got me."

Gudako admitted honestly.

"So many Heroic Spirits and Spirits and you didn't take the capital? Why?"

Setsuna was even more surprised.

"Is there some hidden powerhouse in the capital I don't know about? The Akame ga Kill world doesn't have that strong a background, right?!"

"No."

Gudako scratched her head.

"Everyone hadn't exercised in a while. We thought it might take you longer to find Esdeath, so we were sparring with Teigu users and hunting Danger Beasts everywhere."

"Look, we collected dozens of Teigu and Shingu, plus materials from Danger Beasts."

"Uh, but some Teigu weren't very durable. Several users and their gear got cut to ashes by the King of Knights, a bit of a pity."

On the holographic screen, Gudako displayed her collected spoils.

They were a pile of strange and curious artifacts, astonishing both Esdeath and Akame.

"..."

"You basically looted all the Teigu and Shingu users in the Empire..."

Richelieu almost laughed out loud. She initially wanted to scold Gudako a little.

But thinking it over, Gudako hadn't done anything wrong.

"Hurry up and finish the remaining tasks. We're wrapping this up."

"Understood!"

Gudako piloted Barbatos, giving a salute toward the distant Eternal Snowfall.

She raised her arm high.

"Chaldea, charge!!! Capture the little emperor and the ministers!!"

...

Inside the Imperial Palace.

Honest and the gathered nobles were huddled in the hall, shivering.

Those unreasonable Heroic Spirits had almost turned the entire capital upside down in just a few days.

The dispatched Teigu users and Imperial Guards couldn't stop them at all.

Even the strongest, General Budo, didn't last a single round against Artoria's Excalibur.

There was no hope of turning the tide.

"Where's Esdeath? Where is she?! Why hasn't she returned yet?!"

Honest slammed the table furiously.

At this point, all hopes rested on the invincible general.

Perhaps only she could contend with these invaders from beyond the sky.

"Based on the distance and marching speed, she would need at least a week to return..."

An advisor pointed to the map.

"A week?!"

Honest felt that if Esdeath returned a week later, she'd arrive just in time for his memorial.

"Tell her to return with just the Jaegers! Forget the army! Ordinary soldiers are useless against them!"

He called for a messenger to urgently send another order to Esdeath.

Suddenly, a commotion and cries sounded outside the palace.

"They've broken in!!"

Clang—Clang—

The sound of weapons clashing echoed.

Then came the sound of approaching footsteps.

Before they could react—

Bang—

The secret chamber's door was kicked open.

Leading the way was Gudako, with red hair and orange eyes.

She wore Chaldea's uniform, hands on her hips, looking heroic.

Behind her were Jeanne Alter, Artoria, Nero, and other Chaldea Heroic Spirits.

"Honest, get over here and die!"

Honest instinctively drew his weapon to resist.

He was a Teigu user himself, his Teigu able to destroy and seal other Teigu.

But before he could act, Gudako kicked him into the wall.

"What are you doing? Using Akame's Teigu to seal Chaldea's Noble Phantasms? Dream on, little brother!"

"I'm a gene-enhanced elf Master, you know."

Gudako's early gene modifications had focused entirely on strengthening her power.

She kicked Honest into the wall like he was a chick, despite his 1.8-meter tall, burly build.

Cough—

Cough cough cough—

Honest spat out blood, glaring with hatred and disbelief at the girls before him.

"Damn it, if Esdeath were here, you wouldn't—"

"Still harping on Esdeath, Esdeath."

Gudako stepped forward and slapped him twice.

"Your beloved strongest general probably spent yesterday getting filled up by the Commander—"

"She's probably seeing hearts right now."

"?!"

The Heroic Spirits and nobles had looks of utter disbelief.

"You even know that?"

Nero asked curiously.

"Just guessing! Based on my understanding of the Commander, it's almost certainly true."

Gudako replied confidently.

The collaboration between Human Evil and Paradox War Criminal was seamless.

"After all, to truly kill an enemy, you must destroy their spirit too!"

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