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Chapter 1324: Imu and Stussy's Ideas!
"So many Shield Crabs?!"
Qin Su, finally arriving at the edge of the bay on horseback, looked at the dense mass of shells on the distant beach, his face filled with surprise.
As an 'Imperial Arms Worlder', he recognized these Shield Crabs even without looking at the 'Monster Guidebook'.
They were generally divided into 'Small Shield Crabs' and 'Large Shield Crabs'.
They mostly appeared in humid areas, especially near the sea.
However, they could occasionally be seen in some oases in the desert.
Among them, the scientific name for 'Small Shield Crabs' was 'Ashigaru Shield Crab', rated as a 'Level 3 Danger Beast' by The Empire.
And the scientific name for 'Large Shield Crabs' was 'Daimyo Shield Crab', a 'Level 2 Danger Beast'.
From these names, it was clear that in the 'Imperial Arms World', they mainly inhabited the territory of the 'Kamishin Island Nation'.
However, this was the first time Qin Su had seen them alive.
Previously, they had only appeared on his dining table as prepared seafood dishes.
"Small Shield Crabs are worth three points each, Large Shield Crabs are worth five points each. I also saw some Purple Shield Crabs and General Sickle Crabs."
Susanoo seriously instructed Qin Su.
"You must be careful. Although Purple Shield Crabs are also 'Level 2 Danger Beasts', their strength is much greater than Large Shield Crabs. General Sickle Crabs are even 'Level 1 Danger Beasts'!"
Actually, for him, Level 1 Danger Beasts weren't too strong either.
It was just that their numbers were too large, and he also had to protect Qin Su.
"Don't worry!"
Qin Su nodded in agreement, with a very serious expression, then dismounted.
Although Banetta Warhorses had some combat power, neither of them fought on horseback, so they left them here.
There was no need to worry about them running away.
Banetta Warhorses were very intelligent and loyal. As long as they hadn't been abused, they wouldn't abandon their riders under normal circumstances.
"Let's start by dealing with those on the periphery. You take care of the flanks!"
Susanoo, holding his Six-Ring Steel Rod, began to charge quickly towards the beach.
"Understood!"
Although Qin Su was the Master, at this moment, he was more willing to follow the other party's lead.
The commotion caused by the two of them quickly attracted the attention of many Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs nearby.
[Bang!]
Susanoo took the lead, swinging his Steel Rod, leaving afterimages, shattering the attacking Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs, splattering flesh and blood everywhere.
Their seemingly impenetrable carapace and pincers appeared as fragile as paper.
But he wasn't the main focus this time.
[Slap!]
Qin Su suddenly stopped running.
Before the Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs on both sides could approach, he squatted down and slammed his palms forcefully onto the soft, golden sand.
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz...]
Instantly, streaks of blue and white electricity surged between his palms and spread outwards along the ground.
And as these currents spread, wisps of white mist surprisingly gushed out from the originally warm sand.
The next moment.
Sharp ice pillars with mist flowing on their surface suddenly shot out from the ground at high speed.
They instantly pierced the Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs that were closing in on Qin Su.
But immediately, these ice pillars turned into pools of blood, soaking large areas of the originally dry and warm sand.
In the time that followed, Susanoo and Qin Su cooperated, quickly killing one Ashigaru Shield Crab, Daimyo Shield Crab, and even Purple Shield Crabs and General Sickle Crabs after another.
This caused the Justice Detector hanging on Qin Su's left arm to constantly sound scoring prompts...
A cheerful smile gradually appeared on Qin Su's face.
This experience of possessing powerful strength was truly captivating.
Imperial Father, and everyone in The Empire, do you see?
I'm really working hard!
The Emperor of the 'Imperial Arms World', the civil and military officials, and the populace, of course, saw Qin Su's performance and were delighted, proud, and cheered for him.
Meanwhile, Imu on Noah's Ark also saw it.
"Interesting, that 'Little Emperor' has changed so much."
"It seems his alchemy research is mainly focused on the nature of water."
Imu sat on his chair, looking at the virtual screen in front of Esdeath, clicking his tongue in wonder.
His impression of this 'Little Emperor' was still based on his performance in the Canon.
Naive, kind, yet he mistakenly trusted Minister Honest, or rather, was deceived.
Even when he walked onto the execution platform at the end, he told Najenda.
Although he was not fit to be emperor, he hoped they could establish a nation where there would be no more bloodshed, a peaceful and tranquil nation.
So Imu had a good impression of Qin Su.
After all, what else could a twelve-year-old child do but trust the 'Minister Entrusted with the Emperor's Care' who was left behind by his 'Imperial Father' with his 'Last Words'?
At the same time.
Esdeath, who was rarely not bothering the Little Ten-Tails, nestled in Imu's arms, letting his hand occasionally wander over her body.
She raised an eyebrow as she watched the screen feed of Qin Su fighting the crab swarm.
"Is he planning to follow the path of a 'Frozen Alchemist'?"
She was from the 'Imperial Arms World' and was also a 'Former Imperial Navy Headquarters Admiral'.
Among the many contestants, she naturally paid the most attention to this crown prince of The Empire.
"His breathing rhythm seems to be Water Breathing, which is suitable, but I can let him try my Ice Breathing..."
Esdeath thought about having someone send her created 'Ice Breathing Method' to Qin Su later.
Imu, while tasting the Paradise Strawberry handed to him by Historia, zoomed in on the holographic virtual image in front of him to check the situation of several other key contestants.
This was the holographic map that only he could see.
It displayed the position of each contestant.
The light spot of those considered key contestants were marked with their corresponding names.
This made it easy for him to find the people he wanted to watch.
Imu had no interest in the weaklings still lingering in the Outer Ring Area.
These people included contestants from the Demon Slayer World and the Nuclear World.
Although their bodies had improved significantly and they had various modern firearm equipment, it was not enough for them to break through the layered interception of large numbers of Kabaneri, Man-Eating Demons, Pure Titans, Danger Beasts, and Magic Beasts to enter the Inner Ring Area between Lake North Ayr and Lake Torrenz.
Especially since they were separated, teamwork was out of the question.
And even if they were lucky enough to get in, it would be difficult for them to survive there.
Because the Competition Organizing Department had placed the stronger monsters there.
Abnormal Types and Pure Titans with body size reaching fifteen meters.
The Black Smoke formed by countless Kabaneri gathering.
Danger Beasts that reached Special Grade.
And Upper Rank Demons manufactured by the Biochemical Research Institute, possessing various bizarre Blood Demon Arts, with combat power comparable to the Twelve Kizuki, but with little rationality beyond instinct.
As well as various Demonic Dragons from the Familiar of Zero World and Farmart World, these two fantasy worlds.
These were monsters worth dozens, even hundreds, of points.
Looking at the holographic map.
Although the competition had just begun, there were still many people who were rapidly approaching the Inner Ring Area at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After all, for contestants with strength, instead of wasting strength or energy on low-level targets worth one or two points, it was better to directly hunt high-level targets worth dozens or even hundreds of points.
These people were basically experts from the Sea Star Mainland and the Imperial Arms World.
Or ninjas from the Ninja World and mages from the two fantasy worlds.
Especially the mages.
They could directly use Flight Magic, riding their Magic Wands to fly over from the air.
Of course, there were also many threats in the air.
Various Dragon-type and Bird-type Danger Beasts, as well as Griffons, Night Demons, and Demonic Dragons from the Familiar of Zero World...
Even long-range sniping from various monsters on the ground!
"Goethe?"
Imu looked at the light spot on the map that had already pulled a noticeable distance from other contestants.
He estimated that it wouldn't be long before he could kill his way into the Inner Ring Area.
He softly murmured the other party's name.
"Im remembers this guy was in the Top 10 last time, right?" Imu asked casually.
"Yes, Goethe, he achieved third place in the last Top 100 Competition."
Stussy, standing beside him, ignored Esdeath in Imu's arms and answered Imu's question indifferently.
"However, this is just his alias. According to the intelligence provided by the Golden Emperor, his real name is Uunan, from the East Blue, and he was a well-known Golden Pirate in Paradise..."
At this time, Imu had already opened the screen feed where Uunan was located.
Sure enough, this guy was swinging out streaks of brilliant Golden Slash.
Killing the Pure Titans along the way with indescribable efficiency.
At the same time, he maintained a considerable speed and continued to penetrate the Inner Ring Area.
One should know that a Pure Titan, even the smallest one, was worth ten points!
Because they not only had great strength but also possessed strong self-healing ability.
If one couldn't target the weakness located at the Nape, it was truly difficult to kill them.
Historia, standing nearby, didn't react much to this scene.
Because she had long known that these were just a group of clones with only instinct, controlling the Titan bodies created by Ymir.
"Golden Pirate Uunan... Oh, it's him~" Imu suddenly understood.
"You know him?"
Stussy was immediately moved and looked at Imu in surprise.
She didn't understand how such an ant-like small figure could be known by Lord Imu.
"Heh heh, Im once saw a flicker of light belonging to him in the River of History of the Sea Star. Although brief, it was bright enough."
"If the Star Gate hadn't appeared, this Uunan would have collected nearly one-third of the world's gold in the future. He can be considered a decent talent."
Imu watched Uunan slaughtering everything on the screen feed while simply introducing Uunan's original fate to Stussy, as well as Esdeath, Historia, and others beside him.
Although he always felt that this background setting was ridiculous.
A pirate who only messed around in Paradise, with a bounty of only sixty million Berry.
How could he possess so much gold?
Sixty million Berry back then was less than three million Berry now.
Not to mention other valuables.
It would be more reasonable if it were Tesoro, after all, he indeed had combat power comparable to an Admiral.
"One-third of the world's gold!"
Historia immediately covered her mouth in exclamation, her eyes filled with disbelief.
As a queen of a nation she wasn't without concept of wealth.
One-third of the Sea Star's gold was definitely more than the national treasury of their Eldian Kingdom!
Esdeath was more concerned about the 'River of History' Imu mentioned.
She wondered how strong this man truly was.
To be able to casually view the River of History of a world?
Then wouldn't the future fate of herself and others be in Imu's eyes?
"Can you see what my original fate would have been if the World Government hadn't appeared?"
Esdeath asked softly.
She wanted to know if Imu could see the 'River of History' of other worlds.
As for whether she possessed a light that could be seen, she had no doubt.
And she believed it would definitely not be dimmer than that 'Golden Pirate' Uunan by half.
"Besides the World Government, your world actually had another variable."
Imu was about to continue talking about Uunan's issue, but his attention was drawn by Esdeath's question.
"Hmm?"
Esdeath's beautiful eyes were full of doubt.
"It was that 'Holy Emperor of the Empire' from six hundred years ago."
Imu said lightly.
Over the years, at his instruction, Cipher Pol had already thoroughly investigated the source of the various changes in the Imperial Arms World.
Why did the emperor suddenly dismiss Minister Honest, cutting off his political life?
And why did he specifically search for Tatsumi, Akame, Bulat, and others and quickly give them important positions?
The reason was the prophecy letter left by that 'born at the wrong time' 'Holy Emperor' for the future emperors!
Imu already knew the content of the letter.
It had to be said, Cipher Pol was truly terrifying in this regard.
That 'Holy Emperor' should be a transmigrator.
For this, he also had Yama check in the Imperial Arms Underworld to see if the other party's soul was still there.
However, the other party should have already reincarnated; anyway, he wasn't found.
Imu didn't care.
For him now, whether it was a protagonist or a transmigrator, they couldn't stir up any wave.
"If it weren't for the influence brought by that 'Holy Emperor', your fate..."
Imu didn't explain the issue of the 'Holy Emperor' to them.
Instead, he simply talked about Esdeath's experience in the Canon and the fate of The Empire.
However, he omitted the romance within it.
This made Esdeath, Akame, and Kurome gradually become engrossed as they listened, and they didn't snap back to reality until Imu finished speaking.
Imu didn't pay much attention to this, but turned to Stussy and instructed:
"Tell Marcus that from now on, the Top 100 Competition must prohibit previous Top 10 contestants from participating!"
This Uunan's swordsmanship had clearly reached the Great Swordsman Realm.
His Armament Haki and Observation Haki were also very proficient. Based on his performance, his strength was no less than a Military Vice Admiral.
For other contestants, he was a bit too strong.
There was no suspense for the first place in this session, and Imu felt that this was not fun.
However, this session would be an exception, but the competition system needed to be improved in the future.
As for what compensation should be given to the previous Top 10 for prohibiting them from participating.
That was something the Competition Organizing Department had to consider.
"Yes, I obey your Imperial Will!" Stussy nodded in agreement.
She also felt that the previous Top 10, with the help of the High-Grade Resources given to them, had grown significantly after at least four years and were too strong compared to most contestants.
"Lord Imu, I have a small suggestion."
"Oh?"
Imu looked at her curiously: "Tell me."
Stussy smiled slightly: "I think that on the basis of prohibiting previous Top 10 contestants from participating, we should encourage previous Top 100 contestants to continue participating, and even give them the privilege of not having to go through the Selection Trial."
"I believe that the figures wearing the Crimson Coats can ignite the competitive spirit of overthrowing the superior among other contestants."
"They will take pride in defeating and surpassing them, while the failed previous Top 100 must return their Crimson Coats, only keeping their Top 100 Plaques as a souvenir..."
(End of Chapter)
"So many Shield Crabs?!"
Qin Su, finally arriving at the edge of the bay on horseback, looked at the dense mass of shells on the distant beach, his face filled with surprise.
As an 'Imperial Arms Worlder', he recognized these Shield Crabs even without looking at the 'Monster Guidebook'.
They were generally divided into 'Small Shield Crabs' and 'Large Shield Crabs'.
They mostly appeared in humid areas, especially near the sea.
However, they could occasionally be seen in some oases in the desert.
Among them, the scientific name for 'Small Shield Crabs' was 'Ashigaru Shield Crab', rated as a 'Level 3 Danger Beast' by The Empire.
And the scientific name for 'Large Shield Crabs' was 'Daimyo Shield Crab', a 'Level 2 Danger Beast'.
From these names, it was clear that in the 'Imperial Arms World', they mainly inhabited the territory of the 'Kamishin Island Nation'.
However, this was the first time Qin Su had seen them alive.
Previously, they had only appeared on his dining table as prepared seafood dishes.
"Small Shield Crabs are worth three points each, Large Shield Crabs are worth five points each. I also saw some Purple Shield Crabs and General Sickle Crabs."
Susanoo seriously instructed Qin Su.
"You must be careful. Although Purple Shield Crabs are also 'Level 2 Danger Beasts', their strength is much greater than Large Shield Crabs. General Sickle Crabs are even 'Level 1 Danger Beasts'!"
Actually, for him, Level 1 Danger Beasts weren't too strong either.
It was just that their numbers were too large, and he also had to protect Qin Su.
"Don't worry!"
Qin Su nodded in agreement, with a very serious expression, then dismounted.
Although Banetta Warhorses had some combat power, neither of them fought on horseback, so they left them here.
There was no need to worry about them running away.
Banetta Warhorses were very intelligent and loyal. As long as they hadn't been abused, they wouldn't abandon their riders under normal circumstances.
"Let's start by dealing with those on the periphery. You take care of the flanks!"
Susanoo, holding his Six-Ring Steel Rod, began to charge quickly towards the beach.
"Understood!"
Although Qin Su was the Master, at this moment, he was more willing to follow the other party's lead.
The commotion caused by the two of them quickly attracted the attention of many Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs nearby.
[Bang!]
Susanoo took the lead, swinging his Steel Rod, leaving afterimages, shattering the attacking Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs, splattering flesh and blood everywhere.
Their seemingly impenetrable carapace and pincers appeared as fragile as paper.
But he wasn't the main focus this time.
[Slap!]
Qin Su suddenly stopped running.
Before the Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs on both sides could approach, he squatted down and slammed his palms forcefully onto the soft, golden sand.
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz...]
Instantly, streaks of blue and white electricity surged between his palms and spread outwards along the ground.
And as these currents spread, wisps of white mist surprisingly gushed out from the originally warm sand.
The next moment.
Sharp ice pillars with mist flowing on their surface suddenly shot out from the ground at high speed.
They instantly pierced the Shield Crabs and Sickle Crabs that were closing in on Qin Su.
But immediately, these ice pillars turned into pools of blood, soaking large areas of the originally dry and warm sand.
In the time that followed, Susanoo and Qin Su cooperated, quickly killing one Ashigaru Shield Crab, Daimyo Shield Crab, and even Purple Shield Crabs and General Sickle Crabs after another.
This caused the Justice Detector hanging on Qin Su's left arm to constantly sound scoring prompts...
A cheerful smile gradually appeared on Qin Su's face.
This experience of possessing powerful strength was truly captivating.
Imperial Father, and everyone in The Empire, do you see?
I'm really working hard!
The Emperor of the 'Imperial Arms World', the civil and military officials, and the populace, of course, saw Qin Su's performance and were delighted, proud, and cheered for him.
Meanwhile, Imu on Noah's Ark also saw it.
"Interesting, that 'Little Emperor' has changed so much."
"It seems his alchemy research is mainly focused on the nature of water."
Imu sat on his chair, looking at the virtual screen in front of Esdeath, clicking his tongue in wonder.
His impression of this 'Little Emperor' was still based on his performance in the Canon.
Naive, kind, yet he mistakenly trusted Minister Honest, or rather, was deceived.
Even when he walked onto the execution platform at the end, he told Najenda.
Although he was not fit to be emperor, he hoped they could establish a nation where there would be no more bloodshed, a peaceful and tranquil nation.
So Imu had a good impression of Qin Su.
After all, what else could a twelve-year-old child do but trust the 'Minister Entrusted with the Emperor's Care' who was left behind by his 'Imperial Father' with his 'Last Words'?
At the same time.
Esdeath, who was rarely not bothering the Little Ten-Tails, nestled in Imu's arms, letting his hand occasionally wander over her body.
She raised an eyebrow as she watched the screen feed of Qin Su fighting the crab swarm.
"Is he planning to follow the path of a 'Frozen Alchemist'?"
She was from the 'Imperial Arms World' and was also a 'Former Imperial Navy Headquarters Admiral'.
Among the many contestants, she naturally paid the most attention to this crown prince of The Empire.
"His breathing rhythm seems to be Water Breathing, which is suitable, but I can let him try my Ice Breathing..."
Esdeath thought about having someone send her created 'Ice Breathing Method' to Qin Su later.
Imu, while tasting the Paradise Strawberry handed to him by Historia, zoomed in on the holographic virtual image in front of him to check the situation of several other key contestants.
This was the holographic map that only he could see.
It displayed the position of each contestant.
The light spot of those considered key contestants were marked with their corresponding names.
This made it easy for him to find the people he wanted to watch.
Imu had no interest in the weaklings still lingering in the Outer Ring Area.
These people included contestants from the Demon Slayer World and the Nuclear World.
Although their bodies had improved significantly and they had various modern firearm equipment, it was not enough for them to break through the layered interception of large numbers of Kabaneri, Man-Eating Demons, Pure Titans, Danger Beasts, and Magic Beasts to enter the Inner Ring Area between Lake North Ayr and Lake Torrenz.
Especially since they were separated, teamwork was out of the question.
And even if they were lucky enough to get in, it would be difficult for them to survive there.
Because the Competition Organizing Department had placed the stronger monsters there.
Abnormal Types and Pure Titans with body size reaching fifteen meters.
The Black Smoke formed by countless Kabaneri gathering.
Danger Beasts that reached Special Grade.
And Upper Rank Demons manufactured by the Biochemical Research Institute, possessing various bizarre Blood Demon Arts, with combat power comparable to the Twelve Kizuki, but with little rationality beyond instinct.
As well as various Demonic Dragons from the Familiar of Zero World and Farmart World, these two fantasy worlds.
These were monsters worth dozens, even hundreds, of points.
Looking at the holographic map.
Although the competition had just begun, there were still many people who were rapidly approaching the Inner Ring Area at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After all, for contestants with strength, instead of wasting strength or energy on low-level targets worth one or two points, it was better to directly hunt high-level targets worth dozens or even hundreds of points.
These people were basically experts from the Sea Star Mainland and the Imperial Arms World.
Or ninjas from the Ninja World and mages from the two fantasy worlds.
Especially the mages.
They could directly use Flight Magic, riding their Magic Wands to fly over from the air.
Of course, there were also many threats in the air.
Various Dragon-type and Bird-type Danger Beasts, as well as Griffons, Night Demons, and Demonic Dragons from the Familiar of Zero World...
Even long-range sniping from various monsters on the ground!
"Goethe?"
Imu looked at the light spot on the map that had already pulled a noticeable distance from other contestants.
He estimated that it wouldn't be long before he could kill his way into the Inner Ring Area.
He softly murmured the other party's name.
"Im remembers this guy was in the Top 10 last time, right?" Imu asked casually.
"Yes, Goethe, he achieved third place in the last Top 100 Competition."
Stussy, standing beside him, ignored Esdeath in Imu's arms and answered Imu's question indifferently.
"However, this is just his alias. According to the intelligence provided by the Golden Emperor, his real name is Uunan, from the East Blue, and he was a well-known Golden Pirate in Paradise..."
At this time, Imu had already opened the screen feed where Uunan was located.
Sure enough, this guy was swinging out streaks of brilliant Golden Slash.
Killing the Pure Titans along the way with indescribable efficiency.
At the same time, he maintained a considerable speed and continued to penetrate the Inner Ring Area.
One should know that a Pure Titan, even the smallest one, was worth ten points!
Because they not only had great strength but also possessed strong self-healing ability.
If one couldn't target the weakness located at the Nape, it was truly difficult to kill them.
Historia, standing nearby, didn't react much to this scene.
Because she had long known that these were just a group of clones with only instinct, controlling the Titan bodies created by Ymir.
"Golden Pirate Uunan... Oh, it's him~" Imu suddenly understood.
"You know him?"
Stussy was immediately moved and looked at Imu in surprise.
She didn't understand how such an ant-like small figure could be known by Lord Imu.
"Heh heh, Im once saw a flicker of light belonging to him in the River of History of the Sea Star. Although brief, it was bright enough."
"If the Star Gate hadn't appeared, this Uunan would have collected nearly one-third of the world's gold in the future. He can be considered a decent talent."
Imu watched Uunan slaughtering everything on the screen feed while simply introducing Uunan's original fate to Stussy, as well as Esdeath, Historia, and others beside him.
Although he always felt that this background setting was ridiculous.
A pirate who only messed around in Paradise, with a bounty of only sixty million Berry.
How could he possess so much gold?
Sixty million Berry back then was less than three million Berry now.
Not to mention other valuables.
It would be more reasonable if it were Tesoro, after all, he indeed had combat power comparable to an Admiral.
"One-third of the world's gold!"
Historia immediately covered her mouth in exclamation, her eyes filled with disbelief.
As a queen of a nation she wasn't without concept of wealth.
One-third of the Sea Star's gold was definitely more than the national treasury of their Eldian Kingdom!
Esdeath was more concerned about the 'River of History' Imu mentioned.
She wondered how strong this man truly was.
To be able to casually view the River of History of a world?
Then wouldn't the future fate of herself and others be in Imu's eyes?
"Can you see what my original fate would have been if the World Government hadn't appeared?"
Esdeath asked softly.
She wanted to know if Imu could see the 'River of History' of other worlds.
As for whether she possessed a light that could be seen, she had no doubt.
And she believed it would definitely not be dimmer than that 'Golden Pirate' Uunan by half.
"Besides the World Government, your world actually had another variable."
Imu was about to continue talking about Uunan's issue, but his attention was drawn by Esdeath's question.
"Hmm?"
Esdeath's beautiful eyes were full of doubt.
"It was that 'Holy Emperor of the Empire' from six hundred years ago."
Imu said lightly.
Over the years, at his instruction, Cipher Pol had already thoroughly investigated the source of the various changes in the Imperial Arms World.
Why did the emperor suddenly dismiss Minister Honest, cutting off his political life?
And why did he specifically search for Tatsumi, Akame, Bulat, and others and quickly give them important positions?
The reason was the prophecy letter left by that 'born at the wrong time' 'Holy Emperor' for the future emperors!
Imu already knew the content of the letter.
It had to be said, Cipher Pol was truly terrifying in this regard.
That 'Holy Emperor' should be a transmigrator.
For this, he also had Yama check in the Imperial Arms Underworld to see if the other party's soul was still there.
However, the other party should have already reincarnated; anyway, he wasn't found.
Imu didn't care.
For him now, whether it was a protagonist or a transmigrator, they couldn't stir up any wave.
"If it weren't for the influence brought by that 'Holy Emperor', your fate..."
Imu didn't explain the issue of the 'Holy Emperor' to them.
Instead, he simply talked about Esdeath's experience in the Canon and the fate of The Empire.
However, he omitted the romance within it.
This made Esdeath, Akame, and Kurome gradually become engrossed as they listened, and they didn't snap back to reality until Imu finished speaking.
Imu didn't pay much attention to this, but turned to Stussy and instructed:
"Tell Marcus that from now on, the Top 100 Competition must prohibit previous Top 10 contestants from participating!"
This Uunan's swordsmanship had clearly reached the Great Swordsman Realm.
His Armament Haki and Observation Haki were also very proficient. Based on his performance, his strength was no less than a Military Vice Admiral.
For other contestants, he was a bit too strong.
There was no suspense for the first place in this session, and Imu felt that this was not fun.
However, this session would be an exception, but the competition system needed to be improved in the future.
As for what compensation should be given to the previous Top 10 for prohibiting them from participating.
That was something the Competition Organizing Department had to consider.
"Yes, I obey your Imperial Will!" Stussy nodded in agreement.
She also felt that the previous Top 10, with the help of the High-Grade Resources given to them, had grown significantly after at least four years and were too strong compared to most contestants.
"Lord Imu, I have a small suggestion."
"Oh?"
Imu looked at her curiously: "Tell me."
Stussy smiled slightly: "I think that on the basis of prohibiting previous Top 10 contestants from participating, we should encourage previous Top 100 contestants to continue participating, and even give them the privilege of not having to go through the Selection Trial."
"I believe that the figures wearing the Crimson Coats can ignite the competitive spirit of overthrowing the superior among other contestants."
"They will take pride in defeating and surpassing them, while the failed previous Top 100 must return their Crimson Coats, only keeping their Top 100 Plaques as a souvenir..."
(End of Chapter)
