"Think about it carefully. Is it really worth risking your life for those who collude with foreign races?"
"I warmly welcome all of you to join us!"
"You should know that the Imperial Secret Mobile Force offers generous benefits, and during festivals, there's even rice, noodles, and cooking oil distributed."
"We work four days a week, and those with excellent performance can even receive a small island as a reward."
"After retiring, becoming an island owner, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Zhong Chen, transforming into the head of a pyramid scheme, began to describe the benefits of joining the Empire to the people in front of him.
"Hey, Drake, how come I've never heard of an island reward?"
"Also, aren't we supposed to work all year round? How come I've never seen any rice, noodles, or cooking oil?"
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Es couldn't help but quietly move closer to Drake and whisper his questions.
"You didn't know?"
Drake, hearing Es's words, instead asked back with a surprised expression.
"I really didn't know!"
Hearing Es's confusion, Rob Lucci's mouth twitched involuntarily.
Thinking of what Rouge said when he went to the orphanage to deliver rice, noodles, and cooking oil some time ago, he couldn't help but cast a sympathetic glance at Es.
Half a month ago · Monster Country Federation Orphanage
"Director Rouge, these are all of Es's holiday gifts and overtime pay."
"Are you sure we don't need to tell Es? He's been working continuously for a long time."
Hearing Rob Lucci's words, Rouge revealed a gentle smile and said,
"No need. Young people just need to experience more hardships. Besides, if he doesn't work hard, how can he repay Lord Chen's immense kindness?"
"In that case, I shall take my leave. If the orphanage encounters any difficulties, you can also inform me."
Hearing Rob Lucci's words, Rouge smiled and shook her head, explaining with a hint of admiration:
"There's no need. Lord Chen and the others have already invested so much in the orphanage; it's more than enough."
"Is that so? Then I'm relieved. Before I came, Lord Souka kept reminding me."
Rob Lucci looked at the children running around in the orphanage, a rare smile appearing on his face.
"Hehe, is that so…"
Time returns to the present
Leaving aside Es, who was lost in self-doubt, Zhong Chen was still eloquently describing a beautiful future.
"So… joining the Empire is your best choice. Come on, sign this contract and become a demon…"
Leone really couldn't stand Zhong Chen's incessant chatter anymore and quickly interrupted him:
"Sir, what kind of country is this 'Empire' you speak of? I don't believe such a wonderful place exists in the world."
Seeing Zhong Chen's speech interrupted, even Katakuri couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
It's known that Zhong Chen's most famous trait isn't his identity as the founder of the The Idle Organization.
Rather, it's that once he starts speaking, he becomes unstoppable, and he absolutely won't stop for less than two or three hours.
It is said that during the founding ceremony, Lord Rimuru, to prevent Lord Chen from giving a speech, used unconventional means to make Lord Chen voluntarily disappear.
"You don't believe me, do you? I'll have to pull this out."
Zhong Chen pulled out something resembling a laser pointer from his pocket, held it up high, and shouted with a serious expression:
"Origin Explainer!"
"Host, where did you get this Doraemon from!"
"Mind your own business!"
"Tsk…"
Zhong Chen held the Origin Explainer and scanned it over the group.
The previously bewildered individuals immediately changed their expressions drastically, quickly looking up at Zhong Chen with shocked faces.
"You… you… you… are actually such an unimaginable big shot!"
Mine shouted at Zhong Chen with an incredulous expression.
"Such a country really exists, a super-dimensional empire spanning many worlds, it's simply unimaginable."
Looking at the shocked crowd, Zhong Chen couldn't help but puff out his chest and raise his head, acting like, 'I'm a big shot, hurry up and worship me.'
"That Lord Zhong Chen… I mean, Lord, we don't know what makes us worthy of your personal invitation."
"I imagine there are plenty of people stronger than us in the Monster Country Federation."
Leone's face was full of confusion. If before she thought the other party was recruiting them because of their Imperial Arm user status, now she didn't dare to think that way. Imperial Arm users? In the other party's eyes, they were just tiny ants.
No, it should be said that the entire Empire was just a tiny ant.
"Well, you can just consider it a whim of Mine."
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Bulat also took a step forward and asked with a respectful tone:
"Lord Chen, regarding joining, we need to go back and discuss it with Boss. Do you think that's alright?"
"Alright, I'll give you a ride!"
"Snap!"
After speaking, Zhong Chen lightly snapped his fingers, and everyone present instantly vanished from their original spot, leaving only a pile of ruins at the noble's mansion.
Whoosh… "This is!!!"
Akame and the others immediately recognized where they were after opening their eyes.
"You actually know where our base is?"
"Of course, for someone like you, I suppose no one can hide anything from you."
Leone was first surprised, then spoke with an expression of course.
"You all, come with me. I'll introduce Boss to you."
"Mhm, mhm, Boss is so good, oh no…"
"Crack!"
Sheele, who was beside them, had already exited her combat state and returned to her natural airhead mode. She had only taken one step when she tripped over her own feet and fell to the ground.
"Good heavens, a flat-ground fall, truly worthy of the magical two-dimensional world."
"I just didn't expect this airhead to be wearing black, tsk tsk tsk."
Zhong Chen said with a click of his tongue, holding his camera.
"Eh? What black?"
Sheele, who had gotten back up, looked at Zhong Chen with a puzzled expression and asked softly.
"Oh, Sheele, don't ask. It's not important, let's go quickly."
Mine's face flushed slightly upon hearing this, and she quickly interrupted Sheele's question.
"Oh."
Hearing Mine's words, Sheele nodded like a well-behaved child.
"Boss, we're back!"
"Oh, is the mission complete? Is anyone injured?"
Najenda, hearing Leone's shout, quickly walked out of the room, looking at the returning group with concern.
"Don't worry, no one was injured except Lubbock, who sustained a slight injury."
"That's good. Quickly take Lubbock for treatment."
"I say…"
"Akame, I've prepared all the ingredients. You can go straight to cooking."
"Um…"
"And Bulat, I've already informed the Revolutionary Army headquarters. They said they would send reinforcements."
Watching Najenda continuously ignore him, a clear hash mark couldn't help but appear on Zhong Chen's forehead.
"Can't you see so many of us here?!"
"Ignore me again, and I'll eat all your food and leave you hungry!!!"
Najenda's attention was drawn by the sudden roar. When she looked, she was startled.
"Who are you people? Everyone, be on guard!"
Akame and the others couldn't help but cover their faces, looking at their Boss like this.
Their usually wise Boss's performance today was truly a bit hard to describe.
Especially in front of a big shot like Zhong Chen, who they wouldn't even dare to imagine.
"Who am I? I'm your future boss!!!"