Just like Shangdafeng's status in the Bible, Esdeath naturally possessed abilities similar to the true Shangdafeng.
The most typical of these was that Esdeath could now summon her "stand-in."
Shangdafeng was described in the Bible as a "tall angel," possessing the largest body among all angels.
Esdeath certainly wouldn't grow larger, but she could shape a light shadow comparable in size to an imperial guardian machine god by leaking divine power.
The light shadow wielded a broken sword and scales for combat.
As for what it could achieve,
a single swing of its sword could easily vaporize the entire Imperial Capital.
This was already equivalent to Rosen's level before he lit up the "Kingdom" Sephiroth.
As for Rosen,
his current realm would only be stronger than Esdeath's.
He could probably destroy the entire Empire.
And the Empire's territory could be said to be the largest country on this planet, roughly estimated at over ten million square kilometers, equivalent to modern-day Russia.
Rosen himself felt that his power expansion was a bit too ridiculous, but after all, it was the life tree.
If he couldn't achieve this level after lighting up a Sephiroth, in some ways, it would even be a bit disappointing.
"My power... has become so strong."
Esdeath's feelings were very clear. Not only were there changes stemming from "Kingdom," but her original Imperial Arm also received a tremendous boost.
Besides the stand-in, her freezing ability could now completely freeze the entire Imperial Capital.
The range of Mahapadma's influence became even larger, even able to interfere with atomic-level movements.
"It's incredible; just by accepting your things, I've become so powerful. Now, even destroying the entire world would only take some time."
Esdeath's expression was a bit exaggerated.
This was much stronger than becoming an Imperial Arm user or anything like that.
"But don't you really destroy the world, or else I'll have to teach you a lesson."
Rosen said.
The Christianity corresponding to the Kabbalah life tree, both in the past and in the future, is themed around "salvation."
Although Rosen and his retainers would not be subject to any restrictions, they still had to abide by some "order."
Otherwise, if they kept destroying the world at every turn, they might as well change their name to Satan's Tree.
"Teach me a lesson? How do you want to teach me a lesson? Do you mean like this?"
Esdeath's face showed a charming smile.
Don't forget, at this time, they were still connected.
Her waist swayed like a snake, immediately making Rosen gasp.
"Compared to an angel, you're more like a succubus now."
"Succubus it is, Rosen, do you want to teach me a lesson?"
A lesson?
Of course, he would teach her a lesson!
And it had to be a harsh lesson!
After more than two hours of intense battle, Rosen finally taught Esdeath a thorough lesson, leaving her completely covered in a "meat smoke" from inside out.
The next morning.
Esdeath's bedroom was knocked on from outside.
"Esdeath, are you resting?"
The visitor was Najenda.
She was preparing to discuss the future governance of the Empire with the future empress, as well as how the coronation ceremony would be held.
After waiting for a while, just as she was getting impatient and about to go in, the door opened from the inside.
When she saw the situation inside, she was slightly stunned.
How was Rosen, this person from another world, inside?
Esdeath then appeared behind him, her silver-blue long hair simply tied into a ponytail, and she was still wearing her simple and neat pure white military uniform.
But for some reason,
Najenda always felt that Esdeath was different from her usual impression today.
Her face was a bit flushed, her skin was more moisturized, and a special aura emanated from her, from inside out.
And the air blowing from the room also contained a special fragrance that made her feel refreshed.
Could these two have...
Najenda, who had long been accustomed to the darkness of the Imperial Capital, also knew about the affairs between men and women.
However, she found it hard to imagine that Esdeath would actually be with a man from another world.
But this was the other party's private matter, and Najenda had no right to interfere.
She regained her composure and explained the official business to Esdeath.
"Your army is stationed outside the city, and the public's voice is also very high, Esdeath... Your Excellency, it's time for you to ascend the throne."
....
New Emperor's Coronation Ceremony.
It sounded grand, and in reality, the scene was indeed magnificently arranged.
Since all the gold and silver treasures were confiscated from the nobles, there was no need to worry about extravagance.
It could even stimulate domestic demand and employment.
After all, setting up the scene would pay money.
Because the wages given were very generous, the people's enthusiasm for work was also quite high.
And because they believed in Esdeath in their hearts, no one slacked off.
As for the coronation process, there was nothing particularly special about it.
Although it had been prepared for several days, it was a hasty affair after all, and it was impossible to cover all situations comprehensively.
To put it bluntly, this was just a super-large banquet to bid farewell to the old Empire, welcome the new emperor, and celebrate the end of difficult times.
Esdeath specifically used Shangdafeng's avatar at the moment of her ascension.
A hundred-meter-tall, massive six-winged angel appeared before all the people in the Imperial Capital, wearing a pure black robe imbued with dark energy, holding a broken sword and scales, and a garland woven from 112 white roses on its head.
This instantly stunned everyone in the Imperial Capital.
But after a brief silence, almost everyone knelt on the ground, bowing towards Esdeath on the throne, their faces filled with fanaticism and worship.
"From now on, your hearts will no longer be troubled; you believe in me, and you also believe in God."
When this sentence was spoken,
Rosen immediately felt an external force enter the life tree, allowing his power to advance further.
"Is this faith?"
This unexpected power of faith surprised Rosen.
Although his strength had little to do with the amount of faith, even a mosquito's leg was still meat; he wouldn't refuse it.
Subsequently,
while Esdeath continued to be busy with Imperial affairs, Rosen also wandered over to Night Raid's side.
"Esdeath... is she a god?"
Leone asked in astonishment.
"He is not, but I am."
Rosen replied with a smile.
"So, I'm here to ask you all if you're willing to become my retainers?"