Begin from the original form of torture and become immortal

Chapter 953: Be proud of strength and rule with merit!

Wherever Esdeath's eyes reached, the warriors who had once fought alongside her had now turned into cold stones, as if time had frozen on them, forever frozen at that moment.

An indescribable emotion surged in her heart, a mixture of sadness and confusion.

Her army, an army known for its bravery and loyalty, was destroyed so thoroughly at the mere sight of Chang Wei.

She recalled the determination and courage on the faces of those soldiers, their voices, their smiles, and their heroic appearance on the battlefield.

Now, all of this has become a thing of the past, leaving only these lifeless stones.

"what is this?"

Esdeath asked in a trembling voice, her voice full of fear and confusion.

She couldn't accept this cruel reality, and couldn't imagine how all this happened.

Scathach stood aside, her face expressionless, as if she had expected all this.

She explained calmly, "This is one of Chang Wei's abilities. He can turn a target into stone by just looking at it. This ability is called the 'Petrifying Eyes'. He can turn anyone or anything he sees into stone if he wants."

Esdeath was even more shocked after hearing this explanation.

She had never thought that such a terrible ability existed, let alone that Chang Wei would have such an ability. She felt an unprecedented fear and uneasiness, as if Chang Wei could turn her into stone at any time.

Now, she finally understood that the reason why Chang Wei was so confident, the reason why he was able to conquer Scathach, and the reason why he was not worried about her resistance, was all because he possessed such a pair of "petrifying magic eyes".

Esdeath's heart was full of questions. She didn't understand why there was such an existence in this world and why there was such a terrible power.

She couldn't help but start thinking, what is this world like?
She leaned on Chang Wei's chest, feeling the warmth from his solid body.

She asked, "Is this the power of the Noble Phantasm?"

She tried to find the answer from Chang Wei.

Chang Wei calmly replied: "No, this is an innate ability. Not everyone has this ability, only a few people are born with this power."

Esdeath was speechless after hearing this. She felt an unprecedented shock.

There actually existed people in this world who were born with such terrifying power. This gave her a completely new understanding of the world.

Such people do exist in the world of Akame ga Kill.

For example, the leader of An Ning Dao, the existence known as taboo.

He is born with the ability to heal wounds and predict the future, can see through people's hearts, and even remember the name and number of every believer.

He is a hybrid, a mix of dangerous species and humans.

This world may not be as simple as we imagined.

Those so-called dangerous species may not be real monsters, but creatures that have some connection with humans.

There appears to be no reproductive isolation between them, meaning they may share some common ancestry with humans.

Perhaps they are the legacy of a super ancient civilization.

Moreover, based on this situation, the child of Maine and Tatsumi in the comics might be a Tyrande hybrid from birth, born with super strong adaptability and evolutionary abilities?

Maybe he can become the protagonist of the next work, but it's a pity that the author did not mention this child in the sequel, but instead focused on Akame.

Esdeath nodded in understanding. She began to realize that this world was not as simple as she had imagined. In this world, there were many powers and secrets that she did not know.

However, if he is born with such a powerful force, why have I never heard of it before and it only appears now?

With such power, he was born to be a king.

The return of Chang Wei and Scathach swept across Noxus like a storm, making the heart of the entire empire tremble.

Single-handedly, with the strength of only two people, they fought against Esdeath's imperial army of a hundred thousand men. Not only did they escape unscathed, they also captured General Esdeath, the empire's strongest spear and one of the two pillars of the empire. This achievement shocked the entire Noxus and every corner of the empire.

When the news of the two's triumphant return spread throughout the streets and alleys of Noxus, the entire city seemed to be boiling.

People on both sides of the street came out of their homes and poured into the streets, some cheering, some screaming, and some clapping. Everyone's face was filled with unspeakable joy and pride.

The army was also inspired, and their morale was greatly boosted by the feats of Chang Wei and Scathach.

The soldiers became energetic at this moment, their eyes full of determination and resoluteness.

They knew that with a hero like this, Noxus would be ready to take on any challenge.

Amid cheers, Chang Wei and Scathach rode their warhorses and slowly entered the central square of Noxus.

There wasn't much pride on their faces; they just looked at everything in front of them calmly.

Although Esdeath was a prisoner of war, she rode on the same horse as Chang Wei.

When she saw the enthusiasm of the Noxian people and the morale of the army, a trace of doubt arose in her heart.

Why does this newly rising kingdom have such strong cohesion and centripetal force?

"Welcome to Noxus, where power is exchanged for glory."

Chang Wei said calmly on the horse. Although his voice was not loud, it was clearly heard throughout the square.

“The social atmosphere here is actually incredibly inclusive.”

Chang Wei continued.

“All the specialties and talents of the people will be respected and have the opportunity to be cultivated. No matter where you come from, no matter what your identity and background are, as long as you have enough strength and talent, you can find your place in Noxus.”

When Esdeath heard this, her eyes lit up.

She had never thought that there would be such a country with such an inclusive and open social atmosphere.

"Value strength above all else?"

Esdeath asked tentatively. She wanted to confirm whether she understood Chang Wei's meaning.

"of course."

Chang Wei replied with a smile.

“In Noxus, strength is everything. But strength here does not only refer to force or brute force, it also includes wisdom, courage, leadership and so on. No matter in which field you show your talent and strength, you will get the respect and status you deserve.”

Esdeath was shocked when she heard this.

She had never imagined that a country would value talent and strength so much.

(End of this chapter)