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A quiet night passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the next morning.
When the first rays of sunlight spread across the Empire's land, Najenda stood at the entrance of the base with everyone, her expression solemn and serious.
"I hope that after this battle, we'll still be able to meet again!"
Tatsumi, Mine, Leone, and Akame silently nodded.
They all knew that this might very well be the final battle. Since the establishment of Night Raid, they had done many things, and now the moment had come to determine victory or defeat.
Facing the enemy directly, one battle would decide whether tomorrow belonged to the people… or to darkness.
At that moment, Qin Yi walked out and came up behind the group.
"Are we about to begin the operation?"
No one answered. The outcome of this war was unknown, but every one of them was prepared to risk their lives to fight and struggle. In such a situation, the atmosphere naturally felt heavy and tense.
Shrugging, Qin Yi said nothing more and simply joined the group, standing beside Qin Xiyao.
"Brother, don't wander around. Stay with me later."
Qin Xiyao whispered.
"Alright."
Qin Yi nodded.
"I already assigned the tasks yesterday. Today, everything depends on you all."
Najenda said in a deep voice.
"Move out!"
Immediately, the group silently boarded a carriage and headed toward the Imperial Capital.
Night Raid was an assassination organization possessing extraordinary strength. Their plan was to infiltrate the Imperial Capital first and then launch the final assault. As long as they eliminated the enemy's leaders and high-ranking officials, the nation's administrative system would naturally collapse. After that, other armies would arrive to take control.
It could be said that they were the opening shot of this war, and that shot had to strike the enemy squarely in the forehead.
Along the way, several of them sat facing each other in the carriage. Qin Xiyao tried several times to speak but stopped herself.
"Xiyao, if you want to ask something, just say it."
Qin Yi said with a smile.
This normally cold and aloof younger sister looked unusually cute and interesting right now. Her conflicted expression made him want to laugh.
"It's just… just what you said yesterday."
Qin Xiyao's eyes sparkled, and she seemed a little excited.
"That? Which one?"
Qin Yi asked.
"The flying sword! Do flying swords really exist?"
Qin Xiyao asked excitedly.
Flying swords!
Of course, she knew about them. In folk legends, flying swords were abilities possessed only by immortals. And no matter what kind of immortals they were, their methods were always unimaginable and extraordinary.
With a single sword flying out, the enemy's head could be taken from thousands of miles away, what incredible power, what a shocking ability!
"Of course it's real. Qin's Nation's civilization has already entered the era of Sword Immortal civilization."
Qin Yi smiled and nodded before continuing.
"After you return, let Madara and the others guide you in cultivating immortality."
Qin Xiyao became even more excited, nodding her little head vigorously.
"Th-then when will you show the methods of a Sword Immortal?"
She quickly asked again, her face filled with anticipation.
It was clear that the girl had long yearned for the world of immortal cultivation. Just hearing about Sword Immortals had excited her so much that she had nearly forgotten about today's mission.
"Actually, Boss…"
After thinking for a moment, Qin Yi didn't answer Qin Xiyao's question. Instead, he suddenly turned his gaze toward Najenda across from him.
"Hmm? Qin Yi, go ahead." Najenda replied.
"I have a suggestion." Qin Yi said.
"For today's mission, all of you should stay closely behind me."
"That way, I can guarantee that your mission will be completed with one hundred percent success."
"And no one will suffer any losses."
"What do you think?"
His words stunned everyone present, their eyes flickering with uncertainty.
"Qin Yi, we don't understand your power."
"The one here who understands you best is Xiyao."
"So the person who can make this decision… can only be Xiyao."
Najenda said seriously after frowning slightly.
"Boss!"
Mine called out, still not fully trusting Qin Yi.
Najenda shook her head, signaling her not to worry.
"Xiyao, what do you think about your brother's suggestion?"
"Does he really have the strength to end all of this?"
Najenda asked in a deep voice, her gaze extremely serious.
Qin Xiyao was stunned for a moment, then her eyes filled with determination as she nodded firmly without hesitation.
"Everyone, leave everything to my brother!"
"I believe in him. He's the one who can end all of this!"
Those two short sentences made Qin Yi smile faintly. Everyone else was momentarily stunned, then fell silent.
"Since our second boss, Princess Xiyao, has made the decision, then everyone should follow it."
Najenda clapped her hands and said with a smile.
"Qin Yi, we're counting on you."
"Today we'll all follow your lead. Any orders, whether it's for me, Mine, or Akame, just give the command."
Qin Yi nodded.
He raised his hand slightly, and the blade in Akame's hand, Murasame, instantly flew out of its sheath and landed in his grasp.
"This blade feels fairly comfortable to use. I'll borrow it for a while."
Akame was momentarily stunned but didn't respond.
"As for your mission…"
"Just protect yourselves and stay close behind me."
After speaking, he slowly stood up, a fierce smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"We've arrived at our destination."
"Today, let this blade drink deeply of blood."
He didn't even use his own sword, Cangsheng. For a world like this, that Spirit Sword wasn't necessary.
In fact, he didn't even need to use his full strength.
A Starlight Level 5 civilization facing a world barely reaching Starlight Level 1 was an overwhelmingly terrifying level of suppression.
As soon as his words fell, Qin Yi leapt from the carriage. The others quickly followed. But when they saw the scene before them, everyone froze.
"They already knew our route."
"So your original plan was destined to fail."
"Even if it succeeded, the cost would have been significant."
Holding the sword in one hand, Qin Yi smiled calmly.
Ahead of them, at the city gate and along the walls, countless soldiers stood in tight defensive formations.
Ever since he entered this world, or rather, since Xiyao entered it, the world of Akame ga Kill! had already begun to change. By the time he arrived, the storyline had long become completely different.
Of course, he didn't care about any of that.
Right now, the only thing he cared about was avenging his sister.
When he had seen that strong and brave younger sister with tears in her eyes, suffering in pain, it felt as if someone had stabbed his heart with a knife, making it impossible for him to suppress his anger.
Now… it was time to vent that anger for her.
A quick glance showed that the soldiers ahead numbered tens of thousands, causing the expressions of Najenda and the others to grow grave.
"We're surrounded!"
"There's no way to retreat!"
Behind the carriage, more soldiers were already closing in, their formation airtight, so tight that even a fly couldn't escape.
"Retreat?"
"Just follow me and fight our way into the city!"
Qin Yi sneered, pointing the blade forward.
"I'd like to see…"
"Today, who can stop me!"
The moment his words ended, an armored commander on the city wall shouted loudly.
"Kill them!"
"Leave no survivors!"
In an instant, the soldiers' faces turned ferocious as they roared and charged forward.
"No path left to retreat?"
"Then we'll carve out a path with blood!"
Qin Yi spoke calmly as brilliant light burst from the blade in his hand.
Less than a single breath later, the sword trembled slightly.
"Shua!"
Dazzling starlight erupted into an incomparable streak of brilliance, surging forward toward the army ahead.
(End of Chapter)