"The order of the Empire, that's not an easy job." Nahash sighed after hearing this.
"Indeed, however, I feel Budo probably knows I don't like these things. The only thing I'll do is..." Kaede narrowed her eyes. "Kill."
"You'll personally take action?" Nahash asked. If Kaede personally took action, then there would be nothing to worry about.
"Probably not. I have other matters, so I'll likely only be able to act on a few missions." Kaede replied. Besides, she had no interest in ordinary opponents now.
"Then, it seems we're still a bit short-handed." Nahash looked at the people around them. Even with Koujo Shizuka, there were only four of them, and Chikushi had almost become a logistics person; her personality was truly unsuitable for combat.
"Indeed, but it's also hard to find people." Kaede gave a bitter smile.
"Well, you're the Imperial General anyway, so I'll leave this matter to you." A hint of playfulness appeared on Nahash's cold face.
"Eh?" Kaede looked at Nahash, then blinked. "You seem to have changed a lot~"
"Kaede, Captain and Poney succeeded!" Chikushi shouted from the side.
"Oh~~" Kaede narrowed her eyes, looking at Poney, who was blushing and bowing her head, and Nahash's face also uncharacteristically showed a hint of a flush.
"How is the Elite Group doing now?" Kaede didn't continue teasing them and asked.
"It exists in name only." Nahash sighed and said, "The Elite Group is just called the Elite Group now. With only four of us left, it's a bit difficult."
"However, Kurome truly lives up to being your sister. If she hadn't taken on those missions alone, the Elite Group probably wouldn't exist anymore." A shadow appeared in Nahash's eyes.
"Of course, she's my sister~" Kaede's smile deepened when she mentioned Kurome. It seemed Kurome had also grown to this point~ But Akame...
Just mentioning her sister, Koujo Shizuka's expression next to her seemed a bit strange, but it was just a fleeting moment.
"Then, I'll prepare your living quarters first." Koujo Shizuka said.
"Hmm, thank you."
...
Indeed, the appearance of the Empire hasn't changed much.
Walking alone on the road, Kaede looked at the expressions of the surrounding crowd, the shadows hidden beneath their faces, and that dull feeling was even heavier.
Empire, changing it is truly difficult. Kaede had always understood this, because the foundation of the Empire was already destroyed, and it was almost impossible to restore it.
However, these matters had little to do with Kaede. Shaking her head, no longer thinking about these things, Kaede walked into the nearest hotel.
Then, Kaede saw the young man she had encountered earlier. At this moment, the young man was sitting at a table with a busty blonde woman.
Kaede couldn't help but feel that the woman's attire was a bit problematic; her full chest was only wrapped in a layer of cloth, and there was almost nothing else covering her upper body.
"Eh? It's you!" At this moment, Tatsumi also saw Kaede.
"Hmm, didn't I tell you not to come to the Imperial Capital and to go back to your small village?" Kaede said, looking at Tatsumi.
"Hmph! Even if they went back, I will definitely become a big shot and save my village!" Tatsumi shouted loudly.
Meanwhile, Leone's eyes constricted sharply when she saw Kaede. Her identical appearance to Akame immediately revealed Kaede's identity to her.
"Uh, I'll be going now, big sister." Without bothering to continue deceiving the naive young man, Leone directly stood up, intending to leave the hotel.
"Eh! That, the information." Tatsumi's eyes widened.
"Oh, about that, I suddenly have something to do, sorry!"
"How could this be!" Tatsumi's eyes widened.
After rushing out of the hotel, a solemn look appeared in Leone's eyes. "The imperial rakshasa has returned. This news must be reported quickly!"
Perhaps no one in the Empire now didn't know the name imperial rakshasa. However, within the Empire, they might call her the empires strongest, but in their eyes, Kaede was completely a rakshasa. The number of non-humans who had died at Kaede's hands could no longer be calculated by numbers!
However, what puzzled Leone was that she had an astonishing intuition, yet she didn't detect any killing intent on Kaede. Could the imperial rakshasa have no killing intent? That was impossible, so at that moment, Leone was certain that she was far from being a match for the person in front of her; she couldn't even detect a trace of killing intent!
What Leone didn't know was that while she was thinking about Kaede, Kaede was also thinking about her.
Kaede saw the look in Leone's eyes clearly. Kaede also understood that Leone should recognize her, and with her physical fitness, which was several times better than an adult's, Kaede felt that Leone's identity should not be simple.
However, it was just not simple; Kaede didn't connect her with Akame. After all, many people should know her. As for her reaction, well, anyone who knows her would probably react this way, after all, she is a rakshasa. Her nickname probably even makes children stop crying~
"Ugh, I was so close to finding out the secret to rapid promotion!" Tatsumi suddenly seemed to lose all his spirit, slumping over.
"Hmm?" Kaede looked at Tatsumi, thinking that they were also short on people, so giving him a try wouldn't be bad.
Thinking of this, Kaede said to Tatsumi, "If this meal satisfies me, I can also tell you the method for promotion."
"Eh! Really?" Tatsumi's eyes widened, shining with light.
"Really." Kaede nodded.
"Then order whatever you want." Tatsumi instantly became energetic and said.
"Oh." Kaede's lips curved into a smile, then she narrowed her eyes.
"Boss, bring me one of everything on your menu!"
"Mhm, mhm!" Tatsumi nodded, seemingly very happy, but then his movements stiffened, and sweat broke out on his forehead. He hadn't misheard, had he?
Everything on the menu? Could the two of them finish it?
"We can finish it, absolutely no problem." As if knowing what he was thinking, Kaede said from the side.
"Eh?" Tatsumi hadn't said anything yet when Kaede continued, "The expression on your face is too easy to guess, just like you're now wondering why I know what you're thinking, right?"
Swallowing, Tatsumi nodded, and then suddenly remembered that his wallet seemed to be in danger!
"But, it should be worth it... and I get a good meal." Tatsumi thought.
However, when the dishes were served, Tatsumi realized how naive his thoughts were. That eating speed didn't give him any chance to intervene!
It was enough food for several tables, yet by the end, Tatsumi wasn't even full! He had only managed a few bites! And they were leftovers!
"Ugh!" Finally, Kaede patted her stomach, a satisfied expression on her face.
"Now, you should tell me!" Tatsumi cried, looking at his instantly emptied wallet.
"Hmm." Kaede nodded, looked at the sky outside, which was still a while from turning dark, and said, "Wait a little longer. Soon, you and I will go somewhere. Whether you can get promoted depends on you."
"Eh, alright." Tatsumi blinked and nodded, a little expectant about what would happen next!
Get promoted and get rich, then he can save the village! He can definitely do it!
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