Chapter 125 - #124 Akame and Najendas second meeting (1/2)

Akashi and kids prepared for the long journey in front of them since they would have to walk all the way to the nearest town.

They made a few stops along their way before they finally came across the first town.

*Huff* *Huff* ”This...is a bit hard” Tetsu muttered while holding onto his knees. However, he was better off than others who were already sitting on the ground, catching their breath.

”Stop complaining, we were just walking through some small mountains. The terrain wasn't that bad. Even your sister isn't complaining, she is more manly than you” Akashi said while turning around to look at everyone.

'? Is that supposed to be a compliment for me or is he trying to insult both of us at the same time...?' Kana thought while catching her breath in silence, she didn't even have the strength and energy to ask aloud.

”Easy for you to say...you are already used to this.” Tetsu grumbled while looking to the side.

”Alright, all of you will wait for me here. I can't risk you getting recognized by anyone in that town so I will be going alone to buy a few things for you.” Akashi said with his hands in his pockets.

”There is no way anyone would recognize us, only a few merchants might be able to do that. And are we even safe here?” Tetsu asked while looking around just to see some boulders and a few trees, it wasn't the best location in case they would get attacked but it was definitely well hidden from the main road.

”No, but this is the nearest town from the Hakuba town, therefore some of the attackers who burned your town might still be here. They also can have records of residents, anyway, there is no need for you to come with me if there is some risk of you getting recognized. I will also leave these 3 with you to protect all of you” Akashi explained and summoned Kiyomi, Isuku, and Orochi.

Kids' eyes widened in horror when they saw 3 large Danger Beasts appear out of nowhere. They wanted to run but their legs were already weak and were shaking from the exhaustion, not to mention that they were now shaking in fear.

”Don't show such expressions towards them, you owe all of them your lives, they were the ones who were helping me with rescuing you.” Akashi calmly said while Kiyomi approached him and he started to pat her head.

*Chirp* *Chirp*

*Hiss*

When they heard Kiyomi singing like a normal bird, they eased up but they once again tensed up when they heard Python-like Danger Beast.

”Alright Orochi, I know you mean well but your voice is a bit creepy. At least Isuku played it safe and rather didn't produce any sound not to scare them.” Akashi said with a helpless smile while looking at Orochi. upon hearing Akashi's words, Orochi could only keep his head down with sad air enveloping him.

Akashi introduced 3 of his Danger Beasts and explained that unless they will try to hurt them, they won't make a move against them. He also let braver kids like Kana and Tetsu mount Kiyomi and play together with her.

After an hour, Akashi came back together with a few horses and a quite big carriage. Enough to hold more than half of the kids inside while the rest could sit next to the driver position.

”Ufff, I thought you were intending for us to walk all the way to the Capital on our feet.” Tetsu sighed in relief with a small smile.

”I wanted to but your stops every few minutes are quite annoying. With such speed, it would take a few years for us to get there.” Akashi replied and threw a few bags with supplies inside the carriage. He could store the supplies inside his inventory but letting these kids see some supplies of food and water is better than have them keep worrying and asking about it.

----3 Days later, Akame's group----

Akame and others already arrived at the Capital a day ago and they spent rest of the yesterday resting. It was currently morning and they have a meeting inside the palace.

”Najasho” Gozuki called out while reading a few reports.

”Yes” Najasho replied and got up from the chair and approached Gozuki.

”I know it's abrupt and might even seem like a waste of time but your mission is to go back and track down Cornelia and those 2 guys with her. A few people from Bill's unit will be going with you, they are fast, strong and have high stamina, they won't drag you down. You are their new leader, they are at your disposal.” Gozuki explained with a slightly annoyed expression before handing a few papers to Najasho with more details about his mission.

”Understood, I will read through everything and prepare myself to be ready to move out right after the lunch.”

”Can't even one of us go with the leader?” Tsukushi asked with a worried tone.

”No, I already told you that everyone will have separate missions. Najasho is more than enough for this, he already fought this enemy once so he won't fail, right?” Gozuki replied before asking while looking at Najasho.

”Last time, I was focusing on getting others to the safety due to the number disadvantage, if I will be able to focus solely on killing my enemies, there won't be any failure” Najasho replied while nodding at Tsukushi who finally dropped the matter with a small sigh.

”Akame” Gozuki called out.

”Yes” She replied but there was visibly less enthusiasm in her voice.

”Your mission is to ȧssassinate this woman, she is a dangerous ȧsset to Rebels and she is also a traitor. Used to belong to us.” Gozuki said and handed Akame the drawing of the said woman.

When Akame saw the drawing, her eyes widened a bit in surprise, and Green who also saw the drawing was similarly surprised but he didn't let it be seen on his face.