Chapter 144 - #143 Favor paid back (2/2)

”...I am really completely dry...I haven't really expected you to do this so thoroughly. ” Esdeath muttered in surprise while looking down at her body, she also noticed that Akashi's member was no longer trying to tear through his clothes.

”Satisfied?” Akashi asked with a smile.

”...N-Yes” Esdeath wanted to say no for some kind of reason that she herself didn't know but she managed to quell that urge down but despite this pause she kept strong face in front of Akashi with a slightly sadistic smile.

”Good, my job is done with this. Anyway, you mentioned something about the departure. What is it about?” Akashi opened the door and walked out of the bathroom while asking. When he was out of the bathroom, he increased temperature on top of his skin and a bit of steam escaped from his drenched clothes before they became completely dry.

'Hm, maybe I can also iron them with my hand...Nah, that is too much of work' Akashi thought while looking at the ceiling with a thoughtful expression.

”Ah yes, about that...I was ordered by the emperor himself to take my army to the north. Apparently they expect Northern Tribes to make a big move. Something about a lot of tribes uniting to create a resistance against the Empire.” Esdeath said and followed after Akashi, still nȧkėd, and went towards her bed to take her clothes.

'Honest doesn't trust her entirely...I have heard something similar but I don't think it's so severe to send one of the strongest General with her entire army. Well, there is still Great General Budo who is extremely loyal to the crown. I had very little to none interaction with him but he struck me as a loyal person who would do anything for the good being of the Empire but he is also extremely loyal to the emperor and those two things overlap with each other since the emperor isn't the one making decisions. His loyalness also blinds him from seeing the truth in front of him. Maybe I should investigate him and his family more so I can be aware if he is worth looking out for.' Akashi thought for a while when he heard Esdeath's words.

”I see...” Akashi muttered and glanced behind him where he saw nȧkėd Esdeath standing by her bed looking at him with her clothes in her hands.

”?” She tilted her head to the side with a confused expression when she met his eyes.

”...You are really a demoness.” Akashi said while he took a while appreciating the sight of Esdeath's body. Akashi wasn't any horny teenager but even he knew how to appreciate beautiful things.

Instead of blushing or covering herself up, Esdeath smiled and stretched out her arms to the side to give him a better view, although she did this more like out of instinct since she wasn't even thinking about it.

”I take it that's a compliment, right?” Esdeath asked with a smile and Akashi honestly nodded his head.

Esdeath dressed up and they continued talking for a while until they both exited her room, greeting her subordinates at the same time.

”A?!” All 3 of them opened their eyes wide as their jaws also dropped completely down when they saw Akashi and Esdeath walking shoulder to shoulder out of the room. They were even graced with Esdeath giggling while she was covering her mouth.

All of them turned at Akashi and Nyau felt cold sweat pouring down his back.

”3 of you! This is Akashi. Although I see no reason to tell you this right now when we are about to leave but if he ever comes to find me, you are to let him and not create such a scene again.” Esdeath stopped in front of them and introduced Akashi to them, she didn't bother to introduce them since she was already aware that he knows them.

”Yes!” All of them shouted in unison while kneeling down.

”I apologize for my incompetence, Esdeath-sama” Liver took the charge and apologized while still kneeling with closed eyes.

”No need to, you weren't aware of who he is. Plus I would have never even expected him to come here and find me...” Esdeath waved her hand and then said with a slightly irritated tone while glancing at Akashi.

'She is still holding that against me? *sigh*' Akashi thought when he noticed her irritation.

After that, they didn't exchange too many words before Akashi took his leave and returned back to his home.