Chapter 154 - #153 Resolving the situation (2/2)

”Immediately take her back with us and lock her up until I report everything to the higher-ups.” Seryu shouted at one of the guys standing behind Aria's mother and he just nodded his head before forcing her onto her legs while holding her hands behind her back.

”5 of you remain here and investigate surroundings and for more evidence, the rest is to escort this...madam to her cell” Seryu gave out instructions while glaring at Aria's mother.

”Yes!” Everyone from the Imperial Police shouted and dispersed to do their job. Although Seryu wasn't exactly their superior, she was well respected and she also had her own Teigu so they had no problem with her taking leader position.

”Thank you for your help, Akashi. Although it is a bit shame that you couldn't capture or kill anyone from the Night Raid.” Seryu thanked with a small smile but it was apparent that she was still a little bit affected by what she just read.

”*sigh* I wonder what will happen now...A woman that was supposed to become my wife just died.” Akashi muttered while looking at the ground with an absent-minded expression.

”...You don't sound too sad about it” Seryu looked around before she mentioned with a confused expression.

”I won't lie to you, we have been only on a few dates so this marriage was more on the political side.” Akashi said with a helpless smile.

”...I see” Seryu didn't pry into the matter anymore since even she hated this kind of marriage.

”What will happen to them? Should I take them back with me and treat their injuries?” Seryu asked while looking at Sayo and Ieyasu who were sitting on the side with a few rags over their body.

”Well, I think it would be better if I treat them since albeit difficult to believe, we actually know each other a little bit. I have met them on their way to the Capital and we talked for a bit, maybe they will feel more at ease with me around.” Akashi said and Seryu nodded in understanding but she still approached them and asked them for their opinion.

”Alright, I guess there is nothing else we can do here, will it be troublesome if I trouble you tomorrow about some formality things? We will most likely know Aria's mother's fate tomorrow morning.” Seryu asked Akashi with a small smile while getting ready to leave.

”Not at all, although I have no ties with this family, I was supposed to have so I am really interested in what had happened here. Please keep me informed.” Akashi politely nodded his head with a polite smile before saying goodbye to Seryu, parting ways with her.

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Sayo and Ieyasu started asking questions regarding what happened and matters regarding Tatsumi.

”I will feed you and treat your injuries and the next morning, you will meet up with your friend.” This was Akashi's first answer to the numerous of their questions.

”A-Akashi, who are they anyway? Why did they take Tatsumi with them?” Sayo asked with a slightly uncomfortable expression but that was to be expected since she was wearing just rags while they were returning to Akashi's mansion.

”You mean Night Raid? They are an ȧssassination and spying unit of the Revolutionary Army. You should be aware of the Revolutionary Army's ideals, so their ȧssassination unit isn't that different from them. As for why they took your friend...Maybe they saw potential in him after clashing swords with me.” Akashi explained but he rather avoided saying that it was also due to his character for trying to protect ”innocent” girl with his life since they might connect the dots and discover that he had been observing them for a long time.

----Night Raid's side----

”Hah?! Are you trying to tell me that you were stopped by one guy?! And who is this wimp anyway?” Mine burst out when Leone explained the situation to her before redirecting her anger at Tatsumi who just regained his consciousness.

”Who do you call a wimp, you shortie!” Tatsumi immediately shouted back at her despite having no idea who where he is.

”I dare you to say that again!” A vein popped up on Mine's forehead as she heard Tatsumi and shouted back at him while aiming her Pumpkin at his head.

”Shortie~, Shortie~, Shortie~” Tatsumi instantly said while sticking out his tongue at her.

*BANG* Mine didn't hesitate at all and fired at Tatsumi's head but he was still being carried by Leone who quickly moved her hand out of the shot's way.

”Mine! Do you want to obliterate also my hand?!” Leone shouted at her with cold sweat pouring down her back.

'*sigh* Thankfully we are already in the forest so no one from the Capital should have heard that shot.' Lubbock thought while massaging the bridge of his nose.