Chapter 159 - #158 Insane person (1/2)

”What about the investigation of his body? Do you know any closer info about this case?” Akashi asked while he started eating the meal he had just received.

”There were more attackers as usual from Night Raid. They can't even fight honorably. Anyway, it was shown that there were sword wounds, larger and wider wounds that almost looked like from an axe or something similar, and lastly wounds made by the arrow tip. We can't be sure if everything is the truth since they haven't left many tracks behind them.” Seryu explained while drinking the ale from her mug.

”I see, weird, I don't think there is anyone from the Night Raid using an axe and bow as weapons.” Akashi muttered but he immediately imagined that trio from before in his mind.

”That's what everyone finds weird...Some people even said that he might have been killed by someone else other than Night Raid but I know how strong he is...was. There is no way any measly criminals would be able to take him down” Seryu said while she tightened her grip on the mug in her hand.

”Well, if you want to have revenge, you will need to find culprits but I don't think it will be easy” Akashi said.

'Revenge...huh?' Seryu thought before she shook her head.

”Anyway, what happened to those 2 that we rescued?” Seryu asked with a curious expression, trying to change the topic.

”Not sure” Akashi casually replied with his stoic expression.

”Huh?” Seryu looked at him with a confused expression while tilting her head to the side.

”I let them recover in my mansion and then I let them go do their own business. I am not responsible for their lives, I simply let them recover which should have been enough.” Akashi explained.

”I see, I guess you are right.” Seryu nodded her head with an understanding expression.

They continued talking until Akashi was done eating, he paid for his and Seryu's expenses and left, leaving Seryu alone slightly dumbfounded.

---Another night---

”Hey, do you want to grab a beer after our watch is over?” One guard asked his colleague with a bored expression while patrolling the streets in Akashi's territory at night.

”Ren, do you really have to always think of alcohol during the job? You are only distracting me...However, I wouldn't mind going for 1 but that comes after our patrol is over.” His colleague replied to him.

”There isn't anything to do anyway. This area is completely secure since everyone fears the wrath of the Phoenix family” Ren said while shrugging his shoulders.

”Then you should follow everyone's example and focus on your job” His colleague replied with a smirk and Ren only pouted without even replying since he was aware that what he just heard is the truth.

”Kukuku, finally back at the Capital but to think no soul can be found on the streets, this area isn't good for hunting” The man with a big built muttered in a creepy voice.

”Hey! You! Put your hands up and don't move!” Ren's colleague shouted at the man while Ren just followed after his colleague with a bored expression.

”Hm? Maybe I won't have to move to another area tonight after all” The man turned at them and muttered to himself, when Ren's colleague wanted to shout at him once again, the man suddenly rushed towards them at the speed they had no chance to react to.

”?!” Both of their eyes widened in horror, knowing that they met someone much stronger than themselves.

*Splash* *Clang*

”Hm?” The man raised his head and his wide crazy smile disappeared for a while when he noticed Ren who was able to block his attack with a spear.

'If it wasn't for him attacking my colleague first, I wouldn't have enough time to block it but...I am only prolonging the time before I die by a few seconds!' Ren thought when he narrowly blocked the man's hand blade similar to Katar dagger.

”You two are actually on another level from those other measly guards...Most guards wouldn't be able to even react, however, it is as you think...you are only prolonging your life by a few seconds, kuku” The man said and when he finished, Ren's eyes widened even more.

”You can read my-” *Splash* Before Ren was able to say more, the man beheaded him with his other hand that was already free.

”Ding ding ding, you guessed right! That was really satisfying, if there are more guards like you in this area, I don't care if there aren't many civilians here anymore, kuku” The man said to himself before he left, leaving their bodies and separated heads rolling on the street.

---Next morning---

Akashi received a report from Kurome that he should come to the training grounds and see something for his own eyes. The maid who reported this also mentioned that Kurome sounded quite serious so Akashi didn't waste any time and went there at once.

When he arrived there, he saw Kurome chatting with 5 more guards that were already part of his organization.

”What is going on?” Akashi asked when he arrived near them.

”?! My lord!” The guards leisurely turned to look at Akashi just to be startled after seeing him, once they recovered, they immediately saluted.

”Akashi Nii-sama...there is something serious here but...” Kurome said but she didn't continue her sentence which alerted Akashi and this time he understood that it was most likely a really serious matter.