Chapter 162 - #161 Talk about the Future. (2/2)

”6 Teigu users? This might even be fun.” Akashi muttered as a wide smile appeared on his face. 6 Teigu users could possibly push him to use all his resources which excited him a bit.

Najenda who had a stern look suddenly stopped glaring at Akashi and released a smile.

”Haha, I thought that you might at least become a bit nervous by being surrounded by so many Teigu users but I guess I was wrong.” Najenda laughed and explained while approaching Akashi. Others also eased up and hid their weapons, Akame looked questioningly at Akashi.

”She is not here with me today.” Akashi said when he felt Akame's eyes on him. When she heard that, she looked a bit sad but she still nodded in understanding.

”If I sensed a threat to my life, I would feel excitement instead of nervousness” Akashi replied to Najenda while getting up to his feet and went towards her.

Both of them stopped in front of each other as they stared into each other's eyes

The first one to hold up her hand for a handshake was Najenda.

Akashi looked at her hand before looking back at her.

”This doesn't mean anything, we are still enemies” Akashi added when he accepted her offer to a handshake.

”Well, I hope to change that fact tonight.” Najenda said with a smile.

”Are you?” Akashi replied also with a smile.

Akashi and Najenda went to sit down some distance away from the group but they were still able to hear each other.

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”*Is that the guy that stopped you previously?*” Mine asked while watching Akashi with a curious expression.

”*Yes*” Akame replied without any hesitation.

”*Is he really that strong?*” Mine asked with a confused expression.

”*He is definitely creative and knows how to apply tactics during the battle*” Sheele was the one to answer this time with her arms along her body and her hands joined together.

”*I have never seen him battle personally but Poney...one of my old comrades was teamed up with him when we were working together. She said that he saved her life and both his speed and strength was a league above of at that time our leader's.*” Green added while fixing his glasses.

”I see...He was quite calm when we surrounded him, do you think he would stand a chance fighting all of us at the same time?” Mine asked another thing that was bugging her.

”...I don't know but I know when I see someone experienced. He wasn't only acting calm and confident...his mouth also curled up at that time which only indicated that he has some real confidence. Well, the boss said that we shouldn't make an enemy out of him and now I can definitely understand why. You don't see many people being able to stand calmly and confident in front of 10 people while 6 of them being Teigu users.” Bulat was the one who answered Mine's last question.

Hearing this, everyone had a complicated expression on their faces.

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”I have heard that you took care of the Zank in our stead, for that I thank you. Anyway, I won't beat around the bush and waste your time. What is your goal? What would it take for you to help us against the Empire?” Najenda asked bluntly with a serious expression.

”I took care of him because he was ignorant enough to kill my guards in my territory. As for your questions...I actually don't mind helping you but it's going to cost you a lot and to be honest...I can already see higher-ups from the Revolutionary Army refusing. The one you fear the most is General Esdeath isn't it?” Akashi said before he took a guess while releasing a smirk.

”...” Najenda was quiet which was the same as agreeing with Akashi.

”Now you can see why I will be asking for a lot-” Akashi said but Najenda decided to interrupt him.

”She is currently subduing northern tribes right now. She won't be a problem if we will capture the Capital before she returns.” Najenda said with closed eyes while taking a cigar out from her pocket.

”And how long do you think it will take her to suppress their rebellion?” Akashi asked with an amused smile.

”1 to 2 years at least.” Najenda said her estimations while puffing a cloud of smoke out of her mouth.

”You are really underestimating her...Her Teigu is made to fight masses of soldiers. And if you think that the so-called hero of the north and prince named Numa will stop Esdeath for the whole year, you are very naive. He is just a dog in front of someone like Esdeath. You would be lucky if he managed to actually stop her for the whole month.” Akashi said with a slightly mocking tone.

”...Let's first hear what would it take for you to help us.” Najenda remained for a while silent since even she was aware of what Esdeath was capable of, however, she decided to first ask what is Akashi's price.

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”*Looks like it's going pretty good so far*” Tatsumi muttered in low voice and most people agreed with him by nodding their heads.

”*Whew, at least it looks like we won't be fighting for our lives today...*” Leone said while wiping away her nonexistent sweat from her forehead.

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When Akashi heard Najenda's question, his mouth curled up which gave a slight chill to Najenda.

”I can take care of the problem regarding Esdeath, I can even quite easily ȧssassinate Honest. All I want is the end of the Revolutionary Army.” Akashi said with an amused smile while holding up his index finger.

”?!” Everyone who heard this had shocked expression on their faces and only dead silence remained in the place filled with 11 people, only the rustling of the wind could be heard.