73: Esdeath: A Duel? No, This Is a Slaughter / 74: Fierce Battle, One-Sided Swordsmanship Domination

Though Mine was pleased by Leone's praise, she did not become smug.

They had never fought Shira directly, but the information Nadjeshda had gathered made one thing clear.

He was definitely not someone easy to deal with.

She knew how extraordinary Shangri-La was.

"Now that we've killed Shira, the Minister will definitely make a move against us."

"From here on, everyone needs to be prepared for the Minister's frenzied retaliation."

Nadjeshda exhaled a ring of smoke. Compared to some time ago, there was far more weariness in her eyes.

Looking at the delighted crowd, she gave them a worried reminder.

"If Chelsea were here, she'd definitely be very happ—"

Leone took a sip of wine and began to speak with a smile.

But halfway through, she felt Sheele tugging at her clothes. As though remembering something, she stopped.

"You don't need to worry about Chelsea."

"Though some of her views are rather negative, I believe she'll soon realize her mistake and return to our ranks."

After Leone mentioned Chelsea, the previously jubilant group suddenly fell somewhat silent.

Nadjeshda stood with a smile and looked at everyone with confidence.

"Nadjeshda is right. We need to work hard together."

"Only then can we welcome the day of revolution sooner."

After Nadjeshda finished speaking, Lubbock was the first to extend his hand.

Signaling for everyone to cheer together.

"Let's do this!"

"Let's do this!"

The voices of Night Raid rang through the dim basement.

Yet compared to their usual fervor, something seemed to be missing from their voices.

Esdeath: A Duel? No, This Is a Slaughter

Shira's death

came as a great surprise to those who had been expecting a conflict between Yorii Tsugikuni, the upright and incorruptible Security Force captain, and the Imperial Minister.

No one had expected the long-silent Night