79: All Eyes on Them, a Casual Gathering / 80: The Empire's Current State, What the Ministers Want to Do

Therefore, Yorii Tsugikuni did not hesitate much when faced with General Esdeath's request for a date and directly refused.

"Is that so?"

Watching Yorii Tsugikuni's slowly departing figure, Esdeath showed no frustration at being rejected.

On the contrary, as she watched his back, her gaze grew even more fervent.

Her desire to conquer was extremely strong, and at that moment, she was filled with fighting spirit.

Elsewhere.

After seeing the battle end, the members of Night Raid—

while marveling at Yorii Tsugikuni's strength—focused their attention on Esdeath.

They had not come this time merely to watch the excitement.

The Imperial government had long announced Esdeath's purpose for establishing the Jaegers.

It had been created specifically to target Night Raid.

Thus, their purpose in coming here was simple: to kill Esdeath.

This was a decision made by the Revolutionary Army's higher-ups.

Without question, after fighting Yorii Tsugikuni, Esdeath was at her weakest right now.

However, the members of Night Raid were divided over this matter.

"Are we really going to kill her?"

Mine held the Imperial Arm Pumpkin and looked at Esdeath, who was being protected in the distance. She hesitated.

Although she knew that if they did not act, Esdeath would sooner or later come after Night Raid—

as someone born from the invasion of the Foreign Tribes, Mine's hatred for them was absolutely among the strongest within Night Raid.

Thus, she hesitated when it came to Esdeath, the woman who had driven four hundred thousand Foreign Tribes out of the Empire.

"We have already seen her strength. If she lives, who knows how many comrades will die by her hands in the future? Take aim."

Seeing Mine hesitate, Nadjeshda frowned.

This mission was an important task issued by the Revolutionary Army's higher-ups. Its priority was as great as assassinating