After Mine launched her attack, the ten blades immediately rushed forward.
They were not worried about Esdeath's safety at all. This female general had no need for their protection; rather, they needed hers.
"Was it really that easy?"
Mine's attack had been intended as a probe. If she could kill Esdeath in one strike, that would naturally be ideal, but even if it failed, it could lure away some of the people guarding Esdeath.
To her surprise, it went far too smoothly. All ten guards had left.
Leaving Esdeath alone where she stood came as a great surprise to both Night Raid and the Reincarnators.
"This is bad, Mine's in danger!"
Without another word, Brood summoned Evil Spirit Possession and charged toward Mine.
Only Leone was there to support Mine. The two of them had been fighting while retreating, using hit-and-run tactics. They had expected to tie down at least several enemies, but now every one of them had rushed at the two of them.
"Susanoo!"
Najenda also sent Susanoo after them.
"Yes."
Susanoo immediately followed Brood to support Mine and Leone.
Esdeath, who remained behind, was surrounded by the Reincarnators.
Akame hid in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
"Who are you people? The Empire?"
Esdeath looked at the Reincarnators around her and asked uncertainly.
After all, quite a few powerful figures had appeared in the Empire whom even she did not know about, so Esdeath could not be sure.
But the Reincarnators did not waste words with her. They attacked directly.
Yet Esdeath's strength exceeded their expectations. They had thought they held the advantage, but in less than a moment, Esdeath had slaughtered them until they were scattered and broken.
"Damn it!"
The Mighty Bull Demon King looked toward the Blood Demon.
"Hmph."
The Blood Demon