When Najenda reappeared at Night Raid's base, everyone's eyes fell on her.
Night Raid, the team that had once fought side by side to overthrow the Empire's rule, now found itself at odds with the Revolutionary Army.
All of this stemmed from Najenda's decision and the news she had brought back.
"I'm back."
Najenda's voice broke the silence in the base. Her gaze was firm and deep, as though she carried a certain sense of mission.
"Najenda, you're finally back!"
Najenda nodded, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
She took a deep breath and began recounting everything she had experienced during her time away. She spoke of the Revolutionary Army's internal conflicts, their thirst for power, and their oppression of the people.
Her words were filled with disappointment and heartache toward the Revolutionary Army.
"I've decided that I want to become a citizen of Noxus."
The moment Najenda finished speaking, the entire base seemed to be covered by a layer of invisible frost, falling into brief silence.
The air seemed frozen. Only the wind in the distance and the occasional chirping of birds could be heard.
"What? Najenda, what are you saying? How could you...?"
Leone's voice trembled, her face full of confusion and disbelief.
She could not believe that Najenda, who had always led them to fight for freedom and equality, would say such a thing.
"I know this is hard to accept, but this is a decision I made after careful consideration."
Najenda's voice was calm and resolute. She looked at everyone and continued.
"Only by becoming part of a country's lowest class can one see whether that country is good or bad. I want to understand Noxus through personal experience and judge whether it truly is the ideal nation in our hearts."
Akame stepped forward at that