"Oh~ Looks like I need to pick up the pace."
Esdeath had a feeling that something extremely interesting would happen when she returned to the Imperial Capital this time.
Her instincts had never been wrong. In other words, changes she did not know about had occurred within the Imperial Capital.
The thought alone excited her.
She was so excited that she even wanted to abandon the Foreigners here and return directly to the Imperial Capital.
But she had not killed enough Foreigners yet. She could go back later.
The Revolutionary Army also knew that if the deadlock continued, it would be unfavorable for them. Therefore, they needed a force capable of breaking the stalemate.
The first thing the Revolutionary Army thought of was Night Raid!
Every member of Night Raid was an elite among elites, and nearly every one of them possessed a Teigu. If that fighting force were thrown onto the battlefield, it would surely cut through this deadlock.
However, Nacita and the others refused to go to the front lines. Instead, they wanted to remain in the Imperial Capital.
Because they could play a greater role in the Imperial Capital!
"Our mission is simple as well: keep assassinating officials within the Imperial Capital and make Budo feel threatened until we force that bastard back!"
Inside Night Raid's secret base, Nacita slapped the table as she spoke.
"Th-this... will that really work?"
Lubbock had his doubts. Anyone with half a brain could see that they were trying to force Budo back to the Imperial Capital. If so, would he really fall for it?
"Budo... I understand him. To Budo, the Young Emperor's life is above all else."
Nacita fell silent for a moment before continuing.
"Considering that merely assassinating ordinary officials may not make Budo feel threatened, we may