Chapter 90

Seeing that Clara had asked about Tatsumi, Ieyasu and Sayo seemed very angry.

Having witnessed, no, personally experienced, the empire's inhuman darkness, they had completely lost faith in it.

He wanted to get Tatsumi involved to help Miss Clara, but he couldn't let go of his identity as a newly enlisted soldier.

"There's no need for that. Tatsumi has his own ideas and can stay in his soldier status."

Tatsumi became a lowly soldier in the Ministry of War, which was entirely his own fault. It's unknown whether Esdeath will still fall in love with Tatsumi at first sight.

Furthermore, Tatsumi's talent is also remarkable, and he's a good person, so she still hopes he can join her, as it would make many things much easier.

After talking with the two for a while, I learned that Sayo and the others were actually quite strong, not much weaker than Tatsumi, and very talented.

Unfortunately, she didn't have any Imperial Arms or Subordinate Arms at the moment, so after thinking for a while... to make it safer for them to help, Clara took out two blue Light Cone and gave them to them.

The rest will be much easier once the Automaton Soldier are produced.

After receiving the Light Cone and learning about their power, Sayo and Clara became even more grateful to Clara and promised to work harder to repay her.

Clara didn't think too much about it, and there was no need to rush.

For some reason, Clara felt that Sayo were looking at her more and more strangely, as if they were looking at a god.

Is it just because you saved them?

Two more days have passed.

On this day, Akame appeared before Clara once again. This time, she extended an invitation to Clara to come to the Night Raid base, where the boss had something to discuss with her in person.

She had already told the boss about Clara's considerations and needs, and Nadjeshda had also thought about it seriously for a long time before making a decision.

Clara thought about the invitation for a moment and did not refuse.

With Mr. Svarog around, and with the help of his Preservation, we dare to venture into even the most dangerous places.

Following Akame through the jungle, they soon arrived at the Night Raid Base hidden in the shadows.

Then I discovered that it was still quite large.

Moreover, it has almost every kind of facility, including an outdoor swimming pool and hot springs.

Then she met the boss of the Night Raid, Nadjeshda.

Looking at the one-eyed, one-armed woman in front of her, Clara still admired her, not only for escaping from Esdeath's clutches, but also for her decisiveness.

At the same time, Nadjeshda was also a little surprised when she saw Clara appear.

She really is a child who looks delicate and frail.

However, contrary to the opinions of others, including Akame, she did not believe that she was unsuitable to be an assassin; on the contrary, she felt that her image was that of a born killer.

After all, appearances are often the most deceptive thing.

Clara's seemingly weak appearance, which doesn't inspire any fear in people, is actually more deadly.

Because one would instinctively lower their guard against her, how could such a timid little girl be an assassin?

Of course, these thoughts were only in her mind and she did not say them aloud.

It's not the right time yet.

Chapter 30: I hope everyone can become Clara's family.

"Miss Clara, welcome to Night Raid."

"I can grant your requests right now, as long as you join Night Raid."

Nadjeshda walked up to Clara and directly expressed her sincerity, stating that many of the conditions Clara mentioned were actually unreasonable.

However, after learning more about Clara from Akame, she agreed.

Because Night Raid requires her power, or rather, very much Svarog's power.

"Really?"

Clara placed her small hand on her chest, somewhat surprised.

Did you agree to these conditions?

As Clara requested, she had absolute autonomy; whether or not to participate in the operation was entirely her own decision, and she could not be forced to do so.

Then Nadjeshda needs the Revolutionary Army to help her collect some mechanical materials, especially rare metals like Orichalcos, which are difficult to collect.

Of course, Clara would also provide them with Mechanical Construct in return, but the quantity provided would be up to Clara herself.

In addition to these, there are some other privileges...

Even though Clara was involved in the Night Raid, it was essentially a logistical matter.

"I keep my word."

Clara's request was indeed a bit excessive, but after learning about Esdeath's recent news, she still agreed.

It doesn't matter at other times, I just hope that Svarog will step in when facing Esdeath.

"But if necessary, I hope you can also get Mr. Svarog to help out, is that alright?"

Nadjeshda looked around Clara but found nothing. Was the autonomous Mechanical Construct Svarog really beside her?

"This... is fine."

Clara thought about it and didn't have any objections.

She only joined the Night Raid; the Revolutionary Army wouldn't care.

She also guessed Nadjeshda's thoughts; at crucial moments, she would have Mr. Svarog intervene to prevent anything from happening to those she cared about.

"Well then, welcome to Night Raid! Clara."

Seeing that Clara had agreed, Nadjeshda smiled and welcomed her.

"Welcome!"

Akame continued to show welcome, and the other members, regardless of their true feelings, did the same.

"Thank you, and I hope everyone can become part of Clara's family."

Because of the anime series, Clara has a certain bias towards the Night Raid members; they're all friends worth getting to know. If they could truly become her family, like Mr. Svarog, Clara would be very happy.

"Family?"

Upon hearing Clara's words, Nadjeshda Akame told her about Clara's background, and a hint of pity appeared in her eyes.

He was also a pitiful child...

"Clara, from now on, everyone who Night Raid will be your family."

Although they are an assassin organization, it is undeniable that Night Raid is different from other assassin organizations, and the bonds between them are still very deep.

That's why Nadjeshda was able to say such a thing.

The others chimed in, saying that no one would object to having such a lovely girl like Clara as family.

Even Leone, who was previously captured by Svarog, was no exception.

"Don't worry! I'll protect you from now on. Anyone who dares to bully Clara will have to get past me first." Leone patted her chest, making a very direct guarantee.

"Let's just forget about it! I wonder who got taken down in an instant."

Lubbock, standing nearby, couldn't help but joke.

"That was an accident, or shall we go practice?"

"Never mind."

"..."

Nadjeshda ignored the members' bickering and simply walked over to Clara.

"Clara, is Mr. Svarog with you now?"

"Yes, Mr. Svarog is always here."

Clara nodded.

"Can we make him show himself?"

Compared to these things, Nadjeshda was very concerned about Svarog at this moment, wanting to see with her own eyes this being who could quickly defeat Akame and the other two.

"Good."

"Mr. Svarog, please!"

Clara did not refuse her request and asked Svarog to appear.

Then the tall and mighty Svarog appeared before Nadjeshda.

Looking at Svarog before her, Nadjeshda's eyes widened; she indeed sensed an extreme sense of danger emanating from it.

It was similar to the feeling Esdeath gave her back then.

"Mr. Svarog, have you ever heard of Esdeath?"

[Know.]

[A super-S battle maniac on par with General Budou, and also the youngest and strongest general in the entire empire.]

Although I've never met her, it doesn't mean I don't know Esdeath. After all, she's one of the world's top fighters, and we'll have to face her sooner or later.

"So, if you were to face her, how long could you possibly last?"

Seeing that Svarog knew Esdeath, Nadjeshda couldn't help but ask the question that concerned her most! The biggest reason she was so eager to invite Clara to join Night Raid was because of Esdeath.

Because the situation in the northern war is now almost settled.

Without a doubt, Esdeath won a resounding victory.

This also means that the terrifying battle maniac is going back to the capital.

The Night Raid is going very well, but that's only because Esdeath isn't around.

If they were to face Esdeath, the outcome would be completely different.

Therefore, as long as Svarog has the strength to hold off Esdeath for a while, it would be a great thing for Night Raid's current situation.

However, Svarog's answer was...

She will die.

"??"

Nadjeshda was a little taken aback by Svarog's answer.

Svarog faces Esdeath here, will Esdeath die?

Nadjeshda's first reaction to this answer was disbelief; she thought it was just boasting.

No one knew Esdeath's horror better than she did.

In her view, Esdeath could not even be called a human being.

"Is Mr. Svarog underestimating that general?"

[The calculations are correct. Although Esdeath is very strong, she poses no threat once her Ice Time ability is broken.]

"What? Ice Time?"

Esdeath has actually developed such an ability?

Nadjeshda was both surprised by Esdeath's ability and astonished by Svarog's knowledge of Esdeath, something she herself had never heard of.

However, given his deep understanding of Esdeath's strength, the fact that Svarog is still certain he can defeat Esdeath speaks volumes about his power.

Perhaps there really is a chance...

In this way, her worries were no longer any problem, and her decision to recruit Clara into Night Raid was the right one.