Akame's face couldn't help but flush slightly, though she still appeared quite composed.
Clearly, Akame was much better at controlling her emotions, at least to the point where she wouldn't suddenly get shy or anything.
Listening to Chelsea's words, Koizumi couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. What did she mean by "that aspect" being a problem? Could she please be more specific? He just didn't want to start a doomed-from-the-start romance in this kind of situation!
Besides, now was the time to start the mission. Wasn't thinking a normal thing to do? Why were they chatting here like they had nothing better to do? Did they have a lot of time to waste? They might have plenty of time, but he certainly didn't!
Koizumi, utterly speechless in the face of Chelsea, could only shake his head helplessly and turn his gaze to the two women.
"Let's go to the Danger Beast habitat that Reias frequents first. When that guy shows up, that's when the hunt begins..." A trace of coldness flashed in Koizumi's eyes.
Although he knew he couldn't easily be swayed by emotions, to be honest, Koizumi was extremely angry at Reias. A guy who didn't treat human lives as anything deserved to die a thousand times over, and it still wouldn't be enough to vent his anger!
"Aren't you planning to assassinate him in the Imperial Capital? That should be easier..."
Since they were starting to talk about the mission, of course, they had to be serious. So Chelsea also calmed down a bit and started discussing the mission.
Indeed, what Chelsea said wasn't wrong. Compared to hunting him outside, it would be better to go directly into the Imperial Capital and kill everyone in his family in one fell swoop. But recent events inside the Imperial Capital forced Koizumi to be more cautious.
If it were just Koizumi alone, it would be easy to escape from the Imperial Capital. Even against that General, Koizumi had a way to escape. After all, Yukari was always watching from Chaldea, ready to help at any time. Yukari wasn't acting now just to give him some training, but he still couldn't lose his life here.
Moreover, Koizumi had vaguely touched Yukari's power, but he couldn't understand the principle behind its use.
Maybe in a critical moment, Koizumi could even use Gap to escape directly. So this wasn't a difficult problem for Koizumi to solve. However, this was only the case if Koizumi was alone, but now there were Chelsea and Akame.
Chelsea was fine. Transformation Free: Gaia Foundation was a very useful Teigu, and escaping from the Imperial Capital was also very simple. But Akame was different. Akame wasn't like him; she couldn't fly. And even if Koizumi could fly away with Akame, there was still a problem. What if the General caught up? Koizumi wouldn't be able to fight well while carrying Akame, which could lead to a situation where both of them were caught by the General. So Koizumi had to think about Akame.
"The Imperial Capital has been heavily guarded these past few days. The city gates are locked down almost every night, and not even a fly can get out. Do you think Akame is suitable to run into the Imperial Capital? You have Transformation Free: Gaia Foundation, and I can fly, so the two of us don't have to worry. But Akame isn't suitable for entering the Imperial Capital... Moreover, recently, many Imperial Guard members have been patrolling with the Imperial Capital Garrison. Almost every street has their people. If we really enter the Imperial Capital, Akame's 'popularity' probably wouldn't last even an hour before she's noticed."
Koizumi rolled his eyes at Chelsea, feeling quite speechless. But he also knew that Chelsea had only recently been added to Night Raid, so she didn't know about the recent situation in the Imperial Capital.
Koizumi had asked Leone before. Leone often went to the Imperial Capital, so she naturally knew these things and had reminded Koizumi to be careful.
Chapter 89: Koizumi's Thoughts
This time, even Chelsea was speechless and choked up. How had the usually lax Imperial Capital become like this?
She hadn't been on many missions recently, so she didn't know the situation in the Imperial Capital, which was somewhat excusable.
It was a good thing she hadn't gone recently. If she had accidentally gotten herself into trouble because of her lack of information, that would have been terrible.
However, after the speechless feeling passed, Chelsea couldn't help but reveal a strange look, her eyes fixed on Koizumi.
She didn't expect Koizumi to be really thinking about the battle plan. It seemed she had underestimated him. But was this guy really ignoring her and Akame's charm, or was he just too shy to bring it up? Chelsea was starting to become curious about the Koizumi in front of her.
Akame couldn't help but glance at Chelsea, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. Why did she feel that Chelsea was a little strange?
Was it just her imagination? Probably, since she had only known Chelsea for a short time. Although she seemed very friendly, there were still many things she hadn't yet understood, so it was normal to feel strange.
"So next, we're going to that place to set up an ambush in advance and then assassinate him? Then we're not going to care about the rest of Reias's family?" Chelsea didn't think there was anything wrong with Koizumi's plan, at least the plan was safe.
The only thing that made Chelsea a little concerned was that if they only assassinated Reias, wouldn't the rest of Reias's family all escape? That wouldn't count as completing the mission, which she couldn't accept.
To this, Koizumi just smiled slightly. He knew Chelsea's concerns. Who said he wasn't going to kill the rest of them? It was just inconvenient to do it, so Koizumi didn't need Chelsea and Akame's help. He only needed to take action himself.
Of course, it would be better for Chelsea to handle this matter, but Koizumi wasn't afraid of the Imperial Capital's people at all.
Moreover, he had taken on this mission, so Koizumi planned to solve it himself and didn't want to rely on others.
He had agreed to let Akame and her follow him only because he was afraid that Najenda would worry. But since nothing would happen, there was no need to have Akame follow him all the time. After killing Reias, he could handle the rest himself.
At least, that's what Koizumi thought. However, it might be a little difficult to explain to Chelsea and Akame, since they wouldn't watch him go on a mission alone without saying anything. In Koizumi's opinion, Akame definitely wouldn't.
It seemed that he would have to spend some time on Akame later. But Chelsea shouldn't be so reckless, right?
Koizumi knew Akame, so he knew that she wouldn't let him go to the Imperial Capital alone. Koizumi wasn't sure about Chelsea, so it was hard to say anything. But speaking of which, hopefully, this assassination wouldn't have any problems.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of the rest of Reias's family. After you and Akame have dealt with that Reias guy, you can go back to Night Raid. It's okay to leave the rest to me. Even if I'm besieged in the Imperial Capital, I have absolute confidence that I can escape from their hands!"
Koizumi exuded a strong aura of confidence, and even Akame and Chelsea couldn't help but light up.
However, Koizumi's words made Akame and Chelsea frown slightly. Although they felt a little worried about the inexplicable confidence in Koizumi's heart, they were very confident in Koizumi's strength. After all, even Hakurei Reimu and Hata no Kokoro didn't plan to interfere in Koizumi's assassination, which meant that Reimu and Kokoro were very confident in Koizumi's strength, so they didn't interfere.
But even so, this wasn't a reason for them to let Koizumi go to the Imperial Capital alone. What if something happened? It would be difficult to explain to Reimu and Kokoro. And since he had joined Night Raid, in Akame's eyes, he was her comrade. Even if it was just a temporary cooperative relationship, Koizumi gave Akame a good impression.
Akame used to be one of the elite seven of the Imperial Assassination Squad. Almost all of the past elite seven had been wiped out. She had seen countless of her comrades fall in front of her, so to Akame, her comrades were her family.
She remembered that there was a comrade in the past who was injured but didn't tell her because he was afraid she would worry. In the end, his injuries flared up and he died directly. This also made Akame firmly believe that if a comrade was injured in front of her, she couldn't ignore it and had to save him no matter what.
Therefore, Akame couldn't let Koizumi go to the Imperial Capital alone no matter what.
And Chelsea was the same. She didn't want Koizumi to enter the Imperial Capital alone either. After all, this was a mission that everyone was completing together. Since it was a mission that was completed together, then they were comrades, so she thought she had to go with him.
Don't look at Chelsea who usually likes to tease others, but in reality, Chelsea's assassination team had been completely wiped out in the past, leaving only Chelsea alone. So Chelsea is actually very realistic when looking at things, and at the same time, she cherishes her comrades very much.
"Little bro, are you sure you're okay... The Imperial Capital is so heavily guarded that even I don't dare to take risks in the Imperial Capital with Transformation Free: Gaia Foundation... Are you sure you want to run to the Imperial Capital to assassinate Reias's family alone?"
Chelsea looked at Koizumi in front of her with a serious face, a strong look of solemnity appearing in her eyes.
This was no joke. If anything went wrong, Koizumi would definitely be caught by the people in the Imperial Capital.
"I think so too, Koizumi... At least don't enter the Imperial Capital casually. You know how heavily guarded the Imperial Capital is because of your and Reimu and Kokoro's big commotion last time. Why not let Hundred Personas take action? As the Revolutionary Army's trump card assassins, their assassination abilities do indeed surpass the others in Night Raid."
Koizumi couldn't help but roll his eyes at Chelsea and Akame. It seemed that the two of them were convinced that he would definitely not be able to complete this matter, and that if Koizumi went to the Imperial Capital, he would definitely be caught by the Imperial Capital Garrison...
Okay, Koizumi admitted that he was indeed easy to catch, but he could at least fly. Had they ever seen someone in the Imperial Capital who could fly? He just wouldn't believe that he could be caught like that!
"Don't worry, I won't be caught so easily. Moreover, I have a special way of contacting Reimu and Kokoro. If anything happens to me, Reimu and Kokoro will come to my side immediately."
## Chapter 90: Chelsea's Way
Akame and Chelsea didn't say anything in response to Koizumi's words. They now understood that Koizumi was also a stubborn person. Since they couldn't dissuade him, they could only choose to secretly follow him.
Chelsea could do this. Chelsea's Teigu, Transformation Free: Gaia Foundation, allowed her to transform into anyone, anything, or any object. So, if possible, she was the most likely to be able to stay by Koizumi's side.
Therefore, Chelsea didn't plan to persuade Koizumi anymore; she would just follow him later.
Of course, Chelsea didn't stop to think: if Koizumi couldn't handle an opponent, could she, Chelsea, solve it?
However, Chelsea could be quite useful. After all, Chelsea's disguise was generally undetectable. Even that general who wielded the power of lightning might not have been able to see through Chelsea's disguise.
A sneak attack at the right moment could be quite useful, even if her sneak attack might not succeed.
After all, Chelsea's own strength was very low; she was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person. Chelsea, with her agility and Teigu, had almost no other use, making her comparable to Seryu without Koro.
Seryu without Koro wasn't very strong either; otherwise, she wouldn't have been saved by Reimu's talisman before.
Chelsea planned to secretly follow Koizumi when he went to the Imperial Capital for the assassination, and Akame felt the same way.
Akame had sneaked into the Imperial Capital before. After all, if Akame didn't go to the Imperial Capital because of her wanted status, wouldn't she be unable to carry out her missions? So, Akame wasn't too worried.
She was only worried about Koizumi. After all, Koizumi was carrying out such a mission for the first time, so Akame was inevitably worried.
People executing a mission for the first time often encounter dangerous situations. Akame was going along to prevent any accidents.
Koizumi, Akame, and Chelsea arrived at the Danger Beast habitat. Koizumi needed to understand the terrain here.
In case of an accident, Koizumi had to calculate an escape route to avoid any problems.
For example, accidentally walking into a dead end, especially when running away, would be incredibly awkward.
Speaking of which, it seemed the Reias family hired many powerful individuals. The Danger Beasts here were of a high level. At least, the bodyguards of ordinary noble families would have difficulty dealing with such opponents, yet that Reias often came here.
Of course, many noble families had very strong bodyguards. After all, nobles had extensive connections.
Extensive connections meant they could see more capable people, so it was normal for their bodyguards to be powerful.
However, there were also experts among ordinary people. These nobles couldn't be too arrogant; family background was always their top priority.
Akame looked at the Danger Beast habitat in front of her, a hint of nostalgia flashing in her eyes.
Come to think of it, the environment around here was very similar to the forest where she first joined the Imperial Assassination Squad for selection. Although this place wasn't very big, it looked very similar overall…
It was truly nostalgic. Although it was dangerous at the time, it was undoubtedly the warmest time with Kurome.
Unfortunately, that was also the beginning of her and Kurome's pain, because the elite group only needed seven people, and Kurome was exactly the eighth. Moreover, to sever ties, sisters couldn't be placed in the same group, so Kurome and she were separated.
After all, it would be terrible if the relationship between sisters affected the mission.
That's what the instructors in the assassination squad said at the time, and Akame felt helpless.
It was a pity, that time was so beautiful. Now, the relationship between herself and Kurome could be described as irreconcilable.
"Kurome…" Akame muttered to herself, a strange color flashing in her eyes.
"What's wrong? Akame?" Chelsea slowly came to Akame's side and asked.
Chelsea watched the light flashing in Akame's eyes. In fact, she and Akame had met before.
Perhaps Akame had forgotten, but Chelsea hadn't. When she belonged to Night Raid in the past, there was a mission targeting the elite seven-person group. Although she hadn't spoken to her, she had observed Akame and others from afar.
Unfortunately, she was discovered at the time, and Chelsea had to retreat.
Later, there were still actions against the seven-person group, but she didn't encounter Akame, but someone else.
After returning from the mission, Chelsea found that her team had been wiped out, leaving only herself.
Chelsea and Akame were acquaintances, but Akame didn't know her, and the two had never actually met face-to-face.
Hearing Chelsea's question, Akame shook her head slightly, "It's nothing, I just remembered some past events. When I was still in the Imperial Assassination Squad, we trained in a similar Danger Beast habitat when selecting the elite seven-person group. Kurome and I passed through that forest together. Thinking about it now, it was really thrilling…"
Unconsciously, Akame revealed some of her past.
A complicated look flashed in Chelsea's eyes. She also knew what Akame wanted to express.
Chelsea knew that Akame's sister, Kurome, was in the Empire, and she also knew that Akame was now reminiscing about the past days with Kurome.
It was a pity that the two sisters were destined to become enemies. At this moment, Chelsea made a decision in her heart.
Since Akame couldn't bring herself to kill her sister Kurome, then she would replace Akame and kill her.
Even if Akame hated her for this, it didn't matter. It was better to avoid the situation of a sister killing her sister. At least, Chelsea didn't want this to happen.
To put it bluntly, Chelsea chose to do this because she cherished her current comrades.
She didn't want her current comrades to be so painful, so she would take on all of this in place of her comrades.
This was Chelsea's way of cherishing her comrades. She was also caring for her comrades in her own way.
"What's wrong with you two? Why are you standing there motionless? Did you see something? Is it a Danger Beast?"
At this time, Koizumi slowly walked over, revealing a puzzled expression.
Why didn't I sense anything? Is it not a Danger Beast? Then what are they doing spacing out there?
Chelsea and Akame were slightly stunned, then looked at each other, revealing a knowing smile.
Koizumi was slightly stunned for a moment, then scratched his head, indicating that he didn't understand what they were doing.
Reias was perhaps completely unaware that Night Raid had completely grasped his patterns of movement, so he also didn't know that Koizumi was waiting for his arrival with Akame and Chelsea in a Danger Beast habitat.
As long as this bastard dared to come to this place, Koizumi was determined he'd arrive standing but leave on a stretcher.
And Reias really didn't know anything at all, leaving the Imperial Capital with a large group of bodyguards and a pair of twin sisters.
These twin sisters were named Lia and Lie, little girls Reias had just abducted a few days ago.
Having just arrived in the Imperial Capital, they were completely dazzled by its prosperity. Unfortunately, they lost their money as soon as they arrived, and had no choice but to rely on others. Who knew that Reias would extend his friendly hand at this time?
Indeed, in the eyes of outsiders, it was indeed a friendly hand, but in the eyes of the people of the Imperial Capital, it was a sigh.
Two more poor little girls had been abducted, but what could they do about being abducted? They could only watch helplessly. After all, these people who had lived in the Imperial Capital for a long time had long forgotten what resistance and protest were.
The servility in their bones made them dare not say anything, and could only watch silently without saying a word.
And the twin sisters knew nothing about it, and were taken to Reias's home, where they were provided with good food and drink.
Basically, Reias satisfied them in everything they wanted to do every day, which made the twin sisters very happy. After all, Reias was quite handsome, and his family was so rich. The twin sisters couldn't wait to marry into his family, and thus soar to the top and become phoenixes. Everyone has this dream of meeting a Prince Charming.
Lia and Lie had just come to the Imperial Capital from the countryside, and when they suddenly saw how prosperous it was, they had such an idea in their hearts. And now that they suddenly met Reias, they naturally thought that Reias was their Prince Charming. As for sisters serving one husband together, this era was like this anyway, so why bother?
There were many mistresses in noble families, and it was rare to become a wife.
So Lia and Lie were actually thinking in their hearts that they could become Reias's wives.
This time, Reias said that he had some secrets to tell Lia and Lie, which immediately made Lia and Lie's faces show a strong joy. He was about to tell them secrets, wasn't this a sign that they were about to become Reias's wives?
The twin sisters chuckled in their hearts, but unfortunately, Reias was destined not to be the kind of person they were thinking of.
Following Reias this time was destined to make them fall from hope to despair.
Seriously, these guys really liked to play like this. No matter who it was, they liked to fill them with hope first, until they finally turned into an expression of complete despair. This change made these nobles feel very satisfied.
So, these nobles were really twisted enough to like to see this kind of expression.
Although I don't know what the Revolutionary Army behind Night Raid is like, at least Night Raid's original purpose is more pleasing to Koizumi's eyes.
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