Chapter 44: Still Me
(Chapter 44: Still Me)
Esdeath dragged Chen Fan into the palace and brought him to the Jaegers' office. All the Jaegers' members had gathered there. After Esdeath explained everything, they all began sizing Chen Fan up, while Chen Fan observed them in turn. These were the troops the Empire intended to use against Night Raid. Chen Fan had no reason to fear them, but they might be of some help against Night Raid.
Chen Fan spotted a somewhat familiar figure. A girl who looked very much like Akame was holding a bag of cookies and constantly stuffing them into her mouth. The package had several words written on it: "Kurome's Snacks."
When Chen Fan looked at her, she noticed him as well. She immediately put the cookies away protectively and stared at him with wary caution, as though she were afraid he would snatch her food. Chen Fan was speechless. She was definitely related to Akame, though Akame would at least share her meat with her companions.
Esdeath seemed to have finished speaking. "In summary, Chen Fan is a candidate member of the Jaegers, as well as my Lover Candidate."
"Candidate does sound much better than substitute, but what about my opinion? I haven't mentally prepared myself yet. At the very least, two people need to get to know each other, see whether their personalities are compatible, and then go shopping and on dates..."
"Oh! So that's how it is. Love seems pretty complicated." Esdeath took out a little notebook and began writing.
After finishing her notes, Esdeath smiled at Chen Fan. "I'll take you shopping properly."
"Why do I feel like your tone is no different from taking a pet out shopping?" Chen Fan said with a curl of his lips. It seemed he had