Among them were the Rakshasa Four Ghosts, the minister's personal executioners, and two members of Wild Hunt. One had drained the blood of countless people, while the other had slaughtered who knew how many as sacrifices to his blade. Could a team like theirs truly be called just?
Back when Ran had said he wanted to change this country, Will had wanted to help him change it too. But the more he learned, the more Will felt that this country was beyond saving.
Seeing the expression on Will's face, Ran could more or less guess what he was thinking. But he said nothing.
Esdeath assigned everyone their positions and waited for Night Raid to appear.
Quite a few scouts had also been stationed throughout the Imperial Capital. The moment Night Raid appeared, word would reach the Imperial Palace.
Just as Esdeath finished making all her arrangements, a soldier suddenly rushed before her. "Report! General Esdeath! Night Raid has appeared among the rebels and is engaging the Imperial Guard outside the southern gate of the Imperial Capital!"
"What?!" Esdeath's expression changed. She had never expected them to forgo the surprise attack she had anticipated and instead confront the Imperial Capital's Imperial Guard head-on. It was completely beyond her expectations.
The Imperial Guard was far stronger than those rebel soldiers, and that was only natural. Still, the enemy had many brave and battle-hardened generals, all of whom had defected from the Empire.
But thinking about it now, Esdeath realized she had taken things for granted. A surprise attack was not their only option. With someone capable of opposing Great General Budo head-on, along with more than twenty Imperial Arms users, the rebels might not lose even in a frontal battle. In fact, their chances of victory might be even greater.
If the