But Iori found it utterly baffling. As the Empire's leader, he had always treated others with kindness and consideration. Naturally, he had to care about his subordinates' personal lives, especially young girls like Akame, who had lost her parents at a young age and had no one to rely on.
She had rendered great service, sought neither fame nor profit, and was alone and helpless. Didn't Akame deserve special treatment?
What was wrong with specifically bringing her into the palace to take care of her?
To show concern for his subject, placing her in this king's harem—ah, no, in the Imperial Palace's rear garden—wasn't that perfectly normal?
Considering that Kurome was her only remaining relative, and that she was mentally unstable besides, wasn't it only natural to bring her little sister over to live with her too?
It's fine, I'll take care of both you sisters, ya!
Why was Akame angry? He couldn't understand it.
And it would have been one thing if she had merely refused him. But when Iori, disappointed, tried to invite Esdeath to stay for a while instead, properly rewarding the Grand General who had suppressed the unruly forces on all four borders, Akame's reaction became even more intense. Her killing intent practically overflowed!
To be fair, Iori could have arrested her on charges of "attempting to assassinate the king," imprisoned her in the bedchamber—ah, no, the dungeon—and slowly interrogated her. Then he could tie up Kurome too, right in front of Akame... Cough, that would be entering the dark route, which wasn't Iori's style.
He still had to be a little gentler with girls!
Iori had always been a magnanimous man. He generously forgave Akame's rudeness and even said he would build a palace in the garden for her. She could come live there whenever