A Scene That Feels Familiar

No matter how strong he is, he is still a human being and can get cut by a knife, which is not surprising.

However, he was quite curious about this cursed poison; was it really that powerful?

As he activated "Eidos Eye" to analyze the situation, "Self-Repair Spell" also began to operate.

[Self-repair technique, automatically activated.]

[Core personal intelligence data was read from the backup system.]

[Loading magic spell complete -- Done.]

[Self-repair -- Complete.]

The miracle occurred in just 0.01 seconds.

The curse mark that was about to spread from his shoulder to his heart suddenly disappeared. Not only that, the wound on Mahiro's palm also seemed to have been restored to its original state as if time had reversed.

Gozuki's laughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at the boy as if he had seen a ghost.

"He... he's still alive?! That's impossible!"

"Why don't you... try again?"

Mahiro offered his advice very sincerely.

Repeated provocations completely enraged Gozuki.

He even forgot the difference in their abilities, abandoned the assassination method, and directly grabbed Murasame and rushed forward, once again slashing at Mahiro's neck.

But just like before, he was grabbed by Mahiro.

Gozuki wanted to repeat the same trick and do it again.

But this time, a mournful cry emanated from Murasame's sword—

Click!

The blade inexplicably broke in the middle, snapping instantly!

Upon seeing this, Gozuki exclaimed that it was impossible.

You should know that Imperial Arms are made of Orichalcum (oriental copper) and materials from Super Dangerous Species, which is the hardest metal in the world!

How could it break so easily!

So shocked Gozuki that he even forgot his body was leaning forward uncontrollably.

Until a strangely shaped pistol was pressed against his forehead.

"Checkmate."

"Wait... wait! I have no intention of being your enemy. Can we make peace?! I am from the Imperial Assassination Corps..."

Facing the dark muzzle of the gun, Gozuki broke out in a cold sweat. At this distance, there was no way he could dodge even if he wanted to!

Moreover, it was this strange young man who brought out the gun; he dared not gamble with his physical strength!

However, Mahiro replied to him was merely an enigmatic smile.

"The Nihility" -- Launch!

As the trigger was pulled, Gozuki, who was kneeling in front of him, exploded and disappeared.

There was no bloodshed whatsoever; only a broken knife and a puddle of dust remained on the spot.

Mahiro bent down to pick up Murasame, and casually scattered Gozuki's ashes as well.

However, when he saw the Murasame broken in two, he honestly felt quite sorry for it.

He hadn't expected it to be so brittle; he'd only applied a tiny bit of magic, and it snapped in an instant.

This isn't his fault; it's just that the person who forged the Murasame didn't do a good job, leaving such a serious flaw.

Yes, that's definitely why.

"Mine, pack the food, we're leaving! Your maid training isn't over yet, so don't slack off!"

After Mahiro away the broken sword, Mine glanced briefly at the group of boys and girls but ignored them, instead telling Mine to pack her luggage.

"Oh... oh, coming!"

Mine took a deep breath, slapped her face to hide her surprise, and quickly packed up the meat before obediently following behind Mahiro.

Looking at Mahiro figure, she suddenly felt inexplicably taller and more imposing.

The owner is really amazing...

They were actually able to defeat the user of the Imperial Arms.

Although she didn't know what Imperial Arms were, and they were more like legends, that didn't stop her from admiring Mahiro even more.

And after they left.

The six children, who remained rooted to the spot, were completely stunned after witnessing their father's death. They were unable to immediately recover their senses, or rather, they could hardly believe what they were seeing.

No way!

How could their most revered and worshipped "father," Gozuki, with his extraordinary strength, have died so easily at the hands of others?

Among them, the little girl with Tanba, Pony, who is called a simple-minded idiot, cried the most. After so much training, she really regarded Gozuki as her own father.

The four children, apart from the cold-faced boy Nahashu, remained silent, beginning to worry about their future.

Now that their elite Assassination Department's instructor is dead, what will the higher-ups in the Imperial Capital do with them? Will they face annihilation by the empire...?

Akame's behavior was different from everyone else's.

She felt no sadness, nor any worry.

She simply stretched out her hand reluctantly, watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, and murmured involuntarily:

"Ah... the meat... it's gone..."

Akame didn't have the same deep feelings for Gozuki as Pony did, after all, it was because of Gozuki that she and her sister were forcibly separated.

Nowadays, death is death.

She didn't care about where she was going in the future.

Rather, it wasn't as appealing as that piece of snake meat that looked so delicious.

At the same time.

Mine Mahiro along the river, following the map, and headed straight for the Imperial Capital.

He didn't take Gozuki's matter to heart.

As for those children, to be honest, I don't have any ideas yet.

While raising them wouldn't be bad, and they seem to be around the same age as Mine, having so many children to take care of is probably not a good idea.

Besides, judging from their appearance, there's no way they'd go with him, especially that girl with the Tanba, Pony.

So, see you again someday.

As long as they're in the Imperial Capital, they'll meet sooner or later.

It wouldn't be too late to acquire them one by one then.

As for Mine, she's been mostly trained. While she's not quite an all-rounder in housekeeping, she's pretty much done with cleaning, laundry, and cooking.

So, they stayed in the forest for a few more days.

He then took Mine, bought a carriage in a nearby town, and headed straight for the Imperial Capital.

After all, having come to the Akame ga Kill World, one has no choice but to meet that legendary woman.

Glug glug--

The wheels rolled over the mud and gravel, and in the glow of the setting sun and lingering clouds, a dusty carriage slowly emerged from the horizon.

"Master! Come out quickly, we've arrived in the Imperial Capital!"

Mine, a twin-tailed Mine dressed in a maid outfit, poked half her head out of the carriage, excitedly shouting at the scenery ahead.

A magnificent city wall suddenly appeared before my eyes, standing nearly ten meters high, as if it were helping to block out the setting sun from the half-sky I could see.

Looking to the left, there was no end to the city wall; looking to the right, the same was true.

The enormous city walls were so vast that their extent was impossible to discern, standing majestically and silently between heaven and earth.

Mine stared wide-eyed at the magnificent city before her, at the crowds who appeared so tiny against its walls, and murmured to herself:

"Have I... really arrived in the Imperial Capital?"

Mine could hardly believe it.

Just a few months ago, he was nothing more than a wild child wandering around to make a living. He never imagined that he would be transformed into someone who would come to the most magnificent and spectacular Imperial Capital with his master!

It feels like a dream.

"It hurts!"

Suddenly, Mine felt a sharp pain in her cheek.

Mahiro was smiling as he pinched her cheek.

"Waaah... You idiot master, what are you doing?!"

"Didn't you wonder if you were dreaming? So I'll help you verify it. If it hurts, then it's not a dream."

"Oh... that's definitely not a dream!"

Mine nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Her silly little brain was completely occupied by excitement, and she didn't realize that Mahiro was playing a trick on her.

Chapter 117 A Familiar Scene (5.1K)

"Master, what should we do next?"

Mine stared with her beautiful, pale pink eyes and asked excitedly.

This is unavoidable.

Everything in sight was bustling and prosperous, a scene that Mine had never seen before and could not even imagine.

Behind the wide and towering city gate, streets in all directions are paved with flat and sturdy bluestone pavement, and pedestrians come and go in an endless stream.

Young people who had come from the countryside to seek their fortunes looked around curiously, their excitement impossible to hide.

Mercenaries who specialize in adventures around the world move skillfully between the taverns, their hearty laughter echoing from time to time.

Even among the local poor, although they lived in poverty, they were not destitute, nor were they as emaciated as the people in the small town.

The street vendors and merchants also live a comfortable life.

The world's wealth and grandeur seemed to be concentrated in the Imperial Capital, the vibrant atmosphere was exhilarating, and magnificence and prosperity coexisted side by side.

At least on the surface, the scene before them was very prosperous, showing no signs of decay or decline.

Looking at the town where I've lived since I was a child, it seems like a simple little village compared to the bustling and magnificent Imperial Capital!

"Let's take a look around first, this is my first time here too."

"Yay!"

Mahiro takes the girl for a stroll through the streets of the Imperial Capital.

However, he was more interested in the notices posted everywhere than the vendors.

Recruitment notices were everywhere, along with a few scattered wanted posters.

After all this time, Mahiro figured out where she was in time.

Basically, the old emperor hasn't passed away yet, and the young emperor hasn't ascended the throne.