I Dreamed of Roaming the World with Sword in Hand, but Lost Two as Soon as I Left the Village (5.5K)

"Really... It's been half a month already."

Mahiro out the window and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

He wasn't interested in where Leone went; he was interested in when the storyline would begin.

And it's time to contact Akame; it's time to go and meet her.

Chapter 155 I once dreamed of wandering the world with a sword, but two of my men died just outside the village (5.5K)

"I'm so hungry!!"

On the streets of the Imperial Capital's downtown area, a boy and a girl walked aimlessly down the avenue, looking dejected.

Judging from their attire, it was clear that these two men came from outside the Imperial Capital, as they were both carrying weapons.

The girl carried a bow on her back, while the boy carried a sword and had a white cloth tied around his head, as if he were attending a funeral.

However, compared to the boy's outdated and unfashionable attire, the girl was quite eye-catching.

Her long, smooth, jet-black hair swayed in the wind, and her beautiful, flawless eyes were filled with helplessness, yet also with curiosity and amazement at the prosperity of the Imperial Capital.

Her jet-black hair, adorned with floral ornaments, added a touch of ethereal charm and playfulness. Although the girl came from the countryside, her simple and kind beauty attracted the attention of many men, including several wicked noblemen whose eyes were already brimming with lust!

Listening to the shouts and calls of the vendors, the two looked around curiously in the bustling street.

But the aroma of food wafting from the shops along the street made their stomachs rumble uncontrollably.

"Hey, Ieyasu, we've arrived in the Imperial Capital, but what do we do next? Where are we going to stay tonight? What about food?"

"You ask me? I can't help it. It's all the fault of those damned thieves on the way. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't have gotten separated from Tatsumi! Damn it, now we can't even get food!"

As they talked, the boy called Ieyasu was already stamping his feet in anger.

One night, on the road not far from the Imperial Capital, the three of them, who had left the village together, were suddenly attacked by thieves, causing them to be completely separated.

The bounties they earned from hunting dangerous species along the way were all given to Tatsumi, and the little money they had left had long been spent on the journey.

But thinking of this, the girl traveling with her Sayo, couldn't help but look at Ieyasu with a resentful expression and complain:

"In the end, isn't it all your fault, Ieyasu? Why did you have to cause such a scene at their recruitment point?"

"How can you blame me!"

Ieyasu looked at his companion with a shocked expression and said:

"If it weren't for that person's contempt and disdain for us, insisting that we start as the lowest-ranking soldiers!"

"Sayo, with our abilities, we could easily be captains!"

That's what happened: after causing a scene at the recruitment site, the two of them were successfully thrown out.

This has led to him being homeless and hungry, without even a place to stay for the night.

Although sleeping on the streets is nothing to them.

"Hey~ It seems you two are facing some pretty tough times."

Just then, a cheerful female voice came from behind.

The two instinctively turned around and saw a scantily clad blonde woman waving at them.

"Wow, what a beautiful older sister!" Ieyasu exclaimed in surprise.

Is this the Imperial Capital?

Wow, that's so cool and comfortable!

Especially those two plump little buns that seem about to burst out of their sockets—they're simply irresistible!

"You idiot, Ieyasu, where are you looking?!"

Seeing the boy's fixed gaze, Sayo couldn't help but flick him on the forehead, instantly bringing him to his senses.

"Haha, it's nothing, it's nothing. But judging from your appearance, you seem to have encountered quite a bit of trouble. Let me guess, did you come here from out of town to pursue romance in the Imperial Capital, right?"

How did you know?

Unlike her companions who only focused on each other's figures, Sayo was much more wary.

"Well, don't be nervous, don't be nervous. Having lived in the Imperial Capital for so long, I can spot outsiders like you chasing your dreams at a glance. Besides, I bet you were just rejected by the recruiting office, right?"

"That's really amazing!"

Ieyasu couldn't help but exclaim, as if she had found a kind older sister, and quickly stepped forward to complain, "It's all those people's fault for having such poor judgment. With our abilities, we shouldn't have started as the lowest-ranking soldiers. Don't let our appearance fool you, we're actually quite strong."

Along the way, Sayo, Tatsumi, and I killed countless Level 1 Dangerous Species! We even hunted several Earth Dragons!

"Haha, really? That's quite impressive."

The blonde woman nodded, hands on her hips, and said, "Oh right, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Leone."

"Hello Leone, my name is Ieyasu, and this lady next to me is..."

"My name is Sayo."

"Oh, hello everyone, it's nice to meet you."

Leone laughed heartily, but her eyes lingered on Sayo for a moment. After realizing that Sayo was not easily fooled, she turned her gaze to Ieyasu.

"Young Ieyasu, I know a way to quickly become an official. Would you like to know?"

"Really?!"

"Of course it's true! Let me tell you, don't let my appearance fool you, I actually know a big shot in the Imperial Capital. If I just talk to him, you can get directly into the military and become a captain—it's not a dream!"

Seeing that the other party had taken the bait, Leone began her persuasive maneuvering.

Using this rhetoric, she has taught countless outsiders a lesson.

There was no other way; she was desperately short of money.

Although my monthly income isn't low, it's simply not enough to cover my expenses, not to mention I'm heavily in debt from loan sharks and am constantly being chased by creditors.

Moreover, what she said wasn't exactly a lie; she did know a very important person, namely Yotsuba Mahiro, the head of the secret security department.

He's even been put on guard duty at the gate!

Although it's been half a month since I last went, Sheele has been covering for me.

"Big sister Leone, please help us!"

"Hey, Ieyasu!"

Seeing Ieyasu bowing respectfully to the other party, Sayo, who was traveling with him, couldn't help but nudge his arm, hoping that the guy would be a little more alert.

Unfortunately, it was of no use.

The naive Ieyasu was already immersed in his dream of joining the army, becoming a captain, achieving numerous merits, rising to become the Grand General of the Imperial Capital, marrying a beautiful and wealthy noblewoman, and becoming a winner in life!

"Haha, of course, no problem! But before that, please treat me to a meal!"

"Ah?!"

Ieyasu was stunned.

Sayo couldn't help but rub her forehead.

I knew it...

"What, is it that after I helped you become captains, you won't even treat me to a meal?" Leone pouted slightly, striking a cute, angry pose.

I must say, there's a certain charm to it, a kind of unexpected cuteness.

"Ah, no..."

Ieyasu looked embarrassed, his eyes darting around.

If they had money, would they be homeless and starving?

However, at that moment, another voice slowly rang out from not far away.

"Of course, no problem. It's just a meal. My treat."

"Real...?!"

Upon hearing this voice, Leone felt his hair stand on end and his whole body trembled, as if he had encountered something terrifying.

"But never mind, haha, next time, next time..."

As she spoke, Leone was about to run away, but as soon as she took a step, a large hand landed on her shoulder, rendering her unable to move.

Then, an extremely handsome face slowly appeared.

But he wore a gentle smile that instilled fear in Leone, and spoke softly to her:

"Why wait until next time? Better to be lucky than early. How about I treat you to roasted lion meat? Consider it a reward for skipping half a month of work."

"Waaah... Yotsuba Clan, please forgive me! I know I was wrong!!!"

Leone immediately backed down.

There's nothing I can do about it. In this Imperial Capital, including Night Raid, there are only two people Leone dares not provoke.

One is Najenda, the boss of the Night Raid, and the other is Yotsuba Mahiro from the Secret Police.

If you mess with the former, you'll get beaten up; if you mess with the latter, you'll not only get beaten up, but you'll also have money deducted from your pay.

In comparison, Leone felt that Yotsuba Mahiro was probably more terrifying than Najenda.

"Do you really know you were wrong?"

"Real..."

"Will you still dare to use my name to swindle and deceive people in the future?"

"I won't dare again, I'll never dare again..."

"Alright, I'll forgive you this time. Now get back to your original job and replace Sheele. Do your job properly, or I'll have Mine dock your pay!"

"Yes, yes..."

Leone didn't even bother to refute him; her attitude was completely respectful, a stark contrast to the confident, sunny, and cheerful older sister she had been before.

However, just as she was leaving, she couldn't help but ask, "Lady Yotsuba Clan, how did you know I was here?"

"Hehe."

Mahiro glanced at her and said disdainfully, "What else can you do besides skipping work to scam drinks and money?"

Leone left, speechless.

I never expected that this was the image she had in Mahiro's mind, but it's quite accurate.

But in reality, he didn't know Leone was there; they just happened to meet.

I mainly came here out of curiosity because I heard there was trouble at the recruitment site, and that's when I stumbled upon this scene.

However, when his gaze fell upon the two people, he found that they were staring straight at him.

"So handsome..."

"That's really cool..."

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Mahiro's question brought them back to their senses, and they quickly shook their heads and apologized.

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Mahiro waved his hand dismissively and asked, "You two were the ones causing trouble at the recruitment point just now, right?"

"Um... sir, it's actually like this..."

"It was you, sir, I did it!"

Just as Sayo was about to explain, Ieyasu interrupted her directly, even frankly admitting it and explaining:

"That's how it is, sir. The recruiters at the recruitment center are snobbish. We're both very capable, and we shouldn't have started as lowly soldiers. We just wanted to start as captains to show them what we're capable of, but that guy just threw us out!"

This reason...

Mahiro almost burst out laughing when he heard that.

Why does this feel so strangely familiar?

And their appearances were strangely familiar...

Just as he was pondering, the young man opposite him spoke again, "Sir, you must be a high-ranking official, right?"