Akame: I'm a Professional at Being an Undercover Agent! (6K)

"Hmm, I guess so, but it depends on how you define 'high-ranking official.' I am the head of the Imperial Capital Secret Security Department, Yotsuba Mahiro."

"Very good!"

Ieyasu's face lit up with joy, and he said directly, "Lord Yotsuba Clan, we are really strong. Please give us a chance. We really want to join the army and become a captain!"

I don't know if this kid is just straightforward or stupid.

Back in his day, at least he knew how to bribe his superiors, but this young man in front of him only knows how to talk.

However, this kind of passionate young man is quite interesting.

Mahiro suddenly became interested. "Of course, no problem. As long as you can pass the assessment, it's okay to make an exception and give you a captain position."

But tell me your names first.

"Yes, sir! My name is Ieyasu!"

"My name is Sayo, and I'm sixteen years old."

Compared to her previous composure and calmness, Sayo was noticeably more shy and respectful.

When Mahiro heard their names, he paused for a moment, then blurted out, "The one who said, '[Once wanted to roam the world with a sword, but two of them died just as he left the village]'?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Both of them typed out several question marks.

"It's alright. Since you're so eager to climb the ranks, come with me. I'll take you through the assessment."

With that, Yotsuba Mahiro led them back to the recruitment point.

However, upon seeing the two of them run in again, the person in charge of recruitment immediately wanted to order them thrown out. What kind of country bumpkins dare to cause trouble here!

Until he saw Yotsuba Mahiro following behind him.

"Yo- Yotsuba Clan- sama, what's wrong...?"

"Go and summon Nahashu."

"Yes, Yotsuba Clan!"

The man immediately turned and left respectfully, which stirred Ieyasu's heart and made his eyes gradually light up.

He was right; this person was indeed a high-ranking official!

Even those who had just bullied them were now behaving with such respect!

After a while, a cold-faced blond boy walked over.

"Lord Yotsuba Clan, you were looking for me?"

"Okay, you'll be in charge of evaluating these two people from now on, according to the captain's standards, you understand?"

"I understand. Please leave everything to me, Yotsuba Clan- sama."

Nahashu first spoke Mahiro to Mahiro, then looked at the two of them and said, "You two, come with me."

"Yes, yes!"

The two answered in unison.

Ieyasu, in particular, was completely stunned.

If the man Yotsuba Mahiro from before gave him a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze, yet also possessed a subtle air of authority, then the boy in front of him, who wasn't much older than him, gave him a chilling feeling.

The intense pressure emanating from that cold, handsome face suggests that he must be extremely strong!

Are these the people from the military?

That's amazing...

Sayo, standing behind, seemed even more curious with her large, dark eyes. She thought that both the boy in front of her and Yotsuba Clan were very handsome, unlike Tatsumi and the others from the village.

However, her cute little face showed more nervousness than anything else. After all, she had come to the Imperial Capital from the countryside and this was the first time she had experienced such a formidable situation!

As for Yotsuba Mahiro, he naturally followed behind them.

After all, this was a show he had arranged; how could he not go and see it?

However, upon entering the backyard, they discovered that not only Nahashu, but also Cornelia and Tsukushi were there.

Because the military was short-staffed during recruitment, Mahiro brought Nahashu and Green over, but unexpectedly, others also joined in the fun.

Upon seeing Mahiro, the girls' faces lit up with joy, and they jogged over.

"Yotsuba Clan, what brings you here?"

"Of course, it's to see if you've been working hard, and to catch a show while we're at it."

"Play?"

Mahiro towards Nahashu, and they turned to see Nahashu take two load-bearing garments from the warehouse and throw them in front of them, saying coldly:

"Put them on, then run ten laps around the yard in ten minutes."

Ieyasu looked up and observed the surrounding courtyard. He estimated that the distance around the perimeter was about 400 meters, and even if he circled it ten times, it would only be 4,000 meters.

This test was too easy for him.

After putting on the weighted suit, Ieyasu staggered and almost lost his balance, nearly falling over, and even found it difficult to move.

Simply because this weighted garment weighs a staggering forty kilograms!

If he's like this, then it's even more true for Sayo, who is practically struggling to hold on.

"Sayo, you absolutely can't give up!" Ieyasu said solemnly through gritted teeth.

"Yes, we must fight for the future of the village!" Sayo's eyes shone with determination.

Their eyes were full of fighting spirit, so as soon as they heard the starting signal, they rushed forward instantly.

Actually, their tests weren't very strict; they lowered the standards considerably.

After all, when Nahashu and the others became captains, they trained wearing weights of over 50 kilograms, and even the weakest of them Seryu Ubiquitous, could do it.

A few minutes later, the assessment ended.

Without exception, neither of them qualified.

Ieyasu was alright; at least he finished half the race. But Sayo was completely exhausted after just two laps.

"So, are you convinced now?"

Mahiro stepped forward, looked at the two of them, and asked.

They both fell silent, unable to speak. They had thought it would be simple, but it turned out to be so difficult.

Is this the captain from the Imperial Capital?

That's really strong!

"Since you're convinced, then let's start as rookie soldiers. Nahashu, this boy is yours; Cornelia, this girl is yours to lead."

"Yes, Lord Yotsuba Clan!"

Nahashu took Ieyasu away, and this hot-blooded young man naturally had nothing to say about it.

However, Sayo was amazed when she saw Cornelia and the girls following Mahiro.

Those girls are absolutely gorgeous!

Especially the girl with short, wavy hair and the girl with short, black hair; they were about the same age as her, but they were as beautiful as idols!

"Hello, my name is Cornelia, you can just call me Cornelia. From today onwards, you're one of my teammates. I'll introduce you to the other teammates later."

Cornelia, as always, wore a gentle, older sister-like smile.

This warmed Sayo's heart.

"Hello, Sister Ke'er, I'm Sayo. Please take care of me from now on!"

"Hmm, Sayo ~ You're very pretty. No wonder Yotsuba Clan made an exception and brought you all here for the assessment." Cornelia's tone held a hint of something inexplicable.

"Huh?"

Sayo looked up at her, puzzled.

Captain Cornelia is clearly prettier than me!

Meanwhile, after watching the play and arranging her work, Yotsuba Mahiro left the recruitment point, only to sneeze as soon as she stepped out the door.

"Which bastard is cursing me behind my back! It must be that fat pig Honest! Yes, that's right!"

Honest was innocently blamed.

However, Mahiro was too lazy to care about those things. He looked up at the sky, which was already half red, and murmured:

"Never mind, it's getting late, I should go see Akame."

That's what he mainly needs to do today.

Chapter 156 Akame: As an undercover agent, I'm a professional! (6K)

Nighttime.

"The stars are so beautiful... aren't they?"

Mahiro lay on the grass, holding the back of his head, gazing at the starry sky as if talking to himself.

But a moment later, a faint rustling sound came from the grass not far behind him.

Immediately afterwards, a slender figure quietly appeared.

Bathed in moonlight, the other person's figure gradually became visible.

A pure black coat swayed in the wind, and a sleeveless black short dress clung tightly to her body. A red scarf fluttered slowly at her chest, highlighting her already mature and full breasts.

A pair of long, slender legs, tightly bound in black over-the-knee stockings, stepped across the lawn and came to his side.

"Please sit down."

Mahiro seemed to have anticipated the other's arrival, and reached out a hand to pat the lawn beside him.

"Long time no see, Akame. How's Night Raid going lately?"

"Hmm, it's alright. The boss treats me very well, and things are harmonious during the Night Raid."

As she spoke, Akame sat down beside him and slowly bent her legs.

A section of fair, tender thigh peeking out from under the skirt shimmered in the moonlight, like mutton-fat jade.

Her long, flowing black hair cascading down her back, and her bright, beautiful wine-red eyes, evoke a sense of inexplicable nostalgia.

It's been a while since I last saw Akame, and she seems to have grown quite a bit, both in terms of her demeanor and her physique.

She was originally just the type of girl who looked like a teenager, but now she's vaguely able to rival Cornelia.

"Yotsuba Clan, how has my sister Kurome been lately?"

"Oh dear, you're asking about my sister first and not about me? How disheartening~"

"No."

His teasing made Akame's face flush slightly, and she explained:

"... Leone reports on the Yotsuba Clan- sama's situation every time she returns, Sheele occasionally mentions it as well. I'm well aware of it, which is why I haven't inquired."

"Wow, it seems that Najenda is quite interested in me."

"Yes, the BOSS considers you dangerous, at least the most dangerous to Night Raid right now, but also the least dangerous."

Akame's expression turned serious at the mention of this.

"I understand, I understand."

Mahiro waved his hand dismissively and said.

After all, he once took Najenda's right arm and Imperial Arm, so it's normal for him to be so wary of him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed Leone and Sheele to serve as guards in his house.

As for the deeper reason, it's simply that in everyone's mind, his strength is comparable to Esdeath's.

However, he felt the threat was small, mainly because he was hostile to Minister Honest, and there were frictions both openly and covertly.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.