Tatsumi joined the members of Night Raid in another round of slaughter at Aria's Manor. Even the Holy Church would show no mercy to people who had lost every shred of humanity.
"I didn't expect you three kids to be half bad!" Leone said, patting Tatsumi on the shoulder.
"It's all thanks to the teachings of the Holy Light. Holy Light Clerics never show mercy to the wicked," Tatsumi said calmly.
"Come on. Let's find somewhere to discuss our cooperation."
"Sure! What about all those people behind you?" Leone asked curiously.
"That's something we'll need to discuss as well. Oh, and give me back the money you swindled out of me! I want to find them somewhere to stay until we can make arrangements."
"Haha, you're still such an innocent boy." Leone laughed at the serious look in Tatsumi's eyes.
"This isn't innocence. It's responsibility. Just as we must root out evil completely, we must also see things through when we save people."
"Sure! Don't worry! You're not getting the money back, but we'll make arrangements for these people. Just consider it your payment for my services!" Leone said breezily.
"Are you sure you can take care of them? This isn't a joke," Tatsumi said seriously.
"Yes! We'll make sure they're taken care of! We in Night Raid don't claim to be champions of justice, but we'd never oppress people who have nothing." Leone's smile faded as she looked earnestly at Tatsumi, who clearly had doubts about them.
"All right! I'll trust you one more time!" After a moment's thought, Tatsumi nodded.
"Where should we go to talk?" Leone asked casually.
"Do you know a good place? We're not very familiar with the Imperial Capital."
"Then let's go to our headquarters!" Leone said without hesitation. She was curious about these