Akame and Kurotama were somewhat curious. Why were they being sent to protect a traitor who had betrayed the Empire instead of helping Esdeath capture Najeta? After all, they were now on the Empire's side as well.
However, neither of them asked any questions. The one they were loyal to was not the Empire, but Durandal. They only needed to obey Lord Durandal's orders and complete the tasks Lord Durandal assigned them. It did not matter whether they were helping the Empire or the Empire's enemies.
"But you must be careful. Esdeath is very strong. Carry out the mission only with your own lives as the top priority. The mission may fail, but you are not allowed to die. Understand?"
Worried that the two of them might push themselves too hard, Durandal thought for a moment and added another reminder.
Although they were not her cats, they were still team members whom she and Rita had painstakingly trained for many years. Durandal still cared about them...
"Yes, Lord Durandal."
Hearing Durandal's words, a trace of emotion appeared in the Akame sisters' eyes. Being able to serve someone who cared so much about them was their good fortune.
Moreover, Durandal was not merely someone they served... They also held feelings toward her that were somewhat like those for a father.
"Mm, go!"
Akame and Kurotama gave a Valkyrie military salute, then turned and left Durandal's presence.
Watching the sisters' retreating figures, Durandal remained a little worried. After thinking it over, she decided to call Sirin out.
"Sirin!"
"I'm coming, I'm coming☆~"
Hearing Durandal's voice, Sirin hurried out of the room, where she had been drawing something.
"I sent Akame and Kurotama to stop Esdeath. The two of them may not be her match, so help keep an eye on them from