"I am Teigu user, but I am not on the side of the Imperial Capital Palace. However, I am indeed of noble birth—but that doesn't matter."
Chelsea said.
Is there anything else you'd like to know?
"Isn't it strange of me to ask you this because you trespassed on my property?"
"That's true, I should be the one making my request to you."
Chelsea gave a coquettish smile. In Lin Feng's eyes, this girl's smile was completely different from Sheele's, Seryu's, and Esdeath's.
If Sheele gave her a gentle, spring-like warmth, Seryu's smile gave her the motivation to move forward like the warm sunshine, Seryu Esdeath's smile made her feel uncomfortably pampered.
Chelsea's smile left Lin Feng with an impression of insecurity, as if he were being manipulated by this little devil.
"I want to join you, Lin Feng, I want to be one of you."
Chelsea suddenly made this request to Lin Feng.
"Oh----"
Before Lin Feng could speak, Chelsea's gaze hardened.
This was a completely different look from the clever and mischievous girl from before. In the calmness of those eyes, Lin Feng even saw the shadow of Akame.
That's the look that can only be seen after experiencing countless life-and-death situations; it's the kind of look that comes from someone who is truly determined to do something.
Chelsea is really serious.
" Lin Feng, I am not an official of the Empire, nor am I a person sent by the Royal Palace to monitor you. I'm sorry I lied to you."
"The reason I came to find you is because of Nyau's death."
"I once worked in the Empire, serving as a secretary to a high-ranking official in the District Six. I was involved in some assassinations, and they were all successful, but—"
"But what?"
"But those I assassinated could not fulfill my expectations at all!"
Chelsea's expression immediately turned serious.
"There are far too many high-ranking officials whose crimes are unforgivable, yet they can live in luxury and order you to assassinate officials who are merely lazy and negligent in their duties..."
"I've had enough of this life, the daily assassinations, especially with Nyau —I desperately want to assassinate him, to kill this monster who treats women's faces as playthings, but I have no platform to rely on—"
"Until I heard you killed him, was that right, Lin Feng?"
"I see..."
Most of the events in Lin Feng's mind had already connected.
Although it is unclear why Minister Honest would publicize his appointment so extensively, the previous issuance of the arrest warrant had already made his name known throughout the empire.
Based on this, those who once had a grudge against the Dr. Stylish and Nyau will surely have a lot of goodwill towards themselves.
"I killed Nyau, but I didn't intend to kill him for long. I just couldn't stand his sins, and I had my own purposes."
"I don't care, I don't care about any of that."
Chelsea's expression returned to its usual sweetness and ease, a poise that seemed unique to a lady accustomed to high-class occasions.
"All I know is that my organization has tried every possible means but couldn't touch a single hair on Nyau's head. They were either controlled by his flute music or he was killed by his companions' axes—and most of them had no information whatsoever about him as one of the Three Beasts."
"You come from a noble family, don't you?"
"That's right, I'm a spy for the aristocratic democratic party."
Lin Feng thought about it and realized it was understandable.
Although Nyau's illusion music has a strong brainwashing effect, it is a tune that is often listened to by the upper class, who enjoy beautiful and elegant melodies.
As someone who grew up in the slums and didn't even belong to this world, she was completely beyond being controlled by Nyau, but the people on Chelsea's side might be a different story.
"But you, Lin Feng, are able to do all this, so I want to follow you and become your strength from now on."
" Nyau is dead, what other purpose do you have?"
"I think my goal is the same as yours, Lin Feng."
Chelsea gave a meaningful smile.
"As the captain of the Imperial Guard, you have killed two important officials of the Empire. Your actions are extremely strange in the eyes of the people in the Imperial Capital."
"Even so, you still became a lieutenant general in the royal palace, which shows your skill."
"I also investigated your reputation in your hometown, the District Thirteen slum. Surprisingly, everyone thinks you are an extremely honest and good person. Children from the slums don't lie."
"What exactly are you trying to say? Knowing too much about me won't end well."
What I'm trying to say is that you and I are the same kind of people, both of us are just anxiously worrying about the country's dire straits.
Chelsea's words hit the nail on the head, penetrating to the heart of the matter, leaving Lin Feng deep in thought.
Indeed, everything Lin Feng has done has been aimed at changing this country, and Chelsea's statement is absolutely correct.
Having such a helper on one's own journey of struggle seems like a good thing.
Lin Feng just wanted to see how much benefit this Teigu user could bring him.
"I understand what you mean. Now, let me see your strength."
As Chelsea spoke, she transformed, a puff of white smoke accompanied by a dazzling pinkish-orange light flashing by, leaving Lin Feng in a great surprise.
Because right in front of him was that clumsy girl with long purple hair and a tall, shapely figure— Sheele!
Sheele was still asleep in his room, but now he was right in front of him. His eyes were as clear as autumn water, and his expression was exactly the same as the Sheele he knew. It was almost like the real deal.
The next second, Sheele transformed back into Chelsea's original form.
Chelsea bowed slightly, then gracefully tugged at her cute skirt. Her dark orange eyes were fixed on Lin Feng, as if waiting for Lin Feng praise.
"This is really..."
Chelsea demonstrated her transformation ability to Lin Feng, undoubtedly a bargaining tactic to show him goodwill.
If Chelsea harbored hostility towards me, she could easily have transformed into Sheele and assassinated me while I was completely unprepared.
Lin Feng couldn't help but think this.
After all, Chelsea couldn't possibly investigate her ' Resurrection ' ability thoroughly, so there was no possibility that this girl would contribute to the Empire.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I understand, I believe you, Chelsea is right, isn't she?"