Imperial Palace.
Dining room.
Linde was cutting a steak with a knife and fork, enjoying his lunch.
It must be said.
The chef's skills in the Imperial Palace were excellent.
Coupled with the meat of those Danger Beasts, the taste absolutely surpassed those great chefs in the Main World.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Footsteps approached.
Esdeath and Seryu walked over.
"Why are you dressed like this?"
Linde looked at Seryu's attire with some surprise.
At this moment, Seryu was wearing a light blue maid outfit.
Her delicate and lovely face looked pitiful, as if she had just cried.
A portion of her orange-yellow hair fell forward, outlining her proud bust.
Linde had a lot to say about this.
Although it wasn't obvious from her appearance, Seryu definitely exceeded a hand's grasp.
Most importantly.
For this 'bicycle,' Linde could stand up and pedal, completely without needing to be gentle.
So, to some extent, it felt the best.
"This, this was Lady Esdeath's order."
Seryu shivered and spoke timidly.
She was truly scared.
Esdeath was simply too terrifying.
If she weren't Master's Retainer/Subordinate, it would be unimaginable what would happen.
Esdeath glanced at her.
"What, is there a problem?"
Seryu trembled, then very sensibly lowered her head and said, "No, this dress suits me very well."
Tsk tsk... It seems she was severely taught a lesson.
A smile played on Linde's lips.
He sensed that Seryu had attacked Esdeath.
To do such a thing.
He deserved the lesson.
At this moment, Kurome, looking a bit agitated, walked over.
"Master, based on the information you provided, we seem to have located Night Raid."
Her tone held unconcealed excitement.
"Sister, I'm finally going to see you."
"Alright, everyone, let's set off after dinner."
... Outside the Imperial Capital!
This was a mountain range like a primeval jungle.
Countless Danger Beasts resided here, and even hunters dared not easily venture in.
Linde, with his three Retainers/Subordinates, had already arrived deep within the jungle.
For ordinary people, the ferocious Danger Beasts were simply not worth mentioning to them.
By the time they arrived here, the sky had gradually darkened.
As their destination grew closer, a young girl carrying a Danger Beast appeared ahead.
The moment he saw her, Linde's eyes lit up.
The girl's face was exquisitely beautiful, and her fair skin was as smooth as a baby's.
Long black hair fell to her legs, flowing like waves.
A red tie hung naturally, outlining a deadly curve.
In her hand, clad in crimson gauntlets, she held a katana, giving her a heroic air.
Her black pleated skirt, as she moved, exuded a fatal allure.
Her crimson eyes, moreover, possessed an inexplicable charm.
"What a coincidence..."
A smile played on Linde's lips.
At this moment, Akame also noticed Linde and his two Retainers/Subordinates.
In an instant, her gaze became wary.
"Kurome, and Esdeath?"
"How did they end up here?"
Akame subconsciously tightened her grip on the Imperial Arm Murasame, her mind racing.
"I can only run."
Akame subconsciously gritted her teeth, dropped the prey in her hand, and turned to flee without hesitation.
Kurome alone would have been bad enough.
Adding Esdeath to the mix...
Not to mention her, even all of Night Raid combined would be no match.
"Akame, I will absolutely not let you escape."
Kurome looked at Akame coldly, slightly raising one hand.
"Summoning Magic: Corpse Manipulation."
A large amount of magic power surged out, and a visible Magic Circle already appeared beneath Akame's feet.
Immediately after, figures leaped out, rushing towards Akame.
"What kind of Imperial Arm is this?"
Akame frowned, and her demonic blade Murasame was already unsheathed.
The next moment, boom! Boom! Boom!
Their figures had already clashed.
The sound of clashing blades was incessant; Akame's Murasame swept across, drawing out sharp slashes that repeatedly landed on the corpses controlled by Kurome.
Murasame's one-hit kill power found no use, as she was already completely surrounded.
In terms of individual strength, she surpassed each Corpse Puppet.
However, the Corpse Puppets were numerous and could even coordinate with each other.
She could only have her movement space continuously compressed.
Esdeath spoke, "Master, do you need me to intervene?"
"Akame's strength is not weak; Kurome may not be able to capture her."
"Indeed..."
Linde nodded, "Forget it, I'll do it."
Snap!
He snapped his fingers, and the Dimensional Array already glowed.
Whoosh!
Akame, who was fighting, only felt a blur before her eyes, and a handsome face was already in her sight.
"..."
What just happened?
Was it this man's Imperial Arm?
"Sorry, but I'll have to use you as a hostage."
Almost instantly, Akame had already made her move.
She flashed, intending to place her sword at Linde's neck.
On the left was Esdeath.
On the right was a maid with little status.
This was the only way to break the situation now.
But what awaited her was the glow of a Magic Circle.
Clang, clang, clang!
A magical chain extended out, directly binding Akame hand and foot.
"Damn it, I fell for it."
Akame's pupils constricted deeply, and she began to struggle frantically.
However, the chain remained motionless and even tightened more and more.
"Don't waste your energy."
Linde smiled faintly, "A magic spell cast by me personally, even if you were ten times stronger, you wouldn't be able to break free."
Magic?
Akame blinked, her expression somewhat puzzled.
Could it be the name of his Imperial Arm?
After a moment of silence, Akame asked, "Are you here to deal with Night Raid?"
Linde nodded.
Despair welled up in Akame's eyes.
Sure enough, the base's location had been exposed.
With this man and Esdeath, everything was over.
Akame became disheartened.
What's wrong with this woman?
Linde glanced at her, taking a moment to check his panel, confirming that she also possessed aptitude.