Najenda hesitated before asking, "Mr. Kaiser, may I know why you've chosen us as your peerage members?"
Before deciding, she needed clarity.
Leone chimed in, "Yeah, say something flattering—like we're exceptionally talented."
"Your potential is certainly a factor," Kaiser said earnestly. "But most importantly, you're all beautiful women."
No lie there.
He couldn't bring himself to reincarnate someone unattractive.
Najenda: "…"
Leone: "…"
Akame fell into thought.
Hmm…
She recalled Esdeath, Kurome, and Seryu.
It did seem to fit.
"So I became a peerage member because I'm pretty?" Akame murmured.
"Mr. Kaiser is remarkably honest about his desires," Najenda sighed. "As expected of a devil?"
Though she said that, a thoughtful glint appeared in her eyes.
Her intuition told her he wasn't lying.
If so, her ideals might not be so unattainable.
Some idea sparked, brightening her gaze.
This man controlled the Empire.
If she joined him, could things change?
Najenda took a deep breath, meeting Kaiser's eyes seriously. "Mr. Kaiser, if I become your peerage member, can we work together to reform this country?"
With his help, it would be possible.
"Reforming the country? No problem," Kaiser smiled. "I want my nation to thrive too."
"But cooperating with the Revolutionary Army? That's off the table."
"Why?" Najenda pressed eagerly. "With them, we could implement policies faster."
"There are talented people in the Revolutionary Army."
"Because my domain doesn't need outsiders meddling," Kaiser said calmly. "And do you really think the Revolutionary Army is good?"
"To me, they're just another parasite on the Empire—lofty banners hiding power grabs."
"No, that…" Najenda tried to explain, but Kaiser interrupted.
"Let me be clearer."
His deep gaze locked with hers. "At its core, the Revolutionary Army is controlled by former nobles."
"Do you truly need them in your ideal Empire?"
"…"
Najenda froze.
Akame and Leone fell silent too.
He spoke nothing but truth.
As Night Raid members, though not deeply tied to Revolutionary Army headquarters, they knew of its internal corruption.
While fighting to topple the Empire, some already oppressed civilians and committed atrocities.
They… seemed convinced.
Najenda asked solemnly, "Then, Mr. Kaiser, how do you plan to change the Empire?"
"I'm not interested in governing," Kaiser's smile widened. "I'd leave it entirely to you."
"You could implement any ideas you have freely."
"Can I really do that?" Najenda whispered.
She's hooked, Kaiser thought, his smile growing warmer.
"Of course."
"Don't feel alone—you'll have me as your backing."
"I can grant you power to grow strong enough to reshape the world yourself, toppling and rebuilding the Empire single-handedly."
Kaiser aimed to conquer worlds, but his peerage lacked interest in administration.
This woman was indispensable talent.
Najenda was thoroughly swayed.
Truthfully, she'd joined the Revolutionary Army not because she believed in it, but because in this rotten world, it was marginally better than the Empire.
Now, if she could reshape the nation by her own will…
Leone, listening from start to finish, went from confusion to disbelief.
This devil answered seriously—with feasible plans.
This was a devil?
More like a god.
Najenda inhaled deeply, resolute. "Then, Mr. Kaiser, help me change this country."
"For that, I'd offer even my soul."
She'd pay any price for her ideals.
Kaiser gazed deeply at her, smiling. "In that case, from now on, you belong to me entirely."
"How does reincarnation into a devil work?"
"Simple," Kaiser said. "First, remove your outer clothes."
"Huh?" Leone blurted, confused. "Is this ritual legit?"
"The outer layers get in the way of inscribing the mark," Kaiser shrugged. "That's all."
"O-Okay…" Najenda blushed, removing her coat, left in black undergarments.
She hugged the coat to her chest, covering the sensitive areas.
"You're still blocking the spot," Kaiser said helplessly.
The marking area was completely covered.
"F-Fine…" Najenda's face burned.
She questioned her decision now.
This reincarnation ritual was too embarrassing.
Her racing thoughts halted as Kaiser's blood touched her skin.
"Mmm…"
Light flashed; she felt profound changes within.
A warmth surged from her soul's depths.
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