Najenda looked at Esdeath, who was showing a demure, womanly side, with disbelief.
Others might not know how strong Esdeath was, but as her former colleague, she knew exactly how powerful the woman in front of her was.
It was precisely because of this that she was so shocked to learn that someone had defeated and conquered Esdeath.
Najenda's heart churned, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
What kind of methods and strength did this New King possess? He was able to subdue someone as powerful and arrogant as Esdeath.
Watching Najenda's thoughts wander, Esdeath scanned the people present.
There was Akame, eating with her sister, Leone sitting nearby and drinking, and Najenda, who was currently processing the information.
They were all quite strong individuals.
And there were also some capable individuals within Night Raid.
If she could recruit them, her Master would surely be very pleased.
Thinking this, Esdeath looked at Najenda and said, "Najenda, would you and your comrades like to follow my New King?"
Esdeath's words brought Najenda back to reality.
Akame stopped eating, and Leone put down her flask.
For them, the North was like a utopia.
There were no nobles, only people.
And the greatest noble was the wise New King who enacted new policies for the common people.
Perhaps following such a New King would not be a bad idea.
Kurome looked at her older sister; she didn't want to be separated from her sister, even if it meant turning her sister into a puppet.
But the New King had said that she could try to persuade her sister.
She thought for a moment and handed over the small biscuit in her hand.
"Sister, here's a biscuit for you. Can you please not leave Kurome?"
Akame watched Kurome take the biscuit, her heart a mix of emotions.
She didn't know how to choose now.
Akame looked at Najenda, seemingly waiting for her decision.
Najenda also found it difficult to make a decision.
Their Night Raid was backed by the Revolutionary Army, and Night Raid was a sharp blade used by the Revolutionary Army to deal with the Empire's corrupt nobles.
However, even within the Revolutionary Army, not everyone was united.
And along her journey, she had also seen former members of the Revolutionary Army living in peace and prosperity.
Originally, she had intended to investigate why the Revolutionary Army in the North had lost contact, but now she understood why they had gone silent.
They had seen the utopia that the Revolutionary Army spoke of.
Silence fell over the scene.
Finally, Najenda broke the quiet.
"Esdeath, I cannot give you an immediate answer.
We and the other members have sacrificed a lot to overthrow the corrupt Empire, and we have intricate ties with the Revolutionary Army.
However, I have also witnessed the changes in the North, and your New King truly seems capable of bringing about a different world.
I am also very much looking forward to meeting the New King you speak of."
Najenda had her own concerns; she had her responsibilities, and many people depended on her.
Like Bulat, Mine, Sheele, and them.
She had to be responsible for them.
Esdeath understood Najenda's concerns; she was the leader of an organization, and many people were behind her.
She couldn't decide their path for them.
Esdeath smiled and said, "I understand your concerns, but you can go and meet my New King. How about making your decision after meeting him?"
Najenda was somewhat tempted by Esdeath's words.
She also wanted to meet this New King.
She looked at Akame and Leone, "What do you two think?"
Akame looked at her sister, then back at Najenda: "Boss, I think we can go and meet him."
Leone also said, "Haha, I think so too, Boss! Let's go see him! If possible, I'd like to have a grand fight with this New King!"
Listening to Akame and Leone, Najenda nodded.
She looked at Esdeath: "Please introduce us to this New King."
"Of course, I look forward to your joining."
Esdeath said, looking in one direction, and continued, "However, everyone needs to wait a moment; I need to deal with something."
...
Boom!
Boom boom!
Trees continuously collapsed as figures intertwined.
"Hahaha! Numa! I like you more and more!"
"Just let me... just let me kill you!"
Thorn extended his arm, then whipped out a dense net of whips like a true whip.
The next moment.
Pfft~
A spear pierced him from behind, emerging from his chest.
Numa looked at Thorn with indifference.
If it weren't for that woman Esdeath, perhaps Numa would have had the chance to lead the North to glory.
Thorn looked down at the spear piercing him, a smile on his lips.
"Got you, little darling~"
"What?"
Numa was stunned, then he was embraced by the extended arm, and Thorn's head twisted unnaturally to look at him from behind.
"What a pity, it almost pierced my heart."
"As thanks, I'll send you on your way."
Saying this, many sharp spikes grew from Thorn's body, impaling Numa through and through.
Thorn anticipated Numa's painful screams.
Unfortunately, Numa was already an undead.
The imagined sounds did not come, and then Thorn spat out a mouthful of blood.
Numa's hand, gripping the spear, twisted his body in a strange manner.
"Impossible!"
Thorn's eyes widened; he hadn't expected Numa to be able to counterattack in such a situation.
He quickly broke free and created some distance.
Looking at Numa, who was riddled with holes, Thorn's previous smile turned grim.
Even this isn't enough?
Then... let's tear him apart!
Thorn pulled out a vial of medicine and injected it into his body without hesitation.
Thump thump~
Thump thump~
His heart beat violently.
Thorn's body began to twist, and in the next instant, his muscles bulged, and his entire body swelled to over ten meters.
Power continuously surged into his body.
He looked at Numa and laughed maniacally, "Hahaha! Numa, I'm going to tear you apart!"
Saying this, he charged towards Numa.
On the other side.
Champ was running frantically on the ground, his cheerful clown face now distorted and deranged.
In the sky, Run continuously fired feathers using his Imperial Arm.
"Bastard! Don't you like killing people? Come on!"
Run was furious at this moment, but he still retained his rationality.
Champ, running, looked at Run in the sky, his back molars almost grinding to dust.
"Damn it! This guy's Imperial Arm counters mine!"
Once he threw his Imperial Arm, Run would deflect it back.
His main reliance was on his Quick Throwing Chaos [Grand Pitcher].
Once he lost that advantage, he was a lamb to the slaughter.
He wanted to fight in close quarters, but he was blocked by the myriad feathers in the sky; he was completely helpless now.
Then... Champ pulled out a syringe from his pocket.
This was a semi-finished product Dr. Stylish had made when he was in the Empire.
Once injected, the body's functions would greatly improve.
However, he would have to rely on this medicine from now on.
Champ gritted his teeth and injected the syringe into his body.
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