Akame looked at Koujo Shizuka expectantly, wanting to know from Koujo Shizuka why she did this.
As if she didn't see the expectation in Akame's eyes, Koujo Shizuka just glanced at Akame indifferently, then walked towards Kurome who was holding Kaede.
That glance from Koujo Shizuka left Akame stunned. It was a look of hatred to the bone, but if that were the case, shouldn't she be dying to kill her? Why save her?
Why is all this? Akame was lost, struggling in a whirlpool, unable to grasp anything that could save her. In that instant, Akame seemed to see hope, but what followed was deeper despair.
Seeing this scene, Esdeath gripped the sword in her hand, but eventually put it down. Unknowingly, through constant interaction with Kaede and these people, Esdeath had changed a little. At least when she abused enemies, she wouldn't do it in front of these people; it was actually just because she was worried they couldn't handle it. After all, not everyone had the same interests as her.
Koujo Shizuka completely ignored the wound on her body, slowly came to Kaede's front, and reached out to stroke Kaede's face.
The corners of her mouth curled slightly, her eyes filled with faint happiness, but it also seemed so sad.
At this moment, Koujo Shizuka finally spoke to answer Akame's question, but her gaze remained on Kaede's face.
If I kill you, the General will be sad...
The faint voice reached the ears of those around. That calm voice sounded like a thunderclap in their ears at this moment, causing them to widen their eyes in shock.
Esdeath completely withdrew her sword and put it back into its sheath.
As for Akame, she sat slumped there. Koujo Shizuka's words were like the final blow, sinking her. She no longer wanted to resist, no longer wanted to struggle, giving up the possibility of escaping the whirlpool, sinking with the whirlpool into the deepest place where no light could be seen...
Don't know how long it had been, and Akame didn't know what she had been thinking. She raised her head and looked at Murasame lying there, with strange flowing light flashing on the blade. Akame gritted her teeth and punched it.
However, how could the hardness of a Teigu be destroyed by her strength.
Thus, Akame finally grasped the hilt and stood up, walking dazed towards the battlefield outside the Imperial Capital.
If one were to look into Akame's eyes at this moment, one would find that there was no color called life in them.
Sister, I'm sorry... I was wrong.
Akame murmured.
I... have made enough trouble.
Akame thought of the question Kaede asked her at the very end.
Akame wanted to just die like this, and then she could go find her sister, right? After finding her sister, she could seek her forgiveness, right? If it's her sister, she would definitely forgive me...
Akame knew that if she really saw Kaede and really sought her forgiveness, then Kaede would truly forgive her.
However, Kaede could forgive her, but Akame herself could not forgive herself.
For the current Akame, perhaps death was a relief. It was painful enough now, and death might not be the best outcome.
However, Akame was afraid. Not afraid of death, but afraid of what to do if she saw her sister after death? What should she do after seeing Kaede's gentleness?
What Akame least wanted to see was that gentleness. It was too painful. That gentleness was like a sharp blade, constantly cutting wounds into her heart.
The deepest one was caused by Kaede at the end, smiling gently at her even after Akame's blade struck her.
Her sin could never be repaid, but at least she had to help her sister finish what she hadn't finished, and then use her life to protect her sister's hard work.
This was undoubtedly a torture for Akame. Living was a pain, and even in death, she was afraid of seeing her sister. Akame had nowhere left to go.
Then let her punish herself, atone for her actions. Even if her sister wouldn't blame her, this sin had already permeated all of Akame's thoughts.
As Akame walked away, no one stopped her. After hearing Koujo Shizuka's words, Esdeath couldn't be bothered to care about Akame anymore, though her mood was clearly not good.
If it were in the past, perhaps Esdeath would have already rushed to the battlefield to vent, but now, looking at Kaede over there, she strangely did not move.
Koujo Shizuka's words completely shocked Esdeath. Asking herself, could she be like Koujo Shizuka? Esdeath was not sure, so she didn't even go to Kaede's side.
Because she felt that compared to Koujo Shizuka, she had lost completely.
However, none of them noticed that Kaede's heart was still beating weakly, to the point where it couldn't be felt even by hand.
If anyone could see inside Kaede's body, they would find that the incantation was swimming towards Kaede's heart like a group of tadpoles, but they encountered a counter-current. Although they could still swim, the speed was frighteningly slow.
According to this, it would definitely take quite some time for Kaede's consciousness to be lost, but outside, Kaede had already lost consciousness and fallen.
The reason was actually not because of the incantation, but because Kaede and the Dragon King had met once again above that sea of blood.
Hmph~
The Dragon King looked at Kaede, a smile appearing on the corner of her mouth, "I didn't expect you to be able to break through from here and seize control of the body."
Kaede just glanced at the Dragon King indifferently, then lay on the sea of blood, looking at the gray sky here, hmm, or maybe there was no sky.
Heh.
Seeing Kaede like this, the Dragon King also came to Kaede's side, squatted down, and a pair of Dragon Pupils stared at Kaede's crimson eyes.
Suddenly, the Dragon King licked the corner of her mouth.
So, having stayed here for so long, have you finally figured it out?
Figured out what?
Kaede said indifferently, no longer as hostile to the Dragon King as the first time.
What... exactly are you afraid of?
As she said this, the Dragon King laughed there.
I have no fear.
Kaede said, then paused suddenly, because the Dragon King grabbed her neck with one hand and lifted Kaede in front of herself. At this moment, what was revealed in the Dragon King's Dragon Pupils was strong dissatisfaction.
Don't play dumb with me anymore!
The Dragon King roared.
You... are afraid of yourself! Afraid of those hands stained with blood, afraid of the self that enjoys slaughter!
Non...sense.
Kaede clawed at the Dragon King's hand, a painful look on her face, "Those are all you!"
Bang!
The Dragon King let go after hearing Kaede's words, letting Kaede fall there.
Then the Dragon King smiled, then supported her forehead with one hand, and laughed like a madman.
Hehe, hahahaha!
Are all me?
Kaede rubbed her neck, which was hurt by the Dragon King's grip, and looked at the Dragon King laughing wildly like a madman over there, suddenly having a very bad premonition in her heart.
Finally, the Dragon King stopped laughing wildly, looked at Kaede, and contempt appeared in her eyes.
Just how weak are you, that even now you dare not admit it? You should have known long ago! My identity!
Finally, the Dragon King walked in front of Kaede, revealing a smile.
Do you... really think, or are you still deceiving yourself, that I am the consciousness of that shingu?
At this moment, Kaede suddenly widened her eyes, looking at the Dragon King, a look of rage appearing on her face.
You! Stop talking!
Hehe, hahahaha!
Looking at Kaede's expression, the Dragon King understood. No, she had understood from the beginning, but seeing Kaede's appearance, she felt very happy, very happy!
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