Akame ga Kill: Starting with Dual Kamui

If Lord Blayn could make Lady Esdeath so infatuated, then his strength was undoubtedly formidable. Given Lady Esdeath's personality, she would never be interested in someone weak.

They had just witnessed with their own eyes how easily Lord Blayn had overpowered Daidara.

Win or lose, their fate seemed grim either way. If they lost, death was certain. But even if they won, they would likely face Lady Esdeath's wrath.

After much deliberation, they decided to abandon their mission for now.

"Lord Blayn has really put us in a difficult position," Liver said helplessly. "But there's nothing we can do. Daidara, Nyau, let's retreat."

He planned to report the situation to Lady Esdeath first and then decide their next move.

Daidara showed no signs of resistance and obediently followed Liver.

However, before leaving, Nyau approached Spear.

Seeing that Nyau didn't appear hostile, Blayn didn't stop her.

"It's such a shame to ruin such a pretty face. If Lord Blayn weren't here, I'd definitely skin you alive and keep your face as a souvenir," Nyau said with a sweet, innocent smile—yet her words were utterly chilling.

Spear's face immediately went pale.

Blayn wasn't surprised. That was exactly the kind of thing Nyau would do.

In fact, in the original story, Nyau had done just that. After Daidara instantly killed Chouri and all the guards, the gravely injured Spear had her face peeled off alive by Nyau. She had died from shock before the process was even complete...

Blayn spoke indifferently, "You should really drop that disturbing habit."

"Aww, come on, Lord Blayn, don't be so strict," Nyau pouted playfully before skipping off to rejoin Liver and Daidara.

With that, the crisis was successfully defused.

The guards all let out a sigh of relief.

If that young man hadn't stopped the three enemies, they would have suffered a gruesome fate. They couldn't even follow their movements, let alone fight back.

At that moment, Chelsea walked up to Blayn. "That's it? You're just letting the Three Beasts go?"

"I have my reasons," Blayn replied.

After all, the Three Beasts were Esdeath's subordinates. He spared them as a favor to her.

Besides, once he defeated Esdeath, he intended to bring both her and the Three Beasts under his command.

Blayn never let people live without a reason.

"'Lord Blayn, my father would like to invite you to the carriage for a conversation," Spear said.

"Alright, but you don't need to call me 'Lord.' Just use my name," Blayn responded.

"In that case, Mr. Blayn."

Spear's tone remained respectful as she smiled.

At her invitation, Blayn stepped into the carriage. Kurome and Chelsea also took their seats.

"So these two ladies are your companions as well?" Chouri asked.

Blayn, Kurome, and Chelsea sat across from Chouri and Spear in the somewhat cramped carriage.

"The three of them, and you... you're all Teigu Users, aren't you?" Chouri asked Blayn.

Blayn gave a slight nod, neither confirming nor denying it.

"As I thought... It seems the Prime Minister is truly determined to eliminate me, even going so far as to send three Teigu Users after me," Chouri sighed.

"Thank you all very much, but I heard those three address you as 'Lord Blayn.' Are you their superior?"

"Something like that, but I no longer hold any real position or power in the Imperial Capital," Blayn replied. "As for you, Chouri, former Prime Minister, you're not traveling to the capital just for sightseeing, are you?"

"No. I intend to fight that wicked Prime Minister to the very end," Chouri admitted. "Though, to be honest, it seems there aren't many left in the Imperial Army who are willing to stand with me..."

"That's the harsh reality," Blayn said flatly. "Aside from Great General Budo and the Imperial Guards under his command, most of the military is already under Prime Minister Honest's control."

He continued, "I suggest you turn back. While the Revolutionary Army does intend to protect those in the Conscience Faction, if you set foot in the Imperial Capital, Honest won't let you go. He may even use Esdeath's power against you."

To be precise, Honest had already mobilized Esdeath—he was just having the Three Beasts handle things for now.

"The Revolutionary Army... You must be one of them, right?" Chouri immediately guessed upon hearing Blayn mention the group.

"No, but I'm working with them," Blayn said. "In short, we're here to protect you, but we can't do so indefinitely. The safest option is for you to retrace your steps, remain in hiding, and wait for the right moment to act."

"...I understand, but if possible, I still want to help," Chouri said with a worried expression. "If I can meet Great General Budo, I might be able to offer some assistance. After that, I'll return to hiding."

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"Great General Budo, huh? That could work," Blayn nodded. "We'll escort you to the Imperial Capital and ensure you meet with him."

For now, Budo remained an uncertain factor—one that would have to be dealt with sooner or later. Chouri, as the most significant figure in the Conscience Faction, might prove useful in handling the situation.

"I'm truly grateful," Chouri said sincerely, lowering his head in thanks.

If not for Blayn and his group, he would already be dead.

"I was too weak to protect my father... and now I've even burdened you, Mr. Blayn," Spear said, her voice filled with self-reproach.

"It's fine. You did your best—there's no need to blame yourself," Blayn reassured her.

"Mm!" Spear nodded with a small smile, feeling a little better.

Blayn's kindness and overwhelming strength gave her a strange feeling.

After all, she was the daughter of a Prime Minister and had grown up in an entirely different world.

During her father's tenure, the people around her had been deceitful, always scheming against one another...

And after Honest seized her father's position, she had witnessed even darker things firsthand.

Just then, Spear noticed the black-clad girl sitting next to Blayn. She had been watching her intently the entire time while munching on a bag of cookies.

Her blank yet focused stare made Spear uneasy.

Unable to ignore it, Spear glanced at Kurome with a puzzled expression.

Before Spear could even ask, Kurome spoke up first: "I'm not sharing with you. And that includes the cookies too."

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