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Apart from the core components, other technologies are not particularly important.

It requires a large number of mechanical parts.

Once I've dealt with all the filth I've collected, I can get started, but it would be best if... I could find an opportunity to get that Imperial Arm.

It can speed up the process a lot.

Many of the mechanical parts are also very precise. Although Clara can do it, it would be better with God's Hand [Perfect Person].

……

Chapter 27 The food-guarding Akame actually shared it willingly.

The hidden forest is located in the headquarters meeting hall during the night raid.

"I see... I understand now."

"An unknown Imperial Arms user, huh? Defeating the three of you in such a short time, your strength is practically comparable to that Great General or even Esdeath..."

At this moment, the silver-haired, one-eyed beauty sitting in the main seat of the conference room at Night Raid headquarters was lost in thought as she looked at her subordinates.

And she was none other than Najenda, the boss of the Night Raid.

A former general of the Empire, and also a remarkable female warrior. But now, she is the leader of the Revolutionary Army's Night Raid Assassin Organization.

She had rushed back after receiving news from Akame, but she never expected it to be such a big deal.

Only Najenda could truly understand just how terrifying the power of General Esdeath of the Empire was, and that her current predicament was entirely due to her.

Esdeath's strength is too great. Compared to the newly appeared Teigu user, Najenda doesn't think the latter can compare.

However, the fact that the opponent was able to quickly defeat three powerful Teigu users—Akame, Leone, and Bulat—is enough to demonstrate their terrifying strength.

Even if she is not as strong as Esdeath, she is still a powerful person.

Moreover, according to Brand, the little girl named Clara not only possesses such a powerful Imperial Arm, but is also skilled at creating mechanical artifacts.

It would be a great thing to have such a strong person join Night Raid.

Esdeath has always been a huge burden on Najenda's heart, but Esdeath is currently in charge of the northern war and is not in the capital.

Otherwise, night raids would become hesitant and timid, and the addition of powerful Imperial Arms users can alleviate a lot of the pressure.

Have you investigated her background?

Najendan pondered for a moment before continuing to ask.

"We've investigated everything we could, but there's very little information about her, only information from the days we've been in the capital and the day before we arrived."

"The inferior flatterer is like a wooden rabbit, waving its hands and playing, dragging a skirt and looking at the sticky squid, lying in its bag!"

"However, one thing is certain: she did not lie to us, nor is she our enemy. On the contrary, she is wanted for killing a nobleman."

Lubbock then began to recount his investigation. Unlike the other members of Night Raid, Lubbock joined Night Raid entirely because of Najenda. In reality, he came from a wealthy local family and was the fourth son of a prominent merchant.

Najenda had her own intelligence and influence in the capital, so she trusted his words.

Since Lubbock has assured us that the individual could not possibly be a member of the Empire, this is something to be taken very seriously.

"..."

Najenda fell into thought, and the others remained silent. Whether or not to invite her to join was ultimately up to the boss in front of them.

However, having gained a deep understanding of Swallow's strength, the three still hoped that he could become one of their own, rather than an enemy.

Those Imperial Arms users are too much of a headache to be enemies.

"In that case, then... agree to cooperate with her and try to invite her to join us."

"Now is a critical moment. We need stronger help, especially before that one returns to the capital!"

After a moment of contemplation, Najenda made her decision. Since she was certain that the other party was not an enemy, it was worth the risk.

The worst that can happen is that we just have to change bases.

After all, the only person directly in contact with the Revolutionary Army headquarters during the Night Raid was her; the others were just her assassins.

In addition, Esdeath put too much pressure on Najenda, and she was also keeping an eye on when Esdeath would end the war and return to the capital.

It's worthwhile to effectively improve your strength before Esdeath returns to the Imperial Capital.

"Akame, I'm entrusting this matter to you."

Now that the decision had been made, Najendan stopped hesitating and immediately started arranging the work.

"?"

Akame, who was in a daze, was taken aback when she heard this. Why was it her? But she didn't think too much about it and simply nodded in acceptance.

……

In a jungle outside the capital, when Clara arrived at the designated time and place, she saw a beautiful girl with long, straight black hair and red eyes, Akame, dealing with a super large and dangerous creature.

A dangerous beast-like creature, about the size of a small truck, was being roasted and smelled delicious.

Akame squatted by the fire, turning the food as she ate.

When she sensed someone approaching, her first instinct was to take a few big bites of food, then hide the unfinished hind leg meat behind her back, as if afraid someone would steal it.

This foodie look is not only not off-putting, but actually quite cute.

"This is so big, can you finish it all by yourself?"

After glancing around and confirming that Akame was alone, Clara walked over to her side and looked at the grilled meat in front of her, which was in stark contrast to Akame, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Shell..."

Akame's mouth was still full of meat, so her speech wasn't very clear.

However, she wasn't lying; she could indeed handle all that meat by herself.

Akame always has an astonishing obsession with food...

She hadn't originally planned to barbecue here, but on her way here she happened to encounter this dangerous creature, and she had eaten its meat before, which tasted delicious.

Seeing that Clara hadn't arrived yet, he simply started grilling the meat himself.

Akame usually doesn't share food with others, but considering that the girl in front of her was a companion invited by the boss, Akame thought for a moment and then generously cut off a large piece of roasted meat and handed it to Clara.

She clearly no longer cared about being controlled by Schwarz.

"Ah, thank you..."

Clara was surprised that Akame, who was protecting her food, would share her food with her, and quickly thanked her.

She didn't refuse. After trying a bite, she found that although the taste was a bit wild, the feeling of eating big chunks of meat was really enjoyable.

It felt like an experience I only had when I traveled to Northeast China.

The key is that the meat is very special, similar to beef, but with a unique flavor.

Watching Clara eat the grilled meat, Akame blinked her big eyes, making no attempt to invite her or anything, and simply joined in the eating.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the dangerous creature, which was as big as a small truck, had almost no meat left; most of it had ended up in Akame's stomach.

Clara looked at Akame's little belly and couldn't understand how she could fit so much roasted meat in there.

At this moment, Akame seemed to remember the important matter, agreed to cooperate, and extended an invitation to Clara.

Chapter 28 Clara's Machine Shop

"Join the night raid?"

"I'm sorry, Clara isn't really suitable..."

Upon hearing Akame's invitation, Clara pondered for a few seconds and then shook her head seriously.

She's not suited to be an assassin; her preferred collaboration with Night Raid is more logistical, involving creating and supplying them with mechanical creatures to help them eliminate targets more effectively.

Of course, she would also ask Swallow to save them in critical moments, after all, she didn't want the beautiful girls she originally liked to die again.

Especially Chelsea...

Actually, when she first appeared, the young girl really liked this kind of girl. But not long after, Chelsea was reduced to just her head, which was hung on a bamboo pole by the enemy, leaving the girl speechless.

"Is that so?"

Akame fell into thought upon hearing this. For a moment, she didn't know how to continue the invitation. The girl in front of her did indeed seem unsuitable to become an assassin.

However, her Teigu is extremely powerful, and with the help of that Teigu named Schwarz, she would be more than qualified to be an ally.

"By the way, where's your Imperial Arm?"

Akame looked around, but she didn't find Swaro's presence.

Although the girl in front of her was a Teigu user, she couldn't see any danger in Clara; she was just an ordinary little girl.

At the same time, she was also puzzled as to how such a little girl could obtain such a powerful Imperial Arms.

Imperial Arms are not something that just anyone can use. Each Imperial Arm has significant limitations, and the compatibility with the user is also crucial.

Only those who match the wavelength can use Imperial Arms. If someone tries to use one forcibly, either the Imperial Arm's power will be rendered useless or the user will be harmed.

Take Brand's Teigu for example. If an ordinary person uses it, not only will they be unable to unleash its power, but they will also die first due to their body collapsing.

The same goes for Akame's demonic sword, the Imperial Arm; if one cannot control it, one will only suffer a backlash from it.

Furthermore, the user's first impression of an Imperial Arm is extremely important, which is why there are very few Imperial Arms, and the number of users of Imperial Arms is also very small.

However, considering that Swallow is clearly an autonomous Imperial Arm, such Imperial Arms place less burden on their hosts and usually stay by their master's side, constantly regenerating as long as the core is not destroyed.

It's acceptable that Clara can withstand such a Teigu.

However, Clara's words to Akame were clearly very strange.

"My Teigu? Clara doesn't have a Teigu."

"However, Clara is very interested in the Imperial Arm Godguard. With the help of that Imperial Arm, she will definitely be able to create mechanical friends even better."

Clara had long had ideas about the Imperial Arms.

The Imperial Arms of this world prevent the simultaneous use of two or more Imperial Arms.