Starting with Fireflies, Speedrun the World

Clara was a little surprised to see such a huge fish in front of her.

This is clearly a freshwater fish, yet it's so big.

This is truly a world teeming with dangerous species.

……

As dusk fell, everyone had already come up from the river, and Akame had set up a woodpile and started grilling all the fish she had caught earlier.

Compared to other aspects, Akame's biggest concern is still food.

She even prepared the seasonings in advance, adding them while grilling the fish.

However, with so many fish, including a three-meter-long giant, it would be unreasonable to leave Akame to handle all the work alone.

Others started to help, including Clara.

"It's ready to eat."

They worked until it was completely dark. Akame tore off a piece of fish, tasted it, and nodded in satisfaction. It was perfectly seasoned, and the skin was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Great!

"Let's eat! We've been craving it for so long after it's been grilling!"

Upon hearing this, the others quickly gathered around the fire and began to eat the grilled fish.

But simply eating meat seemed to be missing something. Clara suddenly realized that although this world lacked modern entertainment facilities, Mr. Schwarz seemed to have some built-in functions.

For example, the movie function...

"Hey, does everyone want to go see a movie together?"

Clara, holding the roasted meat, thought for a moment and then asked the others a question.

"Movies? What are those?"

Everyone else was puzzled by Clara's words and didn't understand what she meant.

"Movies are... are one of Mr. Schwarz's memory banks, something really interesting... like a lot of people playing house together!"

"Then Mr. Schwarz can project the image, and everyone can watch it together."

Clara described the existence of the film to everyone in detail, but her explanation was clearly not very clear to everyone.

"A lot of people playing house together... uh..."

Although they didn't quite understand, seeing the lovely girl trying so hard to describe it, everyone present naturally didn't want to disappoint her, so they exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

"I'm not entirely sure, but we're free right now, so if it's alright... shall we go watch this so-called movie with you, Clara?"

Leone licked the oil from the grilled fish off his fingers, moved closer to Clara, and pulled her into his arms.

She still really liked the youngest sister who was attacked at night.

Regardless of what the movie is, it seems like it would be nice to be able to play with her.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to Mr. Schwarz."

"Mr. Schwarz, could you please start the movie projection here?"

Clara felt a little strange being held in Leone's arms, but she didn't resist, as it seemed quite comfortable.

Then she spoke to the empty space behind her.

【Can. 】

[Open the memory bank...movie, begin 3D projection!]

Upon hearing Clara's request, Schwarz appeared behind her and then began the movie projection.

However, the movies in Schwarz's memory bank are all about Belloberg and a small number of movies about the Peace Corporation.

There are no familiar films or television shows about Earth...

However, despite their differences, there are many excellent films among them.

Meanwhile, the projector on the Schwarzkopf projector was playing a movie about assassins who are also heroes. It reminded Clara of the internationally award-winning film "Hero."

"Is this what a movie is?"

"That's amazing..."

Watching the movie projected by Schwarz, Akame, Leone, Hill, and Mine were visibly shocked; it was as if they were witnessing someone else's life story firsthand.

Although they didn't recognize any of the people or the environment in the movie.

However, the language projected on the screen was translated in real time, so it didn't affect the viewing experience.

Enjoying delicious grilled fish while watching a movie...

The girls were completely immersed in it and experienced a different kind of entertainment.

……

Clara and Akame did not go back that night, but waited until the next morning to return to the base.

Najendan appeared before them as soon as they arrived at the base.

"It seems you had a lot of fun last night, but it's time to get down to business."

"A new mission has arrived, and it's quite different from the previous ones."

"..."

Hearing Najendan's tone, the group was clearly curious.

"Boss, what's the mission?"

"The target of this mission is a serial killer who has recently been the subject of rumors in the capital."

Najenda handed Akame several intelligence reports and began to recount information about their target.

“He would randomly appear somewhere in the capital at night, behead anyone he encountered, and take their heads away. In recent days, there have been dozens of victims.”

"Moreover, 30% of the victims were members of the Imperial Capital Garrison, which can be described as dangerous individuals who cannot distinguish between friend and foe."

Although most of the guards are corrupt, those who managed to rise through the ranks must have some ability.

Just like Oka, although he was easily killed by Akame, it doesn't mean he was weak. On the contrary, he was also capable of tearing apart a level one dangerous species.

They dare to confront even the most dangerous species head-on.

It was just that he lacked the power of the Imperial Arms; otherwise, he wouldn't have died so easily.

This serial killer is clearly no ordinary person!

"Since he doesn't distinguish between friend and foe, why not just let the garrison troops fight him like dogs?"

At this moment, Mine couldn't help but speak up.

In her opinion, the security forces weren't good people either, so wouldn't it be better to let them hurt each other? Why interfere!

"We can't just see the security forces fighting him, but also the innocent civilians..."

"Anyone who walks in front of him will be indiscriminately killed by him, which is absolutely unacceptable."

Najenda explained helplessly that Night Raid was not entirely a profit-driven assassin organization; everyone, including Najenda, was a certain degree of idealism.

How could such a serial killer be allowed to continue his indiscriminate killing?

Once the garrison forces and he reach a certain point in their fight, she believes that even more innocent bystanders will die at his hands.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Mine said nothing more.

"If I'm not mistaken, this serial killer should be that [Decapitation Zank]."

Akame and Lubbock put down the intelligence in their hands, having already guessed the identity of this serial killer.

"It should be him."

Najendan nodded in agreement.

Zank the Executioner was originally the executioner in the largest prison in the capital.

Because of the constant corruption and infighting in the capital in recent years, more and more people are being slandered and framed by ministers.

The number of people needing to be executed in prisons is also increasing.

As the executioner, Zank had to endure a life of constant interrogation, execution, and beheading for many years.

How terrible would it be if someone made interrogation, execution, and beheading a habit?

Zank made this kind of life a habit, and when he was no longer satisfied with carrying out this habit in prison, he began to leave prison and randomly harm innocent people.

Because of Zank's indiscriminate killing, the capital even organized a special expedition to subdue him. However, after countless people were sacrificed, Zank eventually escaped and disappeared.

Chapter 41 The Battle Between Hill and Zank

"I never expected that he would reappear after disappearing for so long."

As a former soldier of the Imperial Capital, Brand naturally had some understanding of this serial killer. He leaned against the wall, arms crossed, with a serious expression.

This guy is not as easy to deal with as the previous targets.

"Based on the information we have, this Zank must have stolen the warden's Teigu from the prison."

"So this time your target is a Teigu user," Najenda continued, revealing the most crucial information.

One aspect is eliminating harm for the people, but the Imperial Arms in his possession are also very important items.

Each Imperial Arms is an important strategic item, and may even influence the course of a war. If possible, she would naturally want to obtain the Imperial Arms in Zank's possession.

"Just a Teigu user, boss... leave the mission to us."

While Teigu users are indeed terrifying to others, almost all members of Night Raid are Teigu users, so how could they possibly fear a Zank?