If the timing is right, it might indeed be possible to wipe out the entire hunter squad...

But Esdeath is definitely not among them.

Her true strength remains a mystery.

Some Imperial Arms possess unique special techniques, such as Leone's "Beast King Transformation: Lion King," which enhances his regenerative abilities. Even if his limbs are severed or his eyes are gouged out, he can stop the bleeding and reconnect them on his own.

Once Esdeath unleashes her power, who knows what the consequences will be...

If, by then, the person is killed, but the night raid team is also wiped out, then it would be a net loss.

The main reason Lu Ye stayed here was that helping Night Raid would help advance the search for the Celestial Spirit fragments.

He didn't want to risk his and Violet's lives.

After the explanation, Najeta thought it made a lot of sense.

She was a soldier and spent some time with Esdeath.

She had witnessed Esdeath freeze a river with the flick of her finger and lead a large army in a surprise attack on a foreign tribe.

The night raid team accepted this reason.

Indeed, if you want to deal with someone like Esdeath, it's best to find out her first.

This glorious task naturally fell to Lu Ye.

at night.

Lu Ye found Akame in the kitchen.

After spending some time together, he gained a deeper understanding of the team members.

"If you can't find Akame in the headquarters lobby, then go to the kitchen."

This was said by Violet.

Although Violet's fate was rewritten by Lu Ye, she became a little foodie.

But even the girl had to admit defeat in front of Akame.

After all, Akame eats six meals a day, not counting the snacks she pops into her mouth in her spare time...

Are you hungry too?

Akame was carrying a tray filled with colorful dumplings, each about the size of a fist.

"I'm not hungry... I really don't know why you don't gain weight when you eat so much."

Lu Ye thought to himself, if Chi Tong had some kind of special medicine, wouldn't he be able to make a lot of money by taking it back to the main world?

"Exercise more, that way you won't gain weight," Akame said. "If you weren't hungry, why did you come to me?"

“Ah, it’s nothing, I just remembered something interesting,” Lu Ye said. “I joined the ‘Hunter’ team yesterday, and there was a girl in it who really caught my attention because her mannerisms and speech are somewhat similar to yours, and even her name is similar…”

Akame's hand holding the dumpling froze in mid-air.

"That girl's name is 'Black Eyes,' do you know her?" Lu Ye asked.

Akame did not answer, and for a moment the scene fell silent.

Lu Ye realized he had asked something he shouldn't have, and was about to apologize when Akame spoke up.

"Yes, I know her, because...she's my sister, my biological sister."

Lu Ye was stunned for a moment.

No wonder……

However, the fact that the two siblings are now on opposite sides of the conflict makes him very curious.

"When we were children, Kurohime and I were sold to the Empire's assassination organization."

Akame placed the tray on the table and began to recount her past.

Since Lu Ye brought it up, she might as well say it.

After all, this was a rare opportunity for her to confide in someone.

"That was very brutal training; any child who didn't pass was eliminated."

"Kuro-hime and I weren't special. We survived entirely by supporting each other; it was truly a very difficult time. Later, we officially became assassins in the capital. Assassins who could complete numerous outstanding missions and excel would have the opportunity to become the personal executioners of ministers."

"The Four Demon Rakshasa?" Lu Ye asked.

"That's right. Once we become the minister's personal executioners, we'll be free. We'll have plenty of money, spacious houses, and endless food... As long as we work for the minister, we can live a happy life."

But the more missions I carried out, the more I felt the darkness of this country. At that time, I no longer had to worry about food and clothing, but I knew that every bite of food I ate was bought with the blood of innocent people. But I could only keep going because I had no way out... until I met the boss, Najenda.

At that time, I was on a mission, ordered to massacre a village that was harboring revolutionaries. I was being hunted down by my colleagues for letting an innocent child escape, and I was wounded and fled. It was then that I encountered the boss. Because I recognized her as someone on a wanted poster, we fought. But after hearing my story, she offered me a helping hand, and that's how I joined Night Raid..."

In Lu Ye's memory, Akame was always a man of few words.

This was the first time she had ever spoken so much.

He also knew that Akame was now truly considering him a companion, which was why she had opened her heart to him.

"What about Hei Tong? Wasn't she with you?" Lu Ye asked.

"No, we weren't on a mission together. That child must hate me for abandoning her like that." Akame lowered her head, her red eyes seemingly losing their luster.

“But you’re still her sister, and abandoning Hei Tong wasn’t your intention,” Lu Ye said. “Although you can’t meet now, if there’s anything I can do…”

Lu Ye stopped mid-sentence.

Although he was in a hunter squad,

But there's not much he can actually do right now.

Akame is a wanted criminal of the empire, while Kurome is a "hunter" who specializes in hunting assassins.

In this situation, the only point of intersection between the two is combat.

Akame spoke softly.

"Well... let's talk about how she's been doing lately."

Lu Ye was taken aback, and then began to recount Hei Tong's recent situation.

Although he didn't know much about the girl, Lu Ye told her everything he had seen without reservation.

Her black eyes, her clothes, and her possessive mannerisms, just like Akame's...

Akame listened intently.

Lu Ye felt that since Akame had asked that question, she probably still cared about Kurome.

But Akame's gaze did not soften as a result.

Because she knew that if the two sides were to meet, one of them would surely die.

This is not only because of the current opposing identities of the two.

She knows her sister too well.

Akame looked at the bright moon outside the window, feeling somewhat lonely.

If I don't kill myself, the child won't be at peace, right?

Chapter 237 Lover's Filter

Early the next morning.

In the Hunter's Conference Room in the Imperial Capital.

“So that’s the plan.” Esdeath placed her hands on the table. “Do you understand?”

"Yes!" the team members answered in unison.

Just now, Esdeath had already assigned tasks and combinations.

The mission was simple: infiltrate the civil official's inner circle as a bodyguard, then lure him out for a night raid.

Will, Black Eyes, and Polus form a group.

Dr. Fashion and Orchid Group.

Lu Ye was paired with Esdeath.

Esdeath glanced at Lu Ye.

She had her own reasons for grouping them this way.

Lu Ye suited her taste perfectly.

First of all, her appearance is certainly up to standard.

Secondly, he comes from a rural area and had never been to the capital before, which meets the requirements.

Furthermore, they are younger than her and their personalities are also suitable for nurturing.

He also possessed extraordinary courage, single-handedly killing the decapitated Zank and quickly becoming the captain of the capital's guard. At this rate, becoming a general was not impossible.

Lu Ye met four of the five conditions.

Esdeath was very fond of him.

Strictly speaking, however, Lu Ye did not meet so many conditions.

For example, "possessing the qualities of a general".

Lu Ye having read Romance of the Three Kingdoms does not mean he can lead troops into battle.

He became the captain of the capital's guard simply because Oja had died, and because he had killed Zank and won the trust of the citizens, the officials appointed him as captain, since there was no better candidate at the time to maintain public support.

But Esdeath still believed he had met the conditions.

She believed that Lu Ye met her criteria for choosing a partner, which was why he had caught her attention.

But what she didn't know was that,

When someone stubbornly and unconsciously idealizes another person, they have actually already been attracted to that other person.

This is probably what they call the "love filter"...

Lu Ye was completely unaware of Esdeath's ulterior motives.

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