You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

"I can't forget, because..."

The man pointed to himself: "I wrote that novel."

"..."

Akame's eyes widened, and her lips trembled uncontrollably.

"I never expected that someone would use my words to lecture me—especially lines from a pornographic book."

By the way, why not choose a general romance novel?

"No...please don't say any more...please..."

As the rain fell, the girl covered her face: "I can't go on living like this!"

"This is what they call 'spinning your own cocoon'!"

Iori shook her head, leaned down, and whispered in Akame's ear, "About erotic books—if you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime~"

"...Part of what I just said was also my own."

With a hint of tears welling up in her red eyes, she glanced at Iori and said, "You've never been a decent person—I knew it from the start."

"That's where you're wrong. You knew it was dangerous, so why didn't you get away from me?"

Even so... even if you're not a good person, I still like you.

Without warning, a simple sentence left Iori speechless. She blinked, momentarily stunned, and then suddenly felt uneasy all over. Her gaze, which had been aggressively threatening Akame, subconsciously turned away.

Just then, a slender, fair fingertip touched the tip of Iori's nose.

The blush on her cheeks hadn't faded yet, but the girl's smile was sly and captivating: "That's one win, one loss, we're even—but don't underestimate me!"

That night, deep in the Amazon rainforest, in a luxurious estate that was undetectable by any satellite.

The black-haired girl, facing a formidable foe for the first time, forgot her boastful words and had to beg for mercy before even reaching the halfway point.

Chapter 437 Dark Goddess Kakwerd.

In the morning, Akame, her hair disheveled, got up groggily and stretched wearily. The sunlight filtering through the curtains was slightly dazzling, like a golden ribbon falling along the girl's beautiful curves, reflecting the undulations and shadows on her fair skin.

Although she usually stands next to a supermodel-level tall beauty like Esdeath, making her seem rather unremarkable, a closer look reveals that Akame has a rather impressive figure, definitely voluptuous and full-figured, especially her shapely waist with its hidden abdominal muscles beneath its softness, which is as agile and supple as a feline.

Of course, that was someone else's opinion; Akame herself wouldn't pay much attention to that. She was currently in a daze, and her brain hadn't fully registered yet.

"Ugh?"

Suddenly, the girl realized something was wrong.

First, of course, is the slight coolness that brushes against your skin, and then... someone else is sleeping in your bed!

"Iori? What... Oh right, yesterday I... Ugh!"

Pulling the sheet to cover her body, Akame buried her head in it: "You shouldn't have boasted..."

The Third Method is a wonderful thing. Not only does it have infinite magic power, but it can also adjust your state to allow your body to adapt quickly, so even the first time feels wonderful.

But perhaps it is because of the existence of the third law that someone does not have to worry about harming the woman, so he went to great lengths to demonstrate... What a despicable guy!

Thinking of this, Akame glared resentfully at Iori, who was still fast asleep beside her, and poked his cheek with her finger. But after a few moments, she gently stroked his cheek, lost in her memories.

She and this man really have a long-standing relationship...

How they went from acquaintances to friends and then to lovers... Akame was reluctant to recall it, because she was almost entirely led by Iori throughout the process. Now that she thought about it, it seemed that this guy had ill intentions from the very beginning.

Later, he rescued the sisters from the empire, cooperated with the revolutionary army to overthrow the emperor's rule, and then successfully subdued all forces, ascending the throne in an indisputable manner and ushering in a new era.

If you were to lay out all his deeds and examine them closely, you would find that he was not as virtuous and noble as he appeared. He also had dark thoughts, manipulated power and strategies, and even took advantage of the people around him.

...Incredibly, even though Akame realized this, she couldn't feel any ill will towards Iori.

Perhaps it's because whatever he does is based on his own principles and bottom line.

He disdains those who are high and mighty, and shows no mercy to evil people. He has no psychological burden as long as he can achieve his goal, no matter what means he uses.

At the same time, he was exceptionally tolerant of the weak and ordinary people, even to the point of being kind.

Even when in a position of absolute power, one will give corresponding rewards and promises when using others, rather than exploiting them without any bottom line, as if one has some kind of spiritual purity regarding the word "fairness".

He may not have acted out of a sense of justice, and at times even played the role of a schemer, but as a result, many people found peace and happiness in the process of achieving his ambitions.

Even if there is temporary unrest, in the long run, more people will benefit.

Therefore, Akame believes that this man named Aizen Iori has something very beautiful deep inside him, which is the principle behind all his actions, and his various perverse hobbies are more like a cover-up.

The fact that he possessed such immense power and authority yet did not succumb to lust is enough to prove how strong and pure his heart was.

It's only natural that I'd be attracted to someone like that—Akame made excuses for herself.

But I have to admit, these are just excuses... Love doesn't need a reason; you're just caught up in it before you know it.

Even if Akame suddenly discovers that Aizen Iori is an utterly wicked person, she will definitely kill him first and then die for him, and will never choose to leave, just like a certain fifth division lieutenant who knew the other party was a demon but could not extricate himself.

"Ok?"

At this moment, Iori made a "gurgling" sound in her throat, as if she was about to wake up. Akame quickly crawled back into bed, covered her head and face, and pretended to be still asleep.

...Then, she felt a hand, as if carrying a faint electric current, slowly brushing across her body.

Her muscles tensed instantly, but she remained completely still, even her breathing remained calm, without revealing the slightest flaw.

No!

It must not be discovered!

It's best to get up after he leaves; that will save a lot of the awkwardness.

That's what she thought, but things didn't go as planned. The person behind her was not only becoming more and more outrageous, but also acting strangely with all five limbs. They even used skillful techniques that she couldn't resist, and Akame was finding it increasingly difficult to endure.

Why are you so skilled at this?!

How many times have I done it with Esdeath and Sera?!

Although annoyed, he could only swallow his anger and wait for Iori to finish her prank so he could get up and wash.

What an innocent girl!

If those two people she had just thought of were here, they would surely understand that this action meant that the morning was just the beginning...

Iori had naturally noticed that Akame was awake long ago. Although the girl with long black hair did not show any abnormality, this was precisely the biggest flaw, because even if she was fast asleep, she should have reacted immediately due to her keen senses.

But he found it amusing, so mischievously, he didn't expose the other person...

As for when Akame will realize Iori's perverse sense of humor, and whether she will be able to grit her teeth and persevere to the end... that's something that's best left unsaid.

……

Iori didn't lie to Akame. The reason he returned to "Godslayer" was indeed because he had something to do, but he didn't need her help to proceed smoothly, since he didn't lack subordinates here.

And this crucial matter is related to the dragon vein:

He possesses the "hearth" that can construct the Dragon Vein System, but the unique circumstances of the Godkiller world require him to be more cautious than before when he acts.

Unlike "Akatsuki," this place already has abundant ley lines, enough to support beings like spirits and divine beasts. Iori doesn't need to build from the ground up; he only needs to bring them together and nourish himself with the "hearth."

However, in actual operation, the possibility of unexpected events must be considered. After all, the concept of ley lines is closely related to the "Earth Mother Goddess", and Godkiller is a world view in which chain summoning phenomena are very likely to occur.

Altering the flow of the earth's veins could easily disturb slumbering divine beasts, or even cause chaos in the vital energy, leading to geological disasters. Worse still, it's entirely possible to attract rebellious gods!

Iori is naturally not afraid of these demons and monsters. Having obtained the God of Salvation and defeated the Goddess of Fate, he is undoubtedly the number one strongest in "Godslayer".

However, even he could not guarantee that he would not damage the surrounding environment when fighting with the gods, and the gods who did not obey him would often bring great disasters as soon as they appeared.

If there were a global ley line up... even Iori wouldn't be able to control it!

He's not a saint, but he can't possibly disregard the lives of ordinary people for something like this.

Therefore, Iori decided to abandon her previous grand plan and instead scale it down, taking it one step at a time.

Simply put, it means starting with a certain area and unifying the ley lines one by one, thus limiting any potential accidents to a controllable range!

His first choice was Egypt, firstly because it has the famous "pyramids," which have strong mystical significance and are connected to the earth's veins, making it a perfect auxiliary node to reduce the difficulty of controlling the earth's veins.

Secondly, if something unexpected really happens and a rebellious god emerges, it will be easier for Iori to deal with it.

The lineage of the Egyptian pantheon is relatively clear, and its attributes are simple and straightforward, mostly related to the "sun" and the "underworld," with some subordinate deities added.

With her extensive knowledge and Athena's assistance, Iori can use her golden sword to kill any Egyptian god who dares to descend!

This is why he did not choose the equally famous Hindu pantheon.

After all, Iori couldn't be sure what kind of strange gods might emerge from that magical land of India.

You can't expect all Hindu gods to be as normal as Rama!

Furthermore, Iori does not intend to go herself this time, but rather to give Akame a chance.

Having one more or one less power doesn't make a substantial difference to him right now, but if by chance Akame can accomplish the great feat of slaying a god, Iori will have another top-tier fighter under his command.

Furthermore, given their close relationship, Akame's powers are roughly equivalent to those of Iori...

The girl with long, straight black hair is not yet as strong as the god of the underworld, but she has far exceeded the limits of human knights and will not be reduced to being instantly killed.

This kind of thing is all about luck, and Iori will also be protecting her in the dark. In a critical moment, she will naturally give up killing the god and prioritize ensuring Akame's survival.

To be honest, among the people closest to Iori, Esdeath is the most suitable to become a god-slayer, while Akame doesn't actually have that demon king-like aura.

but!

That's why we can't choose her!

Once Esdeath's strength far surpasses that of her "comrades," her assertive style will definitely make her a leader-like figure, easily uniting Sera, Akame, and others around her.

In fact, that tendency is already emerging...

This is not good news for Iori!

However, killing the god was ultimately just a side effect, and Iori did not tell Akame about this plan so as not to affect her mindset.

After all, luck is something you sometimes get more elusive the more you cling to it. It's better to let Akame take her own course. Even if she fails, she'll gain experience fighting the former and broaden her horizons!

……

hold head high! ! !

A deep, resonant roar echoed through the night, causing Akame and Athena to simultaneously turn serious.

In guiding the ley lines, something slumbering deep underground was disturbed. Because Iori needed to focus on controlling the magic furnace, she asked Akame to come and check. Worried that Akame might not understand the enemies in the world of "Godkiller," she summoned Athena from the shadows to help her.

This duo could be said to be able to fight even against a god who does not obey, but even so, after feeling the immense pressure slowly rising from the ground, they still felt that their "combat strength was insufficient".

call!

The atmosphere seemed to freeze, and immense magical power converged from the entire Nile River... no, from all directions, seemingly endless.

The sky seemed to contort with distorted ripples, the moonlight gradually dimmed, the night grew even deeper, and something ominous was about to descend!

"Well!"

Akame's muscles tensed instantly, a strange sense of crisis washed over her, making her breathing quicken.

"What the hell..."

The girl frowned and subtly tightened her grip on Murasame's right hand.

Although we haven't seen the real body yet, judging from its aura alone... it's probably even stronger than Esdeath!

“Athena,”

Akame had learned some basic knowledge of Earth's mythology from Sera and knew that this seemingly petite silver-haired girl was a wise goddess, so she immediately sought her advice.

What could this be?

Rumble, rumble...

The earth was shaking, the entire Nile River was trembling violently from the earthquake, and huge waves were surging up on the water. The riverbank where the two were standing was also gradually cracking open from the tremors.

Beneath the silt-filled ruins, the earth rises upwards, cracking open countless fissures along the Nile's waterway, as if mountains were about to emerge from beneath.

boom--!

Large amounts of river water, mixed with sand and rocks, refilled the rift valley.

However, something below did not stop; it continued to rise, tearing apart the earth and splitting apart a curtain of water weighing tens of millions of tons.

The riverbed, stretching over a kilometer in length, resembled a rising mountain range. But as something below moved, the entire stratum was finally ripped open, and boulders and soil flew out in all directions. The towering waves were almost as high as mountains, creating an illusion of the sky collapsing and the earth splitting apart.