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Chapter 573: Cruel, Mocking Smile!
"Their speed is too fast."
Hidden on the edge of Masola Town, on the rooftop of a house, Mine held the Imperial Arms in her arms, which resembled a fantastical firearm, the 'Romantic Artillery: Pumpkin'.
She squinted, staring intently at the two afterimages fighting fiercely amidst the gunfire flashes in the distance, but she hesitated to pull the 'Pumpkin's' trigger.
Initially, when Akame was fighting and retreating, barely able to defend herself even with all her might, Mine could still help with long-range sniping.
However, since then, Akame's engagement distance with the opponent had gotten closer and closer, and the sound of blade collision had also become more frequent.
In this situation, if she were to fire again, it would easily hit Akame.
On the other side.
Raijin, who was constantly using various Sword Techniques of 'Flame Breathing' and unleashing waves of flame, became more and more startled as he fought. The expression beneath his blue and yellow mask as he looked at Akame was already covered in shock.
"H- How is this possible? This guy seems to be using Armament Haki?"
"No!"
"She IS using Armament Haki!!"
Akame, however, was expressionless. Her Mind was completely immersed in this Combat. In a certain profound state, she continuously clashed blades with Raijin, crossing and colliding again. The sparks that burst forth flickered in the air.
Her current speed was so fast that she even created lifelike Afterimage Clones, like more than a dozen people surrounding a ball of flame. The Scene was incredibly spectacular.
However, Akame was no longer overly wary of the intertwined real and illusory flames.
This was because she had naturally mastered the Ability to condense her own Aura into 'Invisible Armor' during the intense Combat.
At the same time.
Akame continued to imitate Raijin's usage of this Ability, wrapping it around her Body Surface and on the 'Murasame' in her hand, using it to defend against the opponent's High Temperature flames.
This had opened up a new World for her.
Akame truly hadn't expected that the Aura emanating from one's Body could be used in such a way.
Before this, the utilization of Aura by Experts like them was limited to releasing it to form Aura or Killing Intent for Intimidation, or for large-scale Perception of others' Aura.
This made her more and more excited as she fought, and the blades she swung became increasingly swift and sharp.
As the River of Time flowed little by little past the two of them amidst the Clanging Sound, Akame had already begun to suppress Raijin, forcing him to use defensive Sword Techniques to block and parry left and right.
[Puchi----]
Just as the Sunset was about to disappear from the horizon, desperately providing the last ray of Sunlight to the World, the blade of 'Murasame' sliced across Raijin's neck.
This time, the latter was no longer unharmed. A splash of hot Blood spurted out.
"Cough... you! You actually... cough--, saw, saw through my movements, could it be..."
In the end, Raijin didn't finish his sentence. He fell to the ground, covering his bleeding neck in disbelief.
Akame looked down at the opponent's Corpse and said softly, deep in thought, "Seeing through movements, huh? Indeed, at that instant just now, I seemed to have sensed your next attack trajectory."
At this moment, no one noticed that the blood-stained 'Murasame' in her hand emitted a faint purple light, which only returned to normal after the Blood belonging to Raijin disappeared from the blade.
"Akame! Akame!"
Mine ran over quickly, holding 'Pumpkin', nervously examining Akame's Body up and down, and asked worriedly, "Are you okay? Are you injured?"
"I'm definitely injured. After all, this person was really Strong. I don't even know how many times I was on the verge of death, but the Imperial Fist Temple's Martial Arts are very useful, at least I don't have to worry about losing too much Blood."
Akame looked at the many blade cuts and Burn Injuries on her Body and smiled at Mine as if nothing had happened.
"That's good. With this, our Mission is also considered complete. Next, we'll return to White Horse Town to protect Captain Sabatini on his return to the Imperial Capital. I'll go to the Hospital with you then to get checked out."
Mine breathed a sigh of relief seeing that Akame was indeed not in serious trouble.
"Okay, but before that, let's first bury these Secret Police Members properly, and then take this person back too!" Akame nodded, then said softly, looking at Raijin's Corpse.
Corpses, sometimes, can provide a lot of Intelligence.
"Also, I have some Matters here that I need to report back..."
Akame raised her head and looked up at the night sky, which had unknowingly become filled with stars, with her deep red eyes. A Cold Wind blew, causing her black hair to sway.
She realized that the Aura Ability she had newly mastered would definitely be of great help to The Empire in its fight against the World Government.
Meanwhile, in the Northern Snow Region.
The ten thousand Main Combat Division led by Douglas Bullet and the ten thousand Auxiliary Legion, including Heavy Tanks, Troop Transport Armored Vehicle groups, and vehicle-mounted Howitzers, had arrived one kilometer outside Sekka Fortress.
"'Ghost Shark' Vice Admiral!"
Charlotte Oven quickly went to greet him, accompanied by two Rear Admirals behind him who served as Brigade Commanders.
Although he was also a Vice Admiral, Bullet not only held the Epithet of Army Admiral Candidate but was also the Frontline Commander of this Legion, so he had to treat him with respect.
However, with Oven's fierce, even somewhat explosive Personality, he could only manage this level. More humility, or even flattery, was out of the question.
Fortunately, Bullet also belonged to the category of Iron-Blooded Generals, so he really liked subordinates like Oven. He was even thinking that when he was promoted to Army General, he would bring this person into his 'Second Main Combat Division'.
Oh, and also that Onigumo.
So Bullet showed Oven a Smile that looked more like a cold sneer.
"You've worked hard. Next, after I take the Fortress, you can take the Auxiliary Legion and head west. By the way, here is a piece of Intelligence about Alchemists and Alchemy."
He took out a Document from the pocket of his Black Coat and handed it to Oven.
This was important Intelligence obtained by the Otherworld Strategy Committee from Modai, who was captured by Tengen Uzui. It wasn't much, but it provided a basic understanding of the Alchemists' Combat style and the basic concepts of Alchemy.
"Understood!"
Charlotte Oven solemnly accepted the Intelligence File and then silently walked to the side to immediately open and read it. This made Bullet appreciate him even more.
Such a good General, giving him to that Akainu guy, wouldn't that be a huge waste?
Thirty minutes later.
Just as the twenty thousand Troops who had just arrived were still resting, Douglas Bullet actually walked towards Sekka Fortress alone, stepping on the Accumulated Snow.
The fierce wind and snow felt like a gentle breeze on his face, unable to shake his massive and imposing five-meter Body in the slightest. At most, they caused the Black Coat behind him to flap loudly.
This scene was naturally seen by the defending troops on the City Wall. They quickly aimed their Cannons at him.
There were no Powerhouses capable of taking charge Inside Kase Fortress at this time.
After all, Governor Numa was dead, and Zhu Tian, the 'Rakshasa' of the Imperial Fist Temple, had also fled back to the Imperial Capital. So now, multiple Captains were jointly commanding the tens of thousands of 'Routed Army' Inside the City.
The truth was, all the slightly higher-ranking Generals had already died in Oven's Sea of Fire.
"Fire! Fire!"
"Blast that Monster to death immediately!!"
Captain Puwen, who was on duty guarding the City Wall today, saw a Giant slowly walking from a distance and frantically shouted to open fire.
Although he didn't know how another unfamiliar Giant had appeared, having witnessed Oven's Ability, which was like a Fire God, he truly dared not let the opponent get close.
Soon, the Roar of Cannon Fire once again echoed throughout the entire Fortress, and Bullet revealed a cruel, mocking Smile...
"Their speed is too fast."
Hidden on the edge of Masola Town, on the rooftop of a house, Mine held the Imperial Arms in her arms, which resembled a fantastical firearm, the 'Romantic Artillery: Pumpkin'.
She squinted, staring intently at the two afterimages fighting fiercely amidst the gunfire flashes in the distance, but she hesitated to pull the 'Pumpkin's' trigger.
Initially, when Akame was fighting and retreating, barely able to defend herself even with all her might, Mine could still help with long-range sniping.
However, since then, Akame's engagement distance with the opponent had gotten closer and closer, and the sound of blade collision had also become more frequent.
In this situation, if she were to fire again, it would easily hit Akame.
On the other side.
Raijin, who was constantly using various Sword Techniques of 'Flame Breathing' and unleashing waves of flame, became more and more startled as he fought. The expression beneath his blue and yellow mask as he looked at Akame was already covered in shock.
"H- How is this possible? This guy seems to be using Armament Haki?"
"No!"
"She IS using Armament Haki!!"
Akame, however, was expressionless. Her Mind was completely immersed in this Combat. In a certain profound state, she continuously clashed blades with Raijin, crossing and colliding again. The sparks that burst forth flickered in the air.
Her current speed was so fast that she even created lifelike Afterimage Clones, like more than a dozen people surrounding a ball of flame. The Scene was incredibly spectacular.
However, Akame was no longer overly wary of the intertwined real and illusory flames.
This was because she had naturally mastered the Ability to condense her own Aura into 'Invisible Armor' during the intense Combat.
At the same time.
Akame continued to imitate Raijin's usage of this Ability, wrapping it around her Body Surface and on the 'Murasame' in her hand, using it to defend against the opponent's High Temperature flames.
This had opened up a new World for her.
Akame truly hadn't expected that the Aura emanating from one's Body could be used in such a way.
Before this, the utilization of Aura by Experts like them was limited to releasing it to form Aura or Killing Intent for Intimidation, or for large-scale Perception of others' Aura.
This made her more and more excited as she fought, and the blades she swung became increasingly swift and sharp.
As the River of Time flowed little by little past the two of them amidst the Clanging Sound, Akame had already begun to suppress Raijin, forcing him to use defensive Sword Techniques to block and parry left and right.
[Puchi----]
Just as the Sunset was about to disappear from the horizon, desperately providing the last ray of Sunlight to the World, the blade of 'Murasame' sliced across Raijin's neck.
This time, the latter was no longer unharmed. A splash of hot Blood spurted out.
"Cough... you! You actually... cough--, saw, saw through my movements, could it be..."
In the end, Raijin didn't finish his sentence. He fell to the ground, covering his bleeding neck in disbelief.
Akame looked down at the opponent's Corpse and said softly, deep in thought, "Seeing through movements, huh? Indeed, at that instant just now, I seemed to have sensed your next attack trajectory."
At this moment, no one noticed that the blood-stained 'Murasame' in her hand emitted a faint purple light, which only returned to normal after the Blood belonging to Raijin disappeared from the blade.
"Akame! Akame!"
Mine ran over quickly, holding 'Pumpkin', nervously examining Akame's Body up and down, and asked worriedly, "Are you okay? Are you injured?"
"I'm definitely injured. After all, this person was really Strong. I don't even know how many times I was on the verge of death, but the Imperial Fist Temple's Martial Arts are very useful, at least I don't have to worry about losing too much Blood."
Akame looked at the many blade cuts and Burn Injuries on her Body and smiled at Mine as if nothing had happened.
"That's good. With this, our Mission is also considered complete. Next, we'll return to White Horse Town to protect Captain Sabatini on his return to the Imperial Capital. I'll go to the Hospital with you then to get checked out."
Mine breathed a sigh of relief seeing that Akame was indeed not in serious trouble.
"Okay, but before that, let's first bury these Secret Police Members properly, and then take this person back too!" Akame nodded, then said softly, looking at Raijin's Corpse.
Corpses, sometimes, can provide a lot of Intelligence.
"Also, I have some Matters here that I need to report back..."
Akame raised her head and looked up at the night sky, which had unknowingly become filled with stars, with her deep red eyes. A Cold Wind blew, causing her black hair to sway.
She realized that the Aura Ability she had newly mastered would definitely be of great help to The Empire in its fight against the World Government.
Meanwhile, in the Northern Snow Region.
The ten thousand Main Combat Division led by Douglas Bullet and the ten thousand Auxiliary Legion, including Heavy Tanks, Troop Transport Armored Vehicle groups, and vehicle-mounted Howitzers, had arrived one kilometer outside Sekka Fortress.
"'Ghost Shark' Vice Admiral!"
Charlotte Oven quickly went to greet him, accompanied by two Rear Admirals behind him who served as Brigade Commanders.
Although he was also a Vice Admiral, Bullet not only held the Epithet of Army Admiral Candidate but was also the Frontline Commander of this Legion, so he had to treat him with respect.
However, with Oven's fierce, even somewhat explosive Personality, he could only manage this level. More humility, or even flattery, was out of the question.
Fortunately, Bullet also belonged to the category of Iron-Blooded Generals, so he really liked subordinates like Oven. He was even thinking that when he was promoted to Army General, he would bring this person into his 'Second Main Combat Division'.
Oh, and also that Onigumo.
So Bullet showed Oven a Smile that looked more like a cold sneer.
"You've worked hard. Next, after I take the Fortress, you can take the Auxiliary Legion and head west. By the way, here is a piece of Intelligence about Alchemists and Alchemy."
He took out a Document from the pocket of his Black Coat and handed it to Oven.
This was important Intelligence obtained by the Otherworld Strategy Committee from Modai, who was captured by Tengen Uzui. It wasn't much, but it provided a basic understanding of the Alchemists' Combat style and the basic concepts of Alchemy.
"Understood!"
Charlotte Oven solemnly accepted the Intelligence File and then silently walked to the side to immediately open and read it. This made Bullet appreciate him even more.
Such a good General, giving him to that Akainu guy, wouldn't that be a huge waste?
Thirty minutes later.
Just as the twenty thousand Troops who had just arrived were still resting, Douglas Bullet actually walked towards Sekka Fortress alone, stepping on the Accumulated Snow.
The fierce wind and snow felt like a gentle breeze on his face, unable to shake his massive and imposing five-meter Body in the slightest. At most, they caused the Black Coat behind him to flap loudly.
This scene was naturally seen by the defending troops on the City Wall. They quickly aimed their Cannons at him.
There were no Powerhouses capable of taking charge Inside Kase Fortress at this time.
After all, Governor Numa was dead, and Zhu Tian, the 'Rakshasa' of the Imperial Fist Temple, had also fled back to the Imperial Capital. So now, multiple Captains were jointly commanding the tens of thousands of 'Routed Army' Inside the City.
The truth was, all the slightly higher-ranking Generals had already died in Oven's Sea of Fire.
"Fire! Fire!"
"Blast that Monster to death immediately!!"
Captain Puwen, who was on duty guarding the City Wall today, saw a Giant slowly walking from a distance and frantically shouted to open fire.
Although he didn't know how another unfamiliar Giant had appeared, having witnessed Oven's Ability, which was like a Fire God, he truly dared not let the opponent get close.
Soon, the Roar of Cannon Fire once again echoed throughout the entire Fortress, and Bullet revealed a cruel, mocking Smile...
