I love time travel the most!

After giving the order, Najenda looked at Kobayashi and said, "You'll come along this time too."

"Ok?"

Kobayashi was slightly surprised.

Najenda smiled maliciously: "It's time to show you the darkness of the Empire."

Words alone cannot make people understand; sometimes, only by seeing with one's own eyes can one know the meaning of their actions, just like Tatsumi who recently joined.

"Aren't you worried I'll escape halfway through leaving the base?"

"It's alright. Once you've completed this mission, whether you leave or not is entirely up to you, how about that?"

"I agreed."

Seeing that Kobayashi agreed, Najenda nodded.

……

"Even so, why did the entire Night Raid team come?"

Kobayashi watched as the Night Raiders surrounded him, seemingly to protect him, but in reality, it was more about trapping him to prevent his escape.

Why aren't you worried that I'll run away?

Brand grinned broadly: "Don't say that. It's more meaningful to do missions together, isn't it? Let's clean up the trash together in a fun way."

I don't believe you for a second, you wicked bastard.

Xiaolin thought to herself that she was grumbling, but she said "yes, yes" out loud, looking happy and expectant.

To be honest, this is his first time leaving Night Raid, and he is indeed a little excited.

The group moved very quickly.

As an assassin, mobility is of paramount importance.

As she ran, Akame kept glancing sideways. She couldn't understand why Kobayashi, despite his superb skills, acted like a novice, yet those contrasting movements perfectly achieved the same effect.

If Kobayashi knew what she was thinking, he could only answer her—

Don't ask, it's all magic, magic is the greatest thing in the world!

……

"arrive."

According to intelligence, Leica is hiding near the slums of the capital, and this warehouse is his base.

The group landed and surrounded the warehouse.

With so many Teigu users coming to send him on his way, that traitor from the Imperial Fist Temple must be moved to tears, right?

Leone's eyes were dull, but he grinned mischievously and said, "Kobayashi, don't be so scared by the scene inside that you wet your pants."

"How can it be."

Xiaolin rolled her eyes at her.

Even so, we still got serious.

Leone always scouts out the location before each mission, so she definitely knows what's in the warehouse. Her statement is not unfounded.

Creak————

The rusty warehouse door was slowly pushed open, the jarring sound causing one to frown slightly.

A unique aroma wafted over, seemingly from some kind of spice.

it's wired.

In his mind, it should smell like a pungent stench of decay and blood, not a pleasant fragrance.

The dimly lit warehouse door was opened, and the bright moonlight shone into the dim space, revealing a glimpse of the dark side of this world.

One could see spheres being threaded through ropes, tied to the roof of the warehouse, and swaying back and forth in mid-air.

—It's the head.

It's all the heads of kids who are teenagers.

They were hanging in mid-air, each with a different expression on their face, and they were all remarkably well-preserved.

There were cries, pain, anger, fear, dread, and resentment, but without exception, their expressions were all negative, and none of them had anything below their necks.

A cool breeze blew by, whistling and making a sound, as if it were lamenting its tragic fate.

A chilling scene.

"welcome!"

A frivolous yet insane voice came from the innermost part of the room, where a black figure was sitting in a chair.

By the moonlight, Kobayashi could see his face clearly.

The man was about 30 years old, with an ordinary and unremarkable appearance, and a tattoo on his cheek.

It is exactly the same as the mission objective.

"Leica, your death is nigh!"

Mine's hands, gripping the [Romantic Turret - Pumpkin], trembled violently. She had never imagined that the villain before her would be so cruel.

"People always say that, but in the end they all die, without even leaving behind their heads."

Lyca was saying incredibly crazy things, but when she saw Mine, she whistled: "But you're different. I'll make you my next collectible."

"What did you say?!" Mine was furious.

Isn't this treating her like a child?

She's already 15 years old, an adult, and a killer!

"Don't be so angry, it's a pity for your cute little face."

Leica looked disappointed.

Then he asked a strange question.

"What do you think is the age when a person can best demonstrate their talent?" Before anyone could answer, he answered himself, "That's right, it's between 13 and 15 years old. This is the age when talent and ability can burst forth most quickly, which is why I want to preserve them."

After saying that, he picked up a collectible with fascination.

It was the head of a little girl. Her pretty face, which hadn't decayed, wore an expression of fear that was almost making her cry, yet also mixed with a hint of relief. There was also a faint wound on her forehead from being knocked open.

Just like before.

Liu Zi stepped forward and said softly, "Lord Kobayashi..."

"Ah, I see."

Kobayashi couldn't help but clench his fists and said to Lyca, "Hey, do you know? The little girl you're holding actually has a seriously ill mother in bed and a weak younger brother. She's a timid little girl who would rather break her head than give up and keep asking for forgiveness in order to go back and take care of her family."

"Oh? You know her? She's one of my favorite pieces."

Leica was slightly taken aback.

But then he immediately picked her up and boasted:

"You know, she was terrified at that time, and she knelt down and kowtowed desperately, begging for mercy."

The way she desperately begged for mercy for her mother and brother was so sacred, it sent a jolt through me, and I felt like I had met my soulmate.

Then I told her, 'It's okay, I won't kill you.'

But as she was about to leave, a hint of relief flashed across her face...!

I made my move!

Finally, I got the perfect collectible!

crazy.

He has gone completely crazy.

He is no longer human, but a demon in human skin!

The Night Raid members glared at him through gritted teeth, wishing they could get rid of him right now.

At this moment, Kobayashi stepped forward.

"I'm sorry, I know this is not allowed, but could you please give him to me?"

He looked at Leica and said in a low voice, "I'm a tiny bit angry."

"It's alright, as long as the mission can be completed, anyone can help."

Akame, who always adhered to the assassin's code, did not refuse, because before leaving, Najenda had said that if Kobayashi took the initiative, she would give him the chance to complete the mission.

She's just doing it now.

"No one will make a move."

"Thank you."

Kobayashi thanked her softly, then walked up to Lyca alone.

"Oh ho? Are you underestimating me?"

Lyca's disdainful gaze was undisguised, suggesting she was very confident in her abilities.

"Heh, I advise you to be careful, lest you get taken down in one go." Leone's sarcastic remark was equally forceful.

"Knocked out in one go? Are you kidding me? I'm a master of the Imperial Fist Temple!"

Lyca seemed to have heard a joke, grinning as if to show off his strength, and under the cover of shadows, he swiftly threw a punch at Kobayashi.

My wrist was casually grasped again.

"To take you down in one go? That would be such a waste."

Kobayashi grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth, his eyes filled with a cold glint.

"what?!"

Leica's eyes widened in surprise.