I love time travel the most!

No, you have to apologize!

With that thought in mind, Tatsumi got up and left the hall.

"Tatsumi? Hey, where are you going, Tatsumi?!" Leone shouted from behind, but he didn't answer and ran towards the back mountain without looking back.

He wanted to confirm Kobayashi's true thoughts once again!

The muddy mountain path after the rain was difficult to walk on, but he still climbed up resolutely because the big and small footprints he saw must belong to Xiaolin and Liuzi.

But they were stopped halfway up the mountain.

"I'm sorry, you can't go up."

Liu Zi bowed slightly and said to him, "Lord Kobayashi has instructed that no one is allowed to go up tonight, so please tell me what you need to say tomorrow."

"I have something I want to ask him, but I won't bother him any further."

Please don't put me in a difficult position.

"Tsk."

So there's really no room for compromise?

Tatsumi clenched his fists in frustration, his inner turmoil causing him immense anguish, even though he didn't know why he was doing this.

"Lord Kobayashi asked me to convey a message to you."

"A word?"

"Death is inevitable for everyone, but some deaths are heavier than mountains, while others are lighter than a feather. You are not consumables, you are those who chase the light."

"..."

Does that mean Kobayashi also cares about Hill's death?

But to be able to face it so calmly... I guess I'm still too immature!

Having found the answer, Tatsumi felt relieved. He took a deep look at the mountaintop, then silently walked down the mountain, his figure gradually disappearing into the darkness.

Liu Zi turned and walked towards the top of the mountain, slowly stopping to stand to Xiao Lin's right.

Kobayashi closed his eyes and gazed at them into the distance.

Tatsumi had just come down the mountain. Mine was crying uncontrollably, Leone was gently comforting her, Akame was cooking alone, Brand was venting his frustrations in the training ground, and Najenda and Lubbock were discussing what to do next.

People's joys and sorrows are not the same; he only felt the noise.

"People always regret it after they lose it. They say they were prepared, but when the time comes, they can't accept it. Fortunately, there is still a chance to start over."

"........."

"Hey, at least say something! It's awkward to act like a one-man show."

Xiaolin made a slight complaint.

But given that the other person is naturally a bit absent-minded, I didn't dwell on it too much.

"Here you go, you forgot your book."

"……Um."

The graceful figure standing to his left gently took the book.

—【Resurrection Spell】

1. Within one day of death.

2. The body exists and is mostly intact.

3. Each person can only be resurrected once.

If you meet the above three conditions, you can revive on the spot.

The skills that the higher-level profession [High Priest] can learn, [Adventurer] can also learn.

How can one not learn such an amazing skill?

Although it consumes more skill points and the effect is weaker, the skill points he gains from leveling up are the same as those of the higher-level profession, so it's barely acceptable.

[Adventurer] can be surprisingly useful sometimes.

Chapter 55: First Encounter with Esdeath, 3 Questions, 3 Answers

Najenda was right. Hill's death was just the beginning. While the Night Raid members were still grieving the loss of their comrade, an even greater crisis was quietly approaching.

Esdeath has returned.

Moreover, upon his return, he immediately issued swift and decisive countermeasures, first eliminating many civil officials who opposed the ministers, and then removing numerous villages that had helped collect and stockpile supplies.

This action dealt a heavy blow to the Night Raid's arrogance.

"This is to lure us into a trap."

Najendan asserted, "Even knowing it's a trap, I still have something to say to everyone. The civil officials who have been murdered are all very capable and patriotic individuals who dared to defy the ministers, so we must protect them!"

"To oppose the minister, right? I understand!"

Tatsumi clenched his fists and said angrily, "Although I don't understand factional struggles, the misappropriation of Night Raid's name infuriates me!"

"Very good! It's decided then!"

Najenda raised her mechanical right fist and gave the order: "The next civilian candidates to be killed will be divided into two groups: Akame and Lubbock in one group, and Tatsumi and Brand in the other. Each group will be responsible for guarding them! Understood! And this time, the target is the Dragon Ship!"

"Oh!"xN

Even though the Boss was on stage announcing an important mission, two people didn't listen at all: Leone, whose eyes were darting around, and Kobayashi, who noticed her odd behavior.

While everyone else was leaving to do their missions, Leone also quietly tried to leave the base.

"Where are you going, Leone?"

"...It's Kobayashi."

After being stopped, Leone scratched his head casually and said, "They all have missions. I'm bored at the base, so I want to go to the capital for a drink. Hahaha, hahaha..."

"Leone, hasn't anyone told you that you can't lie at all?"

Kobayashi gave her a disdainful look and revealed her true purpose: "Actually, you want to test Esdeath's strength, right? After all, she is the most threatening enemy right now, and with your naive idea, you must be thinking of taking the opportunity to defeat her."

"Uh... have we been exposed?"

"It was exposed long ago."

With a helpless sigh, he tilted his head and said to her, "Let's go, let's go together."

"...Huh? Aren't you going to stop me, Kobayashi?" Leone blinked in surprise.

"Are you the kind of person who won't go if you're told not to?"

"of course not!"

"Then let's stop talking nonsense! Let's go, the sooner we go, the sooner we'll be back."

"I like Kobayashi the most!"

"Don't suddenly hug me!"

The two embraced each other as they walked toward the capital.

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The capital city is bustling with people coming and going.

"Yes, it's as lively as ever."

Esdeath strolled leisurely down the street. Although her expression was relaxed and cheerful, the ominous killing intent emanating from her indicated that her solo actions were intended to lure assassins into a trap.

Unfortunately, two hours passed and no one showed up.

Esdeath was somewhat surprised that the other party could endure for so long. Thinking of seducing the other party in a more relaxed manner, she went to a dessert shop.

"Give me one..."

"Please give me two of our signature desserts, thank you!"

Before she could finish speaking, someone interrupted her.

The shopkeeper looked at the suddenly appearing customer and Esdeath in military uniform, bewildered.

Seeing that Esdeath simply nodded expressionlessly and wasn't angry, she quickly prepared two signature desserts and handed them to the intruder, hoping he would leave as soon as possible.

"Guest, your two desserts."

"Thank you. But could you please give one of these copies to the person next to me?"

Standing next to him was Esdeath.

The shopkeeper was momentarily stunned, unable to understand his purpose. Esdeath also narrowed her eyes slightly, watching the strangely behaving boy with great interest.

He simply smiled slightly:

"I just wanted to treat General Esdeath to dessert."

"you know me?"

"Of course. The renowned General Esdeath, I think everyone in the capital knows you."

"Heh, interesting."

Esdeath became even more interested in him, and readily accepted the dessert from the shopkeeper, then sat down on a seat next to the shop where people could rest.

Take a small bite, and your eyes will light up.

"Really delicious."

"Right? I buy one every time I come here."

"Humph."

Seeing that he was too familiar, Esdeath threatened, "In the past, anyone who was disrespectful to me was taken back to the torture chamber and executed, but for some reason you exude a certain aura that makes me want to get close to you. However, this is not something you can rely on."

My patience has its limits. Speak your mind now. There's no way you can bribe my way into becoming an officer. Start as a private from there.

"No, no, no, bribes wouldn't be made with desserts, would they?"

He muttered a complaint under his breath, explaining his purpose: "I just wanted to chat with you."