The black-haired girl's crimson eyes glanced at the orange-haired girl wearing headphones who was sitting in the corner opposite her.
"Ah~ Sorry, did I interrupt your internal conversation?"
Although she was apologizing, the smile on Chelsea's face did not change, and it was hard to see her sincerity.
If everyone in the original novel could still treat her as a normal partner, now they are all more or less wary of and dislike her.
After all, in the original novel, the addition of Chelsea was a normal personnel supplement, but now it blatantly reveals the meaning of surveillance, which is difficult not to attract the attention of everyone in the night raid.
Chelsea herself knew what was going on, so she didn't try hard to fit in right away. She had met too many people, and she was also very familiar with Ye Xi, a group of idealists. If she did that, she would be even more excluded.
Instead of that, it would be better for her to be an outsider and look for opportunities to gain favor. Even if there is no opportunity, it doesn't matter. Anyway, her real purpose is to please Abbrana.
"Humph."
The orange-haired girl's answer made the usually straightforward Marin snort coldly, making her dislike for her known.
"Main-chan?"
Chelsea had a look of innocence and confusion on her face, seemingly not understanding why Maine had that attitude. But it was precisely because of this that her expression seemed provocative. However, everyone with sharp eyes could see that she was vaguely uneasy and awkward, and it was obvious that she was using a provocative attitude to cover up her emotions.
This is also the reason why Chi Tong is conflicted. If the other party is obviously a spy, then they don't need to care and just exclude him. But the other party looks like a poor chess piece that is pushed out and caught in the middle.
Others had similar ideas.
But what they didn't know was that even the hidden emotions that seemed to be captured by everyone were acted out by Chelsea.
Only Marin was truly ruthless to her, even though Marin probably didn't realize it.
Chelsea couldn't help but think of her Teigu, the 'Romantic Pumpkin'.
It is a cannon-type imperial weapon that can increase its power according to the user's situation. The more dangerous the situation, the greater its power. To use it well, one must not only have excellent shooting skills, but also extraordinary acuity.
Mayin didn't realize that she was doing anything wrong, but could she be so resistant to her with this sensitivity?
Chelsea just thought she was difficult.
The next day came as many people had different and complicated thoughts.
Seeing the gate of the Earl's Mansion approaching as the carriage moved forward, everyone's spirits were raised to the highest level.
They were about to meet their new boss.
Chapter 20 Love Brana's Self.
Najeshitan and Yexiu did not come together. They arrived last night and were already standing at the door of the mansion, obviously there to greet everyone.
One by one, they jumped off the carriage. Chi Tong stood at the front, representing everyone: "BOSS."
"Haha, just call me Najeshitan. After all, I have been assigned to Lord Abrana now."
Najeshitan smiled brightly. Although she was demoted, she was obviously in a good mood.
"I feel like calling him BOSS is more catchy."
Main was actually not very satisfied with this transfer. She still hoped that Najeshitan would be the leader of the night raid, but seeing Najeshitan's happy look at this time, she didn't say much.
Of course, it also has something to do with the fact that we are on someone else's territory at the time.
"Bo... Najeshitan... May I ask what kind of person Lady Abrana is?"
Lubbock spoke hesitantly.
BOSS is indeed a more customary name, but what almost no one knows is that the reason he joined the Revolutionary Army and the Night Raid was because he fell in love with Najeshita at first sight. Now that he has the opportunity to say this name without being so abrupt, he is actually a little excited.
Although it was an excited speech, it was indeed the information that everyone wanted to know.
They did ask Chi Tong, but the answer Chi Tong gave them was too subjective and could only be used as a reference.
"Well... let's talk about this while we walk."
Najeshitan made a 'please' gesture and then walked ahead to lead the way. She was not walking fast and even deliberately slowed down for the next conversation.
Everyone knew that this was an important step in their understanding of their new boss; even Maine pricked up her ears.
"If I had to name the most obvious quality...it would probably be 'self'."
"Self?"
Brand frowned slightly. Although he had learned some things from Akame, after hearing Najeshitan's opening remarks, he could confirm that this new boss was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
"Yes."
Najeshitan nodded. "She possesses a strong ego, just like Esdeath. She won't easily change because of others. She has a very clear understanding of what she wants and what she wants to do. If Esdeath's ego is a desire for war and battle, then Lady Abrana is about realizing her own value."
"My own value?"
Mayin was puzzled.
She could understand Esdeath's part, but the next sentence was something she barely understood.
"She once said something to me."
Recalling the scene at that time, even Najeshitan could still feel the shock she felt at that time: "Strength is the reason for becoming a king. In her view, I was born strong and had the power to stand at the top of the world, so it was natural for me to stand at the top of the world."
"Power, fame, people, land, all of these are important to Lady Aburana, but their importance to Lady Aburana is not in themselves, but in the fact that Lady Aburana's self-worth does not need these things to serve as a foil to her."
"How arrogant..."
Marin couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth downward.
"It's not so much arrogance as it is that she thinks differently from everyone else."
Brand, however, understood why Najeshitan left the Revolutionary Army and decided to follow Abrana.
Because after the self-worth that Aburana pursues is realized, Aburana will become an existence without desire unless she finds a new goal for her self-worth.
An emperor without desires may not necessarily do anything good, but he is also unlikely to do anything bad. In this case, whether the country is good or bad may depend on the people below.
And this is probably the opportunity that Najeshitan is aiming for.
"So... Lady Abbrana is a terrible person?"
Tatsumi has actually been in a good mood these past two days, because the territory of his hometown village has been covered by Aburana's sphere of influence. After being informed by Najeshitan, Aburana did not hesitate to distribute the food in the granary to various places in the territory, and his village was one of them.
So, he actually has a good impression of Abrana.
But from what Najeshitan said, it seems that he is not an easy person to get along with.
Seeing that he misunderstood, Brand told him what he had just thought of.
Najeshitan nodded in agreement. "That's right. Abraham became king not out of a desire for power, but simply because the throne was there. I've gotten to know Abraham in my time with her, and she's not the kind of emperor who would exploit and oppress the common people."
"What? Isn't that good?"
Tatsumi finally understood.
Chi Tong gave him a complicated look.
"Don't be careless, Tatsumi."
Brand was also somewhat helpless about Tatsumi's naiveté, but this pure sincerity was also one of the factors that contributed to her rapid growth. Thinking of this, he shook his head and explained with a sigh: "Boss has already mentioned that she is an extremely self-centered person. Her kindness to the people is just a byproduct of her life. Don't really mistake her for a kind and easygoing person."
Najeshitan didn't immediately correct Brand's mistake in addressing her, but instead agreed with him: "Indeed, it's best to be more careful with your words and actions in front of Lady Abbrana."
"I...I'll pay attention."
Tatsumi shrank his neck.
The only people he had ever interacted with before were villagers from the same village and his companions in the night raid. None of these people were difficult to get along with or anyone he needed to be wary of. Even Najeshitan, the only superior in the night raid, was a gentle and generous boss.
So, he actually has no experience in being cautious in what he says and does.
Afraid that he might offend his boss due to not knowing the rules and cause something unpleasant to happen, his face was tense and tense.
Seeing this, Najeshitan said with a smile, "Well, there's no need to be so nervous. Lady Abrana isn't the cruel and inhumane type. She is very tolerant of capable people."
She herself was the best example. She had brought up many offensive topics in the past, but Abbrana had never blamed her or even gotten angry with her.
This sentence made everyone feel relieved, but Tatsumi sweated even more profusely.
Is he included among the capable people? His strength seemed to be insignificant most of the time during the night raid...
With tension, everyone followed Najeshitan into Abrana's office.
The figure sitting at the desk with her back to the sun was almost dyed black. After a moment of being unrecognizable, everyone could see her appearance clearly.
She was a woman with long platinum hair and green eyes. She put down the documents in her hand after everyone entered the room with her back to the sun. Her green eyes, as if reflecting the abyss, silently swept over everyone's bodies, making everyone feel a chill.
Then she smiled.
"Welcome, Night Raid."
Chapter 21: Chi Tong is pressed for time.
The sense of danger lingering around them quietly disappeared, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Tatsumi almost fell to the ground just now. If it weren't for his rapid progress in this period of time and his several experiences with the momentum of the strong, he would probably have been embarrassed.
But even now, he felt a sense of weakness.
Leona's feeling was even more obvious. In fact, she was already a little bit scared when she arrived at the mansion. She had never felt this kind of feeling as if she was a lamb to the slaughter. It was like a weak and helpless human holding a torch and entering a cave that was invisible for several meters.
The omnipresent sense of crisis made it difficult for her to remain in good condition.
It was only then that he was able to smile a little less stiffly.
"Good morning, Lady Abbrana."
Najeshitan naturally also faced Abrana's momentum just now. She was not surprised by the other party's show of force. After all, the night attack was the other party's hope to recruit her personal guards.
In a conversation with Riva, who had regained his consciousness and had a complicated expression, Najeshitan also learned about the situation of the three beast warriors facing Aburana at that time.
Apart from him, the other two were so frightened that they couldn't move or even speak.
Liva and she were not acquaintances, but they both served the empire and had met each other several times, so they were not strangers.
Abrana didn't expect Night Raid to be much stronger than them, but at least he couldn't be worse than the Three Beast Warriors.
"morning."
The voice of the Purple Dragon Girl sounded a bit lazy and casual. At this moment, she didn't seem like a superior, but more like an elegant and easy-going young lady... If you think like this, then you don't have the right to stay here.
"I told you to wait for me in the restaurant, okay?"
Abbrana raised the corners of her mouth.
"Having said that, everyone is a little impatient."
Najeshitan knew that although Abrana was tolerant of talented people, she did not like those who had no ambition and autonomy.
I can't say I don't like it, I can only say that such an existence will not be valued by Abbrana and will only be treated as a useful prop.
Of course, this doesn't mean that often disobeying her is a good choice, but as subordinates, they must show a more positive attitude at the right time and let Abrana see the side of them that wants to improve.
On their way here, the people who were on the night raid had already more or less understood Abrana's preference for her subordinates, so they didn't show any abnormality on their faces.
Rather, they really wanted to see each other earlier than having dinner.
"I see."
Abbrana showed no emotion and continued, "My first impression of you is not bad. We will have many opportunities to communicate and get to know each other better in the future. I will give you your first mission later. You can leave now. Chi Tong will stay here."
Seeing her attitude, Najeshitan guessed that she was quite satisfied.
As for why Akado stayed, everyone in the Night Raid was basically confused, only Akado and Najeshita had some guesses.
After everyone left, Abrana spoke, "Akatomi, you should be very clear about the power of the Eighth Chamber."
"……Yes."
Akame nodded. "If used properly, Hachifusa will have the power to rival multiple Teigu Users."
After all, that is the ability to manipulate corpses. As long as there are several special dangerous species, it is not a fantasy to achieve the goal of defeating the majority with the minority. Moreover, it is also the ability to restrain Murasame, because Murasame's curse can no longer kill him because he has lost his existence.
By then, Murasame's only ability was that he was harder than ordinary knives.
Therefore, Akado knows very well why Abrana is attracted to Kuroyoru and plans to recruit Kuroyoru as a member of her team.
As Hei Tong's sister, there was no way Abrana would leave such an identity unused. When Aka Tong thought that if she failed, Abrana would probably choose to kill Hei Tong herself and make her a servant, she felt suffocated.
That is something that absolutely cannot happen...
Her sister could either live well in the world, even if she hated her existence, or die at her hands and sleep forever in the ground.
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