Inventory of famous scenes in anime: Gentlemen, I like war

Regretful chapter: Mitsuha/Taki, Esdeath/Tatsumi, Akado/Intergula, Kamui/Wing King, Madoka/Homura, Ant King/Mugi, Tomori Nao/Otosaka Yuu, Escanor/Marin, Freellen/Sinmer, David/Lucy

White Hair Chapter: Accelerator, Polnareff, Irena, Bai’e, Gojo Satoru, Altair

Legendary Chapter: Type-Moon World, God of War, Bladewind

Otherworldly Chapters: Ash and Fantasy, Re:Zero -Starting From Zero, Soreiro, Cautious Hero, Labyrinth Rice, Slime, Reincarnation Without a Job

Anomaly Files: Foundation, Steins;Gate, Summer Returns, Zoo Tales, Made in Abyss

Sand Sculpture Chapter: Azure Blue Sea, Gintama, Back Street Girls, Saiki Kusuo, Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Inventory of famous scenes in anime: Gentlemen, I like war
Chapter 1: Projections of the Heavens, the Power of Connecting All Worlds
The dimensions of the universe are endless, and each world has its own unique rules and destiny trajectory, operating without interfering with each other.
Until one day, a brilliant curtain of light tore through the sky of the heavens without warning, stretching across all realms.
No matter which world you are in, no matter whether it is day or night, no matter how high or low your cultivation level is, no matter whether you have vision problems or not, everyone can clearly see this mysterious light curtain emitting soft white light.
It is like a galaxy with no beginning and no end, connecting all the dimensions of the heavens into one.
Fairy Tail World
The appearance of the light curtain caused a commotion in the entire Fairy Tail Guild.
“What kind of magic is that? It’s amazing.”
Natsu excitedly jumped onto the guild roof and looked up at the curtain of light in the sky, very curious.
Happy flapped his wings and followed Natsu, “Love… could it be some new type of magical projection?”
Erza had already changed into combat gear and gripped her sword warily. “An unidentified object suddenly appeared. We must remain vigilant. What do you think, President?”
Makarov stood at the door of the guild with a frown on his face. As the president of Fairy Tail, he felt a surge of power that was far beyond his understanding.
“This isn’t ordinary magic,” the old man said solemnly. “I’ve lived for so many years, and I’ve never seen spatial magic on this scale. A projection that can cover the entire world is simply unheard of.”
…
Tutor World
Sawada Tsunayoshi pointed at the sky in horror, his legs shaking involuntarily.
“What is that, Reborn? Is the world ending?”
Reborn, who looked like a baby, stood on Tsunayoshi’s shoulder, his black eyes fixed on the light curtain, and the pistol that Len had transformed into was already in his hand.
“Stupid Tsuna, calm down.”
Reborn adjusted the brim of his hat. “I don’t know the specifics, but it doesn’t look like a hostile attack.”
Gokudera Hayato quickly stood in front of Tsunayoshi and said, “Tenth generation, please step back. This may be the enemy’s new weapon.”
Yamamoto Takenori laughed heartily: “Haha, it looks so cool, like an open-air cinema.”
Hibari Kyoya stood on the rooftop of Namimori Junior High School, holding the crutch in his hand, with fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.
Rokudo Mukuro appeared on a water tower in the distance, and the numbers in his heterochromatic pupils kept changing.
“Kufufu, the light curtain covering the entire world, it seems that this world is more interesting than I imagined.”
The ruined world of Fulilian
Fulilian and her group stopped and looked up at the light curtain that suddenly appeared.
“What kind of magic is this?”
Philen was very surprised and had defensive magic ready in his hand.
The elf Fulilian, who has lived for thousands of years, still maintains a calm expression, but a hint of surprise flashes in her eyes.
“No… This isn’t ordinary magic. It transcends the laws of space and may even transcend time.”
The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.
The clouds at the top of Mount Hua were torn apart by the sharp sword intent, and the masters of the Five Mountains Sword Sects were discussing swordsmanship.
Suddenly, Linghu Chong’s Dugu Nine Swords froze in mid-air, and he looked up at the sky.
The entire sky was torn apart by a curtain of brilliant light, the light was brighter than the sun and the moon, yet so soft that people could look directly at it.
Yue Buqun’s Zixia Qi overflowed uncontrollably, forming a purple mist around him. He wondered with uncertainty, “A strange phenomenon from the sky, could it be a manifestation of divine power from an immortal?”
“Amitabha.” Master Fang Zheng’s rosary suddenly broke, and one hundred and eight bodhi seeds floated in mid-air. He pondered, “The divine revelation, could this be what Bodhidharma said about one flower, one world?”
The woman in red swept across the cliff, and Dongfang Bubai’s embroidery needle reflected colorful light under the light curtain. She gently stroked the crabapple blossoms on her temples, and her eyes moved with a bit of childlike curiosity.
Galactic Federation.
At the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, the Galactic Federation fleet was patrolling when suddenly the alarms of all the warships sounded at the same time.
“Reporting to the commander, an unexplainable energy fluctuation has been detected.”
The scientist on the bridge said in a trembling voice, “It…it covers the entire observable universe.”
The fleet commander looked solemnly at the light curtain spanning the starry sea on the main screen and issued an order: “Contact the Federal Congress immediately and put the entire fleet into a level one combat readiness state.”
And in the distant Martian colony, ordinary people also witnessed this amazing scene.
People on the street stopped to look up, some were horrified, some were curious, and more people took out their communicators to frantically take pictures of this cosmic wonder.
Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Ubuyashiki Yoya was sitting in the courtyard. Although he was blind, he seemed to sense something strange in the sky.
He raised his head slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.
“My lord, something strange appeared in the sky.” A member came running to report, with a rare nervousness in his voice.
“I sensed it.” Ubuyashiki’s voice remained calm as he ordered, “Gather all the pillars. We need to understand what this is.”
The world of Suzumiya.
Suzumiya Haruhi almost jumped up with excitement, her eyes flashing with fanaticism, and she looked extremely excited and curious.
“This is amazing! I knew this world wasn’t so boring. A giant light curtain covering the entire sky is far more powerful than aliens, future people, or superpowered beings! And it’s a cosmic broadcast? It can even connect to other worlds.”
At the same time, Nagato Yuki closed the book and raised her head slightly. Her expression did not change, but she looked very focused.
As a humanoid terminal of the information integration thought body, she was obviously trying her best to analyze this counterintuitive existence that covered the entire sky.
A few seconds later, she muttered to herself in a flat voice, “An ultra-high-dimensional information stream has been detected. The structure is unknown, the source is unknown, and it cannot be analyzed…”
The continent of Teyvat.
At the top of the castle tower, General Raiden’s naginata was suddenly unsheathed, and purple lightning danced restlessly around her.
A rare wave of emotion appeared in her icy voice: “Eternity has been disturbed.”
Ying opened his eyes in the space of consciousness: “This thing is not within the scope of eternity.”
Fontainebleau.
Finina was rehearsing at the opera house and suddenly stopped her elegant dance steps. A trace of panic flashed in her blue eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
“Oh? This is an unexplainable miracle?”
She waved her hand as if she was being relaxed, but her fingertips were trembling slightly.
Inside Jingshan Palace.
Nashida’s emerald eyes reflected the light curtain in the sky, and her slender fingers clenched unconsciously.
“There is no record of this existence in the World Tree.”
Your name is the world.
Sanye, who was cleaning the courtyard, suddenly looked up, her voice trembling with shock: “What is that? An illusion? Or a weather weapon?”
Yotsuba was also attracted by the strange sight in the sky. She pointed at the sky and jumped up and down, saying, “Wow… Sister, look, what a big, strange glowing board! What kind of projection is that? Or is it a UFO that has landed on Earth?”
Magic circle world.
Kyubey’s red eyes flickered, “Unknown energy detected…completely beyond the laws of this universe.”
At this moment, the light curtain suddenly rippled and words appeared on it.
[This is a projection of the heavens, which can glimpse the fate of the worlds and show fragments of the past, present, and future of each world.][The broadcast is synchronized across all worlds, with the goal of allowing all worlds to understand each other and promote communication and growth.][The barrage system has been activated, allowing all beings to communicate in real time, and can be turned on or off by yourself.]Immediately afterwards, fragments of countless worlds began to appear on the light screen…
“The ring remembers our time together.”
“Because we are Fairy Tail.”
“Across the sea lies the enemy.”
“This is all Steins;Gate’s choice.”
“Gentlemen… I love war.”
“The speed at which cherry blossoms fall is 5 centimeters per second.”
“My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror, and everything I do is just.”
“The only places I can cry are in the bathroom and in my dad’s arms.”
“One day I’m going to fill this place up.”
“That’s called never giving up…Emperor of the East Sea.”
“From the beginning, no… from zero.”
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ActivityRegister as a Filo member and receive 200 points![Register Now]Chapter 2: Your Name, the Soul’s Call Across Time and Space (Old Version)
In the ancient world, Master Tongtian frowned slightly.
“Bullet screen? What does this mean?” He tried to think silently in his mind: “Can this thing really connect the heavens and myriad worlds?”
To his surprise, the line of text really appeared on the light curtain, slowly floating from right to left, and there were densely packed words scrolling on the light curtain, but it seemed as if it was directly reflected in his mind, not messy.
Yun Yun: “These images, could it be that there really are three thousand great worlds in the upper realm?”
Linghu Chong: “This light screen can send out barrages? What are barrages?”
Doma Yui: “Isn’t what you posted a barrage?”
Christopher (Canxinghui): “Interesting. Even though it’s densely packed, it still stays clearly imprinted in my mind without appearing cluttered.”
Melina: “Is the Supreme Will watching us?”
Fulilian: “After living for thousands of years, this is the first time I can communicate with beings from other worlds. What is the magic system in your world like?”
Black Grass Magic Emperor: “A magician from another world?”
Dazai Osamu: “The barrage function means that the information barriers between different worlds have been broken, and dangers and opportunities coexist.”
Major: “Interesting, there’s my voice.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “All the heavens and worlds? How can this be true? How can such a thing exist in the real world?”
Tachibana Taki: “It sounds like science fiction, you must be kidding.”
Dio Brando: “Hmph, you lower creatures, submit to…”
System prompt: “Malicious speech detected, user “Dior” has been banned for 5 minutes.”
Aizen Sosuke: “Shut up, interesting, but what is the source of this light curtain’s power? It is undoubtedly a power that surpasses that of the Soul King.”
The world of the mysterious master.
Klein suppressed the turmoil in his heart and pretended to be surprised like an ordinary person, but a storm was already brewing in his heart.
As a time traveler, he knows the meaning of the concept of the universe better than anyone else.
“This isn’t something that can be achieved with sequence abilities, at least not with any known sequence. Could it be an invasion by an Outer God? Or is it the power of the Source?”
The world of Fairy Tail.
Gray habitually took off his shirt and rubbed his chin in thought, “You actually heard our slogan, ‘Showing the past, present and future of all the heavens and myriad worlds.’ Does that mean we can see things in other worlds?”
Mirajane smiled gently, but there was worry in her eyes: “If you can really see the past and the future, will there be things that you shouldn’t know that will be exposed?”
“Maybe we can see Igneel’s trace.” Natsu’s eyes lit up with fighting spirit, and then he scratched his head: “But barrage? What is that?”
Lucy’s eyes lit up. “It’s like the notes you write in the margins of a book, but this time everyone reads it together.”
President Makarov frowned. “Communicating with other worlds? Wouldn’t that be too dangerous?”
Before he could finish, Natsu excitedly shouted to the sky: “Hey… guys from other worlds, can you hear me? I’m Natsu Dragneel.”
As Natsu shouted, a fiery red barrage streaked across the light curtain.
Natsu: “Guys from other worlds, come and fight?”
Esdeath: “Fighting… is interesting.”
Major: “War is more interesting.”
Kizaru: “How scary.”
At this moment, the light curtain fluctuated again, and new words emerged.
[Yearning that transcends time and space, rebirth in another world, awakener of chaos, martyr of reincarnation, immortal golden spirit.]Their stories are sometimes soul-stirring, sometimes terrifying, sometimes thought-provoking, and sometimes filled with regret.
[Now, the light curtain will reveal the epic chapter of the Ten Thousand Worlds that will be engraved in the dimension.]At this moment, the trajectory of fate has begun to deviate from its original direction.
Some are looking forward to it, some are afraid, some are excited, and some are wary.
Under the gaze of countless creatures from all over the world, the light curtain slowly unfolded and began to play the first picture.
[The regret of the famous scenes in the world·Act 1: Your Name, the call of the soul across time and space.][She is a village shrine maiden with ancient blood, and he is an ordinary boy in a bustling city.]The bond that binds their souls together is a spirit sent down by the gods through the medium of the nucleus, allowing them to exchange bodies and minds across time and space in dreams.
Natori Sayaka: “It’s actually Mitsuha, and that boy swapped bodies with Mitsuha? This kind of thing…”
Imperial Envoy Katsuhiko Kawahara: “I see. No wonder Mitsuha was acting so strangely during that time. Now it makes sense.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “Taki and that girl exchanged bodies. Could it be that all that time was…her?”
Miyamizu Kazuha: “Swapping bodies and minds, I seem to have had a similar dream before.”
An Zhenzhen (Your Arrival): “Swapping bodies and minds across time and space is even more outrageous than connecting to the future via phone.”
Yue Lao: “Ah, the red thread has moved. Despite the thousands of mountains and rivers, despite the barriers of time and space, the red thread of this Tokyo boy and the Itomori shrine maiden has been entangled.”
Your Name World
Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana originally thought that the sky was some high-tech projection, but when they tried to transmit their thoughts to the light screen, they found that it actually turned into a barrage of bullets.
They finally understood that this light curtain was a supernatural magical power.
Although we don’t know whether other dimensional worlds really exist, and whether those barrages are really sent by people from other worlds, one thing is certain, this light screen can indeed project the past and the future and peek into the destiny of an individual.
Because the two people on the screen are them, it is not fiction, but their life.
“Eh? Sister.” Clover pointed at the light curtain in the sky with curiosity and said, “Sister actually appeared in the light curtain. She crossed time and space and exchanged bodies and minds. Could it be that the sister during that time was actually that guy?”
“If you feel that I am abnormal, then I am.” Mitsuha Miyamizu trembled, and a huge sense of absurdity and panic instantly overwhelmed her.
Taki Tachibana on the rooftop was extremely shocked and kept doubting his life. This light curtain was beyond his cognition. His breathing was very rapid and his heart was pounding.
Regardless of whether the heavens and myriad worlds really exist, the secrets of their experiences are now being played out throughout the world like a movie.
A strong sense of shame and being spied on instantly surged into the hearts of Miyamizu Mitsuha and Tachibana Taki. They didn’t understand why their private feelings were made public like this?
[The scene continues, with the meteorite streaking across the sky and through the clouds. A woman’s voice can be heard: “I woke up crying this morning for no apparent reason. This happens every now and then.”]A boy sat on his bed, lost in thought: “I clearly had this dream, but I can’t remember it. It’s just…”
The girl also felt the same way: “It just felt like something was gone, and that feeling lingered long after I woke up.”
[The boy looked out the window on the subway: “I’ve been looking for something, looking for someone.”]The girl leaned against the subway door: “I started to be troubled by this feeling, probably from that day on.”
[The scene changes to show the boy standing on the rooftop witnessing a falling meteor, and the girl witnessing the same scene on the grassland.][Both of them felt that the scenery was beautiful, just like a scene from a dream.]Rem: “You woke up crying because you experienced something very important and very sad when you switched bodies in your dream?”
Sakura Chiyo: “Even though their bodies were swapped, it was just a dream for them. It’s normal not to remember dreams. Most dreams are not remembered clearly.”
Fulilian: “Remnants of dreams, fragments of lost memories. Over the past millennia, I’ve experienced this sense of loss countless times.”
Emperor Qin: “A thousand years? I’m surprised. I’ve never seen the scenery in that place before. I’m quite interested.”
Phelan: “This feeling is so bad. I forgot something very important and I can’t remember it at all.”
Albedo: “What a humble yet wonderful emotion, driven by inexplicable sadness and the desire to find, isn’t this the curse of the weak?”
Lin Daiyu: “How can those people’s residences be so high and cold? I’ve never seen such a thing before.”
Inuyasha: “What kind of iron-clad monster is that? It runs faster than Kirara and it’s even full of people.”
Nuwa said: “How strange! I have never experienced such an era since I formed humans from clay.”
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Chapter 3: My name is – Sanye (old version)
Inventory of famous scenes in anime: Gentlemen, I like war: Chapter 3: My name is – Mitsuha
[Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu exchanged their lives and rewrote their fates, but they were still unable to leave each other’s names in their minds.]This profound bond woven by the dislocation of time and space, and the inevitable forgetting, is itself the source of endless regret.
[Regret level: ★★★★]Why is their encounter destined to be cursed with oblivion? And why can the call of the soul penetrate the barriers of time? Let’s explore this wonderful journey across time and space.
[A title in blood-ink font slowly appears on the screen: “Rural Shrine Maiden – When Everyday Becomes Abnormal”]【The title fades and the image appears.】
【”Taki, don’t you remember?”】
As the crowd faded away, the girl took off her hairband and handed it to the boy: “My name is Mitsuha.”
[The next moment, the girl suddenly woke up and looked around in confusion.][She looked down at the bulge on her chest again and rubbed it with her hands.]“Sister, what are you doing?” A little girl happened to see this scene.
“I’m thinking this is so real, eh, sis?”
“What are you talking about in your sleep? Come over here quickly for dinner.” The little girl slammed the door shut.
The girl walked to the mirror with some confusion, took off her pajamas, and screamed in disbelief.
Feudal scholar: “How strange, how strange, a man and a woman swap bodies, I think it must be the power of the gods.”
Art Sayaka: “Kyubi, is this your doing? What’s the price of this miracle of forced body swapping?”
Kyubey: “Sayaka, this is clearly a phenomenon that happened on another Earth.”
Sukai Jinta: “It is inevitable to forget. This sounds like a sad story.”
Ella (Plastic Memory): “They swapped bodies, profoundly impacting each other’s lives, perhaps even changing their fates, yet they can’t even remember each other’s names. This near-forgetfulness is more heartbreaking than complete separation.”
Sugita Heisuke (Secret): “Forgetting a name is a pity, but knowing a name but not being able to identify the soul is hell.”
Yae Taichi (Psychic Link): “Well, judging by the reaction and the conversation, it’s undoubtedly the beginning of the classic period of confusion after the body swap.”
Yamada Ryu (Seven Witches): “This is really standard procedure.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “I mean, is it really okay to broadcast this kind of footage?”
Tachibana Taki’s face flushed, his whole body froze, and he almost dropped the drink in his hand.
It’s over, it’s all over, it’s completely over now.
Now not only Mitsuha, but the entire world and even people in more dimensions have seen his shameful behavior.
This made him too embarrassed to face people and he was socially dead.
“Ahhh… Mitsuha-san, I’m sorry.”
“But, forgetting is inevitable. Will I… forget Mitsuha?”
Sanye was so ashamed and angry at this moment that her face turned red from her neck to the roots of her hair at a speed visible to the naked eye, and steam was almost coming out of her head.
Why this scene, what is that idiot Taki-kun doing with his body?
This shameful scene had been seen by so many people that she felt ashamed to face anyone and wished she could find a hole to crawl into immediately.
At the same time, she was also a little afraid of the inevitable forgetting. She was afraid that one day in the future, she would really forget Taki.
Yotsuba, who was watching the comments, was very pleased with herself: “It seems my intuition was right. My sister is indeed possessed by a strange thing.”
During breakfast, the girl turned on the TV. The news reported that a comet, which appears only once every 1,200 years, would arrive in a month, and observation facilities around the world were preparing for observation.
After breakfast, the girl tied her hair up and went to school. On the way, she met her good friend Sayaka and the imperial envoy.
“Your hair is tied up nicely today, Mitsuha.” Sayaka touched Mitsuha’s hair.
“Yes, did you ask your grandmother to exorcise you yesterday?” the imperial envoy bluntly replied, “You must be possessed by a fox.”
Sayaka was speechless: “Don’t bring up supernatural phenomena all the time. Mitsuha must be under too much pressure.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu was very confused: “Wait a minute, what are you talking about?”
Okabe Rintaro: “In reverse order? At this point in time, the comet hasn’t appeared yet.”
Miyazono Kaoru: “Now this Mitsuha is behaving normally. It seems that the real Mitsuha has returned.”
Zhang Fei: “Why is there a little person trapped in that glowing box and talking? What kind of sorcery is this? It’s really weird.”
Policewoman Silas: “What era are you from? That’s called television.”
Jia Baoyu: “A celestial phenomenon that occurs only once every 1,200 years, never recorded in the ancient books, and then there are those strange buildings, the flying steel beasts, could it be that what we are glimpsing now is truly a scene from another world, could it really be that this is another world?”
Trisolarans: “A 1200-year cycle is but a moment on a cosmic scale, yet humans are still excited about this celestial phenomenon. How insignificant and ridiculous.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “A comet hits Earth? Wait, this time…is it the same event that shocked the world three years ago?”
Tachibana Taki: “Three years ago?”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Eh? What are you talking about?”
Imperial Envoy: “Ha, what did I say? Although it wasn’t a fox possessing me, it was still possessed by a human. This light curtain proves that I was right. Do you still think I’m superstitious now?”
Tachibana Taki was shocked. “Three years ago? What was Senior Si talking about?”
He suddenly looked at the small town scenery with a distinct rural atmosphere where Sanye lived in the light curtain, and an unbelievable thought emerged that could perfectly explain the unreachable phone call.
Could it be that Mitsuha…lives in the past? Before the comet disaster?
Did she escape from that disaster?
Tachibana Taki forced himself to calm down, thinking that everything should be fine with this light curtain.
[In front, the current mayor, Mitsuha Miyamizu’s father, is campaigning for the election.]The people around them all knew the outcome and were discussing it. The classmates were making sarcastic remarks to Miyamizu Mitsuha who was passing by.
Miyamizu Mitsuha didn’t respond and was about to leave with her head down, but was stopped by her father.
“Can’t you just hold your head high and chest out when you walk?”
The students who were mocking her felt that Mitsuha Miyamizu was a bit embarrassing and pitiful.
Sayaka: “She is really intolerant.”
Imperial Envoy: “Yes, after all, she is the protagonist.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “It’s another boring school bullying drama. These scumbags gain a cheap sense of superiority by belittling others. And the father’s teaching in such a situation is more like putting pressure on her in public than showing concern, which makes her even more embarrassed.”
Rudeus: “In this family and social environment, it’s no wonder that Mitsuha feels depressed.”
Bao Zheng: “These petty officials from the countryside can’t even manage their own families properly, how can they manage a town? They often scold their children in public, embarrassing them. How can we expect them to govern the town impartially and show sympathy to the people?”
[In class, Mitsuha Miyamizu found the words “Who are you?” written on her notebook, which made her look confused.]【The teacher on the podium is sharing new knowledge.】
Dusk, also known as evening, is neither day nor night, but the time when the world becomes blurred and when, according to legend, non-human beings are seen.
[Earlier still, it was also said to be “that who is that” or “he who is that.”]Mitsuha Miyamizu’s attention was completely off the teacher. She kept flipping through her notebook, completely oblivious to the writing on it.
【Suddenly, the teacher asked her to answer a question, and she stood up immediately.】
“It seems you remember your name today.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha was bewildered upon hearing this, completely confused as to what was going on.
Akizuki Takao: “Yukino…teacher.”
Beatrice: “Who you are in that book is, of course, just another idiot’s stupid question while occupying your body.”
Sadako: “I saw something inhuman in the evening. Is it haunted?”
Ning Caichen: “The moment of encountering demons that the Master spoke of is the moment when yin and yang intersect, and ghosts and spirits are most likely to appear. It is also the moment when the barriers of space are at their weakest. Hence the saying that when encountering demons, it is difficult to distinguish between self and others.”
Yuuko Ichihara (April 1): “Twilight is a time when boundaries are ambiguous, when wishes and miracles intersect, and when reality and illusion intertwine.”
Yushiro: “Dusk is merely the fading of sunlight, the prelude to the activity of demons.”
Chapter 4: In the next life, please let me be a handsome man in Tokyo (old version)
Mitsuha Miyamizu seems to have forgotten a lot of things. According to Sayaka, she couldn’t even remember her seat or locker from yesterday. Her hair was messy and not tied up with a hairband, but she herself had no recollection of this.
She just felt like she had been having a strange dream, as if she had experienced someone else’s life, but she couldn’t remember it clearly.
[The Imperial Envoy’s incarnation detective said it was a memory from a past life, or perhaps it was an accidental connection to another universe.]For a moment, Miyamizu Mitsuha even wondered if the words in her notebook were written by the imperial envoy, but she quickly dismissed the thought.
“Mitsuha, you were really strange yesterday.” Sayaka asked Mitsuha Miyamizu, “Are you feeling unwell?”
Miyamizu Mitsuha put her feet on the chair, hugged her thighs, and murmured, “How strange! I’m very healthy.”
“Is the pressure too great? Look, the ceremony is about to begin.”
“Stop talking now,” Miyamizu Mitsuha interrupted Sayaka, complaining, “I’m really fed up with this small town. It’s so small and crowded. I really want to graduate quickly and go to Tokyo.”
Sayaka: “At the time, I thought another universe was impossible, but now it seems there are indeed many universes.”
Kousaka Reina (Kyobuki): “There’s nothing wrong with the desire to escape. I just hope she can find the answers to her worries before she leaves, and embark on her journey with a clearer self.”
Tachibana Taki: “Hurry up and flee this town. I’m not sure if the screen will show that scene, but listen to me, in a month, the comet will break apart and destroy Itomori Town.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Huh? Why did Taki-kun say that?”
Fujii Tsukasa: “Because we are in a time and space three years later.”
Miyamizu Yotsuba: “Does this mean the town will be destroyed in a month?”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Three…three years. Taki-kun and I are separated by three years of time and space?”
At night, Mitsuha Miyamizu and her grandmother were tying knots, and her younger sister Yotsuha wanted to make one too.
Grandma, however, said to Siye, “You must listen to the sound of the string. If you keep winding the string like that, you will gradually develop feelings for the string.”
Yotsuba is discouraged: “The string can’t talk.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha reminded her, “Grandma is asking you to concentrate.”
“Our knotted ropes hold the thousand-year history of Itomori Town.”
Grandma then recounted folk tales to the two of them, lamenting that even the meaning of sacrifices was now lost, with only the form remaining.
Even if the written word disappears, tradition cannot disappear. This is the important mission of Miyamizu Shrine.
[But that idiotic son-in-law not only abandoned his priesthood and left home, but also went off to get involved in politics.]Natsume Takashi: “Grandma’s words hold such profound truth. It turns out knots aren’t just handicrafts. Are the memories and soul of Itomori Town held in those very threads?”
Yuuko Ichihara: “Thread is the embodiment of fate, entwining, interweaving, and continuing… The connection between people and things is born in concentration, and history and memory are condensed into a knot over time.”
April 1st Junxun: “Ms. Yuko is right. The thread is destiny. By weaving with such concentration, aren’t they also weaving an invisible web of fate?”
Natori Shuichi: “Protecting heritage itself is a struggle against oblivion and disappearance. That persistence itself is precious.”
Miyamizu Ichiyo: “That idiot, he even forgot what the priesthood is and got involved in politics.”
[Mitsuha Miyamizu and her sister are wearing shrine maiden costumes and performing an ancient ritual.][The two of them picked up the rice grains and put them in their mouths, chewing them continuously.]According to the Imperial Envoy, chewing rice in your mouth, spitting it out, and storing it for natural fermentation will create the world’s oldest sake.
Sayaka was puzzled. “Kuchikamizu sake, will the gods really like this kind of sake?”
The Imperial Envoy said confidently, “Of course I’d like it.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha spat out the rice she had been chewing, along with her saliva. The students watching her murmured, “How dare she do such a thing in public?”
Kyon: “This wine feels a bit… well, those classmates’ disdainful complaints are rude, but understandable.”
Tony Stark: “Enzyme-catalyzed fermentation. The process is primitive but the principle is valid. But performing this in public?”
Dionysus: “My dear mortal, I am a god, and I declare… that chewed wine, with its primal breath of life, is well suited to my taste.”
Levi Ackerman: “No matter how noble the reason, exchanging saliva is a potential source of germs.”
Mitsuha exploded with shame. This was one of the most embarrassing and shameful daily experiences for her as the heir to the shrine maiden.
It was uncomfortable enough to be talked about in a small town, but now the whole universe was watching.
What would Taki-kun think? He must think that I am a country witch who does strange things.
She even imagined Taki Tachibana’s shocked and even disgusted expression when he saw this scene in Tokyo.
Wouldn’t it be embarrassing for her to see this scene played on the screen?
The world of Food Wars!
Soma Yukihira and Megumi Tanado were preparing ingredients for dinner, but the process of making Kuchikamizaki sake in the light curtain made them stop what they were doing.
“Using the amylase in saliva for saccharification and fermentation?” Yukihira Soma stroked his chin, his eyes filled with a chef’s interest in exploring the original process. “It’s truly ancient wisdom, although the hygiene standards are definitely not suitable for modern kitchens.”
“Those students’ words were too extreme. Although the process seemed a bit… well, unusual, it is an important tradition for them and a tribute to the gods.”
Tadokoro Megumi clenched her fists and looked at Mitsuha who was being talked about by her classmates on the screen with a slightly red face, remembering that she had also been ridiculed for her cowardice and rural origin.
“Just like the food we cook, the love and care put into it is what matters most. That Mitsuha-san was truly brave to persevere through the ritual despite such stares. If you were in my shoes, could you use modern technology to improve this traditional craft? Preserve the love and care while making it more understandable and acceptable to more people?”
“That’s an interesting challenge.” Yukihira Soma’s eyes lit up, his fighting spirit ignited: “A collision of tradition and modernity…”
[After the ceremony, the two changed back into their normal clothes.]Yotsuba was cheerful and tried to cheer up her sister, who looked very melancholy. She said that it was just that her classmates saw her, so it was no big deal.
[And in Mitsuha Miyamizu’s opinion, children who haven’t reached puberty are truly carefree.]Yotsuba suddenly came up with a bold idea: make more Kuchikamizak and use the proceeds from selling it to go to Tokyo.
[You can also take some photos of the actual product and a video of the production process, and then label it as Miko’s Kuchikamizak, which will definitely sell well.][When Mitsuha Miyamizu thought about using a photo of herself in a miko costume for publicity, her face flushed and she rejected the proposal.]“No, that’s against the liquor tax law.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu quickly ran down the stairs and reached the entrance of the shrine, shouting out her emotions.
“I’ve had enough of this place. I’ve had enough of this kind of life. In my next life, please let me be a handsome man in Tokyo.”
Orihara Izaya: “Sister Yotsuba is truly a business genius.”
Tadokoro Megumi: “While it’s bold, isn’t it also a way of innovating on tradition?”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Can becoming a handsome guy solve all problems? Is Tokyo necessarily a paradise?”
Fat House: “I don’t know if it’s heaven, but it must be very hot there.”
Feng/Ling: “Huh? Why?”
The world of giants.
Alan was silently wiping the blade of his three-dimensional mobile device, and Mitsuha Miyamizu’s complaints in the light curtain were like a sledgehammer hitting his heart.
“Have you had enough…?”
Alan murmured softly, looking up at the towering city walls around him.
That was the cage that imprisoned him, his family and his compatriots.
They are trapped in this narrow place, unable to see the outside world, and can only repeat their prescribed lives day after day.
Mitsuha’s yearning for Tokyo is very similar to his desire for freedom outside the walls.
The town is Mitsuha’s prison, and those high walls are his prison.
“Tata-kai.”
Alan almost gritted his teeth and growled at Mitsuha in the light curtain and at himself.
“Whether you want to escape the town or destroy the wall, only fighting can bring about change. Whether it’s Tokyo or freedom, praying for the afterlife is useless. You need to grab it with your own hands.”
Three things to do when reading: read, collect, and reward!
Chapter 5: A True Dream, a Day in the Life of Tachibana Taki (Mitsuha) (Old Version)
[I wonder if some unknown being heard Miyamizu Mitsuha’s desire, but when she woke up, she found that she had actually turned into a man.]The unfamiliar shirt slid smoothly down to her abdomen. The little white rabbit on her chest disappeared, but there seemed to be something inside her lower body. After carefully touching it with her hands, she almost fainted from shame and anger.
Looking at the messy room, Mitsuha thought it was all a strange dream. Compared to the neat and tidy Miyamizu house, this apartment was like a no-man’s land.
She didn’t know what had triggered her dream, but it felt so real that she didn’t dare respond to the text message from her friend Fujii Tsukasa.
Chitanda Eru: “I’m curious, how big of a shock is it to understand the world from a first-person perspective after becoming the opposite sex?”
Miyamizu Yotsuba: “Sis has become a boy, so should I call her sister or brother?”
Mitsuri Kanroji: “I… I touched it… That, this, this is so exciting.”
Ito Masa (Seven Witches): “This feeling is truly unforgettable, especially seeing that extraordinary thing, and even touching it.”
[Taki (Mitsuha) confirmed that she had actually arrived in Tokyo through a nearby building.][However, since I was unfamiliar with the area, I got lost and by the time I arrived at school, it was already noon.]On the rooftop, Takagi Shinta asked Taki (Mitsuha) in confusion: “Hey, how come you get lost even on your way to school?”
Taki (Mitsuha) pinches her hair: “Um, I.”
“People?”
Taki (Mitsuha) senses something is wrong and quickly changes his tone: “Me.”
[Takagi Shinta and Fujii Tsukasa looked at Taki (Mitsuha) in confusion.]“I…”
[The two of them looked even more puzzled.]Taki (Mitsuha) is very embarrassed: “Me?”
Seeing the two nod, Taki (Mitsuha) finally relaxed: “I’m so happy! Tokyo is bustling like a holiday everywhere.”
Takagi Shintai is puzzled: “Why do you sound like you have a dialect accent?”
【Taki (Mitsuha) was shocked.】
Fujii Tsukasa asks: “Taki, where’s your lunch?”
【“Eh?” Taki (Mitsuha) didn’t know how to respond. 】
[Takagi Shinta looked at Taki (Mitsuha): “Are you still asleep?”][He and Fujii Tsukasa shared their lunch boxes with Taki (Mitsuha).]“Thank you.”
Nara Shikamaru: “It’s really troublesome. Without the host’s memory, even basic social interaction becomes a problem.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “No wonder he was so kawaii back then… ahem, abnormal.”
Kagome Higurashi: “As for Tokyo being very lively, compared to the Warring States period, it really is like a festival every day.”
The world of tutoring.
Sawada Tsunayoshi looked at the scene of social death on the screen, empathized with the situation, and squatted down with his head in his hands, muttering, “This is so embarrassing, the feeling of saying the wrong thing in front of friends and revealing a secret.”
Reborn knocked him on the head and said, “Stupid Tsuna, this is much more interesting than your usual useless performance. However, if the enemy family has such ability to swap bodies, it will be very troublesome.”
After school, the three of them went to a coffee shop. Taki (Mitsuha) was dumbfounded when she saw the bill. The money she spent on a pancake was enough for her to spend for a month.
[This prompted a comment from a close friend: “What era are you from?”]【Taki (Mitsuha) thought it was all a dream anyway, so she didn’t care.】
Just as she was enjoying her meal and thinking it was a good dream, a text message on her phone reminded her that she was late for work.
She was a little embarrassed: “Where is my part-time job?”
[“Huh?” The two best friends looked confused.]Yamada Fairy: “Rural prices vs. Tokyo luxury, this economic gap is all too real.”
Rudeus: “Just enjoy it as a dream? Taki will be heartbroken when he sees the bill when he comes back.”
Kinoshita Hideyoshi: “Will those two friends think this person is sick?”
Mira (Sage’s Disciple): “When I traveled to another world, I thought it was just a long dream, but it turned out to be the real thing. So I just enjoy the present moment, regardless of whether it’s a dream or reality.”
Liu Huaqiang: “Fuck! Is this pancake baked with gold or is the flour ground with gold? Are you robbing me?”
Zani: “Being late for work? That’s a big taboo for workers.”
After a narrow escape, Taki (Mitsuha) finally arrived at the restaurant where she was working part-time. However, due to her lack of work experience, she always made mistakes, either being scolded for speaking too softly or accidentally serving the wrong dish.
[Taki (Mitsuha) feels a bit tormented and just hopes that this dream can end soon.]A customer in the store deliberately made trouble by sticking a toothpick into the pizza to give her a hard time.
[The mature and beautiful senior, Miki Okudera, appeared just in time, comforted the customer with a professional smile, and decisively resolved the crisis by offering a waiver of the bill.][However, the customer secretly cut open Miki Okudera’s dress with a knife, and it was not discovered until the shop was making samples.]Seeing his senior’s predicament, Taki (Mitsuha) took Okudera Miki’s hand without saying a word and led her to the utility room.
“Please take off your skirt.”
“Huh?” Okudera Miki immediately covered her body, her face flushed in disbelief.
Taki (Mitsuha) then realized the ambiguity of her words and hurriedly waved her hand to explain, “No, no, I’ll turn around.”
Nagato Yuki: “Meanwhile, what is Taki doing on the other side?”
Tomori Nao: “The scumbag who scratched my skirt.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “Keeping peace will only encourage evil. Call the police immediately and preserve surveillance evidence.”
Misaka Mikoto: “A maggot that only dares to scratch the skirt from behind, bilibili…”
Yamada Ryu: “Even if your soul is a girl, this statement is too easy to be misunderstood.”
Okudera Miki: “I see, no wonder Taki-kun was so abnormal back then.”
The world of Kaguya-sama: Love is War.
Shinomiya Kaguya sipped her black tea elegantly, and when she saw Taki’s shocking words “Please take off your skirt” on the light curtain, she almost spit out her tea.
So direct?
Kaguya Shinomiya tried hard to maintain her composure, but the excitement in her eyes could not be concealed at all. Countless plots from girls’ comics flashed through her mind, and she was full of interest in what would happen next.
Taki (Mitsuha) skillfully sewed a skirt for Miki Okudera, adding a cute hedgehog pattern as embellishment.
Miki Okudera took the dress and saw the delicate repairs and the cute hedgehog decoration. A smile of surprise spread across her face: “Taki, you’re amazing! This is even cuter than before.”
Taki (Mitsuha) smiled happily: “Thank you so much for helping me today, Senior.”
Okudera Miki looked at Taki (Mitsuba), who had a bright smile and was incredibly deft with her hands, and whispered, “Actually, I was a little worried about you today. You’re so weak yet you keep getting into fights. I like you even more today, Taki. You’re surprisingly deft like a girl.”
Gojo Satoru: “Sewing skirts is a specialty for me, and the hedgehog pattern is quite cute.”
Dog Eyes Mihawk: “That’s pretty solid craftsmanship.”
Asuka: “It’s not like a girl, that idiot is a girl now.”
Fujiwara Chika: “I like you more today, Okudera-senpai. Is this a sign of affection? Because of Mitsuba Soul’s Taki-kun?”
Fujioka Misaki (Another): “That’s so exciting.”
Miki Okudera: “Uh… I’m just appreciating his craftsmanship and his personality today. Don’t read too much into it.”
After returning home, Taki (Mitsuha) flipped through her phone and discovered that this body still had the habit of writing a diary.
[She saw the photo of Miki Ryodera in the album and couldn’t help but wonder if this body was unrequited love.]As she was recording her bizarre dream experience, she suddenly remembered the sentence in the notebook she had opened at Itomori’s home that had left her confused and inexplicably anxious: “Who are you?”
Without hesitation, she put down her phone, grabbed a pen from the table, opened her palm, and wrote clearly: Three Leaves.
Kyon: “Who would write a diary if they were serious?”
Elrond: “By the stars, what is that luminous tablet in the boy’s hand? It writes its own diary.”
Yamada Ryu: “You save photos on your phone and write in a diary. Does that really mean there’s a story behind it?”
Tachibana Taki: “Don’t overthink it, we’re just ordinary friends.”
Meiko Honma: “Is this considered legal peeping? Is it an invasion of privacy?”
Chapter 6: Dislocated Time and Space—Exchange of Each Other’s Lives (Old Version)
A new title appeared on the screen: “Displaced Time and Space – Swapping Each Other’s Lives.”
[The next day, the real Tachibana Taki woke up and looked at the handwriting on his hand with great confusion.]He also discovered a strange log on his phone, mentioning his attractiveness to women, leaving him completely baffled as to what was happening.
When his best friend invited him to a coffee shop, he said he had to work part-time today.
Fujii Tsukasa couldn’t help but grumble, “Do you know how to get there?”
“Ah? Si, ​​you didn’t mess with my phone, did you? No, it’s nothing. I’m leaving now.”
Watching Taki Tachibana leave, Takagi Shinta sighed, “That guy seems pretty normal today.”
Fujii Tsukasa pushed his glasses up, his face flushed. “But I thought he was quite cute yesterday.”
Inside the restaurant, several of Taki Tachibana’s colleagues were discussing his trip home with Miki Okudera yesterday, and were asking him what happened next.
【Tachibana Taki doesn’t remember anything about this.】
Everyone was in disbelief, especially when Okudera Miki, as she passed by, winked at Tachibana Taki and asked him to take good care of her. This made them even more convinced that something must be going on between the two of them.
Nakahara Chuuya: “Do you feel like you’re possessed? There’s a name you don’t recognize written on your hand, and there’s a girl’s charm diary in your phone.”
Toosaka Rin: “Today is normal, nonsense, of course it’s normal if I’m back. Yesterday was abnormal.”
Saiki Kusuo: “That guy named Fujii seems to have awakened some extraordinary attribute.”
Tanaka Yoshitake: “Brother Fujii, something’s wrong with you? You must have awakened something.”
Tachibana Taki: “Tsukasa, your words are very dangerous.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “Ahem, I’m just giving an objective evaluation. You were indeed special that day, and the facts prove that you were the soul of a girl back then.”
Fujiwara Chika: “Okudera-senpai’s ultimate Wink, this is a mature woman’s ultimate heart-beating light wave, Taki-kun is locked in.”
Izumi Sagiri: “It seems that Okudera-senpai is really conquered by Taki of Mitsuha’s soul. I have already thought of some creative scenes.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “When a woman winks at you and says please take care of her, congratulations, you’ve become the public enemy and gossip center of all the men in the store.”
Wenye world, armed detective agency.
Dazai Osamu was in a playful mood and teased Nakajima Atsushi, saying, “Adolescents are truly wonderful. They develop a vague affection for unusual companions, a subtle feeling between friendship and the unknown.”
He suddenly turned to Nakajima Atsushi with a bright smile: “Atsushi-kun, do you want to learn from me and tell Kagami-chan that you were so cute yesterday?”
Nakajima Atsushi’s face flushed red upon hearing this, and he waved his hands frantically: “Mr. Dazai, please don’t make such a joke. Kagami… Kagami-chan will kill me.”
Upon hearing this, Izumi Kyoka, who was quietly reading a book, raised her head expressionlessly, placed her hand silently on the hilt of the short sword at her waist, and swept her cold eyes over Dazai Osamu and Nakajima Atsushi.
Kunikida Doppo’s forehead veins bulged violently, and he slammed his notebook on the table: “Dazai, don’t pollute the pure hearts of the younger generation with your twisted tastes. And Kyoka, put away the knife.”
[Even on the other side, in Itomori Town, Mitsuha Miyamizu wakes up and finds the words “Mitsuha Who Are You” written on her arm.][Just as she was confused, her sister standing at the door asked her, “Aren’t you going to pet the bear today?”]After her sister left, Miyamizu Mitsuha was stunned for a long time, then covered her body with her hands, looking shy.
【“Oπ?”】
Sakata Gintoki: “Sister Yotsuba, soul-searching.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Taki-kun, you are not allowed to do things like that again.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu walked into the classroom nervously, and was keenly aware of the surprise mixed in with her classmates’ gazes.
She cautiously made her way to her seat. Through Sayaka’s narration, she learned about her heroic act in art class yesterday—when her classmates were talking about her behind her back, she had suddenly kicked over the desk, instantly shocking the entire class.
The girl who knew the truth began to doubt her life: “What on earth have I done?”
Mitsuha returned to her room and her eyes fell on the notebook spread out on the desk. There were sketches on it that she had never drawn before, and there were also words written next to it that did not belong to her.
Thinking of the words on her arm, her sister’s strange question, and the strangeness in the classroom… a thought so bold it made her heart beat faster, and she began to think: “Could this mean…”
【At the same time, Tachibana Taki, who was flipping through his phone, was also in disbelief.】
Those inexplicable diary entries were obviously not his. Combined with his close friends’ strange reactions, a thought that was equally bizarre but impossible to ignore emerged clearly in his mind.
“Could this be… that I swapped bodies with that boy (girl) in my dream?”
Wang Dachui: “Sanye, became Sanye.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “This completely ruins Miyamizu-san’s quiet image.”
Sato Kazuma: “A large-scale social suicide scene.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “No… There is nothing more socially destructive than releasing all those secrets to the world, even the entire universe, and even more dimensions, like what is happening now.”
Yui Doma: “Public executions are fun.”
The world of chuunibyou.
On the way home from school, Rikka Takanashi suddenly stopped and stared at the moment when the two people woke up on the light screen.
“Explode reality, shatter the spirit…”
She raised her right hand high, as if summoning endless power.
“Look, Yuta, this is no accident. The body swap is the ironclad evidence of the distortion of the invisible boundary. The call that transcends time and space, the curse that must be forgotten, is the chain of cause and effect that entangles their souls.”
“Even the Evil King’s true eyes saw the tangled chain of cause and effect. Taki-kun, Mitsuha-chan, in the name of the Contractor of the Dark Flame, I grant you the power to tear through the barriers of time and space and hold each other’s names tightly…”
Togashi Yuta was so embarrassed that he dug his toes into the ground. He couldn’t stand it anymore, so he covered Rikka’s mouth and dragged her away.
“Shut up, this is embarrassing! That’s a serious supernatural phenomenon, not some chuunibaku scenario like yours. And don’t give powers to random people, idiot!”
[As the background music plays, the scene quickly flashes through the two people’s experiences after swapping bodies, as well as their voices.]Mitsuha Miyamizu: “I gradually understood what had happened. Taki was a high school student living in Tokyo, the same age as me.”
Tachibana Taki: “I don’t know when, but I’ll swap bodies with Mitsuha, who lives in a remote rural area. This happens two to three times a week without any warning. The trigger is sleep, and the reason is unknown.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu: “After waking up from a body swap, the memories will become increasingly blurred.”
Tachibana Taki: “But we did switch bodies, and the reactions of the people around us prove it.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “So, in order not to disrupt each other’s lives, we’ve set some rules: things to be aware of when swapping bodies, and things to be prohibited from observing.”
Yamada Ryu: “Rules? Why didn’t we think of setting rules at the time?”
Shiraishi: “Prohibitions are indeed necessary barriers to protect each other’s dignity and lives.”
Beatrice: “No matter how many rules there are, they can’t defeat the malice of fate. How can we ensure that the other party will follow them?”
Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings): “The glowing box, the… machine in your hand? It’s a marvelous creation, but child, if it is lost, wouldn’t important agreements and records be lost? Perhaps an ancient parchment scroll would be more reliable.”
Chapter 7: Time, Knotting, and Spirit Production (Old Version)
【Taki-kun prohibited matters.】
【Bathing is strictly prohibited.】
[No peeking or touching of the body.]Don’t sit with your legs apart.
[Don’t get too close to the Imperial Envoy. He and Sayaka are a couple.][You are not allowed to touch other boys, let alone other girls. ]【Three Leaves Prohibition Ver.5. 】
【Didn’t I tell you not to waste money?】
[Don’t be late for class or work. You should remember the way after all this time.]Don’t speak with an accent.
[Feminine terms are prohibited.][Don’t tease Tsukasa, you’ll just cause misunderstandings, you idiot.][Please, don’t get too close to Okudera-senpai.]Tachibana Taki: “We agreed to record everything we do after swapping bodies on our phones.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “In short, to deal with this mysterious phenomenon, we must help each other.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Why is this prohibition so prominently displayed?”
Imperial Envoy: “Mitsuha, what are you talking about? Me and Sayaka.”
Sayaka: “Who…who is a couple with him! What are you thinking about, Mitsuha?”
Araragi Koyomi: “No peeking, no touching? For a guy who’s transported into a girl’s body, this is a hellish test of willpower, harder than quitting being a vampire!”
Fujiwara Chika: “No teasing of Tsukasa and Irokudera-senpai. Are you jealous, Taki-kun? Or are you simply tired of being bothered?”
Takamaki An: “He’s already reached version 5. How much social failure did he go through before this?”
[Even though they had been warned, they were still furious after reading each other’s diaries.]“You’re really active in basketball class? I told you I’m not good at it, and you made me jump around in front of the boys. Sayaka-chan criticized me for paying attention to the boys’ gazes and controlling my skirt. That’s the most basic thing for a girl, right?”
“Sanye, you, stop eating such expensive cakes. You’ve scared the others. Besides, that’s my money.”
“I’m eating from your body, and I’m also working for you. Speaking of which, you’re working too much. You don’t have any fun in life.”
“It’s all because you wasted my money, and I can’t even make a knot.”
“On the way home, I had tea with Okudera-san. I offered to treat you, but he ended up paying. He even said it wouldn’t be too late to treat you after you graduated from high school. I replied coolly, ‘It’s a deal,’ and your relationship with him is getting better, all because of me.”
The music reaches its climax at this moment. I have been searching for you since your previous life.
“You bastard, Mitsuha, don’t change my interpersonal relationships without your permission.”
“Taki-kun, why would a girl I don’t know confess her feelings to me?”
“You haven’t made good use of what you were born with. You’d be more welcome if you gave it to me.”
“Don’t be so narcissistic. You don’t even have a girlfriend, yet you’re still trying to teach others.”
“You talk as if you have a boyfriend.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu wrote “idiot” on her face.
[Taki Tachibana wrote “idiot” on his face.][“It’s not that I don’t have it, but I don’t want to find it.”]Akagi Haruko: “Playing basketball means giving your all. Jumping for rebounds is normal. The boys’ gaze is their problem, not the fault of the girls playing basketball.”
Isshi Iroha: “A high school student working so many jobs? Taki-senpai’s life must be hard?”
Matou Sakura: “Okudera-senpai’s attitude seems to have been inadvertently improved by Mitsuba-san.”
Yuigahama Yui: “If you expand the other person’s interpersonal relationships without permission, and if they fall in love with them in the future, the foreshadowing you’ve laid now will turn into a sour lemon.”
Kato Megumi: “It’s certainly not a good idea to use someone else’s body to change interpersonal relationships, but that music sounds like it was destined.”
Orihara Izaya: “Writing idiot and fool on your own face, what kind of elementary school way of arguing is this? And you still don’t want to find someone? This is a textbook example of tsundere. Humans really are the most interesting.”
Fearon: “The diary recording each other’s lives has become a battlefield of mutual accusations. Communication is supposed to be about understanding, not creating new problems.”
Senjougahara Kurogi: “What really constrains behavior is never the rules, but the price. If they understand that the price of touching is a thousand cuts.”
Makise Kurisu: “Using a diary, a delayed, one-way channel, to communicate important events and emotions is a perfect breeding ground for misunderstandings and anger.”
Type-Moon World.
Toosaka Rin hugged the pillow and felt speechless as she watched the childish quarrel between Taki and Mitsuha accusing each other in the light curtain.
These two idiots have completely missed the point.
Body swapping, time and space dislocation, comet disaster, memory curse… Instead of ignoring so many serious problems, they are still worrying about trivial matters like whether the cake is expensive or who is more popular?
She thought of the heavy burden she had to deal with for the Holy Grail War and her family responsibilities, and the contrast made her feel both angry and amused.
“What a troublesome time in peace, but…” Rin’s eyes softened slightly, and she murmured, “This fussing over the details of someone’s life, while clumsy, is a proof of a different kind of bond. Better than some idiot who only knows how to call himself a righteous partner.”
[After switching bodies again, Mitsuha (Taki) hesitated, raising her hand and then lowering it, feeling that continuing that behavior would be very unfair to Mitsuha Miyamizu.][However, when the younger sister opened the door, she found that he still had his hand on his chest.][“How much do you like your breasts?”]Yato: “Oh, conscience briefly came online? Too bad it lost to instinct.”
Aqua: “Hahahahahaha… Never forget your original intention and keep your mission in mind.”
Tachibana Taki: “This is… an unconscious action, a muscle memory formed by long-term exchanges. It is definitely not an intentional offense.”
Sakata Gintoki: “Oh? Do you believe what you said? Why did your muscle memory remember this? Before you make excuses, check your DNA, you bastard.”
Mitsuha (Taki) and her sister followed their grandmother along the mountain path, on their way to worship the deity.
[Looking at her grandmother who was leaning on a cane, Mitsuha (Taki) immediately ran to her and carried her on her back.]【On the way, my grandmother told me about the birth spirit.】
[That is a land guardian spirit, called a birth spirit in ancient times.]The connecting threads can be called the spirit of birth, the connections between people can be called the spirit of birth, and the flow of time can be called the spirit of birth. These are all the power of God.
The knotted ropes woven by the Miyamizu family are also divine creations, reflecting the flow of time. The threads are brought together and woven into a shape, twisting, entwining, sometimes undoing, breaking, and then reconnecting. That is the spirit, which is time.
[And whether it’s water, rice, or wine, when the human body absorbs these things, it will connect with the soul, which is also the production of spirit.]Doma Yui: “I didn’t understand anything, but I felt like my grandma was talking about something really great.”
Yin Gu: “Light and wine flow, insects also form knots. What the old woman said is the most ancient and simple truth that maintains this world.”
Rei Ayanami: “The connection between people… Is the LCL Sea also a spirit-producing area?”
Enrique Pucci: “Is this meeting gravity? Is it fate? Or is it the inevitable stairway to heaven?”
Miki Sayaka: “The connection between people is indeed like an invisible thread. When it is entangled, it is unnoticed, and when it is broken, it is heartbreaking.”
Lotus Tower World.
Fang Duobing felt that Gong Shui Yiye’s words were very special. The connecting thread and the connection between people reminded him of the brotherhood and friendship between friends.
He said to Li Lianhua beside him, “This idea makes a lot of sense. People should be loyal to each other and stick together, just like you and me, Li Lianhua.”
He could understand that rice wine connected the soul, and only by eating and drinking well could one be energetic and strong.
“But what exactly does the knotted rope symbolize time?”
Isn’t the forced association a bit abstract?
Li Lianhua, who was standing by, could relate to this somewhat. As a person who had experienced great ups and downs, had been poisoned by green tea, had seen through the world and was compassionate, the concept of the spirit, twisting, entanglement, breakage, connection… deeply struck him.
He recalled his broken past, the former Li Xiangyi, and thought of the complicated relationship with his old friend, and sighed softly.
“Time is like a rope; gathering and separation are normal. Being able to reconnect is fate. Cherish the present moment and it is a blessing.”
Chapter 8: The Comet Splits! On the Eve of Destruction! (Old Version)
The world of Natsume’s Book of Friends.
Natsume Takashi carried the drunk cat teacher on his back and walked on the country road under the sunset.
The image of Sanye carrying her grandmother on her back in the light curtain and her grandmother’s words about the birth spirit made him stop unconsciously.
He remembered the warmth of the Fujiwara couple, the gentle advice of Aunt Tachiko, and friends like Tanuma, Nishimura, and Kitamoto…
There is also the monster on his back who has a bad mouth but protects him time and time again.
“The sound of lines, the power of connection.”
Natsume whispered softly, the evening breeze ruffling his hair, his heart feeling filled with gentle warmth.
“Hmph…” The cat teacher burped on his back and mumbled drowsily, “Carry me steady, little one. Compared to my back, your small body…hiccups…is far inferior…”
Although he expressed disgust, his chubby cat paws unconsciously gripped Natsume’s shoulders.
Natsume smiled, lifted the teacher up, and walked more firmly towards the direction of the lighted house called home.
[The divine body is located within a huge meteorite crater, protected by a clear stream.]【According to what grandma said, if we continue walking forward, we will reach the hidden world, or the underworld.】
[If you want to return to this world, you must leave behind the most important thing in exchange, which is Kuchikamizak.][Under her grandmother’s instructions, Mitsuha (Taki) placed half of Mitsuha Miyamizu’s Kuchikamizaku sake into the divine body.]When we returned, it was a lonely time, and the golden sunset splashed over the mountains, creating a magnificent and picturesque scene.
Grandma seemed to have noticed something was wrong: “Sanye, you must be dreaming now.”
[Tachibana Taki suddenly woke up from her dream, tears streaming down her cheeks.][There’s a message from Okudera-san on the phone next to him. It turns out that Mitsuha Miyamizu arranged this date for him.]Yuan Da Gu: “The underworld? That stream is the boundary between life and death? It doesn’t look anything special.”
Higurashi Kagome: “It’s just called the underworld. It’s a bit like the other world where monsters lived during the Warring States Period, but it’s not where people go after they die.”
Chitanda Eru: “I’m curious, why does Kuchikamizak represent half of Mitsuha? Does it contain information about life, or a fragment of the soul?”
Yuuko Ichihara: “Saliva is the water of life, rice is the essence of the earth, the girl’s heart and time ferment, this wine is her purest mark of life, dedicated to the gods, naturally carrying half of her body.”
Miyazono Kaoru: “In lonely moments, the sunset on the way home is truly heartbreakingly beautiful.”
Natsume Takashi: “Has grandma already seen through that the person in front of her isn’t the real Mitsuha?”
Makise Kurisu: “Was his consciousness forcibly ejected? Or was he awakened from a dream? What is the physiological and psychological mechanism behind his tears?”
Li Yu: “I have entrusted half of my body to the gods, and when I wake up from my dream, I don’t know that my clothes are wet with tears. This feeling is really tangled and tangled. It is the sorrow of separation, and it leaves a special taste in my heart.”
Tachibana Taki: “Mitsuha, please don’t arrange a date for me without my permission.”
[On the other side, Miyamizu Mitsuha also woke up. ][Originally, she planned to use Tachibana Taki’s body to date Okudera-senpai, but now she has returned to her own body.]“They should be together now.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu tied her hair in front of the mirror, tears streaming down her face.
[“Strange, what’s wrong with me?”]Miyamizu Mitsuha knew that Taki Tachibana had no dating experience, so just in case, she had selected some websites for the inexperienced Taki Tachibana. They could be used if Okudera were to date Taki Tachibana himself instead of her.
[However, they were actually of no use. After seeing those websites, Tachibana Taki felt that Miyamizu Mitsuha was treating him like a fool.][Inside the art museum, Taki Tachibana paused for a long time in front of Itomori’s painting.]【Okudera Miki noticed his absent-mindedness and felt as if he had become a different person, so she ended the date early.】
Before leaving, Okudera Miki asked Taki Tachibana if he had liked her a little in the past, but now liked someone else.
Tachibana Taki was very shy and embarrassed: “No.”
【”Really?”】
“No, really not.”
“Is that true?” Okudera Miki leaned in closer to look at him carefully. “Never mind. Thanks for today. See you at work.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “So she was planning a date on her own, not arranging one specifically for Taki. This kind of overstepping the boundaries of help is essentially a selfish possessiveness.”
Asuka Iki: “Why did you cry after waking up? For the failure of your plans? Or for the boy from Tokyo who quietly occupied your heart but is now dating someone else?”
Meiko Honma: “Not knowing why you’re crying is the hardest part. Your heart understands it much sooner than your head.”
Sawamura Eriri: “Is it because she has fallen in love with Taki? She doesn’t want Taki-kun to be with others, but she hasn’t realized it yet.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “What…what do you mean by like? Don’t talk nonsense.”
Yato: “Mitsuha kindly prepared a strategy for you and you’re complaining? You deserve to be seen through and dumped by Okudera-senpai!”
Matou Sakura: “Okudera-senpai is really perceptive. He saw through the changes in Taki-kun’s heart at a glance.”
Tachibana Taki: “No, no, don’t talk nonsense.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha looked at the scene on the light screen, confused.
Why am I crying?
The sadness that even her future self could not understand made her panic and slightly painful, and an indescribable feeling of bitterness inexplicably emerged in her heart.
[Okudera Miki left, Tachibana Taki opened his phone and saw the diary written by Mitsuha Miyamizu.]“We’ll be able to see the comet by the end of the date.”
Tachibana Taki felt baffled and tried to call Mitsuha Miyamizu.
[On the other side, Mitsuha Miyamizu did receive a call, but it was from an imperial envoy, informing her to attend the festival.]The imperial envoy noticed that Miyamizu Mitsuha’s voice on the phone sounded a little melancholy, so Sayaka joked, “Is it because she hates answering your calls?”
Mitsuha Miyamizu came in front of the two of them wearing a kimono. To their surprise, Mitsuha had cut her hair short.
Although Mitsuha Miyamizu said she had no reason and simply wanted to cut her hair short, the imperial envoy felt that if there was no special reason, she wouldn’t have cut it like that. He speculated that Mitsuha Miyamizu might have been heartbroken.
Mitsuha Miyamizu came to the grass, looked up at the starry sky, and witnessed the beautiful sight of a comet streaking across the sky.
[But what no one expected was that the comet in the sky suddenly split. ]Chika Fujiwara: “Cutting your hair short is definitely a standard practice after a breakup.”
Edogawa Ranpo: “Do you remember the scene at the beginning? In that dream, Mitsuha gave the knotted rope to Taki. The knotted rope in Taki’s hand proved that Mitsuha had indeed found him three years ago, but because three years had passed, he didn’t recognize the Mitsuha he used to be, so he must have felt lost and heartbroken.”
Miyamizu Toshiki: “The comet actually split up. This was never predicted by the observation agencies. What consequences will this have?”
Tachibana Taki: “I’ve long said that the comet will fall, but that knotted string… I remember, three years ago a girl did give me this knotted string. It turned out to be you, but I didn’t know you at all back then, Mitsuha.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Is Taki-kun really living three years from now? Is the one who swapped bodies with me now the one from the future Taki-kun?”
Yue Lao: “Not only has it crossed space, it has also crossed time, but the red thread between the two is still tied together.”
Your name is the world, and Ito guards the town.
People’s mood was very heavy. The light curtain only showed the split, and the place of the crash became an unresolved fear.
However, someone claiming to be from three years later warned in the comments that they would crash into Itomori Town.
Is it a warning for the future or just a gratuitous prank? No one can say for sure.
But the division itself is an undeniable and terrifying reality presented by the light curtain.
If a comet really falls on that day, I’m afraid the town will no longer exist.
Chapter 9: The Desperate Truth “The Death List Three Years Ago” (Old Version)
Footprints of Pursuit, Knots of Time
[Taki Tachibana was unable to call Mitsuha Miyamizu, and even after that day he was never able to exchange bodies with Mitsuha Miyamizu again.]Like waking from a long dream, leaving behind an unfillable void and burning anxiety, life in Tokyo seems to have returned to normal, but for Taki, everything is shrouded in a huge sense of unease at the loss of connection.
[That hazy yet profound memory became his only obsession. He couldn’t let it go, and couldn’t understand where this longing came from.][He relied on his remaining memories to sketch out the place where Miyamizu Mitsuha lived on paper. That was his only weapon in searching for the truth.]Finally, he took these paintings with him and embarked on a journey to find the place in the paintings.
Fujii Tsukasa noticed Taki’s unusual behavior and mistakenly thought he was going to meet an online friend. Worried that he was being set up, he told Okudera Miki about it.
Out of concern for Taki, the two decided to accompany him on this search. As for Taki Tachibana’s work, Takagi took over the mess.
[However, the purpose of this journey is unclear, the direction is vague, and the only useful clue is the scenery of the small town.]The three of them wandered around a small, seemingly similar town. Taki approached everyone he met with his painting, while the other two began dating.
After going around in circles and finding nothing, Taki, exhausted and exhausted, gave up and decided to return to Tokyo.
[However, while they were eating noodles, things took a turn for the better. The owner of the ramen shop recognized the town that Taki Tachibana had drawn.]When they heard that it was Itomori Town, Fujii Tsukasa and Okudera Miki both looked up in surprise, their faces changing instantly. This name had clearly triggered a switch deep in their memories.
“Are you talking about the one that was hit by the comet…”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: The exchange has stopped… Could it be that the comet… is really…”
Oreki Houtarou: “To actually draw a landscape based on just fragments of memory, what a terrifying obsession and memory.”
Yuigahama Yui: “Tsukasa-kun and Okudera-senpai are such gentle and reliable friends.”
Takagi-san: “Hey, hey…are those two really helping to find someone? This atmosphere is definitely a date.”
Wei Xiaobao: “The journey of searching for someone has turned into a journey under the moon and flowers. How wonderful.”
Sato Kazuma: “It’s broken. Taki has become a light bulb, and it’s a very high wattage one.”
Miki Okudera: “This…”
Imperial Envoy: “Being hit by a comet… is that a death notice?”
Zhuge Liang: “After going through so much trouble to find the name of the old place, only to hear the devastating news. I’m afraid this fellow must be heartbroken and grief-stricken.”
Ichihara Yuuko: “It seems that the red thread tied to the other end is not only the bond of love, but also the abyss of despair that separates life and death.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha was deeply moved when she saw Tachibana Taki depicting the scenery of Itomori on the light screen, stroke by stroke.
“He…he came to find me…but…was I already dead by then?”
【Under the guidance of the ramen shop uncle, Taki Tachibana finally arrived at his destination. 】
【However, here there are only ruins swallowed by the lake. 】
[No entry, Keepout, Reconstruction Department, these words are arranged on the vine-covered sign.]Tachibana Taki was certain he had found the right place. He remembered everything about the playground, the nearby mountain, and the high school clearly.
“Is this the town you’re looking for? The town where your online friend lives?”
Fujii Tsukasa sneered helplessly, “But how is that possible? Taki knew about the disaster that killed hundreds of people three years ago, right?”
“Died… three years ago…died.”
[Taki Tachibana suddenly remembered the comet that flew over Tokyo three years ago, and for a moment he could no longer control his emotions.][At that time, dead? ]“How is that possible? Look, her diary is still intact.”
Tachibana Taki instinctively didn’t want to admit it. He took out his phone and searched for Mitsuha Miyamizu’s diary, but it was as if his phone had been infected with a virus. The entries written by Mitsuha Miyamizu turned into meaningless text one after another, and then disappeared in large pieces.
[It was as if an invisible hand pressed the delete key, erasing all traces of Miyamizu Mitsuha.]Shinji Ikari: “To have traveled thousands of miles to find something like this is a cruel tragedy. This is more painful than not finding it at all.”
Okabe Rintaro: “He cherishes the time he spent with Mitsuha, and remembers every detail clearly. This memory will become a weapon against the world line.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “If there wasn’t this light curtain, I would have thought there was something wrong with Taki’s mind, but now I just feel my heart tighten.”
Ijichi Hongxia: “Since there’s a three-year age difference, why don’t you check the date or read the news when you swap? That’s so weird!”
Gu Mingdi Jue: “How do you know I didn’t see it? Perhaps my subconscious mind, unwilling to admit it, blocked the information. When humans face unacceptable reality, they usually choose to be blind.”
Hades: “How interesting! The living mourn the dead, while the dying read their own obituaries. The boundary between life and death is so blurred at this moment.”
Hermione Granger: “Because Mitsuha is dead, past interactions with Taki become a paradox?”
Homura Akemi: “Time is always so cruel. Death corrects the world, and even existence itself is erased.”
Dazai Osamu: “A love story spanning three years? It’s such a poignant and hopeless story of love between a man and a ghost.”
Philen: “The soul-generating thread has been forcibly severed. The proof of Miss Mitsuha’s existence is being ruthlessly erased by the rules of the world, as if it had never existed.”
Furukawa Nagisa: “The town has disappeared, and all traces of Mitsuha-chan have been erased, but as long as Taki-kun still remembers, and as long as the light curtain lets us know everything, there is still hope.”
[Three years ago, a falling comet killed one-third of the people in Itomori Town, with a death toll exceeding 500. Today, no one lives in Itomori Town anymore.][Taki Tachibana flipped through the list of victims, sweat drenching his entire body.]【Imperial Envoy Katsuhiko Kawahara (17)】
【Natori Sayaka (17)】
【Miyazu Ichiha (82)】
【Mitsuha Miyamizu (17)】
【Miyamizu Yotsuba (9)】
Miki Okudera looked at the death list and was very surprised: “Is this the person? You must have made a mistake. This person died three years ago.”
“Just two or three weeks ago, she told me we could see a comet, so I…”
Tachibana Taki looked up at his reflection in the window and inexplicably recalled Mitsuha’s grandmother’s words, “You are dreaming now, right?”
“What am I…doing?”
Enoshima Junko: “Ah~ah~ despair. The names of those I cherish are coldly listed on the death list. This shock, this devastation, is truly the ultimate despair.”
Miki Sayaka: “Are you kidding me? Death list? That idiot Taki was clearly swapping bodies with her before. What kind of bullshit fate is this?”
Dio Brando: “Hmph, time is never merciful just because it’s short. Humanity’s struggles are nothing but the futile cries of ants crushed by the wheel of fate.”
Miyamizu Yotsuba: “Huh? We’re all dead in a month?”
Saiki Kusuo: “Don’t worry about the death list. Aren’t you looking at this future right now?”
Sayaka: “But knowing you’re going to die is such a strange and scary feeling.”
Kroto, the goddess of fate: “The thread of protection was cut three years ago. The tears and cries of mortals are nothing but noise that disturbs the gods. Accept your fate, this is destiny.”
Kaname Madoka clutched the railing tightly, staring at the cold death list on the screen. Her body trembled slightly as she murmured softly, “How could this happen? He finally found hope, but all he saw was despair.”
Kyubey appeared on the railing at some point, his tail wagging gently, and an emotionless voice rang out: “The huge negative energy generated by the unchangeable past and the impending disappearance of existence, Kaname Madoka, if you wish to become a magical girl, perhaps you can rewrite this cause and effect…”
“Shut up…” Homura Akemi interrupted harshly, protecting Yuanxiang behind her, with the muzzle of the gun faintly pointing at Kyubey.
“Don’t set your sights on Madoka. Their despair shouldn’t be your food. Besides, you said they don’t exist in this world.”
Chapter 10: If Time Could Really Flow Back, Back to the Past Again (Old Version)
The people in the town were in panic. Just as the previous barrage had predicted, the light curtain now made it clear that the comet would fall into Itomori Town.
Some people have already prepared to evacuate early, but a deeper fear has also begun to grow.
Where is it safe to escape to?
What if the evacuation point happens to be hit by other debris? Will blindly moving lead to stepping into an unknown and dangerous zone?
The origin of this sky curtain itself is truly bizarre. Is it possible that its warning is a trap designed to lure them away from the place truly blessed by the gods?
There are also stubborn old people who firmly believe that the shrines that have been worshipped for generations are protected by gods. Leaving this protected land and stepping into the unknown is truly giving up life.
Tachibana Taki couldn’t distinguish between fantasy and reality. Was all this just a dream? He had an impression of that place because he accidentally remembered the news from three years ago.
【Otherwise, is she a ghost? 】
【Or is it all just my own fantasy? 】
“What was her name?”
【Tachibana Taki can no longer remember what that name is.】
He only remembered that someone had given him a knotted rope a long time ago, and he had been carrying it on his hand as a talisman, but he had no idea who had given it to him.
Someone once said that knotting a rope embodies the flow of time: twisting, entwining, undoing, connecting—that is time.
【Tachibana Taki suddenly remembered an important place.】
[He fell asleep unknowingly, and in his dream he heard a voice.]“Taki… don’t you remember?”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “That’s not the case at all. I really did swap bodies with Taki-kun.”
Edogawa Conan: “Think about it carefully. If you just remembered the news, why would you connect it with that girl? Did the news ever broadcast her story separately? This doesn’t make sense.”
Tachibana Taki: “Thankfully, there’s this light curtain. Those are all real, not just my imagination.”
Takagi-san: “When you swapped bodies with Mitsuha, you didn’t even remember who gave you the knot. Nishikata-san, don’t you think he’s a little slow?”
Enrique Pucci: “I see. Is this what they call a fate of forgetting each other? Due to the world’s corrections, Mitsuha should not have existed. The gravity of fate is so heavy.”
Nakamura Yuri: “Is this God’s ultimate means? To completely erase all evidence of a person’s existence from the world, from the hearts of the most important people. What a joke.”
Shilluk: “When does a person die? When a pistol pierces the heart? When they contract an incurable disease? None of them. When they are forgotten by the world.”
Fuwa Aika: “That red knotted rope is the only anchor within reach for him.”
After waking up, Taki Tachibana decided to go to the place in his memory. He left a letter to Okudera-senpai and Fujii Tsukasa and set off on his own.
The ramen shop owner took him to the mountain and gave him a bento.
“Your drawing of Itomori Town is beautiful.”
[The atmosphere becomes heavy, and thunder sounds faintly in the distance.][After the uncle left, he had to find the rest of the journey on his own.][The rain poured down in torrents. He braved the torrential downpour and continued groping along the mountain path. Finally, he reached the top of the mountain and saw the location of the divine body.]“So it wasn’t a dream.”
He wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve. Was that rain or tears?
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “It’s really scary to think about it. If there wasn’t this light curtain, Taki-kun would really forget me.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “That letter… Taki actually went to such a dangerous place alone.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “This rain is coming at a really bad time. It’s like the world is trying to stop it.”
Tatsumi: “To brave such a rainstorm and search for the unknown, just for a girl who may no longer exist, this persistence is admirable.”
Xue Dai Ba: “Rainy days are the time for me to cry loudly, because no one can see the longing in my heart. Young man, are your tears mixed with the rain?”
The world of Noragami.
Yato watched Taki climbing with difficulty in the heavy rain and wiping his tears when he finally saw the divine body, and rarely put away his playful smile.
“For a name, for a person who may no longer exist, to break into the boundaries of the hidden world, only a stubborn human would do such a foolish thing.”
He thought of his struggle for centuries, both being forgotten and longing to be remembered.
Having your name forgotten may be colder and more terrifying than death.
Xiaofu, holding an umbrella beside him, said with a smile, “Are you moved, Yato-kun? But the knotted rope on that boy’s hand hasn’t been broken. Can the God feel it?”
Yato turned his head awkwardly: “Who…who is moved.”
[Taki Tachibana entered the body and found the Kuchikamizakase that he had stored there when he first entered Mitsuha’s body.][The surface of the pottery is covered with moss, which shows that it has been stored here for a long time.]“Before the comet crashed, was the person I swapped bodies with three years ago the one I swapped bodies with? Are the times wrong?”
[Tachibana Taki opened the bottle of Kuchikamizake and poured out a cap.][“This is her half. If time could really go back, once again…”][Tachibana Taki wanted to return to the other person’s body, so he drank the Kuchikamizake in his hand.]【But nothing happened.】
【Taki Tachibana tried to stand up, but ended up tripping over himself.】
[The light from the cell phone creates a comet pattern.]Tachibana Taki’s head hit the ground, and the comet pattern in his eyes turned into a long knotted rope, wrapped around his hand, and took him to another world, the ocean of Mitsuha’s memories.
“That’s great! They should be together now.”
In front of the mirror, Mitsuha Miyamizu, wearing a hairband, couldn’t help but shed tears. It was the day Tachibana Taki and Okudera Miki were dating.
“I’m going to Tokyo,” Mitsuha Miyamizu told her sister.
At night, the distraught Mitsuha Miyamizu found her grandmother and asked her to cut her long hair.
[Seeing Mitsuha put on a kimono and prepare to go see the comet, Tachibana Taki became very anxious.]“Sanye, you can’t stay there. Sanye, you have to leave that town quickly before the comet falls.”
[But his voice could not be conveyed at all, after all, it was just a passing memory.]“Mitsuha, run away quickly…Mitsuha.”
【The comet has fallen.】
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Ah… No way, Taki-kun really drank it.”
Tachibana Taki: “What does that taste like? Ah… I mean, if that can save Mitsuha, then I have to drink it.”
Kyon: “Why can I see into someone’s memory by drinking Kuchikam sake? If I chew rice balls and feed them to others…”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Stop talking, it’s disgusting…”
Makise Kurisu: “Trying to establish a neural connection by ingesting a substance that carries the other person’s life information? Quantum entanglement?”
Kanroji Mitsuri: “Drinking a girl’s Kuchikamizak directly, is this… is this considered an indirect kiss?”
Rudeus: “That’s all the girl’s saliva. It’s full of bacteria after being stored for three years. What if she gets diarrhea?”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “Going to Tokyo without permission was extremely reckless and irresponsible, but this desperate impulse was genuine.”
Matou Sakura: “Were the tears I cried back then… because I had a premonition that we would never see each other again?”
Nagato Yuki: “He is just a passer-by in time and still cannot interfere with the past.”
Makise Kurisu: “Unable to interfere? Lonely observer mode.”
Kaneki Ken: “Watching tragedy repeat itself and being unable to change it, how hopeless it must be to feel powerless.”
Miki Sayaka: “What the hell is this? I finally got back and now all I can do is watch? You must be kidding!”
RE0 world.
Subaru Natsuki looked at Taki shouting in vain in Mitsuha’s memory on the light screen, and suddenly felt a suffocating and familiar feeling, and cold sweat soaked his body.
He clenched his fists tightly, and the painful memories of countless deaths came flooding back.
He has experienced countless times the despair of watching important people die but being unable to change anything.
Emilia held his hand worriedly, “Subaru? Are you okay?”
Natsuki Subaru took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down: “I’m fine, Emilia-tan.”
Chapter 11: Reconnection-The Rescue Plan Begins (Old Version)
Reconnecting – The Rescue Begins
[When Tachibana Taki woke up again, he had become Miyamizu Mitsuha.]【Still alive, the comet has not fallen yet. 】
He hugged his body and was very sad.
Yotsuba opened the door: “Sister, you’re touching me again…eh?”
She saw her sister put her hands on her chest and burst into tears.
“It’s my sister.”
【Mitsuha (Taki) flew over excitedly.】
Yotsuba hurriedly closed the door, trembling all over, feeling that her sister had finally gone mad.
Hanabata Yoshiko: “Interesting, Kuchikamizak really connects people. It turns out that all the magical things are transformed by food.”
Yato: “Now that I’ve returned to the past, can I reverse life and death? The gods are watching.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Even at this moment, you still remember your original intention.”
Takagi: “He’s trying to confirm whether it’s true… He’s convinced.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Hey, you scared your sister.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “He really did travel back in time, but please don’t do anything weird with my body. How will my sister see me? It’s too embarrassing.”
[Mitsuha (Taki) saw the news report that the comet will fall tonight.]Grandma noticed something was wrong at first glance: “You’re not Sanye, are you?”
【During this time, Mitsuha (Taki)’s appearance reminded the grandmother of a dream she had of swapping bodies when she was a girl, but now all memories of the dream have disappeared.】
Grandma reminds Mitsuha (Taki): “Treasure your dreams. Dreams are something you quickly forget once you wake up. Your mother and I have all had similar experiences.”
Mitsuha (Taki) puts down her teacup: “The reason the Miyamizu family has such dreams might be because of what’s going to happen today. Grandma, listen to me. A comet will crash into this town tonight, and everyone will die.”
Grandma looked bewildered: “Ah…”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “Grandma is so perceptive, she can tell the difference between souls at a glance.”
Takanashi Rikka: “It turns out that body swapping is a hereditary tradition of the Miyamizu family. The Evil King’s True Eyes have long seen it.”
Miyamizu Yotsuba: “Grandma and Mom are like this too? That’s weird, why don’t I have it? Is it because I’m not old enough?”
Yukino Momoka: “Cherish your dreams… Yes, even if you are destined to forget them, the warmth and throbbing you felt in your dreams once truly existed in your heart, and that is enough.”
Sakuragi Hanamichi: “You’re too direct, it’ll scare grandma. Be more tactful, understand?”
What made Mitsuha (Taki) helpless was that no one would believe her grandmother’s casual words.
In order to save the town and prevent everyone from dying, Mitsuha (Taki) comes to the classroom and makes a shocking statement.
“If we don’t do something, everyone will die tonight, so we have to act.”
Although this sounds absurd, Sayaka and the imperial envoy still decided to help Mitsuha.
[The main thing is that Sanye, who is usually very stingy, was very generous this time, giving them all the money to spend as they pleased. This is very unusual.][Maybe Mitsuha is serious, so let’s save the town a little.]Doma Yui: “This is too direct, no one will believe it, at least there should be some foreshadowing.”
Yuigahama Yui: “Even if you don’t fully believe it, you still go crazy with me. That’s what friends are.”
Sato Kazuma: “He’s very stingy, but he’s lavish with Hanataki’s money.”
Makishima Shogo: “Seeking hope in despair, even if it relies on the absurd. The patterns of human behavior are always so intriguing.”
The Imperial Envoy came up with a plan to install loudspeakers throughout the town to broadcast disaster prevention announcements wirelessly.
“You’re so amazing, Imperial Envoy!” Mitsuha (Taki) was so excited that she pushed the Imperial Envoy aside.
The Imperial Envoy’s face flushed. “Don’t get so close.”
“You’re not shy, are you?” Mitsuha (Taki) repeatedly hit the imperial envoy with her arm.
“Don’t be like that! You’re not even married yet.” The imperial envoy quickly hid aside.
[Sayaka returns from buying food and is stunned upon hearing the evacuation plan the two have devised.]【The plan actually involves using a bomb.】
[Luckily, it wasn’t a real bomb. There were water-jet bombs for construction in the material warehouse at the Imperial Envoy’s house.][We also need to hijack the radio waves and broadcast an evacuation notice from the school’s broadcasting room to the town.]This is totally criminal.
[Since she was in the broadcasting department, the two of them also gave her the broadcasting work.]Mitsuha (Taki) decided to meet with the mayor, as the people in the town still needed the mayor’s help.
“I’m his daughter. If I explain it to him properly, I’ll definitely be able to convince him.”
“Alright, whatever you want to do, it’s just your fantasy, right?” Sayaka said, but she still decided to participate.
“That’s not necessarily true.” The imperial envoy brought the computer to Sayaka. “Do you know how Lake Itomori was formed? It’s a meteorite lake. This means a meteorite fell in this area at least once, a thousand years ago.”
“That’s right, Imperial Envoy.” Mitsuha (Taki) and the Imperial Envoy agreed immediately.
Goto Ichiri: “B-bomb? Why is there something like that? Wait…it’s not a real bomb? It’s for construction, but it still sounds dangerous.”
Miki Okudera: “In order to save people, high school students planned bombings and hijacked radio stations?”
Lelouch: “Using fear to motivate people is effective, but if it’s not properly controlled it can be a greater disaster.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Taki-kun, you should pay attention to your image.”
Yamada Ryu: “It’s dangerous to put your arm around a girl’s body. It can lead to misunderstandings.”
Sakata Gintoki: “If this disaster broadcast plan is actually going to work, you should probably turn on security in your town.”
Fujii Tsukasa: “Taki, that guy, is quite open with a girl’s body.”
Suzumiya Haruhi: “A meteorite hit there a thousand years ago, and it’s going to hit the same place again a thousand years later. Does that place attract meteorites?”
Conan World.
Conan Edogawa pushed his glasses up, his sharp eyes swept across the seemingly unreliable plan on the screen, and he calmly complained.
“This plan has major flaws. Can destroying the substation ensure that the radio tower’s backup power supply is disabled? Secondly, hijacking the school broadcast has limited coverage. Can it notify the entire town? Third, using explosives is a felony in itself and is likely to cause chaos and stampedes. Finally, the success rate of persuading the mayor is questionable, and there is no backup plan.”
He turned to look at Xiaolan next to him: “Sister Xiaolan, if it were you, would you believe this prophecy of a falling comet?”
Mao Lilan thought carefully and said, “Well… if it’s a friend I trust very much, and they risk everything, even spend all their savings to beg me to believe, then I will choose to believe and help, no matter how ridiculous it is. Even if it turns out to be wrong in the end, at least we tried.”
Conan was stunned for a moment, then revealed a helpless yet gentle smile: “That’s true, so this is the key to their plan being able to start. Even if rational analysis is full of loopholes, the action is supported by something far beyond rationality, the power of trust and friendship.”
Mitsuha (Taki) finds her father and tells him that a comet will fall tonight and kill 500 people.
The mayor’s father thought she was just talking nonsense and that there must be something wrong with her brain.
“Do the people in the Miyamizu family like to talk nonsense? I’ll send a car to take you to the city hospital. You can see a doctor for a checkup. After that, I can continue to listen to you.”
[Looking at the mayor trying to make a phone call, Mitsuha (Taki) was furious and grabbed the man’s tie.]“Do you think I’m an idiot?”
[But after calming down, he felt something was wrong and let go of her hand in panic.]The mayor looked at the uncharacteristically girl in front of him, his voice trembling.
[“Sanye… No, who… are you?”]Shizuka Hiratsuka: “From a father’s perspective, if a daughter suddenly comes to predict the end of the world, you can only think that there’s something wrong with her brain. This reaction is normal.”
Miyamizu Toshiki: “If it weren’t for this light curtain, I would definitely think he had a mental problem.”
Akai Shuichi: “The difference in temperament brought about by different souls is indeed obvious to those who are familiar with it. This father instinctively detected the abnormality.”
Koro-sensei: “Miscommunication has led to a conflict between father and daughter. Taki-kun, violence won’t solve the problem.”
Miyamizu Yotsuba: “Dad… seems really scared?”
Chapter 12: Calling Your Name in the Oblivion (Old Version)
Mitsuha (Taki) left in a state of despair. On the way, he met a child who was going to the shrine to attend the festival and stopped him without hesitation.
[But the other party just felt that he was baffled.]Looking at her sister who had arrived, Mitsuha (Taki) had a complicated expression. “If it were Mitsuha, she could have convinced him, right? Is it because it’s me that it’s impossible? Yotsuha, take Grandma and leave town before nightfall. If you continue to stay here, you’ll die.”
Yotsuba has no idea what her sister is talking about. She even suddenly went to Tokyo yesterday. Her sister has been really weird lately.
Mitsuha (Taki)’s mind was in a mess. No one trusted him, and he didn’t know what to do.
[Where is the real Sanye now? ]He looked up at the distant mountains and thought of the divine body on them.
“Could it be in that place?”
Oreki Houtarou: “In the face of a disaster that cannot be proven, individual warnings will only be seen as madness or a prank.”
Mitsuha Miyamizu: “I can feel the despair and helplessness even now. I’m sorry, Taki-kun, for letting you face all this alone in the future.”
Sakura Chiyo: “Yotsuba is completely confused. To her, her sister has suddenly become so scary, and she can’t understand anything she says.”
Luo Ji: “Humanity never thanks those who give warnings until a meteorite hits its face.”
Lelouch: “When all conventional paths fail, the only hope is a miracle? How ironic.”
Mitsuha (Taki) borrowed the imperial envoy’s bicycle and headed up the mountain alone.
“Taki-kun, Taki-kun.”
A lonely and trembling voice echoed in my ears, and the uncertain focus gradually connected.
“Don’t you remember?”
【Memories from three years ago gradually surface.】
[That day, Mitsuha Miyabi did not go to school, but went to Tokyo and announced a date to her sister.]Yotsuba thought she had a boyfriend in Tokyo.
“It’s not that I want to go on a date…” Miyamizu Mitsuha didn’t know how to explain it, so she quickly dismissed it, leaving only the words “I’ll be back in the evening.”
On the train, Mitsuha Miyamizu was filled with thoughts.
“Will my sudden visit cause him any trouble? Will he be surprised? Will Taki hate me?”
[In downtown Tokyo, Mitsuha Miyamizu tried to contact Tachibana Taki by phone, but the call was unsuccessful.]【“I guess we won’t be able to see each other anymore…”】
“If I really do meet him, what should I do? Will it bother him? Will it be embarrassing?”
“But is it possible that he would be happy to see me?”
【The number you dialed is out of service area. 】
“I don’t think we’ll ever meet again… But there’s one thing I’m sure of. If we could meet, we’d definitely recognize each other instantly. We’d know it was you who swapped bodies with me, and I’d know it was you who swapped bodies with me.”
Rikka Takanashi: “The call of time and space, the Evil King’s true eyes detected the resonance of souls from the invisible boundary.”
Makise Kurisu: “Perceiving sounds that don’t exist? Is it an echo from deep within memory, or a phenomenon of quantum entanglement that transcends time and space?”
Doma Yui: “When you told your sister it was a date, Mitsuha-chan must have felt incredibly complicated.”
Yuigahama Yui: “Before meeting someone important, I always think a lot.”
Misaka Mikoto: “Why don’t you just go there? What’s the point of thinking so much?”
Makishima Shogo: “Is this a uniquely human romanticism, taking mutual recognition for granted?”
Takagi-san: “I’ll definitely recognize you… Just like Nishikata-kun, no matter how disguised he is, I can recognize him at a glance.”
Nishikata: “Huh?”
Finally, Mitsuha Miyamizu saw Taki Tachibana on a train. She walked through the crowd and came to Taki Tachibana.
“Taki, that’s me, don’t you remember?”
“Who are you?”
【At that time, Tachibana Taki certainly didn’t know Miyamizu Mitsuha. 】
“I’m sorry.” Miyamizu Mitsuha was very disappointed. It was clearly Taki, but she couldn’t recognize her.
Helplessly, she got off at the next stop.
[“Um…what’s your name?”][Hearing Taki Tachibana’s voice, she hurriedly took off her hairband and handed it to him.]“Sanye, my name is Sanye.”
Passerby A: “I crossed the sea of ​​people just to be by your side.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “I don’t know him. This is so embarrassing! My glasses are about to break!”
Tachibana Taki: “She came here with high expectations, but I… I said something like that. It must have deeply hurt her.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “It’s okay, Taki-kun… Now I understand, you really didn’t know me at that time.”
Gojo Satoru: “It was a massive social suicide scene, and the girls’ hearts were shattered. The time difference was truly cruel.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Reality is so cruel. The memories and emotions you cherish so dearly may not even be a ripple in the other person’s world.”
Yuigahama Yui: “Just imagining that scene is heartbreaking, with so much expectation and courage.”
Sakata Gintoki: “Shouldn’t you chase her and ask her clearly? You just let her go like that?”
Second 5 world.
Tono Takaki felt as if something hit his chest, and he thought of Akari who had disappeared in the crowd.
It’s so close yet so far away. This feeling of powerlessness is blocked by time, distance and memory.
He clenched the phone in his pocket. The address on the screen had long been out of date, and his voice was bitter.
“Mitsuha, at least you left him your name and the knot.”
Howl’s Moving Castle.
Sophie subconsciously touched her hair which had turned gray due to the curse.
“Being unrecognized by the most important person is more heartbreaking than any curse.”
[It turns out that Sanye came to see me three years ago, but I didn’t know her at that time.][Being approached by a strange girl on the train was just something I quickly forgot.][But Mitsuha came to Tokyo with a heart full of thoughts, and then was completely hurt. She returned to her small town in loneliness and cut her hair short.][The past cannot be undone, Tachibana Taki now only wants to find the real Mitsuha. ]Tachibana Taki: “She gave me that hair tie when she was feeling so lost, but I…”
Miki Okudera: “This is youth, full of dislocations and regrets, but it is precisely these regrets that make reunion so precious.”
Makise Kurisu: “Three years ago, it was a stranger’s approach to Taki, but it was an unforgettable failed reunion for Mitsuha.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “I cut my hair short… maybe because I felt everything was over, but now everything is just beginning, Taki-kun.”
[At Dusk: A Meeting Across Life and Death][On the other side, Mitsuha traveled through time and space to become Taki Tachibana’s body.]She looked at the town disappearing before her eyes, memories of the meteorite crashing flashing through her mind, and she collapsed to the ground in panic.
“Did I die at that time?”
[Someone’s voice could be heard faintly, as if calling out to me.][“Taki?”][She stood up and looked around for Tachibana Taki.][In this different time and space, the two people searched for each other, but they could only hear each other’s voices but could not see each other’s whereabouts.][At the moment they passed each other, it was as if a knot connected the two of them, and they could sense each other.]They reached out their hands to touch each other, but could not grasp anything.
[The two were very disappointed, but at this moment, dusk had already arrived.]Yato: “To face the shock of one’s own mortality requires unimaginable courage.”
Okabe Rintaro: “Tachibana Taki’s voice has transcended time and space and traveled from three years ago. Is this the point where the world line converges?
Nishikata: “Yeah! When you’re in despair, hearing the voice of someone important to you really gives you strength.”
Natsume Takashi: “Even though I can’t see you, I can still feel your presence… That intense longing, like warm sunlight, penetrates the barriers of time and space.”
Miyazono Kaoru: “I reach out but cannot catch them. They are so close yet so far away.”
Chapter 13: The time to meet the devil has come, and we finally see each other (old version)
Violet World.
Violet’s mechanical fingers unconsciously stroked the emerald brooch on her chest, her clear blue eyes reflecting the anxious figure in the light curtain.
“Unable to touch, yet eager to convey, just like those letters that cannot be delivered in person, filled with thoughts that cannot be expressed in person.”
President Hawkins sighed softly. “Violet, some feelings, even if they can’t be touched, can still reach the other person’s heart. I believe they can do it.”
[Time and space intersected here, and the two returned to their own bodies, finally seeing each other.]Tachibana Taki slowly smiled: “Mitsuba.”
“Taki-kun… Taki-kun, you’re really here.” Miyamizu Mitsuha’s face was filled with tears, and her hands touched Tachibana Taki’s chest.
“It’s not easy for me to come see you. You’re so far away.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha wiped her tears: “But, how could you? I should have already…”
“I drank your Kuchikamzake.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha couldn’t help but take a few steps back upon hearing this, her face flushing with embarrassment.
“You…you actually drank that, you idiot, you pervert.”
“Eh?”
【“And you touched my…”】
“How did you know that?”
“Yoto saw it all.”
Tachibana Taki was clearly feeling guilty, his palms sweating. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that, and it was only once.”
“Only once?” Mitsuha looked at Tachibana Taki suspiciously. After thinking about it, she felt something was wrong.
“It’s not a matter of a few times, idiot.”
[Taki Tachibana clasped his hands together: “I’m sorry.”]Ichihara Yuuko: “At dusk… a time when neither day nor night is the hour of the devil. The boundaries between the worlds blur, life and death, past and future intertwine, and miracles occur.”
Miyazono Kaoru: “When we can truly connect with each other, no matter how far we are, it doesn’t matter.”
Ella: “I finally found it. This real warmth is better than meeting in a million dreams.”
Oreki Houtarou: “Isn’t Kuchikamizaki sake brewed for people to drink? The drinker himself shouldn’t be accused of being a pervert.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “A large-scale social suicide scene.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “It wasn’t intentional. It was just that one time. Do you believe what you said?”
Goto Ichiri: “Ugh… So, so embarrassing… I’m suffocating…”
Mitsuha noticed the knotted rope on Tachibana Taki’s hand: “This is it.”
“You, don’t come to see me before we met. Of course I wouldn’t recognize you.”
Tachibana Taki takes off the knotted cord and hands it back to Mitsuha: “I’ve worn it for three years. You can wear it from now on.”
[Sanye ties her hairband: “How’s it going?”][Taki Tachibana doesn’t like short hair; he prefers long, straight black hair. But in this situation, it’s still right to praise her first.]“I think it’s pretty good.”
“Ah…” Mitsuha’s expression changed. “You don’t think so.”
Hanataki is very embarrassed: “No, sorry.”
“You’re such a jerk.” Sanye said with a proud expression, then she laughed out loud.
[Taki Tachibana really couldn’t understand Mitsuha, and he cried and laughed at the same time, but when he saw Mitsuha happy, he also laughed too.]Yukinoshita Yukino: “Returning the important token is both an end and a new beginning. Their bond no longer needs to be proven by external objects.”
Ichihara Yuuko: “The knot… fulfilled its mission of transmission at the magical hour of dusk. Now it is your own story.”
Okazaki Tomoya: “Treasure it, it’s a treasure that has carried three years of longing.”
Yuigahama Yui: “It’s not bad or anything like that, this is too fake.”
Takagi: “Girls are very perceptive, Taki-kun… But Mitsuha-chan smiled in the end too.”
Mao Lilan: “It’s so nice to be able to look at each other and smile like this. Even if there are embarrassments and confusions, at this moment, there is only each other’s happiness in each other’s eyes. It is so real.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “I can smell Mitsuru’s sour stench from across dimensions.”
[A comet streaks across the sky, the destined moment is about to arrive, and the time of loneliness is almost over.]Tachibana Taki took out a pen and said, “Mitsuha, write your name down so you don’t forget it when you wake up.”
He wrote his name on Mitsuha’s hand and handed the pen to her.
Mitsuha smiled and nodded, but just as she wrote a stroke on Tachibana Taki’s hand, she disappeared, leaving only the pen on the ground.
“Three leaves?”
【Tachibana Taki looked everywhere but could not find any trace.】
He looked at the marks on his palm and murmured, “I wanted to tell you that no matter where you are in this world, I will definitely come to see you again.”
[Looking up at the starry sky, there was no comet, only a full moon. He had returned to his original time.]“Your name is Sanye. It’s okay. I remember it. Sanye, your name is Sanye. Your name is…”
[Taki Tachibana picked up the dropped pen and tried to write the name on his hand, but after he made the first stroke, his hand stopped and couldn’t stop shaking.]“Who are you? Why am I here? I’m here to see her. I’m here to save her. I want her to live.”
【Something important has disappeared from my memory.】
“Who is it? Who am I here to see? Someone important, someone I don’t want to forget, someone I absolutely cannot forget.”
Sadness and love disappeared, and I didn’t even know why I was crying.
[“Who is it…who is it…”]“Your name is…”
Sato Kazuma: “Time is running out! Twilight is almost over! Write quickly! I’m getting anxious just looking at it!”
Philen: “The knot is returned, but the name is not finished. Was the soul-producing thread forcibly cut by the rules at the last moment?”
Lelouch: “The worst has happened. What I desperately tried to grasp will eventually slip through my fingers like quicksand. Is this the irony of fate?”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “Even if I couldn’t finish writing it, couldn’t speak it out loud, the feelings I wanted to convey have already passed through the other person’s world like a comet, leaving an indelible trace of light.”
Ella: “The vows left unspoken are heavier and deeper than those spoken.”
Kanade Tachibana: “The name…disappeared.”
Sukai Jinta: “This feeling of trying so hard to hold on to something but watching it disappear right before your eyes is so painful.”
Okabe Rintaro: “My memory… was corrected by the world line’s convergence force. It was just a little bit off.”
EVA world.
Shinji Ikari clenched his hands tightly, his face pale.
Forgetting someone important…it’s a horrible feeling.
Asuka glanced at him and said, “Stupid Shinji, instead of trembling here, you should think about what that girl will do next. She doesn’t look like someone who will give up.”
Searching in Oblivion
Mitsuha also returned to her original time. She ran along the mountain road, calling out Taki’s name over and over again.
“It’s okay. I remember, and I’ll never forget. Your name is… Taki.”
Mitsuha has learned the plan from Tachibana Taki. She arrives at the substation, and the imperial envoy also arrives.
“Will that fall down, really?”
Sanye is very determined: “It will really fall. I saw it with my own eyes.”
“Now that you’ve seen it, we have no choice but to act.” The imperial envoy had no doubts. He used a wrench to cut the chain. “This makes us close accomplices.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Taki-kun… I will absolutely, absolutely never forget!”
Fujii Tsukasa: “Come on, strange Miss Mitsuha.”
Oreki Houtarou: “Mitsuha said she saw it with her own eyes, and he didn’t even question it. This kind of unconditional trust is really inefficient.”
Imperial Envoy Katsuhiko: “An accomplice… huh? Back then, I probably just thought that trusting Mitsuha, who fought so hard, was more important than anything else.”
Chapter 14: I have been looking for something, but I don’t know what I am looking for (Old version)
[The two men placed explosives in the substation and blew it up.]The town immediately switched to backup power after the blackout, allowing the broadcast equipment to be used.
Sayaka took the opportunity to start broadcasting, saying that there would be an explosion soon and asking people to evacuate to Itomori High School.
Mitsuha and the imperial envoy ran into the crowd, shouting that there was a forest fire and asking those nearby to flee quickly.
“But it’s really too late to continue like this, and the imperial envoy also found Mitsuha crying.”
“That person, I can’t remember that person’s name.”
The Imperial Envoy angrily rebuked her, “Don’t worry about that, idiot. You were the one who took the lead in this. Without the cooperation of the fire department, the evacuation won’t be completed. Go convince your father.”
Emiya Kiritsugu: “You actually used such a dangerous method, but in order to save the majority, I had no choice but to do so.”
Conan: “The plan to use the backup power supply to start the broadcast was successful, but creating panic is a double-edged sword. If it gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “In the face of life and death, are you still obsessed with that name? The Imperial Envoy is right. Now is not the time to indulge in personal sentimentality.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “The stripping of memories is more cruel than I imagined… What’s important is not the name itself, but the person it represents, the emotions and bonds of shared experiences that are disappearing.”
Homura Akemi stood beside Madoka Kaname, watching Mitsuha running, as if she saw herself who had never given up in countless reincarnations.
With a sad face, he whispered to himself: “Does hope really exist?”
“Of course it exists!” Kaname Madoka clasped her hands tightly in front of her chest, her eyes extremely determined.
“Homura, look, Mitsuba-chan is still running. As long as she doesn’t give up, hope will not disappear. They will definitely remember each other in the end!”
“Will there be hope if I don’t give up?” Homura Akemi murmured, her expression becoming very determined.
“Madoka, no matter how many times I have to do this, I will definitely save you.”
Mitsuha immediately set out, but before she could reach the destination, Hayaka and the imperial envoy were captured, and she failed to persuade the people to evacuate.
[The comet streaking across the sky split at this moment, forming countless meteors.]The news station broadcast this amazing sight: “We are incredibly lucky to be able to witness such a spectacular sight with our own eyes.”
[Taki Tachibana came to the rooftop and witnessed the falling meteor.]Imperial Envoy Katsuhiko Kawahara: “We were caught, just a little bit.”
Sayaka: “We couldn’t buy more time and the evacuation failed, so that’s why we’re all on the list.”
Lelouch: “The worst has happened. Time has run out, action has been thwarted, and disaster is inevitable.”
Sakata Gintoki: “Lucky said yes.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Lucky? How ironic is this ‘lucky’ sigh coming from a bystander to someone who is about to turn into ashes.”
Sora/Bai: “Everything connects now. This is the scene at the beginning.”
[Sanye ran desperately on the road, trying to recall someone, but she couldn’t remember who that person was.]The disintegrating comet in the sky made her extremely anxious. She tripped over a rock and fell down the slope.
[I opened my palm and saw the handwriting left by Tachibana Taki – I like you.]【Tears flowed uncontrollably.】
“How would I know your name then?”
Natsuki Subaru: “Falling at the critical moment, this feeling of powerlessness, it makes me anxious just watching it.”
Yuigahama Yui: “That’s so romantic. Knowing that the other person will forget their name, what’s left in the end is the feeling of ‘I like you’?”
Fujimaru Ritsuka: “Is it possible that Taki Taki read the word ‘I like you’ backwards? Didn’t she read it backwards… Wait, that’s not right, the word is right side up, so Taki deliberately wrote ‘I like you'”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “The warmth and straightforward feelings left in my palm, and the name and face that disappeared from my mind… This contradiction is more despairing than the destruction of the body.”
【A comet falls into the clouds, and background music plays.】
[In that place where we can’t reach, we fall in love with each other, watching time pass by while moving forward.][In this world, the two of us will stay together until we grow old, no matter if it’s for one lifetime or several lifetimes.][As the background music fades, Itomori Town is struck by a meteor.]The earth was instantly torn apart, countless huge rocks flew into the air, and most of the town was completely destroyed, turning into a blazing flame.
[Taki Tachibana woke up on the mountaintop and looked at the mark on his palm in confusion.][“What did I…do in this place?”]Lu Guang: “Death is a time point that cannot be crossed.”
Okabe Rintaro: “Failed… The world line hasn’t changed?”
Deidara: “Ha… this is art…”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Look, you’ve forgotten what you did. All that’s left of your desperate struggle is a meaningless scratch. This is the best proof of your futility.”
[From some unknown time on, Tachibana Taki began to have a troubled feeling, as if he was always searching for something.]Whether it was a person, a place, or simply looking for a job, he couldn’t say for sure.
【Okudera Miki found him and talked to him about the situation in Itomori Town. 】
【Five years have passed since then, and neither of them can remember much about what happened back then.】
[From Tachibana Taki’s perspective, perhaps they had a quarrel, and Okudera Miki and Fujii Tsukasa returned to Tokyo first, while he spent the night alone on the mountaintop.][For some reason, he was very concerned about the events caused by the comet at that time.]Miraculously, despite the devastating disaster, most of the town’s residents were safe and sound. I heard that the town was conducting a town-wide evacuation drill that day, and most of the residents managed to escape outside the affected area.
Because it was such a coincidence and such luck, all sorts of rumors started to spread, and he paid close attention to these reports at the time.
[Even he himself couldn’t clearly explain what he was concerned about, and he didn’t know anyone in that small town.]Lelouch: “Even if the mark of the soul is covered by the dust of memory, it will still instinctively guide him to pay attention to the source of miracles. This is an unconscious attempt to fill the void in his heart.”
Huiyuan Ai: “Memories can be precisely erased, but the huge sense of emptiness and déjà vu left after the emotions are stripped away will haunt a lifetime. He is unconsciously searching for the lost object, but he doesn’t know what it is.”
Stargazer/Director: “Everyone survived. It’s a miracle.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Five years, everyone survived, it was Dad who chose to believe in me in the end.”
Sayaka: “Mitsuha successfully convinced her father.”
Lu Guang: “We have successfully crossed the timeline of death, and history has been rewritten… although the price is their memories.”
[In a coffee shop, a couple of strangers are talking about getting married.]“Also, Imperial Envoy, you’ll shave your beard before the wedding, right? I’ll also lose three kilograms.”
[Tachibana Taki couldn’t help but look at the two of them, and kept watching them leave.]Miyamizu Mitsuha: “Imperial envoy, Sayaka, you two are getting married…”
Sayaka: “Eh hey hey? My future self and the Imperial Envoy? This… How is this possible?!”
Imperial Envoy Katsuhiko: “Huh? Are you kidding me? How could I possibly… be with Sayaka…”
Orihara Izaya: “That’s good news. Even a disaster can’t sever the bond between these stupid lovers.”
The world of dragons and tigers.
Oosaka Taiga looked at Sayaka in her wedding dress and the shaved imperial envoy in the coffee shop on the light screen, then looked down at his own clenched hands. His amber eyes widened slightly, and a trace of imperceptible envy flashed across his eyes.
“Getting married is so corny. It’s amazing that they can still be together happily after such a disaster.”
She turned her head away awkwardly, her cheeks slightly red, and secretly glanced at Takasu Ryuji beside her, and whispered, “Stupid couple or something is not so bad.”
Looking at Ohga’s awkward look, Takasu Ryuji smiled helplessly and dotingly.
“Yeah… being able to survive and be together is the greatest happiness, right, Taiga?”
Chapter 15: The End of Your Name, New Review of Ice Queen Esdeath (Old Version)
[It was snowing heavily. Tachibana Taki was walking on a footbridge when a woman holding an umbrella passed by him.][His heart was pounding. He stopped and looked back at the figure that was gradually receding, then continued walking.][The woman seemed to be moved and looked back at him as he walked away, but she didn’t pay any attention.]Takagi: “Ah! That figure! It’s Mitsuba-chan!”
Nishikata: “Yeah! They all felt it!”
Yuuko Ichihara: “The thread of fate…even in the vast sea of ​​people, will guide each other to look back, but they failed to seize the opportunity.”
Audience: “Ah, what a pity, it was just a little bit off.”
Natsuki Subaru: “This kind of missed opportunity is so frustrating. I must seize it next time.”
[The background music starts, and the images interweave, showing the ordinary daily lives of Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana.][On the parallel trains, the two finally saw each other, only a few meters apart.][But soon the train went away and the two lost track of each other again.][The train arrived at the station, and they quickly ran out, searching for each other through the crowd.]Finally, they met on a staircase. They looked at each other in silence.
Tachibana Taki walked up the stairs in silence. Miyamizu Mitsuha came down from the opposite side. As they passed each other, they could hardly suppress the throbbing in their hearts.
Tachibana Taki turned around: “Um, I think I’ve seen you somewhere.”
Miyamizu Mitsuha turned around, tears falling: “Me too.”
[They both smiled with tears in their eyes, their voices in unison.]“Your name is.”
[A breeze blows, the camera moves towards the sky, and then the final title appears – “Your Name”]【This concludes the first act.】
Tsubaki: “I found it! Even though we don’t remember each other, we can still recognize each other at first sight.”
Tomoya Okazaki: “Although the process was regrettable, the ending was still good. They just need to get familiar with each other again.”
Yukino Momoka: “Even if I forget your name, when we meet again, our souls will still throb for each other. This is a bond that transcends time and memory.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “What’s your name? This is probably the most heavy and romantic question in the world, carrying all the lost past and the determination to start over.”
Sato Kazuma: “Why ask for your name? At a time like this, shouldn’t you just rush over, hug her, and say, ‘I finally found you’? Your favorability will definitely skyrocket.”
Aqua: “Yeah, that’s right! Kazuma is right!”
Sakura Chiyo: “You’ll be considered a bad person, right?”
Emilia watched as the two finally met and asked each other’s names, tears of emotion gleaming in her eyes. She gently covered her chest and said, “That’s great, we finally met. Even if we’ve forgotten everything, this desire to find each other has been rewarded.”
Parker floated beside her: “The bond between them is quite strong, Leah.”
CL world.
Furukawa Nagisa gently snuggled up to Okazaki Tomoya with a warm smile on her face: “They will definitely be very happy, just like us, right, Tomoya-kun?”
Okazaki Tomoya said a little embarrassedly: “Ah… yes, this miracle like a shining jade will definitely illuminate their future lives.”
Interstellar World.
Cooper watched Taki and Mitsuha meet, and a relieved smile finally appeared on his tense face.
“Gravity…love…this is the most wonderful constant that can penetrate dimension and time. It is the coordinate that can guide us home.”
He muttered to himself, his fingers lightly sliding across the control panel, as if he could touch the invisible knot made up of countless lights that connected the two of them.
“They found it, they did it, no equations needed, just following the guidance of their hearts.”
Murphy’s voice seemed to come across time and space, with a warm smile: “Dad, did you see it? This is a miracle.”
Cooper nodded vigorously, and although no one saw it, there was a glint in his eyes: “Yes, Murphy, I saw it. This is one of the greatest and most ordinary miracles that humans can create.”
[The top three people in this scene’s popularity have a chance to participate in a lucky draw. The results of the lucky draw can be announced or hidden.][The top three popularity rankings for this scene: Mitsuha Miyamizu, Taki Tachibana, and Miki Okudera. ]Sora/Bai: “There’s even a lottery? I wonder what it is.”
Luo Ji: “What’s important is how to get the reward you draw.”
Tony Stark: “If this light curtain truly connects the heavens, then teleportation rewards shouldn’t be a problem.”][Notice: Mitsuha Miyamizu has drawn her reward and will be announced.][Reward Name: Knot of Spiritual Silk][Effect: Weaving this spiritual silk into a hairband will enhance your perception of fate. No matter where someone with whom you have a deep bond is, you will be able to sense their whereabouts. Also, while carrying this hairband, you can choose to actively exchange bodies with them.][Notice: Tachibana Taki has drawn the reward and will be announced.][Reward Name: Pen of Inscription][Effect: Important words or pictures written with this pen will be engraved into the consciousness forever.][Notice: Okudera Miki has drawn the reward and has chosen to hide it.]Meiko Honma: “This way, the two of them won’t forget each other.”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “It’s indeed a very practical reward for them.”
Tachibana Taki: “Hmm? I really wanted a pen like this. I didn’t expect it to actually exist.”
Miki Okudera: “It seems that the prizes drawn are more susceptible to our wishes.”
Fujiwara Chika: “Huh? Okudera-senpai chose to hide.”
Edogawa Conan: “Is it some mysterious reward?”
Natsume Takashi: “Respect your choice. As long as Okudera-senpai is happy, that’s all that matters.”
There was a ribbon in Mitsuha Miyamizu’s hand. She held the ribbon tightly and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
“This way I won’t forget that important name, Taki-kun… I will always remember you.”
At the same time, Taki Tachibana wrote Mitsuha Miyamizu on the notebook with an engraving pen, saying “Never forget Mitsuha Miyamizu”, and began to draw her face next to it.
However, the next moment he found a knotted rope in his hand. Miyamizu Yotsuba’s voice came from the side, asking tentatively: “What’s going on? Should I call you sister or brother now? Did you successfully swap bodies?”
Have I exchanged bodies with Mitsuha?
A new picture appeared on the screen.
Famous Scenes of Regret: Act 2: A Heart Forged in Ice, Absolute Zero That Never Melts
[She is the Ice Queen, holding military power at the pinnacle of the empire. She is the youngest and most powerful general in the empire. She freezes everything at absolute zero, and her ultimate power can even achieve the effect of freezing time and space.][However, no matter what, she could never freeze the deep desire for heat in her heart. The raging revolutionary fire that burned away the decay and darkness was the only heat that she could not completely freeze, nor could she possess.]Liva: “Lady Esdeath…regrets?”
Hai Bodong: “This woman’s ice attainments are so terrifying, I am ashamed of myself.”
Aokiji: “Ah la la, it seems that my Ice Fruit still has a lot of room for improvement.”
Jotaro Kujo: “Ah, ah, using ice to achieve an effect close to stopping time?”
Tushan Yaya: “Since you have chosen absolute coldness, why hypocritically desire warmth that does not exist at all.”
Light Yagami: “Regret? The pain of not being able to obtain or destroy something you cherish?”
Chapter 16: The Empire’s Strongest General (Old Version)
This chapter is from the prequel.
The Imperial Palace.
The fat on the minister’s face trembled with shock, and the wine glass almost fell out of his hand.
“Regrets? The flames of revolution? For the Revolutionary Army? General Esdeath?”
The minister was somewhat incoherent. He could not understand how the general who only knew how to fight and ravage could be associated with the word “regret”, and the target seemed to be the enemy.
Esdeath’s originally lazy and excited expression froze, and an even colder aura emanated from her body.
“Regret? A desire for scorching heat?”
She murmured softly, her tone filled with confusion and displeasure. “My future self would have such weak feelings towards a rat from the Revolutionary Army? You must be kidding!”
General Bud said in a deep voice, “It seems this light curtain doesn’t portend all good things. It seems to be revealing some uncontrollable future. Esdeath, is your resolve wavering?”
“Wave?” Esdeath glanced at Bud with a dangerous and paranoid look. “That’s impossible. My path, Esdeath, is one of conquest and domination. If this is truly the future, then the fire of revolution…”
She licked her lips and revealed an extremely bloodthirsty smile. “He will only become my most valuable prey, one that I must personally crush. The so-called regret probably refers to the regret of not being able to let him die in more pain.”
Inside the night attack organization base.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden and informative spoiler.
Tatsumi looked bewildered. “Huh? The flame of revolution? Impossible to possess? That female devil and our revolutionary army? How is this possible?”
He simply could not imagine that the empire’s most powerful general would be moved by the revolutionary army.
Marin opened her mouth wide, her face filled with disgust and disbelief. “That guy is lying. How could he develop feelings for someone from the Revolutionary Army? Is the light screen broken?”
Leone took a big gulp of wine to calm his nerves: “This is really… shocking gossip.”
Lubbock pushed up his glasses, the lens reflecting off them. “Unbelievable… but if true, this might be crucial information. Esdeath might be vulnerable to someone in particular, though I don’t know who it is.”
“The fire of revolution.” Akame’s gaze swept across Lubbock and Brand, and then fell on Tatsumi. He wondered in his heart whether the information on the light screen was related to the people who attacked at night.
At this moment, Esdeath’s introduction appeared on the screen.
[The scene unfolds, revealing Esdeath in a white military uniform and high boots. Her icy blue eyes gleam dangerously, and two lines of text appear beside her.]【Occupation——Imperial General.】
[Strength——The strongest in the empire.]“Since you’ve decided to fight me, I will tear you to pieces, woman from the Empire.”
Opposite Esdeath, a man gradually transformed into a bear, with many skulls hanging around his neck.
Esdeath’s expression was delighted. “Is it a bear this time? It’s something I used to hunt when I was little.”
The bear monster exudes a dangerous aura: “I’ve never been defeated in close combat. Do you want to challenge me?”
“Interesting! I accept your challenge.” Esdeath held out her hand, signaling the other party to come forward.
“You’ll regret it later.” The bear monster suddenly rushed forward.
Esdeath raised her foot and kicked the monster’s head with the heel of her military boot, causing it to foam at the mouth and fall backward.
[She placed her palm on the monster’s body. “Everything freezes before me.”][Instantly, ice is generated and freezes the monster.]“What’s wrong? You’ve never been defeated in close combat, have you? You fell down so quickly.”
Levi: “The monster that can transform is somewhat similar to the giant transformation.”
Shinpachi Shimura: “When I was little, I often hunted bears. What kind of environment was that to grow up in?”
Kenpachi Zaraki: “I’ve never been defeated simply because my opponents are all weaklings.”
Gojo Satoru: “So this is what you call undefeated in close combat? That’s it?”
Aisha: “She has great abilities, but her heart is dominated by the desire to fight. Such ice will undoubtedly only bring coldness.”
[The monster’s body trembles violently: “Just… just this ice. Watch me shatter it from the inside.”]However, no matter how it struggled, it was useless. Amidst its miserable roars, the ice enveloped it, leaving only half of its face exposed.
Esdeath placed her hand on her chest, feeling very satisfied. “I have truly gained an outstanding ability to manipulate ice.”
“You scourges of the empire, why are you treating us like this? What have we done wrong?” the monster roared angrily.
“Weaklings were attacked because they held wealth. That’s all. You should have recognized your own weakness earlier and paid more tribute to the empire every year.”
“You said we were weak. How is that possible?”
“For an enemy left to the very end, it’s incredibly weak.” Following Esdeath’s words, the monster was completely frozen.
Esdeath looked at the other frozen girl and asked, “Hey, isn’t there anyone stronger?”
[The girl’s eyes welled up with tears: “Although there is a ‘Chang’, I don’t think he is as strong as you.”]Esdeath kicked the frozen girl to pieces, her expression cold and indifferent: “It’s so boring to be such a weak-hearted person. You surrender so easily. Forget it, you better return to the battlefield, otherwise all the fun will be taken away by your subordinates.”
Toosaka Rin: “Is this imperial weapon… This extraordinary ice magic is only granted by the equipment?”
Cang Yue: “The power of relying on external things is ultimately limited.”
Nagato: “The strong crush the weak, an unchanging cycle.”
Alan Yeager: “The strong prey on the weak. This is just an excuse for the perpetrators. This rhetoric cannot cover up the nature of the massacre.”
Frost Queen: “Your morbid appearance is truly charming, but be careful when playing with fire… Oh no, if you play with ice too much, even your own heart will freeze.”
Kenshin Sayoya: “Miss General, would you like to try fighting an ancient artifact?”
Major: “Weak-hearted people are so boring, hahahahaha… That’s right, war requires no mercy, no hesitation, only pure desire to kill.”
Esdeath: “It looks like there are quite a few powerful people watching. Want to come to my world and play? Let’s have a fun fight.”
Esdeath is a warrior obsessed with hunting the strongest. She is a pure and powerful battle maniac. She has no mercy on the weak and believes in the law of the jungle. She proves her absolute existence through endless battles and conquests.
Her regret wasn’t about defeat or loss, but rather that she had exhausted all her strength, yet still couldn’t touch the glimmer of light that could truly warm her soul.
[This lone throne, forged by absolute power and absolute loneliness, is itself the most profound regret.][Regret level: ★★★★★]Why does absolute power become an eternal prison? And why does the end of all that freezes us end in a frigid cold that even we ourselves can’t keep warm? Let’s explore this lonely journey that begins in the north.
A title appears on the screen: “Childhood in the North – Dangerous Seeds Sprout.”
The title fades, revealing a heavy snowfall. A little girl leaps from a rock onto a dangerous creature resembling a Spinosaurus. She expressionlessly slashes her dagger across the beast’s neck.
Esdeath was not born in the imperial capital, but rather from the Paltas tribe on the northern border. As the tribe leader’s niece, she was instilled with the idea of ​​the survival of the fittest by her father from a young age.
Shimura Shinpachi: “I feel this woman is too scary. Whoever marries her will be in danger every day.”
Levi: “Humph, the law of the jungle is just an excuse for adults to force their twisted laws of survival on children.”
Light Yagami: “The strong prey on the weak. That’s a pretty sound worldview. I wonder if General Esdeath also harbors the ideal of purifying the world?”
Rengoku Kyojuro: “That’s ridiculous. The strong exist to protect the weak!”
Esdeath: “Oh? Then the weak in your world must be living happily, right?”
Chapter 17: The Strong Are Honored, the Weak Are Destroyed (Old Version)
Esdeath dragged her prey back to the tribe and received praise from her father, who thought it was truly remarkable that she could complete such a hunt at such a young age.
[However, her father hunted down an even more powerful and dangerous species. Its head alone was larger than a human’s, which surprised Esdeath.]“Next, we need to dismantle it and extract the materials. You can help.”
Esdeath’s father drew his knife. “It’s still weak, and it can’t move because it’s tied up, so be bold and quick.”
The dangerous creature screamed miserably. Esdeath covered her ears tightly. “The screams are still as intense as ever.”
【Esdeath’s father took out a glowing sphere from the dangerous creature’s body.】
“If we don’t remove this lizard gem while it’s still alive, its value will decrease. It must be in great pain, but there’s nothing we can do about it. It usually attacks and devours humans. This time, we were stronger, so it was killed. It’s all because it’s weaker than me.”
[Under her father’s guidance, Esdeath began to remove the dangerous species’ eyeballs and crowns.]Her father secretly sighed inwardly. Even when faced with weak or fleeing prey, Esdeath never hesitated and would decisively deliver a fatal blow. She was truly a natural hunter.
[Although Esdeath still has some shortcomings, these are not really a problem.]Griffith: “It’s a nostalgic enlightenment education, but when you stand high enough, you will understand that it is humans themselves who are hunted.”
Armin: “This kind of education will only produce monsters. Wrong guidance will destroy a person.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Is this why she showed no mercy to her enemies when she grew up?”
Light Yagami: “The strong define the rules, that’s all.”
Sato Kazuma: “The law of the jungle is not an excuse for cruelty.”
Griffith: “It’s an admirable purity, but when a dream requires a sacrifice, who will be the first to be dealt with?”
Allen’s pupils contracted violently, and the scene of his father injecting the drug flashed before his eyes: “No… The strong shouldn’t treat the weak like this.”
His voice was shaking, and his fingers were unconsciously digging into his palms.
Mikasa’s scarf was wrinkled. She stared at the cold face of Esdeath’s father and whispered, “It’s not her fault, it’s the person who taught her this.”
Armin’s face was serious. “What’s the difference between this and the Titans eating people? It’s just a different form.”
Esdeath thought her upbringing was wonderful. She thoroughly enjoyed this life-or-death struggle between dangerous species and them, eating and being eaten.
[One day, Esdeath’s father found Esdeath observing an ant war.]He said, “The outcome has already been decided. Look, the Queen Bug has been dragged out and is being ravaged by the enemy’s Soldier Bugs.”
Esdeath’s expression was indifferent: “Is this the fate of the weak?”
“Yes, your mother was also eaten by a dangerous species. But there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s tragic, but she was hunted down because she was weak, that’s all.”
[At this moment, Esdeath deeply felt that the strong are respected, and the weak will only perish.]Rengoku Kyojuro: “The strong should burn to protect the weak. This twisted value system is absolutely unacceptable!”
Doflamingo: “Fufufufu… The weak are indeed only fit to be toys…”
Shimura Shinpachi: “She actually enjoys this kind of life-and-death struggle. She has been abnormal since she was a child.”
Kim Freese: “Because you are weak, you will be killed… Has this sentence become her life creed?”
Kenpachi Zaraki: “The strong prey on the weak, and the fittest survive. This is the law of survival that applies in any world.”
Kotomine Kirei: “Suffering breeds enlightenment. Your father is an excellent mentor!”
Psycho-Pass World.
Kougi Shinya crushed his cigarette in his palm. “Heh… Just like that guy Makishima Shogo, both lunatics poisoned by the law of the jungle.”
Ginoza Nobumoto took off his sunglasses and said, “That father is the real source of spiritual pollution that needs to be eliminated.”
[Esdeath went hunting again. After hiding in the mountains for several days, she finally caught a rare species of evil bird. She thought her father would be very happy about this.][But when she returned to the tribe, she saw a raging fire that engulfed the entire tribe.]During Esdeath’s absence, a northern tribe crossed the border and launched an attack. Although her father led the charge and defeated dozens of them, he was ultimately killed by the combined forces of the enemy, his body pierced with spears.
[“Esdeath…”]Upon seeing Esdeath’s return, he spoke with difficulty, “It’s embarrassing, isn’t it? Our loss simply proves we were too weak. There’s nothing we can do about it. You have to struggle to survive… I don’t think you need to worry about it.”
Nami: “I came back with the prey to surprise my father, but what I saw was… This is too cruel.”
Amiya: “The tragedies on this land are always so similar.”
Eren Yeager: “That’s right, it’s because we are too weak. We are weak and can only watch everything we cherish being taken away. We must…must gain strength.”
Kotori Itsuka: “This is the root of her distorted values. Her father was still instilling in her the idea that people are killed because they are weak.”
Night attack on the base.
A complicated expression emerged on Tatsumi’s face. He looked at the young, dazed girl standing in front of the ruins and her father’s body in the light curtain, and his fists unconsciously unclenched. “She…did she also experience this kind of thing when she was a child?”
Marin crossed her arms, her brow furrowed. “Although it was tragic, it doesn’t excuse her later atrocities. Her father’s words were simply wrong.”
Chi Tong’s red eyes remained fixed on the light curtain as she spoke slowly, “Her heart, at that time, was probably as cold as the ice in the North. Warmth could not reach her, and she no longer needed warmth.”
The excited smile on Esdeath’s face disappeared, and a hint of coldness flashed in the depths of her eyes.
She picked up the glass, gently swirled the red wine inside, and murmured, “Father, you are right. Weakness is the original sin. It is because I understand this truth that I have come to this point today and become the strongest and invincible.”
General Bud frowned, looking at the image of young Esdeath, then looked at Esdeath next to him whose aura became dangerous and deep, and finally he just sighed heavily.
He understood the source of his colleague’s twisted and powerful nature, but he became even more worried.
Beside him, the minister wiped his sweat and muttered quietly, “So that’s how it is… No wonder she’s so cruel to other ethnic groups. But this personality is good, so useful, so useful…”
Chapter 18: The Origin of Imperial Weapons, the Seed of Love (Old Version)
After the destruction of her tribe and the death of her father, Esdeath became even more convinced that the only way to survive was to become a strong person.
[After that, she continued to hunt dangerous species on her own, but as they became fewer and fewer, and she ran out of prey, she headed to the imperial capital to become a soldier.]During this period, during a fighting tournament, Esdeath encountered a very powerful girl, and they fought to a standstill.
She was eager to fight, enjoying the battle with the strong, but the girl on the other side knew that if she continued, it would undoubtedly turn into a bloodbath.
[In order to avoid causing a commotion, the girl voluntarily gave up, which made Esdeath very unhappy.]Mo Laowu: “That girl is deliberately suppressing herself. Is she afraid of exposing something?”
Kakashi: “That’s a wise decision. The girl realized how terrifying Esdeath is. If they continue fighting, it won’t be a sparring match, but a fight for life and death.”
Yagami Light: “Voluntarily giving up the opportunity to reveal one’s true strength in public… is that a sign of prudence, or is there some ulterior motive?”
At night, the girl came to Esdeath’s tent. She brought some midnight snacks and wanted to become friends with Esdeath.
[Esdeath refused on the spot, saying she didn’t want to make friends with someone who surrendered the moment they met.]“I don’t like what you’re saying.” Upon hearing this, the girl kicked the rock beside her, breaking it into pieces to prove her strength.
Esdeath, unwilling to be outdone, leaped up, kicking a larger rock with explosive force, shattering it. Then, she struck a confident pose similar to Vegeta’s, “I’m still the best.”
“Yeah, that’s amazing.”
“You’re such a hopeless person,” Esdeath said, feeling somewhat disappointed. “You didn’t even mention that kicking rocks doesn’t reveal one’s true strength. Anyway, eating alone is boring. Let’s eat together.”
Accelerator: “Prove your strength? You need to kick rocks to prove that? Ridiculous.”
Esdeath: “Oh, the weak memories of the past are meaningless. I don’t need the understanding of the weak, let alone the so-called friends.”
Gintama World Yorozuya.
Kagura imitated Esdeath and jumped towards a larger rock in the yard, “Shinpachi, look at me, Aru!”
Shinpachi quickly hugged her waist, “Calm down, Kagura-chan. We can’t afford to pay for the landlord’s yard, and this is completely pointless.”
Gintoki picked his nose and said lazily, “This routine of ‘you are strong, let’s be friends’ will probably end up developing into a dangerous relationship like ‘please let me be your dog’.”
Grandma Dengse blew a smoke ring behind the bar: “It’s great to be young.”
Leone took a big gulp of wine and tutted his tongue in amazement. “I didn’t expect that devilish general was quite… upright when he was young? He actually got upset because someone gave up and even challenged them to a rock-kicking competition?”
Marin curled her lips: “Humph, he has been a battle-crazed and emotionally unintelligent guy since he was a child.”
Chi Tong stared silently at the girl in the light curtain, a hint of doubt flashed in his red eyes, as if there was an indescribable sense of familiarity?
Esdeath herself looked at her younger self on the screen, especially the way she kicked the stone in the same way as Vegeta, and a hint of subtle embarrassment flashed in her eyes.
She picked up the wine glass and took a sip, concealing it for a moment, and then regained her arrogance: “Boring past, that inexplicable woman, her strength is decent, but she has no fighting spirit, a waste of talent.”
[While enjoying the food together, the two chatted about their own things.]Esdeath decided to continue searching for a battlefield where she could fight. She might also consider becoming an officer, which would allow her to find a different hunting ground.
“That’s great! Do you have a lover with you?” the girl asked.
Esdeath waved her hand nonchalantly, “No, I have absolutely no interest in that kind of thing.”
“I see.” The girl leaned closer to Esdeath. “You can become stronger tonight. I can help you do that.”
[Esdeath was puzzled, “Oh, what are you going to do?”]“Let me show you what love is.” The girl grabbed Esdeath’s hair.
【”what you up to?”】
“You know I have no ill intentions. I only have pure admiration and love.” The girl’s other hand grasped Esdeath’s wrist.
“Love? What you said makes sense, but how can that make me stronger?”
[As soon as she finished speaking, Esdeath was caught off guard and pinned down by the girl.]“It’s incredible, but it feels good, right? Leave it to me.” The girl blushed and stuck out her tongue.
“What do you want to do?” Esdeath knocked the girl back with a punch and immediately picked up her weapon.
“Oh my, it seems I was too impatient.” The girl took out a ignited smoke bomb.
“What a psychopath! Go to hell.”
[Esdeath rushed over, but as the smoke bomb exploded, thick smoke obscured her vision and the girl disappeared.]Matilda: “She’s still so young, is hunting all she has in mind?”
Darcy: “You have absolutely no interest in love? This light curtain betrays you.”
Fat House: “What kind of development is this? A girl falls in love with another girl at first sight. Guys, I’m getting excited.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Is it okay to broadcast such restricted content in broad daylight?”
Wang Dachui: “Lily is infinitely beautiful, but it’s a pity that it can’t reproduce.”
Violet: “Can knowing what love is make you stronger?”
Light Yagami: “Approaching, showing goodwill, demonstrating strength, gaining trust, with the ultimate goal of possession or transformation? This is more dangerous than pure killing.”
Magical Girl Nanoha: “This way of loving is wrong. Forcing your feelings on others will only bring harm.”
Sukuna: “Being an absolute strong man, and the loneliness that comes with it, teaches you what love is…”
Koro-sensei: “The mysterious woman’s final escape method doesn’t seem to be that of an ordinary warrior. It seems more like a professionally trained assassin or spy. Her purpose is probably more than just love.”
Leone: “Hahahahaha…that arrogant Esdeath, she was almost raped by a woman?”
Esdeath: “…”
[A new title appeared on the screen, “Ice Queen – The Birth of the Empire’s Strongest”][About a thousand years ago, the founding emperor of the empire decided to create a weapon that embodies his wisdom and pass it down to future generations in order to ensure the empire’s eternal existence.][Using legendary ultra-dangerous species as materials, as well as rare metals such as Ohari steel, and the highest-level craftsmen summoned from all over the world…]The founding emperor, with his unparalleled power and financial resources, successfully created 48 unique weapons and named them Imperial Weapons.
[Each Imperial Gear possesses immense power, some even possessing the power to rival a thousand men. The ministers bestowed with Imperial Gear have all achieved even greater victories in battle.][However, during the large-scale civil war five hundred years ago, most of the imperial weapons were lost around the world.]Gilgamesh: “Hmph… miscellaneous cultivator, a mere thousand-year-old imperial weapon. If it can’t be replicated, it’s simply due to the incompetence of the craftsman. Any original artifact in my treasury is superior to that scrap metal.”
Tony Stark: “Can’t replicate? Give me the sample and Ohari steel. Believe it or not, I can create the 49th Teigu, and double its performance.”
Lelouch: “In order to achieve eternal immortality, the founding emperor created destructive weapons. He planted the seeds of the empire’s decay with his own hands. The power that power breeds will eventually be consumed by power itself.”
Nephis Vip: “Humanity’s obsession with eternal power and control is so similar in every world, and so tragic.”
Chapter 19: The Birth of the Strongest Warrior (Old Version)
[As Esdeath grew up, she was trusted by Minister Ernest due to her strong strength and became the youngest general in the empire. Her hunting targets also changed from dangerous species to humans.]The minister prepared many imperial artifacts for Esdeath, but none of them were compatible with Esdeath.
Esde picked up an axe. “This axe is quite powerful. I like it, but I just can’t seem to figure out how to use it properly.”
Suddenly, she noticed the pot on the cabinet and asked the minister, “Is that pot also an imperial artifact?”
“That is the essence of the imperial demon. Legend has it that it is the blood of an extremely dangerous species that dwells at the far north.”
The minister told Esdeath, “Legend has it that if one drinks it and successfully fuses it with their body, they will gain the dangerous creature’s ability to control ice. However, those who actually drink it have all lost their true selves, gone mad, and met a disastrous end.”
“Isn’t that interesting?” Esdeath walked over.
The minister was startled. “Wait, are you planning on drinking? Even if you were a sadistic general, you wouldn’t necessarily get along with it.”
“This blood is calling me. I have this very strong feeling.”
“I see. They do seem to be quite compatible.”
“Right? Somehow I’m sure it will suit me. This is my intuition, honed by my wild nature. If it’s wrong, that’s all I’ll do.”
[Esdeath opened the lid of the pot, and the blood inside was still steaming.]The minister spoke again: “It is said that just one drink is enough.”
“If you want to drink it, drink it all. I think it will be stronger this way.” Esdeath picked up the pot.
The minister sighed, “You’re already so crazy, there’s no need to worry about you going crazy.”
Esdeath drank the blood in one gulp: “It tastes quite good.”
[Suddenly, her body shook, the pot in her hand fell to the ground, and countless negative emotions hit her.]Esdeath covered her head with her hands, feeling the urge to kill, plunder, invade, annihilate, destroy, torture, damage, tear apart, and exterminate.
She suddenly laughed. “What a strong impulse to destroy! So that’s how it is. Is everyone driven crazy by this? But…”
A terrifying aura emanated from her body. “You’re not qualified. You still dare to think you can influence me at this level? I’ve always been the one who made others submit. No matter who they are, I can act according to my own will.”
[A symbol appeared on her chest, indicating that she had mastered the power of the Devil’s Essence.]“This feels really good, Minister. My whole body is filled with strength.”
“It seems I’ve completely merged with you.” The minister held up a glass of red wine. “Cheers to celebrating the birth of the strongest warrior.”
Kenpachi Zaraki: “Have you finished drinking? That’s wild, that’s the attitude of a strong man.”
Liva: “See, this is the courage of Lady Esdeath.”
Kaneki Ken: “I know the feeling of drinking the blood of a monster, but her will is more terrifying than a ghoul’s kagune.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Steaming blood tastes good. What are your taste buds made of, sis?”
Intergula: “The only people who think blood tastes good are vampires.”
Garou: “The willpower to crush even the instincts of monsters—that’s the spirit of absolute evil.”
Tanjiro: “How can she bear those negative emotions with a smile? This is not a power at all, but a curse.”
Gojo Satoru: “A flood of negative emotions? Mental pollution? This kind of thing isn’t even an appetizer for a 100% madman.”
Dr. Fashion: “Perfect adaptability to imperial weapons, powerful mental strength, Lady Esdeath, you are indeed a perfect Ultimate Creature.”
Kaz: “Haha… A perfect ultimate creature, a mere human really dares to say that?”
Esdeath: “Oh? Your Excellency, are you going to fight in my world?”
Toosaka Rin: “Even the blood of a dangerous species can create the strongest in the empire, the true dangerous species.”
giant world
Alan stared at the devil’s essence symbol that appeared on Esdeath’s chest in the light screen, his fists clenched and his eyes burning.
“Mikasa, Armin, do you see this? This is power, the power to ignore pain and conquer everything. As long as you have this…”
Mikasa looked at Eren worriedly and interrupted him, “Eren, that kind of power comes at too great a cost.”
Armin, more concerned with Esdeath’s words about making a mistake, said, “She pursues power with the certainty of death. This kind of awareness… is too extreme.”
[Esdeath has no interest in politics or power; defeating the enemy and wreaking havoc on them is everything to her.][The minister controls the empire from behind, allowing her to unleash her violent desires. She is the minister’s strongest trump card.]In order to expand the military force, Esdeath values ​​the former general Liva and wants him to serve as his adjutant.
[However, because Liva refused to bribe the minister, he was framed and thrown into prison.]Esdeath personally went to the prison to ask Riva to join her army, but Riva felt that as a criminal, he could no longer return to the army.
Esdeath stepped on his head and said, “Don’t be so fussy. You can come back as long as I want. I won’t let anyone object.”
She extended her hand to Liva. “The Minister has benefited greatly from my military assistance. If it can increase the military strength, he would be very welcome. Come back to me, Liva. If there is anything you still miss, I will retrieve it for you.”
Brand: “General Liva…”
Levi: “Stomping on people’s heads is a terrible way to recruit, but compared to hypocritical politeness, this straightforward “I need your strength” may be more effective for some people.”
Lelouch: “A pure tool of power, a puppet of the minister, and the one manipulating the puppet. The dirty politics of exploiting each other is disgusting.”
Guts: “Use strength and grace to tame a beast that has lost its dignity? Liva, you have chosen a loyal path that leads to hell.”
Scar: “The righteous man who refused the bribe became a criminal, while the general who committed violence became the savior. Haha… The roots of this empire are rotten to the core.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Get it back for you? Does that mean kidnapping the person he cares about or killing his enemy?”
Liva: “General Esdeath’s will is reality. The general doesn’t care about those dirty political games, he only cares about strength and value. It was the general who pulled me out of that rotten quagmire.”
Afterwards, Daidas lost to Esdeath in a duel, and Niu, upon learning of Esdeath’s existence, felt ashamed of herself. Both of them, impressed by Esdeath, joined her army. Together with Riva, they were known as the Three Beast Warriors and became a vital force in the army.
Chapter 20: Warmonger Esdeath (Old Version)
Faced with the tyrannical rule of the empire, the tribes living in the southwest raised the banner of resistance, suppressing the empire’s 120,000-strong army with only 10,000 soldiers.
The borderlands were like hell to the soldiers pampered in the imperial capital. Poisonous swamps and raging rivers hampered their march, swarms of vermin and diseases undermined morale, and ferocious beasts and dangerous species attacked the soldiers without mercy.
[Furthermore, the local active tribes continued to harass and attack at night, and the exhausted Imperial Expeditionary Force was unable to complete its subjugation mission for a long time.]The anxious empire had no choice but to send the young and powerful generals Najeshitan and Esdeath to reinforce the army.
Esdeath was a little upset. The minister’s order was to use imperial artifacts to quickly suppress the unrest. Overcoming the might of the suppression forces was the joy of war, but in the end, she received such a boring order.
[Facing the long river blocking her way, Esdeath placed her hands on the water.]“Whether it’s wild beasts or pests, even epidemics or viruses, everything will freeze in my presence.”
[In an instant, the entire river was frozen, forming a road.]Cao Cao: “One hundred and twenty thousand men can’t even defeat ten thousand. What a bunch of rubbish.”
Made in Abyss Orson: “Humanity is still too insignificant in the face of the terrifying nature.”
Gojo Satoru: “It’s still not strong enough. In the face of absolute power, so-called natural barriers are nothing more than slightly interesting toys.”
Major: “Overcoming the might of nature? No… War is no fun if it’s not directed against people.”
Usopp: “The river has been frozen into a road, just like Aokiji.”
Li Mei: “Just drinking the blood of a dangerous species can actually release such a level of ice? That so-called dangerous species is undoubtedly above the special grade.”
Marin: “That’s why the minister is so confident. With her, any geographical advantage becomes meaningless.”
[The three beast warriors led the charge and quickly annihilated the resistance.]“After destroying the enemy, it’s time for the joyful reward. Destroy the city to your heart’s content.”
[Under Esdeath’s orders, the entire city quickly turned into a sea of ​​fire. Residents were brutally slaughtered, and women were brutally raped.]Esdeath came to the captives and said, “See the destruction of your city?”
“If you want to kill me, just kill me.”
Esdeath folded her arms and looked down at the captives. “I am a kind person. At least I have compassion. I will let you go.”
[“Stop joking. If you don’t kill me now, I will kill you one day. Ugh…”]Esdeath stomped hard on his head. “Remember this. It’s only natural for the weak to end up like this. If you don’t want to live like this, become stronger.”
Eren Yeager: “Ravaging the city and slaughtering the residents, what’s the difference between this and those giants? No… This is more hateful than the giants. The giants are instinctive eaters, but she is soberly enjoying the process of violence.
Toosaka Rin: “Compared to her, the evil deeds of those Servants in the Holy Grail War were mild.”
Will: “This is no longer a war, it’s a massacre.”
Major: “Haha… I like this, I like it so much. Anger? Hatred? Despair? What a beautiful symphony of wail.”
Kogunishi Shinya: “Slaughter in the name of reward, insult in the name of mercy, this is pure evil beyond measure.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Head-stepping again, do you have an obsession with head-stepping?”
Tanjiro: “He’s obviously a human, but he’s even more hateful than a demon.”
Dio: “Wow~ What a beautiful and elegant cruelty. Unleashing your desires and trampling on ants, then granting them false kindness. Is this your aesthetic of evil, Esdeath?”
Sabo: “The atrocities committed by the Empire and Esdeath will surely ignite a more intense conflagration.”
Kaname Madoka: “Why do you do such a cruel thing? The despair and pain are darker than a witch.”
Miki Sayaka: “Is it fun to trample on other people’s hopes, this guy?”
Bang tribe survivor: “You ice demon, my family… my home… you destroyed them all. You will definitely go to hell.”
Esdeath: “Oh? Go to hell? Conquering hell is also fun, but the prerequisite is that you have the ability to send me to hell.”
The world of Akame ga Slash.
The surviving elders of the tribe held their children’s and grandchildren’s toys, looking at the burning city scene in the light curtain, feeling sad.
The young soldier clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, and blood was dripping.
At that time, they were completely unable to resist and could only be humiliated. Most of the tribe members were slaughtered, leaving only a small number of survivors.
Although they wanted revenge, they simply did not have the power to do so, and the weak had no choice.
[Having witnessed all this, Najeshitan could no longer endure it. She and many of her followers raised the banner of resistance against the Empire and annihilated all the pursuing troops.][However, what Najeshitan did not expect was that Esdeath, who had been fighting far away at the time, actually returned with her army and intercepted her army.]Under Esdeath’s overwhelming power, the imperial weapon user next to Najeshitan had her head chopped off in an instant, and her eyes were pierced by Esdeath’s icicles.
“It’s such a shame you would betray the Empire.”
Esdeath landed behind Najeshitan. “Don’t die so easily. I’m going to tear you apart piece by piece.”
[Najhitan was shocked, “When?”][Nearby soldiers tried to come up to help, but were instantly frozen by Esdeath.][Before Najeshitan could react, her right arm was also frozen.]“I fully agree with your position as general.”
【Esdeath crushed the ice crystal and disabled Najeshitan’s arm.】
【Just then, reinforcements from the revolutionary army arrived. 】
Esdeath did not want to fight any longer. Her troops were exhausted from the long journey and were not suitable to fight the Revolutionary Army here. She also enjoyed the future war, so she led her men to retreat.
Kimblee: “War is always accompanied by casualties. You are already generals, and you must have experienced many battles. Isn’t your duty to annihilate the enemy, even if the process is a bit brutal? Are you going to betray your country because of this?”
Kurogane Mikiya: “What a fast attack! Even the Imperial Tool User didn’t have time to react.”
Kira Yoshikage: “To tear it apart bit by bit, this is truly an extremely twisted emotion.”
Levi: “He was even more ruthless towards his former colleagues than towards his enemies.”
Charles: “Power crushes resistance, and the perpetrators enjoy the process. That woman named Nadjatın had good beliefs, but unfortunately they were not strong enough.”
Prince Nuada: “This is the price of resistance. In the face of absolute power, ideals and passion can be easily frozen and shattered.”
Najeshtan: “But the fire will never go out.”
Najeshitan clenched her one arm tightly. That day, she witnessed with her own eyes what a human-shaped natural disaster was and the brutal violence it brought.
She said to the people around her, “The tyranny of the Empire has become even more rampant because of her power. This also makes me fully understand that to end this darkness, she must be destroyed and the absolute terror she represents must be destroyed.”
Chapter 21: The Undefeated North Warrior is Only Fit for Licking Feet (Old Version)
[Ever since ancient times, there has been an ironclad rule regarding such powerful trump cards as Imperial Armaments: due to their powerful properties, if two sides engage in a fight with murderous intent, one side will inevitably become the victim.][The boy named Tatsumi asked Najeshita, “By the way, what is the strongest imperial weapon?”][Since her right eye and right arm were destroyed in the battle with Esdeath, Najeshitan wears an eye patch and has a mechanical arm installed in her arm.]She said to Tatsumi, “It depends on its actual use and compatibility, but if I had to say, I think it’s an ice-controlling imperial weapon. Fortunately, the user isn’t in the imperial capital right now; she’s off to subjugate the northern tribes.”
Lubbock reminds Tatsumi, “The northern ethnic minorities are very strong. Look, there’s even the Brave of the North.”
Tatsumi: “Ah, I know that too.”
[The message of the North Brave appeared on the screen.]Numasekhar, a prince of a foreign tribe in the north, has never been defeated with a spear in hand. He possesses formidable military strategy and is deeply trusted by the people. He is undoubtedly a major threat to the empire.
His elite troops, stationed in their own fortress cities, are increasingly intensifying their aggression against the Empire. Therefore, the Empire organizes a northern expeditionary force to counter the invasion.
“Don’t worry, even that woman will take a year to conquer.” Lubbock was optimistic.
“That’s true.” Najeshitan also thought so.
Wilhelm: “If you fight with murderous intent and don’t choose to flee, one of you will definitely die. It has nothing to do with whether or not you use your imperial weapon.”
Bulma: “Normally, there’s only one Imperial Tool, but if multiple people drink this Devil’s Blood, will they all have the power to control ice?”
Sato: “Then again, there’s more than one dangerous species like that, right? Does that mean we can create a lot more?”
Shimura Shinpachi: “I’m undefeated with a gun in hand, but what if I don’t have a gun?”
Esdeath: “The Hero of the North? I heard he’s very powerful. I wonder if he’ll pique my interest. But you actually think I need a year. I’m really being underestimated.”
Liva: “You still don’t understand the power of Lady Esdeath.”
The Hero of the North: “Heh… Esdeath, I heard she’s very strong, but it’s a pity I’ve never fought her.”
Although the North Hero’s barrage was arrogant, his heart was very heavy. The strongest and most terrifying woman in the empire was going to come and fight him in person.
Can we win against that kind of monster?
Can I maintain my undefeated record?
The Brave Warrior of the North felt an unprecedented crisis and pressure. He immediately summoned his soldiers to the highest state of combat readiness and quickly mobilized all resources to strengthen the defense.
He knew that the battle he was about to face would be an extremely difficult one.
[However, what no one expected was that in the northern minority fortress city covered in heavy snow, countless bodies were frozen.][Warriors from the northern tribes had their limbs cut off and hung in the air on long poles, a scene resembling hell on earth.][The undefeated warrior, the Hero of the North, kneeled naked on the ground like a dog, licking Esdeath’s boots with his tongue.][He has a chain around his neck and is being held by Esdeath.]“General Esdeath is truly worthy of her reputation, able to subjugate the northern ethnic minorities in the blink of an eye.”
Esdeath ignored her subordinates’ praise and looked at the dog-like hero in front of her with displeasure.
“This kind of person is actually a hero from the north. How boring! Go to hell.”
Esdeath kicked the North Hero’s head without even raising her leg, and blood splattered onto the soldiers’ faces.
She stepped on the ground, a cruel smile on her face, “Where can I find an enemy that satisfies me?”
Major: “Why are there no war scenes? That’s not good.”
Jinye Jingliu (Food Spirit): “You sounded so awesome just now, but this is the end?”
Yamashiro Ren: “I thought I’d see a fierce battle, but this is all the North Brave has to offer.”
Esdeath: “Looks like another boring guy. What was I expecting? He can’t even make me take him seriously.”
Liva: “Those thieves who attacked at night, now you understand how wrong you were.”
Pernard: “The Hero of the North is no good. Even his fighting spirit has been destroyed. He’s like a dog.”
Orihara Izaya: “I know. The North Hero definitely didn’t have a spear.”
Northern People: “Lord Numasekhar…how could this be?”
Lubbock: “That’s incredibly efficient. I thought it would take at least a year. How naive.”
The Hero of the North: “No… This is impossible… How could I… No, this light screen is said to be projecting the future, but who can say for sure, maybe it’s made up.”
The Brave Man of the North was now in extreme fear and humiliation. The scene on the screen trampled upon his pride and dignity, leaving nothing behind.
His glorious image in the hearts of his tribesmen will also completely collapse.
How terrifying was that woman? She wiped out his people and destroyed his self-confidence.
He was extremely desperate. Should he give up and move his entire family?
Or seek help from the revolutionary army and the night raid?
Now that the race is on the verge of extinction, he must make the right judgment.
[While Esdeath was suppressing the northern tribes, Commander Najeshitan’s Night Raid Assassination Organization successfully eradicated some of the empire’s malignant tumors.]The minister was furious. The people around him were killed one after another. Unable to bear it any longer, he summoned Esdeath back.
Upon returning to the imperial capital, Esdeath saw soldiers slaughtering civilians who had opposed the ministers. The brutal scenes were like a living hell.
Esdeath was very unhappy. This group of people’s torture was really too low-class. Also, the temperature of the large boiler was too high. Anyone inside would die quickly.
She quickly created a giant block of ice and threw it in. “This temperature is about right. This will make them suffer for the longest time.”
Major: “Ah… Sbarasi, this picture of hell.”
Tanjiro: “Are you kidding me? These guys are treating the experiment as material.”
Leone: “These beasts.”
Itsuka Shidou: “She-devil, you even deliberately lower the temperature to make people suffer for the longest time.”
Will: “The Empire, they…are actually doing this kind of thing.”
Will’s enthusiasm cooled. The empire was so dark.
His original intention of joining the army was to protect the people, but what he saw now was completely contrary to the justice he was loyal to.
He clenched his fists, feeling extremely conflicted. His firm belief was shaken at this moment.
It is to continue to be loyal to the empire, repay the benefactor’s kindness and serve the country.
still……
“Night raid, are they the ones walking on the right path?”
The young emperor rewarded her with 10,000 gold coins for her contribution in suppressing the northern ethnic groups.
Esdeath knelt on one knee. “Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. I will give it to the soldiers who stayed behind to defend the north. They will surely be grateful to Your Majesty.”
“Although you’ve just returned, I’m sorry to say I have work for you. A vicious group called Night Raid is active around the Imperial Capital. I’d appreciate the General’s help in clearing them out.”
“I understand. I have a request.”
Chapter 22: I Want to Have a Real Romance (Old Version)
Esdeath knew that there were many Imperial Artifact Users among the thieves, and that only Imperial Artifacts could be used to defeat them. She asked the young emperor to gather the six Imperial Artifact Users and form a security force composed solely of them.
The little emperor was puzzled. “I heard that you have subordinates who are called the Three Beast Warriors, right? Do you need six more?”
“Your Majesty,” the minister beside him said, “General Esdeath’s words are a relief to you.”
“I’m relieved when you say that. Can you prepare it?”
“Of course, no problem. We can start preparing right away.”
“The imperial capital is now safe, and I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.”
Minister: “Damn Night Raid, how dare you do such a thing.”
Yagami Light: “As far as the position of general is concerned, he is quite good to his subordinates.”
Levi: “Although this woman is a lunatic, at least she didn’t let her subordinates die by chewing bloody buns. She’s better than some bastards.”
Reinhard: “A general who knows how to temper his sword with wealth is worthy of ruling an empire.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “There are only three of the Three Beast Warriors, so we definitely need more personnel.”
Esdeath: “A new member? I’ve certainly thought about it. What kind of person would they be?”
Dr. Fashion: “A new Imperial Weapon User? Lady Esdeath, please allow me to join. I can provide the most fashionable combat power optimization plan.”
Lubbock: “She’s actually summoning six new Teigu users. I knew that crazy woman’s return was up to no good.”
[In addition to gold, the young emperor also wanted to give Esdeath other rewards. He asked Esdeath if she had any requests.]Esdeath’s request was simple, “I want to have a real relationship.”
This baffled both the minister and the young emperor. After a moment, the young emperor spoke awkwardly, “So that’s how it is. The general is not young anymore, but he’s still single. But he must have many admirers.”
“Those are pets.”
The little emperor spread his hands and said, “Then let me introduce you to some people. For example, how about the minister? He’s a good man.”
The minister was startled, “Wait, Your Majesty.”
Esdeath spoke bluntly, “Excuse me, but the Minister has high blood pressure and is in critical condition.”
“How rude! I’m perfectly healthy,” the minister said, chewing his food. “But I didn’t realize the general had such desires. Pursuing the opposite sex is a biological instinct. I support you.”
Esdeath pulled out a scroll from her chest. “Here are my requirements for a partner. If anyone meets the criteria, please let me know.”
Sakata Gintoki: “That greasy minister, just imagining him dating Esdeath makes me want to wash my eyes with disinfectant.”
Kagura: “Minister, you’re such a fat pig, even a dog wouldn’t want you.”
Minister: “Are you looking for death?”
Ito Makoto: “Where did you get this scroll from?”
Sanji: “Scroll envy.”
Toosaka Rin: “The subject requested a scroll, quickly unfold it and take a look at the light curtain!”
Tatsumi: “What did the subject ask her to write? Someone who can catch her kick? Could it be a monster who can defeat her?”
Esdeath dispatched three of her beastmen, following the minister’s orders, to eliminate the civil servants protected by General Bud, and then pinned the blame on the Night Raid Organization, luring the Night Raid members out.
Although the night raiders knew it was a trap, they still decided to attack in order to protect those talented civil servants.
Esdeath arrived at the main street of the Imperial Capital and, seeing the respectful people before her, said, “Don’t be so nervous. I just came to say hello. From now on, I will be responsible for the security of the Imperial Capital.”
The man then offered some coins with both hands, “Please accept these.”
Esdeath smiled and poked the other person’s eye with a coin. “I don’t want bribes. If you do this again, I’ll make you feel pain.”
He sat down and said, “Give me some of your signature dim sum. You must be a famous restaurant.”
“Yes, it will be ready soon.” The man did not dare to delay and hurried to prepare.
【At the same time, on the rooftop not far away, Leone, who was secretly observing Esdeath, was trembling all over.】
Esdeath’s escape from the palace alone was undoubtedly a good opportunity to attack, but she knew it was just a trap to lure the assassin.
[As a beastman, she could clearly sense the ominous murderous intent within Esdeath. She also realized how naive her original idea of ​​finding an opportunity to defeat Esdeath was.][In the end, she had no choice but to retreat according to her instinct.]Esdeath ate her ice cream, expressionless. “The aura is gone. Didn’t you fall for it? What a shame! I was thinking of trying out a new torture method. This is really delicious. After the mission, should I give some to the three beast warriors?”
Levi: “Using this method to frame your opponent is a dirty political trick, dirtier than cleaning up the garbage in the underground streets.”
Lelouch: “Eliminating dissidents, blaming the resistance, and luring the enemy out of their hole—killing three birds with one stone is incredibly efficient, but also incredibly despicable.”
Emiya Shirou: “Although he’s a battle maniac, he’s quite upright. He doesn’t engage in corruption or accept bribes. He’s a pure weapon of war.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “A coin poking your eyes? That looks painful.”
Esdeath: “Tsk…beast’s instinct?”
Kenpachi Zaraki: “The instinct for survival overwhelms the desire to fight? Boring, but a wise choice.”
Dio Brando: “Haha, you’re thinking about rewarding your subordinates even when they’re eating ice cream? What an inefficient way to rule.”
Lower Moon Three: “What a good leader.”
Muzan Kibutsuji: “What do you want to say?”
General Bud was extremely angry. The light curtain predicted that Esdeath would send three beast warriors to eliminate the civil servants he personally protected and put the blame on the night attack according to the minister’s wishes.
This was not only a fatal provocation against him personally, but also a blasphemy against the foundation of the empire.
He took a sudden step forward, his thunderous roar echoing through the hall. “How dare you plot such a despicable act in the future, murdering loyal officials of the Empire, blaming them for treason, and disregarding my protection as Budd.”
The minister standing by was horrified, as this light curtain actually predicted and exposed his future conspiracy.
Now that the stubborn old man Bud knew who was going to attack him in the future, he had to adjust his plan. He was thinking quickly about how to remedy the situation and how to pass the blame, forcing an exaggerated smile on his face.
“General Bud, calm down. This is just a joke from the light curtain, a vision of the future. How can you take it seriously? We are loyal to the Empire. How could we do such a ridiculous thing? How can we easily believe that this light curtain is trying to tear us apart?”
He glanced at Esdeath beside him.
Esdeath was very calm, and she only found Bud’s accusations annoying.
“Protecting civil servants? How ridiculous! Might is justice. If those people are in the way, why not get rid of them in the future?”
She lazily stood up, ignoring Bud’s raging fury. With a hint of amusement, she said, “Bud, your anger stems from the corrupt rules you cling to. The future displayed by the light curtain is merely the inevitable deduction of the law of power. As for whether those civil servants are a hindrance, the future will reveal itself.”
She looked at Bud, her eyes flashing with a cold fighting spirit. “Your anger level is quite high. If you want to avenge them in advance, I welcome it.”
General Bud’s face was gloomy. “Don’t think I will indulge you forever. If you really dare to do that kind of thing, I will not let you go easily.”
Chapter 23: Direct Units – Hunters (Old Version)
Leone clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly, feeling extremely humiliated.
“That monster… Did my future self completely lose the will to fight just by sensing her presence?”
She punched the wall and said hoarsely, “Damn it! Why is my future self so miserable? Is there really no chance at all?”
Najeshitan took a deep puff of her cigarette and glanced at Leone with her one eye.
“Leone, you made the right choice based on your instinct. Esdeath is a monster that cannot be fought head-on. When facing her, survival is the first priority. Any recklessness is suicide.”
Najeshitan blew out a smoke ring and said to all the members in a strong voice: “This light curtain has revealed the enemy’s future evil plan in advance. This is the key to our action now. We must protect those civilians at all costs and thwart their conspiracy.”
[What Esdeath didn’t expect was that the three beast warriors were killed by the night raiders. ]Esdeath arrived at the graves of the three men and mourned them. “You lost, which simply means you were too weak. It’s only natural for the weak to be eliminated. As my subordinate, there’s nothing I can do about it. I’ll record this.”
[In a few days, new Imperial Artifact Masters will arrive. According to the Minister, all six of them have criminal records.]“I don’t know what kind of people will show up, so I’ll just have some fun.”
Imperial capital.
Riva, a former imperial general and Esdeath’s most loyal lieutenant, was very stiff.
He stared at the scene of his own death on the screen and the general’s merciless evaluation, his face pale.
He was not afraid of death, but the general’s words pierced his heart like an icicle.
The loyalty and strength he had pursued his entire life were so easily denied in the eyes of the general.
Is he still worthy of following General Esdeath in the future?
Perhaps he has no value in the general’s eyes.
Niu’s petite body trembled violently, and her baby face, which always had a cruel smile, turned pale in an instant.
She has always admired the general, longing for her approval, and even twistedly imitated the general’s ruthlessness.
However, in the eyes of the general, their death was so natural?
Especially when Niu heard the general casually say that he would just try out the new subordinates, she felt like she had been stabbed by the person she trusted the most, and a layer of humiliation instantly covered her eyes.
Daidas, the war-loving and reckless man, was also stunned in a rare moment. “Too weak! In the eyes of the general, I am so weak…”
This dealt an unprecedented blow to his self-esteem.
[At the gathering place, the six imperial weapon users arrived one after another.][Porus, a masked member of the Incineration Corps who is introverted.]【Imperial Navy Will from the countryside.】
【The cold and taciturn girl Hei Tong.】
[Cialu, a cheerful member of the Imperial Capital Guard.][Dr. Fashion, a very narcissistic scientist.]【And Lan, with feathers floating around her body.】
[After all members arrived, Esdeath appeared wearing a mask.][She kicked Will away, and when she attacked Lan, she found that the other party had a good reaction.][Seleu and the dog-shaped imperial weapon simultaneously launched an attack from behind Esdeath, but Esdeath didn’t even turn her head before grabbing Seleu’s arm and throwing her to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw.]She clutched the dog-shaped imperial weapon in her other hand and spoke, “If they attacked from behind, your murderous intent would be too obvious.”
[Kurotsu draws his knife and rushes towards Esdeath, “Even if this is a joke, I can’t handle it properly here.”][She swung her knife and shattered the mask on Esdeath’s face.]Esdeath couldn’t help but sigh, “Is this the Eight-House Imperial Weapon? It’s really sharp.”
Lan: “Is this how we were selected? How did General Esdeath select us?”
Borus: “I… I was there too? Chosen by General Esdeath? This… This is such an honor.”
Seryuu: “Great, Bibi, we’re with General Esdeath.”
Dr. Fashion: “Ah… What a perfect sense of camera! My appearance is indeed the most eye-catching. My presence alone adds brilliance to this team.”
General Lei Dian: “Who are you?”
Esdeath: “It seems the toys of the future have been determined.”
Will had a complicated expression. He never expected that he would be chosen to be General Esdeath’s subordinate in the future.
If it were the case, he would definitely be looking forward to it, and in order to repay his benefactor, he would work hard for the empire.
But now, he has learned about the darkness of the empire and the true nature of General Esdeath.
He clenched his fists, feeling somewhat bewildered. “Joining a team like this… is it really right? Serving an empire like this…”
Hei Tong chewed snacks expressionlessly, her eyes sweeping across the light curtain. She didn’t have any special feelings about being chosen. To her, it was just that the place where she carried out the mission and her boss had changed.
What she was more concerned about was how the food was there and whether there were any new snacks.
As for the darkness of the empire? She had already been there, numb and accustomed to it.
Chi Tong couldn’t help but clench his fists, then quickly released them.
Hei Tong, will she join the hunter corps in the future?
But even if it was her own sister, she would not show mercy.
[The scene changes, and everyone changes into uniforms and follows Esdeath into the courtyard.]“Are you surprised by my prank just now? I think a simple welcome would be too boring.”
[Regarding Esdeath’s words, Will said that he was used to it.]【Seleu is very grateful for Esdeath’s teachings.】
Esdeath adjusted her military cap. “Very well, then, after we go to see His Highness, we’ll have a party.”
Will was shocked. “I have to see His Highness all of a sudden?”
Esdeath: “Let’s get this troublesome matter sorted out as soon as possible. Let’s save the self-introductions for next time.”
Dr. Fashion asked, “By the way, Lady Esdeath, have you decided on a team name?”
“We are a special police force, the Hunters, that possess unique mobility and ruthlessly hunt down vicious thieves.”
Saiyu: “Although I was thrown down, this is a trial of justice. It is an incomparable honor to be personally guided by the General!”
Conan: “Special police hunters, specializing in hunting down vicious thieves, sound like a special unit of the Metropolitan Police Department. However, their standards of justice seem questionable.”
Kougi Shinya: “Huh… Hunter? It’s similar to our executive officer system. They’re both hounds of the system. The only difference is who holds the collar.”
Ginoza Nobumoto: “They are purging dissidents in the name of justice. We, under the Sibyl system, seem in no position to criticize them.”
Esdeath usually enjoys hunting, torture, and occasionally doing research to pass the time, but now she wants to try her hand at romance.
[However, her standards were very high, and even the young emperor believed that such a man did not exist.][Esdeath values ​​future possibilities above all else, and wishes to personally train general-level talent.][The other party must also be brave enough to go hunting dangerous species with her even if they are unarmed.][And someone like her, who grew up in the borderlands instead of the imperial capital.][She also wants to dominate the other person, so she hopes the other person is younger than her.]【It is best to be someone with a pure smile. 】
[For this purpose, Esdeath held a martial arts tournament, and the reward was the scissor-shaped imperial weapon that Seleu took from the Night Raid members.]Sister Evely: “Do you enjoy torture, too?”
Little Emperor: “General Esdeath’s request, does that person really exist?”
Esdeath: “Will we find that kind of person in the light curtain?”
Tatsumi: “Growing up in the borderlands, hunting dangerous creatures with bare hands? You’re young? Something feels off.”
Hill: “That imperial weapon… could it be me?”
Chapter 24: The Imperial General Who Fell in Love (Old Version)
The world of Kill My Sister.
Everyone saw the rewards for the competition, and the scissors imperial weapon belonged to Hill.
Since Esdeath took it out as the final reward, it means that Hill was killed by the girl named Seleu in the future.
Seeing the somewhat lost Hill, Marin comforted him, “It’s okay. This light curtain is just a preview of the future. Now that we know the future, we can find a way to avoid it.”
After watching several matches, Esdeath felt bored. No one who could use an imperial weapon appeared.
[Until the last battle, Esdeath discovered a promising young man who had asked Najeshitan about her strongest imperial weapon.][His opponent was a massive minotaur. Even the host, Will, marveled at its power, but he defeated it quickly and cleanly.][He smiled happily in response to the audience’s cheers.]Esdeath blushed at this scene, falling in love. “I found it.”
Ran, who was standing beside him, said, “She’s a candidate for the Imperial Tool User, right?”
“That’s true, but it’s about something else.”
[Esdeath stood up and walked towards the ring under everyone’s astonished gaze.]“Tatsumi, right? That’s a nice name.”
“Thank you so much.”
Although Tatsumi was very respectful, he was furious inside. This woman was the boss of the Three Beast Warriors. If it weren’t for her, Big Brother wouldn’t have died.
“You fought beautifully in that battle just now. I’ll give you a reward.” Esdeath walked towards Tatsumi, pulling something out of her chest.
【”Thank you so much.”】
[Although this was a favor from his enemy, if it were money he would have accepted it without hesitation.][However, what he didn’t expect was that Esdeath put a collar around his neck. ]“From now on, you are my property.”
Before Tatsumi could react, Esdeath took him by the hand and started to leave. “There are too many people in the way here. Come with me to the palace.”
【”Wait.” Tatsumi began to struggle.】
“No, I can’t wait any longer.” Esdeath knocked him unconscious with a knife and hugged him. “Let’s talk in my room, just the two of us.”
[In the audience, Lubbock and Leone, two members of Night Raid, were shocked and looked at each other.]“What’s going on here…”
Zeng Xiaoxian: “How did you know that those who can use Teigu didn’t show up? Maybe they just don’t have Teigu?”
Weber: “It’s like a certain talent manifests differently in the eyes of a strong person?”
Seryu: “He is the one that Lady Esdeath loves, but he is in league with the thieves, right?”
Tatsumi: “Eh, I… no way…”
Ding Zhen, the artificial eye: “Identified as a pure smile, of extremely high purity.”
Light Yagami: “What an efficient and ridiculous recruitment method.”
Shinobu Kocho: “He just knocked her out and took her away. What a love that is without any hesitation. It makes my back a little cold.”
Sanji: “I’m a little envious, no, angry, that you could treat a man so roughly.”
Everyone stared with wide eyes, looking at the shocking scene on the screen in disbelief.
During the night raid, Yato was stunned. Is Esdeath’s regret related to Tatsumi?
“T…Tatsumi?” Maine screamed first, her finger trembling as she pointed at the young man on the screen who had been collared, knocked unconscious, and carried away. “It’s you, it’s you, the Fire of Revolution?”
Lubbock’s jaw almost dropped to the ground. “What kind of development is this? That Ice Demoness, she…she has a crush on Tatsumi?”
Hill tilted his head, very confused. “Tatsumi was taken away? He wants to talk in the room? What will happen?”
Tatsumi couldn’t calm down, his face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye. The person Esdeath liked turned out to be him?
And he was put in a collar? He was taken to a room for a talk?
He shuddered, feeling extremely ashamed, and wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
Najeshitan took a deep puff of her cigarette, her brows furrowed.
Esdeath’s interest in Tatsumi? This was the biggest twist in their plan.
Is it a crisis… or an opportunity…
Esdeath tied Tatsumi to a chair and told the Hunter Corps that Tatsumi was their backup member and her love interest.
Will is puzzled and asks Esdeath, “Then why did you put a collar on him?”
Esdeath spread her hands, “Because I love him, I did it subconsciously.”
Ran said, “If you want to treat him as a formal lover rather than a pet, it would be better to let him go to show the difference.”
“That’s right, let him go.”
Esdeath opened Tatsumi’s collar and asked everyone, “By the way, is there anyone here who is dating or married?”
[Porus, wearing a mask, revealed to everyone’s astonishment that he was already married.]“Um…” Tatsumi began awkwardly, “I’m glad you like me so much, but I have absolutely no intention of becoming a civil servant.”
Esdeath was even more delighted. “You’re so fond of contradicting others. You’re really hard to put down.”
“Just listen to me.”
“Alright, alright.” Sailu came over. “It seems this happened so suddenly that you’re still a little confused.”
Tatsumi’s expression suddenly turned cold, realizing that the other party was the one who killed Hill.
“It’s okay. We’re partners in justice, so don’t worry. Do you remember we met before?”
Tatsumi gritted his teeth and forced himself to endure. Although he wanted to yell at Seryuu not to touch him, he absolutely could not reveal his identity at this moment and could not let anyone sense anything unusual. His eldest brother had also warned him that passion alone was not enough.
[Just then, a soldier came to report that the investigation work ordered earlier had been completed.][So Esdeath led the hunter team to defeat the bandits, and she also brought Tatsumi with her.]Lubbock: “Look, isn’t it true that if you love him you have to put a collar on him? Because I love him, I subconsciously put a collar on him? What kind of bestial love logic is this?”
Master Roshi: “Are young people nowadays so excited to express their love?”
Agatsuma Yuno: “Love should be locked up tightly.”
Borus: “Wow…everyone knows I have a family…”
Rimuru: “About that matter of my new colleague suddenly becoming my boss’ boyfriend?”
Lelouch: “Using a subjugation mission as a date and a display of strength? What an interesting strategy, allowing you to work and love at the same time.”
Esdeath’s face was cold, and an extremely complex and indescribable emotion surged in her heart.
Was that boy, Tatsumi, the so-called fire of revolution? Was he the source of his regret?
My future self would actually develop an uncontrollable emotion called love for him?
“Tatsumi…”
She whispered the name, and slowly licked her red lips with her tongue, as if she had found the most precious prey in the world, the one most worthy of conquest with all her strength.
Since this light curtain indicates that she will feel regret because of Tatsumi in the future.
So……
Esdeath’s smile grew wider and more dangerous.
Then he would capture Tatsumi in advance, completely conquer everything about Tatsumi, including his power and even his will, and make Tatsumi belong to him alone.
Wouldn’t that mean there wouldn’t be any regrets at all?”
Chapter 25: Tatsumi the Determined (Old Version)
The hunters attacked the bandits’ stronghold. Esdeath watched their actions from a high place.
Tatsumi tried to take the opportunity to escape, but Esdeath held his hand, leaving him no chance of escape.
[He could only watch the hunter troops fight obediently.][The hunters’ troops swept through the mountain bandits with ease, quickly wiping them all out.]Esdeath said to Tatsumi, “Tatsumi, I will train you. You can become that strong too.”
Tatsumi was a little surprised, “You seem very gentle.”
“It’s completely different from what you heard, isn’t it? Actually, this is the first time I’ve ever felt this way, the feeling of falling in love with someone.” Esdeath’s face flushed. “But I don’t hate it.”
Tatsumi feels there’s hope. If he can convince Esdeath, he might be able to make her his companion.
Although Esdeath’s previous actions were unforgivable, if she could reform and do her best to defeat the Empire, their losses would be greatly reduced.
[He asked Esdeath where he would live in the future.]Esdeath excitedly responded, “My room, of course.”
Tatsumi was stunned, but he also made a decision to convince Esdeath at night.
Levi: “One-sided massacre, is this the strength of the Empire’s elite troops? They are quite efficient.”
Higurashi Kagome: “Her tenderness is reserved only for you, and she is only cruel to her enemies.”
Orihara Izaya: “Oh? If you knew Tatsumi was your enemy, would you still be gentle to him?”
Yuigahama Yui: “That General Esdeath actually blushed, is this the power of love?”
Shirai Kuroko: “Regarding Queen S’s sudden innocence.”
Tao Jing Satsuki: “Go straight into the room? This is moving too fast.”
Lelouch: “Trying to use personal emotions to shake the faith of the pillars of the empire? This is the most dangerous gamble.”
Esdeath: “You want to convince me? Tatsumi, you know I’m a general of the Empire.”
Chelsea: “Young man, this is a typical plan of a sheep walking into a tiger’s mouth.”
Esdeath stared at the blushing handwriting on the screen and fell into a brief silence.
This unfamiliar display of emotion was more difficult for her to analyze and control than any imperial weapon.
Because you like Tatsumi, you want to cultivate Tatsumi and treat him well?
This unfamiliar gentle feeling…is indeed not bad.
Esdeath felt a strong interest and possessiveness in her heart. She became more accepting of her future state and even began to look forward to experiencing this complex emotion.
She had come to see Tatsumi as a precious target worth conquering.
The wine glass in the minister’s hand almost fell to the ground. Esdeath actually showed such a gentle side?
But her kindness was directed at the wrong person. It is not okay to be gentle to the enemy.
[Night falls. In Esdeath’s room, Tatsumi is very nervous.]He forced himself to remain calm, determined not to lose to Esdeath in terms of momentum.
[However, when Esdeath, after bathing, appeared before him in half-undressed clothes, his face flushed and he lost his composure.]Esdeath noticed his condition and asked, “Are you nervous?”
「No… that’s not the case.」
“What a lovely guy.”
Esdeath blushed. “But I’m not entirely sure about the etiquette in this regard. Will I be able to achieve results simply by following my wishes?”
[“Um, I have something to ask you, Miss Esdeath. Do you like me?”]Esdeath responded directly to this question with a kiss on Tatsumi’s lips, and then threw him to the ground.
“If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t do it.”
After confirming Esdeath’s feelings, Tatsumi began to try to win her over.
He stated that he hated the current Empire and that if he were to work, he would not be here but would join the Revolutionary Army. He wanted Esdeath to join him, as this would surely reduce casualties.
Esdeath’s face darkened as she slapped him. “What are you talking about to the Imperial General?”
“I know what I’m saying doesn’t make sense, but if this continues, we might end up at war.”
[Esdeath licked Tatsumi’s injured face with her tongue and hugged him.]“Don’t worry about that. Just continue to be with me like this. I know you’re dissatisfied with your previous life, but you won’t have to suffer any injustice from now on.”
Esdeath placed her hands on her thighs and knelt in front of Tatsumi, looking very well-behaved.
[“And I don’t have any lover. I only see you as my man. I won’t let you feel lonely.”]Jiraiya: “Ohhhh… this is the kind of drama a man should watch.”
Himejima Akeno: “What a bold and innocent general! Tatsumi-kun is completely suppressed.”
Bell Crane: “Being alone with a woman… I completely understand how Tatsumi-kun feels.”
Kotori Itsuka: “Kiss… He went straight to A. As expected of an Imperial General.”
CC: “I have indeed reached the bottom line. Idealism is vulnerable in the face of absolute power and conviction.”
Luo Ji: “The chain of suspicion cannot be broken. Their core values ​​are fundamentally opposed.”
Chelsea: “How could something like that possibly work?”
The minister’s eyes almost popped out and the fat on his face trembled.
It’s over.
It seems that General Esdeath is really deeply involved in this.
He felt a little panicked inside. Esdeath was the sharpest and most obedient knife in his hand. He just needed to enjoy fighting and killing.
Once this knife has its own emotional attachment, especially if the target is an enemy, will the knife turn around and hurt itself?
Although General Esdeath is very determined, any possibility that arises will be strangled in the cradle.
That Tatsumi is an unstable factor and must be eliminated.
Although Tatsumi was deeply moved by this, he refused to do it. He believed that happiness alone was not enough. He wanted a country where everyone could live and work in peace and contentment.
He felt that Esdeath should understand this, but Esdeath did not understand the feelings of being a weak person.
Esdeath believes that the law of the jungle is the iron rule of this world, and the weak should be eliminated. Those who die only prove that they were too weak. Tatsumi honed his skills and became stronger, which is why he entered her sight. As for those weaker ones, they should be destroyed.
Tatsumi couldn’t stand it, and he warned Esdeath, “I absolutely don’t like people who think that way. If you really want to do this for my own good, I beg you to change your beliefs from now on.”
Esde was immediately mesmerized, and thought that expression was quite nice, and she liked it very much.
“But it still doesn’t work.”
Esdeath stood up and pointed at Tatsumi. “Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I want to be influenced by you, Tatsumi. It’s that you want to be influenced by me, Tatsumi. There’s no other possibility.”
“I’m not someone who would change just because someone tells me to.” Tatsumi turned his head away, annoyed. “Even if I’m tortured.”
“Hmph, so stubborn.”
Esdeath’s expression was filled with excitement. She remembered Tatsumi’s smile after winning the fighting tournament. She wanted to see that smile again and control everything about Tatsumi.
“Forget it. We’re tired after all this trouble today. Let’s talk about this next time. Anyway, let’s get some rest first.”
Tatsumi’s body stiffened immediately after hearing this. “Then I’ll go to the sofa over there.”
Esdeath blushed and grabbed him, “I won’t do anything today, so you can sleep on the bed.”
Tatsumi, sweating profusely, hurriedly ran away, claiming he was going to take a shower.
CC: “Oh… gentle violence, the cage she created looks so gorgeous.”
Rem: “This twisted possessiveness makes people feel uneasy.”
Aqua: “Isn’t this great? You have food, shelter, and a beautiful girlfriend. Tatsumi, just give in.”
Emiya Kiritsugu: “To make everyone happy, such a naive idea will eventually lead to failure.”
Esdeath: “The strong prey on the weak. That’s the law of the world. Tatsumi, you are too naive.”
Dio Brando: “That’s right. Dominate! Devour! This is the right of the strong!”
Griffith: “Stubborn… huh? But how long can this persistence last in the face of true despair? This is truly an exciting performance.”
Shirai Kuroko: “This, this is a completely perverted possessiveness, Onee-sama, there is someone here who is more dangerous than Kuroko and me!”
Chapter 26: I like Tatsumi but I care more about my subordinates (old version)
Imperial Palace
General Bud’s burly body trembled slightly with anger.
He had originally thought that Esdeath only viewed Tatsumi as an interesting pet, a powerful prey worth conquering.
But what the light screen shows now is that Esdeath has lost her mind and fallen in love with Tatsumi.
“Ridiculous… Esdeath, look at you on the screen… Your dignity as the empire’s most powerful general is being disturbed by a brat.”
The crackling of electric arcs could be heard faintly in the air. Bud’s voice was like thunder, scolding, “This young man is a member of the Night Raid, a traitor. As an imperial official, how could Jiang Kun harbor such a personal affection for the enemy of the empire? If you persist in this, you will surely regret it in the future, and it may even shake your resolve and endanger the empire.”
“Bud, you are so pedantic.”
Esdeath interrupted him, her eyes still fixed on Tatsumi’s face on the light screen, where he was suppressing his anger and shame, and a dangerous and excited arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.
“Because I’m the strongest general in the empire, I must get whatever I set my eyes on. How does this conflict with my duty to protect the empire?”
She scoffed coldly, “My resolve has never wavered. The ones who should waver and be afraid are that kid who’s about to be completely conquered by me, and all the ants that stand in my way.”
The minister standing by had already shrunk his neck in fear, his clothes soaked with cold sweat.
He realized that Esdeath not only did not feel that there was something wrong with her, but instead became more determined in her terrible thoughts.
Now he just prayed that this crazy knife would not hit his head in the end.
Esdeath warns Tatsumi that if he causes a disturbance in the palace or attempts to escape, he will die.
Tatsumi remembered that the people who attacked at night had also said that the palace was very dangerous, so he gave up his unusual thoughts.
Esdeath looked at Tatsumi as he left. “Ah, maybe it would be better to go shower with him, but don’t be too hasty.”
She remembered Borus’s love secrets: if you want to capture someone’s heart, you have to never give up.
Esdeath lay on the bed. “Since Borus has said so, I will let you slowly like me, Tatsumi. This kind of entertainment is quite fresh and interesting.”
That night, Tatsumi couldn’t sleep. Although Esdeath said she wouldn’t do anything, she still used him as a pillow, causing Tatsumi to be extremely nervous and tormented until dawn.
Borus: “Captain… did you accept my suggestion?”
Borus covered his face and twisted his body in extreme shame and emotion.
Esdeath: “Yes, taking it slow is also a kind of fun.”
Jiraiya: “It’s better to go wash together. The exchange of art begins with honesty. That’s what I want to see!”
Lubbock: “Human pillow Tatsumi, please let me endure this level of suffering.”
Sanji: “I’m actually a little envious of a beautiful lady taking the initiative and still being treated like this. No, I’m actually angry.”
Leone: “This night is more tiring than fighting a super dangerous creature all night, right?”
Oda Nobuna: “I slept with the enemy general last night, but nothing happened. Who would believe me if I told them?”
The next day, Esdeath asked Tatsumi to go hunting, which made Tatsumi very excited. If they went to the suburbs, they would have a chance to escape.
[Will and Hei Tong are also traveling with us, and we are also searching for potential thieves.]Esdeath asked Will and Tatsumi to explore the west, while she and Kurome were in charge of the east, to see Kurome’s true ability.
[As for Will, Esdeath believes that he has a good master and is already strong enough.]Tatsumi, standing by, feels there’s a chance. It’s easier to escape with Will than with Esdeath.
However, Esdeath clearly stated that they would be swapped at night, and that she would be with Tatsumi at that time, as the level of dangerous creatures that appeared at night would also increase, which would be a good opportunity for her to show her strength.
Although Esdeath’s idea was good, Tatsumi escaped while Will was killing the dangerous creatures.
Thinking of how terrifying Esdeath was, Will immediately chased after Tatsumi, but ended up running into Tatsumi, who was covered in demonic spirits.
Will didn’t recognize the person in the armor, but he knew they were from the Night Raid. He believed they were a heinous criminal who threatened the safety of the imperial capital, so he attacked them fiercely, kicking them like a river.
[This was exactly what Tatsumi wanted, so he fled along the river and was eventually rescued by his companions who found him.]Tatsumi was completely stunned, staring at his future self wearing familiar armor in the light screen, his heart beating faster and his breathing becoming rapid.
“Is that…big brother’s evil spirit?”
What this means is self-evident.
The heroic Brand’s body trembled suddenly and his pupils contracted.
He watched Tatsumi fighting Will in that familiar armor, and his emotions were extremely complicated.
Did the evil spirit choose Tatsumi?
He was very pleased, as if he saw the inheritance of his will and strength, but at the same time he was also a little worried and sad.
As expected… my future self can no longer protect Tatsumi, and even needs Tatsumi to wear his power on him to continue fighting…
“Tatsumi!” Brand’s voice woke the boy from his trance. He reached out and placed a heavy hand on Tatsumi’s trembling shoulder. “See? That’s the evil spirit that’s haunting you. It chose you. Don’t be sad! Don’t be confused! This is my honor and your responsibility.”
His voice was deep and powerful: “The future you has already embarked on this path. The present you must become stronger, strong enough to be worthy of it, strong enough to harness this power and carve out your own future.”
Tatsumi raised his head, tears in his eyes, his voice choked: “Brother… I… Can I really do this?”
Brand grinned and said firmly, “Of course, I believe you.”
The next day, Esdeath was furious after hearing the news. She tied Will to a pillar and pressed his thighs with bricks.
“You were negligent in letting Tatsumi escape, but compared to that, letting the night raiders escape was truly shameful.”
Esdeath sat on a chair, crossed her legs, and ordered Hei Tong to add more stones.
[Hei Tong mercilessly threw a piece of stone down, causing Will to scream in pain.]“If the armor is being controlled, then the person inside should be Brand, the Hundred-Man Killer. He’s someone we must keep an eye on during the night raid. We must not tolerate his escape.”
【Esdeath once again lets Black Eyes ignite and burn Will’s back.】
“Will, your skills are quite impressive, but your mind is too weak. You must reflect on this. This time, I’ll just torture you for fun.”
Esdeath covered her face, her expression suddenly becoming terrifying. “If you lose your composure again, I will punish you personally.”
[Cerulean reports to Esdeath that she has searched everywhere but has not been able to find any trace of Tatsumi using Bit, and Dr. Fashion has not received any contact.][Beside her, Lan asks Esdeath what she would do if Tatsumi joined the rebels and appeared as an enemy.]Although Esdeath still loves Tatsumi and wants something more than she can get, she cares more about her subordinates’ lives.
[It would be best if we could capture Tatsumi alive. If anything were to happen, then we wouldn’t have to worry about Tatsumi’s life or death.]If Tatsumi was killed by the Hunter Corps, it would mean that he was nothing special. However, Esdeath believed that Tatsumi was not such a weak man and possessed the strength to survive.
Esdeath felt incredible. She had a premonition that she would see Tatsumi again in the future.
She will definitely go see Tatsumi again, and when she does, she will express her feelings to him no matter what.
Hinata Junpei: “Rewards and punishments are clear, but these methods are painful to watch.”
Esdeath: “If you lose your composure, you must be punished. This is an iron rule.”
Seryu: “Lady Esdeath’s judgment is fair. Will must reflect on this.”
Luo Ji: “This is what a qualified leader should be. Personal emotions cannot take precedence over collective survival.”
Okita Sougo: “You say you don’t care about his life or death, but you actually want him to live. It’s really awkward.”
Gojo Satoru: “Such a contradictory mentality, it really is love, but next time we meet, are you planning to fight to the death and then confess your love?”
Griffith: “The next time we meet, I’m sure a flower even crueler yet more beautiful will bloom. I look forward to your decision, Tatsumi.”
Oberstein: “It’s useless sentimentality, but perhaps… it could become an unpredictable variable in the plan. It’s worth observing.”
Chapter 27: Fateful Reunion (Old Version)
Not long after, Dr. Shishang of the Hunter Organization disappeared, leaving no trace. Only valuable experimental materials and props were scattered throughout the laboratory.
Esdeath concluded that Dr. Fashion must have been killed, and took away all the enhanced soldiers. After the battle, they were all wiped out.
She was worried about losing her benefactor, Selyu, so she went to visit him.
Seryuu, immersed in sorrow, cleans her weapon alone. Esdeath asks her, “If Fashion isn’t here, is it okay for you to maintain it yourself?”
Sailui immediately revealed a bright smile. “It’s no problem. We still have materials in the lab. While we can’t add new features or make improvements, we can still maintain the status quo.”
[Even though she said this, when she thought of Dr.’s fashionable face, she couldn’t bear it anymore and was heartbroken.]“My parents, my teacher, and even my benefactor—all those important to me were killed by the traitors.”
[Sayu is extremely unwilling to give up. She just wants to kill all the people who attacked at night.]Esdeath hugged her and said, “If you stay with me, I will definitely help you realize that wish. From now on, you will be my direct subordinate. Let me take care of you. This is all I can do.”
Seryu snuggled in Esdeath’s arms, gradually calming down. “Captain, thank you. My strength, my life, exists for you and justice.”
Dr. Fashion: “I didn’t expect… I was the first one to be eliminated? My great experiment and life leading fashion trends have come to an end just like that?”
Leone: “This female devil is actually worried about her subordinates?”
Chelsea: “She wiped the weapons, shed tears of blood, but when I think about the reason why she wiped the weapons, my sympathy for her fades.”
Zebi: “Material… those poor human test subjects?”
Matou Kariya: “Another pitiful pawn driven by hatred. This twisted sense of justice is so familiar.”
Lelouch: “All tragedies have their roots, but you, blinded by hatred, are perfectly walking into the trap set by others. You are pitiful, but more importantly, a useful tool.”
Kotomine Kirei: “Hehehe… dedicating one’s entire life and meaning to another person, a twisted faith, a pure dependence, what a delightful dark loyalty! Praise this pain, Seleu Euphrakitas.”
Guard Office.
Sailu suddenly stood up from the chair, his eyes wide open and his body trembling slightly.
“Dr. Fashion…my benefactor…was…killed?”
Her fists were clenched until the knuckles turned white, with a mixture of anger and fear.
“Why…why do you always take away my important people? This is unforgivable. Night Raid!”
Night attack base
“Dr. Fashion… was killed by us?” Leone scratched his head. “While it’s a good thing, this light screen reveals too much. This will give the enemy some preparation.”
“Esdeath actually takes such good care of her…” Lubbock was a little surprised, “I thought she was only special to Tatsumi.”
Brand said solemnly, “Esdeath does seem to treat her subordinates well, but that doesn’t change the fact that she is an enemy.”
[Lan found several people in the army who looked like Tatsumi, and he planned to introduce them to Esdeath.][But in this world, Esdeath can only accept Tatsumi, and no one else.][Esdeath rejected the minister’s son recommended by the young emperor. One day, she will definitely find Tatsumi again. For her, this is also part of love.]At the banquet, the minister lamented that the young emperor seemed to have been influenced by Esdeath and had begun to develop an interest in love. If he grew up, they would use wine and women to completely corrupt him.
Esdeath reminds the ministers that they must not let the little emperor become mentally ill.
“By the way, I have a favor to ask of you, General.”
The Minister wants Esdeath to capture and defeat the new dangerous species that have appeared around the Imperial Capital.
Although General Bud has issued an order to attack, the minister still wants to capture him.
Esdeath immediately agreed. She was also very interested in these ferocious and dangerous creatures that seemed almost human. She asked her minister to send a thank-you gift to the remaining soldiers in the north.
[In Esdeath’s view, the more a soldier trusts their superiors, the more they will fight for their lives. This is why her army is known as the strongest.]Gojo Satoru: “Arashi, are you planning to create a stand-in literature? But how can a similar person replace the original? Our General Esdeath is very dedicated and is Tatsumi’s sole supporter.”
Kagura: “The minister looks so ugly… I can’t say for sure about his son… He’s probably just a potato, Aru.
Shinomiya Shiori: “Hunting for love is also part of hunting, isn’t it?”
Akiyama Shinichi: “This old fox is plotting something bad again. The emperor is just her puppet.”
Esdeath: “Oh? A new dangerous species?”
Zhuge Liang: “He clearly distinguished between rewards and punishments, and used both kindness and authority. He was well versed in the art of commanding troops and was able to command the utmost devotion of his men. He was truly a great general.”
Lower Moon One: “Follow the right boss and you’ll have meat to eat.”
Muzan Kibutsuji: “Do you have any ideas?”
Lower Moon One: “I think I followed the right boss.”
The young emperor was completely confused. This was what the minister had planned, to corrupt him with wine and women.
Although he was young, he was not completely ignorant. That kind of thing could indeed make people sick, mentally ill.
It seems that he needs to be more cautious and be wary of the ministers.
Esdeath led the hunter team and successfully captured some dangerous species. According to the minister’s investigation, those dangerous species originally appeared to be humans.
[Lan judged that this might be Dr. Fashion’s experimental work, because after Dr. Fashion disappeared, the dangerous species appeared.][Also, Dr. Fashion is clearly conducting various experiments, but the laboratory is too ordinary, with basically nothing in it. This means there must be a secret research institute, and perhaps something imprisoned there has escaped.][Dr. Fashion is also very likely not to have encountered the enemy while searching for Tatsumi, but rather to have discovered the enemy’s base and attacked it with the intention of using him as experimental material, only to be killed in the process.][Esdeath couldn’t help but sigh, Dr. Fashion is a man even crazier than she imagined.][She also believed that those dangerous creatures might not have escaped on their own, and that someone might be interfering behind the scenes. She handed the investigation over to Lan.]Eren Yeager: “A dangerous species transformed from a human? Sounds like a giant…”
Tyrion Lannister: “Greed will only lead to greed. Leading your own troops to attack the enemy headquarters? It’s a miracle you don’t die.”
Thomas Anderson: “If you don’t seek death, you won’t die. Dr. Fashion proved this with his life.”
Geralt: “A man called crazy by Esdeath must be truly crazy.”
Orochimaru: “In the pursuit of truth and immortality, isn’t madness the most basic quality? It’s a pity that you lack strength.”
On a full-moon night, Esdeath was patrolling alone outside the imperial capital in a dangerous dragon. Suddenly, she spotted a figure and, mistaking it for a dangerous creature, immediately landed.
“Your opponent is me. Let me try a new torture.”
As she finished speaking, her face suddenly turned red. The person she was looking for was Tatsumi, the man she had been thinking about day and night.
[Tatsumi was completely stunned. She never expected Esdeath to suddenly appear from the sky.][Just as he was wondering what to do, a group of terrifying and dangerous creatures appeared around him. Tatsumi seemed to see hope and thought he could escape during the chaos.][However, in less than a moment, a flash of sword light appeared, and all the dangerous creatures were cut in half.]Esdeath’s eyes were bloodshot and furious. She stomped on the dangerous creature’s head, “Don’t mess with me.”
[She then looked at Tatsumi again, the murderous intent on her face vanishing, revealing an expression like that of a little girl falling in love.]“I’m not dreaming, am I? I’ve actually met you again. I’ve been looking forward to the day we meet again, Tatsumi.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “The moonlight tonight is so beautiful…perfect for killing people. Are you trying a new torture test right now?”
Sakata Gintoki: “Sichuan Opera face-changing, a devil’s smile one second, a young girl’s love the next.”
Joel: “There’s no chance of escape.”
Deadpool: “Tool Monster: I just wanted to show my face, what crime have I committed?”
Peter Parker: “I don’t think Tatsumi is looking forward to this at all.”
The world of Eromanga.
Izumi Sagiri held the paintbrush and watched excitedly as Esdeath’s expression changed on the light screen.
From extreme murderous intent to extreme love, there is no transition yet it is extremely natural.
This twisted emotion gave her new inspiration, and she had to draw it quickly.
Tatsumi hoped very much that this was just a dream, but the softness coming from behind him reminded him that all this was real.
Esdeath hugged Tatsumi, “It’s Tatsumi’s scent, there’s no mistaking it. You actually ran away. I’m so lonely.”
“Why are you here?”
“I’m on patrol to drive out the dangerous species threatening the imperial capital. Why are you here?”
【Tatsumi feels bad. If he answers incorrectly, it will be dangerous.】
He asks Esdeath to change her position, as he can’t stay calm this way.
“I won’t let you escape again.”
“I came here to train myself,” Tatsumi said, breaking free from Esdeath. “I heard there’s a dangerous species around here.”
“You like this too, huh? Have you joined the rebels since then?”
“Not yet, but I won’t change my mind. In fact, this is why I’m practicing now.”
Esdeath caressed Tatsumi’s shoulder, “I see. Your physique is indeed much stronger than before.”
She used her head-patting move again. “You’ve really worked hard in such a short time. You can still become even stronger.”
[Tatsumi’s face was filled with black lines. Now is not the time to relax.]Esdeath looked at Tatsumi on the screen, who was obviously trying to pretend to be calm and racking her brains to make an excuse, and the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but rise.
“Huh… to train myself? Such a clumsy lie…”
She chuckled, her fingertips tapping lightly on the armrests of the throne.
The way he desperately tried to figure out how to get away with it, like a vigilant and clumsy little animal, was quite adorable.
“Tatsumi, no matter how you tell lies or try to escape, you’ll eventually fall into my hands. The way you try to become stronger and rack your brains only makes me want you more.”
In her opinion, Tatsumi’s lies and resistance are the most interesting seasoning in this game of conquest.
What she enjoys is the process and the moment when the other person has nowhere to escape and belongs to her completely.
Keep struggling, Tatsumi. The harder you work, the sweeter the sense of accomplishment will be when it finally belongs to me.
Chapter 28: Chi Tong, how can you kill her? (Old version)
Esdeath hugged Tatsumi tightly, feeling very happy. Suddenly, she sensed an unusual aura, and her expression turned cold. She warned the person hiding in the dark to come out.
A man walked out. “I thought you were well hidden. You’re worthy of being the strongest in the empire, but I didn’t expect to run into you here. So, this toy game ends here.”
Esdeath intended to take the other party to the torture chamber for interrogation, but the other party activated the Imperial Artifact Shangri-La.
A huge Tai Chi Bagua magic circle appeared beneath Esdeath and Tatsumi’s feet, and a burst of light teleported them to an island.
Tatsumi was a little dumbfounded: “Ms. Esdeath, please hit me.”
Esdeath blushed, “Tatsumi, I didn’t expect you to have such a hobby. We’re a perfect match.”
“That’s not the case. Maybe the guy just now made us hallucinate. If we inflict physical damage like that, it might be able to break it.”
“I see. I’ll do it then.”
Tatsumi closed his eyes and waited, but then he realized something was wrong. Esdeath kissed him.
Najeshitan: “Esdeath’s alertness is as terrifying as ever. Is that man a new Teigu user? A space-transfer Teigu, a huge threat.”
CC: “My rare date has been interrupted, but exotic experiences are certainly a good experience.”
Esdeath: “A space imperial weapon? Interesting.”
Shirai Kuroko: “Tatsumi’s strange request. Hmm, although I understand this way of confirming reality, Kuroko, isn’t it usually better to pinch yourself?”
Yukinoshita Yukino: “A classic case of communication breakdown. One person seeks pain to confirm reality, but the other person misunderstands it as a special fetish.”
Aqua: “Is that right? That’s not right. Didn’t he ask you to hit him, but he didn’t ask you to kiss him.”
Jiraiya: “Young man, this development is ten thousand times better than getting beaten.”
Agatsuma Yuno: “Esdeath is right. The proof of love must be responded to with love.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Is there something seriously wrong with your understanding of physical harm?”
Lelouch: “Being in love at a time like this really does seriously hinder your ability to handle crises and judge the situation, although the result doesn’t seem to be bad.”
Esdeath was certain this wasn’t a dream, as it felt too real. She told Tatsumi that among the imperial artifacts, there were also some that could manipulate space, created using a lost kingdom’s secret technique.
“An Imperial Gu that can manipulate space should be ranked in the top five among all Imperial Guarantees.” Esdeath pondered who the other person was.
“Let’s explore the surroundings first.” Esdeath pressed her hand to the ground, and suddenly a huge icicle rose from the ground.
[The two of them saw the sea all around them from the icicle.]“This is such a beautiful view.” Esdeath tapped her palms and sighed, “It feels like we’re on a date.”
“You’re really calm.”
“The power of imperial tools is far beyond human imagination. It won’t work if we don’t open our minds a little. So, speaking of which.”
Esdeath took advantage of Tatsumi’s inattention and hugged him, saying happily, “This situation really feels like a date.”
[At this moment, a huge, dangerous humanoid creature emerged from the sea.]Tatsumi was a little worried when he saw this. It was exactly the same as Dr. Fashion’s transformation. It took a full Night Raid team to defeat it. Now, can it be done by just him and Esdeath?
A huge, dangerous creature rushed towards them. Esdeath stood in front of Tatsumi and activated her Imperial Tool ability, causing countless ice crystals to form in front of her.
“Guys like you should be skewered and stabbed to death.”
[A large number of ice cones shot out simultaneously, piercing the huge dangerous creature and knocking it down.]Waver Velvet: “A secret technique from a lost kingdom? A different world or a highly advanced ancient civilization? Spatial manipulation, what is the principle behind this technique and what is its magical core?”
Senju Tobirama: “Long-range fixed-point transmission seems to have a large range, but my Flying Thunder God Technique may be more accurate and immediate.”
Chika Fujiwara: “Only two people on a desolate island, this is the golden development of a romance manga.”
Izumi Sagiri: “I totally agree. This is fate’s arrangement. It’s the best material for creation!”
Liva: “Spatial Teigu, General… We, the Three Beast Warriors, will live to see the day we seize that Teigu for you, even if the future is already determined.”
Levi: “Being powerful means you can do whatever you want. Even being stranded on a deserted island can be turned into a date.”
Gojo Satoru: “So Dr. Fashion was killed by everyone. Man, the value has increased.”
Esdeath: “Tatsumi, do you have any misunderstanding about me? That kind of person is not worth my full strength.”
Kizaru: “So scary~”
Mikasa looked at Esdeath in the light curtain and saw her instantly generate a large number of ice cones to attack the huge dangerous species, her eyes turned cold.
“This large-scale, high-precision attack method is very efficient. If it’s used against the Pure Titan…”
Allen looked at the dangerous creature. “This guy looks a bit like the Colossal Titan, but uglier. What’s that little guy? Is it a weak spot like the back of the neck?”
[The huge, dangerous creature was not killed and struggled to stand up.][Tatsumi reminds Esdeath that the little figure on the opponent’s head seems to be a weakness.]“You agree with me. We’re a perfect match.” Esdeath placed her hand on the icicle beneath her, extending a massive icicle that swiftly struck the enormous, dangerous creature.
[The ice cone was extremely fast, but the giant dangerous creature was even faster, dodging the attack perfectly.]Tatsumi rushed forward along the ice cone and pierced through the small figure on the giant dangerous creature’s head with a single sword strike, killing it.
“Well done, but I wanted to show off my prowess and make you fall in love with me, but I ended up falling even more in love with you.”
Esdeath’s face flushed. “It’s rare that I even called out the name of my special move.”
[At this moment, another huge and dangerous creature appeared and broke the icicle under Esdeath’s feet.]“Leave it to me. Let me give you a death worthy of you.” Esdeath slid off the icicle, summoned an enormous ice ball with a snap of her fingers, and then punched it.
[A huge ice ball falls and crushes the huge dangerous species.]Tatsumi’s expression was extremely solemn. This was the strength of the empire’s strongest. How could Akame kill her?
Ito Makoto: “I also felt that the villain was a weakness at first glance! Could it be that we also…”
Katsura Kotonoha: “Cheng-kun, what did you say just now?”
Light Yagami: “Despite possessing such a massive body, it surprisingly maintains high mobility. This biological structure is worth studying. However, its weaknesses are too obvious.”
Biscuit: “Oh? The teamwork in the battle was surprisingly good. The boy was very quick in reaction.”
Shinobu Kocho: “It seems Mr. Tatsumi doesn’t always need to be protected.”
Marin: “Is he acting like a spoiled brat? That guy is actually acting like a spoiled brat? I even called out his special move name. Ugh, that’s disgusting.”
Hei Tong: “Sister, did you see that? This is the power of Captain Esdeath. There is absolutely no way you can defeat her.”
Minister Ernest: “Do you understand, little rat of the Revolutionary Army? In the face of absolute force, assassination and resistance are nothing but jokes.”
Chapter 29: We’ll Be Enemies Next Time We Meet (Old Version)
After eliminating the huge dangerous species, the two can finally relax and rest. Esdeath draws a happy picture of the two of them in the notebook, although it doesn’t look very similar.
After a break, the two began exploring the island. Esdeath even showed off her figure, causing Tatsumi to blush and quickly cover her face.
At night, Esdeath held Tatsumi’s hand. She was very happy that day and also found out the location of the island.
This is an uninhabited island far south of the empire. She and Tatsumi are the only ones there. She asks Tatsumi what he wants to do.
[Tatsumi’s face flushed, and three options appeared on the screen.][1 It’s not bad to stay here for a while and live together. ][2 Try every possible way to return to the Empire and live together there.]【3Please hold me.】
Tatsumi was very embarrassed: “This doesn’t mean we have no choice at all.”
Esdeath stood up: “You’re really cold.”
“You seem quite calm, by the way.”
“I know how to get back, so don’t worry. But I’ll need Tatsumi’s help. Do you understand?”
Marin: “What the hell is that devil drawing? And it’s so bad.”
Albedo: “The General’s heart is so warm and possessive. This crude yet sincere painting is the truest reflection of her fiery emotions!”
Chika Fujiwara: “It’s here! A classic beach scene! General Esdeath is so bold and direct!”
Lelouch: “Now that the location has been determined, with her abilities and resources, it’s only a matter of time before she finds a way back. The key is how long her interest at this moment can last.”
Akatsuki Nagisa: “A romantic choice in your mind? This is simply a dream come true.”
Kasumigaoka Utaha: “Can you actually force the target’s inner thoughts to play?”
Light Yagami: “Why did you subconsciously give these three options? Could it be that deep down you have no interest in Esdeath?”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “Why is there no choice? Aren’t those three options just projections of your subconscious mind?”
Brand: “Need Tatsumi’s help? What on earth is this woman planning?”
She led Tatsumi to the place where he was first teleported. There was a purple light mark there. If he waited here, the door might open again.
“This is one way to get back, before I explain the more detailed second method.”
[Esdeath hugged Tatsumi and used the facial cleanser technique on him.]“It’s rare for the two of us to be alone together, so let’s get to know each other better.”
Tatsumi immediately broke free and sat on the ground. “Stop. If you want to understand me, you don’t need to use this method.”
Esdeath crouched down, approached Tatsumi closely, and said, “You want me to stop? Then let me hear your story. First, where did you learn the basics of swordsmanship?”
Tatsumi told his story. A retired soldier returned to the village and taught him. In order to survive in the imperial capital, he also learned blacksmithing and other skills.
Esdeath was very satisfied: “You’ve mastered the skills just based on these reasons. You’re truly capable.”
Tatsumi felt that this was an opportunity to gather intelligence. He planned to find a way to convince Esdeath to become his ally during the conversation. Esdeath was undoubtedly better as a ally than as an enemy.
However, after learning about Esdeath through conversation, he realized that Esdeath had remained true to herself from the beginning to the end. She didn’t become an Avenger because her companions were killed, nor did she go berserk because of the blood of the dangerous species.
Everything is Esdeath’s own will. Such a strong personality cannot be changed. Trying to convince Esdeath is simply wishful thinking. It is even more difficult than killing Esdeath.
Bruce Wayne: “The spatial displacement left behind an energy anchor point, marking the coordinates. Waiting for something to happen is a foolish method, but it is also a viable strategy.”
Yuuki Yuuki: “The coordinates are fixed? But the power to open the door lies with the teleporter. The initiative is completely out of our hands. Or perhaps she has some kind of interference ability?”
Chika Fujiwara: “The legendary facial cleanser, on a lonely island under the moon, romance and excitement coexist.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Hey, hey, hey… This is a screen for all ages, right? Can we show such exciting images?”
Scathach: “Start with the basics? Very good, the foundation is far more important than fancy techniques.”
Esdeath: “Hehehe… It’s getting more and more interesting, Tatsumi. Although I have never seen you before, through this light curtain, I am becoming more and more fascinated by you.”
Myne: “I don’t need a devil like you to praise Tatsumi.”
CC: “Trying to change a person whose will is entirely self-constructed? How naive.”
Levi: “Strong self-will is the most charming light, but also the most insurmountable barrier.”
Esdeath then suggested a second way to return: finding a dangerous creature to ride. While it would be difficult to tame, it would be a piece of cake for her.
“Are you referring to that guy?”
After hearing Tatsumi’s words, Esdeath turned around and saw a dangerous creature flying through the air.
Esdeath was a little displeased: “It showed up just as I mentioned it. How unlucky.”
[Tatsumi doesn’t understand that the danger is in the sky, what should he do? ][Esdeath decided to defeat the dangerous creature, but just as she was about to act, the teleportation array opened.]Tatsumi originally wanted to take the opportunity to sneak away, but he had received a lot of care from Esdeath on the island, and he had to repay what he had borrowed. He informed Esdeath of the exit and then entered the teleportation array.
After waiting for Esdeath to teleport back, Tatsumi had already disappeared. He had used the Devil’s Haunting to make his body transparent, thus concealing his form.
Esdeath felt incredible. Tatsumi disappeared in just a few seconds. Could he have been teleported to another place?
She looked up at the sky and murmured to herself, “But if there’s a second time, there’s a third time. We’ll meet again one day, right?”
Tatsumi also felt the same way, but he also knew that it was impossible to convince Esdeath, and that they would be enemies the next time they met.
Kaeya: “With her ability to freeze the ocean, it would be much easier to build a glacial path back home, right?”
Will: “It just happened. I’m really lucky.”
Ainz Ooal Gown: “It’s probably just bad luck for her. Her rare alone time has been interrupted.”
Gojo Satoru: “He showed up at the wrong time and disrupted her original plan.”
Chelsea: “Once the threads of fate are intertwined, they are difficult to sever completely. What will the scene be like when we meet again?”
Griffith: “A fateful reunion… surely it will shine with a more cruel and beautiful light.”
After returning to the Empire, Esdeath received news from Lan that the long-dormant Night Raid had finally revealed its tracks, and she immediately summoned the Hunter Corps.
Although she could tell from the intelligence that this was most likely a trap set by the enemy, the overwhelming confidence stemming from her absolute strength made her determined to break through the trap and completely defeat the night raid.
She asked Sero and Lan to follow her to pursue Najeshitan, while Kuronetsu, Will, and Borus were sent south to track Akanetsu.
He also issued a crucial instruction: “You must remain vigilant at all times. If you discover a large-scale enemy ambush, it’s okay to retreat. I won’t force you to fight to the death.”
On the way, Sailu expressed her doubts about the special care she always received, and even asked to accompany her on this detachment.
“I received a report about your state of mind, and it’s concerning, so I’m trying to get you to work with me. Anyway, I’ll take care of you first.”
Saiyuu looked thoughtful after hearing this, then smiled happily, “Thank you, Captain.”
After a long chase, they found no trace of the enemy and instead encountered a group of thieves and soldiers who were used by the night raid. These people were ignorant of their own limitations and even threatened to strip Esdeath naked and do something they liked. The result was predictable.
Bruce Wayne: “The traces have been exposed, and the high-risk, high-reward game has begun.”
Rimuru: “Knowing there’s a tiger in the mountain, she still goes there… A confident and proud hunter. She seems to be enjoying the hunting game.”
Surtr: “He knows how to cut his losses and protect his pieces. He’s a qualified commander.”
Levi: “He’s obviously a madman, but he’s a good commander. He knows how to protect his subordinates instead of letting them die needlessly.”
Luo Ji: “A rational decision is to preserve manpower rather than make meaningless sacrifices, which is more in line with strategic interests.”
Hikigaya Hachiman: “A boss who can issue such an order is a rare animal in reality, even though her methods are very violent.”
Seryu: “Captain Esdeath, if I join the Hunters, I will fight for justice to the end.”
Albedo: “So the General has such a delicate side. Bringing the unstable blade under his control is both protection and absolute domination.”
Reinhardt: “She is not a reckless warrior, but an exceptional commander who cherishes her elite subordinates and possesses top-notch tactical rationality.”
[On the other side, the Black Eyes team encountered the main force of the night raid.][Night Raid member Myne noticed that Hei Tong and Aka Tong were extremely similar. She didn’t want Aka Tong to attack her sister, so she sniped Hei Tong from a distance.][But Kuronetō’s reaction speed far surpassed that of a normal person, and he easily dodged it. The humanoid imperial weapon Susanoo attacked, but Will immediately stood in front of Kuronetō, blocking the attack and being knocked away.][All members of the night raid appeared and did not act separately.]Chapter 30: He who kills will be killed, the death of Porus and Chelsea (old version)
[Hei Tong came to her sister Chi Tong and happily expressed an extremely twisted wish: “This way I can kill my sister with my own hands and add her to the collection of Ba Fang Xingjun, and we can be together like before.][She drew her sword and released Yafu. She could transform any living creature, as long as it was a corpse, into a doll.][Among them are not only the powerful ones she has killed, but also extremely dangerous species, former generals who betrayed the empire, and even friends who grew up with Akame and Kurome.][Each of these eight puppets is very powerful, and they can even work together to put the Night Raid members in a difficult position.][Although they have no self-will and cannot understand language, the habits and strong intentions engraved in their bodies will remain.][Chelsey caught the flaw and transformed herself into a companion of the Hachiman puppet, approached the puppet, and assisted Tatsumi in eliminating it.][Najesita had already mastered the former general’s techniques through training and eliminated the general puppet.][The frog doll swallows Myne while she’s not paying attention to her pronunciation.][Kurotō comes over and announces the ending: “I heard from Seryuu that your partner was eaten by Kobi, right? So this is the same ending.”]Esdeath: “I was really tricked, but in reality, I won’t make such a mistake again, Nadezhda.”
Goto Jiri: “How could she become like this, killing her sister?”
Eren Yeager: “Is this love twisted to the extreme, or is it pure hatred that has been completely twisted by the Empire?”
Matou Sakura: “Turning the one you love into a collection that will never leave, never betray? I think I can understand this twisted obsession.”
Orochimaru: “Similar to Impure World Reincarnation? No… it’s a more direct and less aesthetically pleasing form of corpse manipulation. Unfortunately, a puppet without a soul and independent consciousness is ultimately just a low-quality toy.”
Akame: “That was…our former companion…Kurotome, why…the dead should be allowed to rest in peace.”
Hei Tong: “Because we are friends, we should always be together.”
Najeshitan: “How long will this desecration of the dead continue?”
Natsu: “I can’t forgive you. You even did this to your companions…”
Daik Dora: “They are individually powerful, able to utilize their abilities from before death, have excellent teamwork, and are fearless. This Imperial Gear Eight Chambers is indeed extremely troublesome.”
Katsura Kotonoha: “Isn’t even peace possible after death? How sad.”
Natsu Dragneel: “Those who harm their companions are unforgivable.”
Hill: “Partner, are you talking about me? Eaten by that dog-shaped imperial weapon?”
Tatsumi was a little confused.
He always felt that the girl named Hei Tong in the light curtain looked very similar to Chi Tong and had a similar name. It turned out that she was Chi Tong’s sister.
Akame is in the Revolutionary Army, while her sister is in the Empire, serving the Empire and even controlling the corpses of her former companions…
The sisters seemed destined to engage in a brutal fight. The future revealed by this curtain of light was so heavy that it was suffocating.
Tatsumi was furious. He had played with the dead, showing no mercy even to Akame’s sister. He unleashed a powerful force and smashed the monkey puppet to pieces.
【Main punched through the frog’s body and emerged from the inside.】
[The Imperial Susanoo activates his berserk technique, absorbing Najeshita’s life force to unleash an unprecedented power. However, this power is too strong, and it can consume the owner’s life after just three uses.][The strengthened Susanoo swiftly destroyed the huge dangerous creature.][Akagome also destroyed the puppet guards who assisted Borus, and Leone bit Borus’s imperial weapon to pieces.]Unable to use his imperial weapon, Borus resorted to his ultimate weapon, detonating his own imperial weapon, transforming the mountain into a valley.
Hei Tong: “Another one of my toys has been broken.”
Esdeath: “A humanoid imperial weapon, interesting.”
Toosaka Rin: “Sacrificing life for power, this is the ultimate will to protect.”
Saiki K: “The higher the flag is set for this kind of setting, the more restricted the number of uses will be, and eventually it will run out.”
Emiya Shirou: “Rest in peace. You’re next, Borus.”
Tony Stark: “The perfect combination of biology and energy, the burst of power is astonishing. Jarvis, record this.”
Deidara: “Yeah! Art is explosion!”
[Polus narrowly escaped death. She was very worried about Hei Tong, fearing that the explosion had affected him.][For some reason, he thought of Captain Esdeath again. Esdeath once asked him why he didn’t come to dinner.]He thought his face was ugly and would make Esdeath’s meal taste bad.
This piqued Esdeath’s interest, making her want to see more. Esdeath forcibly removed his hood and saw his face, but she ended up saying it was no big deal.
[She also reassured him that no one would care and even invited him to dinner.]“It would be nice to eat with everyone again.” Thinking this, Borus suddenly noticed a wounded girl beside him.
[He bandaged the girl’s wound with care, but was caught off guard and killed by the girl with a needle.]The girl transformed back into Chelsea: “Those were the children from the village you burned. They were suspected of joining the revolutionary army, so you burned them all together. You probably don’t remember everyone in the village.”
[Porus fell down. He knew that he would be punished one day, but even so he had to go back.][Because he has a wife and children waiting for him at home.]Gulide: “Although that woman is a battle maniac, she is indeed good at treating her subordinates.”
Natsume Takashi: “General Esdeath is not only gentle to Tatsumi, Mr. Borus has also always been cared for by others.”
Oreki Houtarou: “It’s wrong for a wounded girl to be in a place like this.”
Yoshida Shoyo: “He came from the Imperial Incineration Corps, but he is so kind.”
Sakata Gintoki: “But he also burned many innocent people to death. There’s no way to wash it away.”
Agatsuma Yuno: “How naive! Being kind to your enemies is being cruel to yourself, right?”
Olga Izzi: “He wasn’t being merciful to the enemy, but rather his duty as a soldier and his kindness as a human being made it impossible for him to regard the wounded who needed help as enemies at that moment.”
Lelouch: “Karma. Those who carry out orders will eventually be retaliated by the hatred they bring.”
Armin Arnold: “War is like this: it constantly creates hatred, and then hatred leads to new tragedies… and the cycle continues.”
Buzz: “Home… Every soldier probably has a place like this in their heart they want to return to.”
Borus: “I knew I’d get my comeuppance one day. So that’s how it is. From now on, I need to be careful around strangers.”
Chelsea: “Just let them out like that? That would make things more difficult. They’d definitely be wary of strangers.”
After killing Borus, Chelsea disguised herself as him and approached Hei Tong. When Hei Tong became weak due to the side effects of the drug, she took the opportunity to assassinate Hei Tong.
[However, due to the excessive amount of drugs injected into his body, Hei Tong’s body was already different from that of an ordinary person, and he did not die even after being attacked in the vital parts.][She manipulated the remaining two Eighth Houses and brutally killed Chelsea.]“Ah, really? So I’m the one getting my comeuppance? I really want to go back and hear your praise. So, Tatsumi, I’m really awesome, right?”
[After Chelsea’s death, even his body was not allowed to rest in peace. It was brutally dismembered and his head was impaled on a pole and displayed in the street.]Tatsumi: “Kurotome… Is he a test subject of the Empire?”
Akai Shuichi: “Perfect sniper timing. Taking advantage of the target’s most vulnerable moment, he shot the target dead with a poison needle from behind.”
Chelsea: “Is that my karma? My feelings were released just like that, but I don’t even know Tatsumi right now.”
Lem: “Miss Chelsea has done a great job.”
Emiya Kiritsugu: “Is this the price of justice, no matter which side it is on?”
Tsugikoku Yuichi: “Unforgivable. What do you think of life?”
CC: “Really? The way humans treat each other is never pleasant no matter how many times I see it.”
Levi: “What a bunch of rubbish! They’re going to deprive the dead of even the most basic dignity. Such dirty tactics are infuriating.”
Chapter 31: Tatsumi: I will never let you die this time (old version)
The playful smile on Chelsea’s face froze instantly, and the candy in her hand fell to the ground with a plop.
He watched helplessly as his future self completed the assassination with hope, then fell into despair, and in the end… he couldn’t even keep his body intact.
Her body trembled slightly. Although she knew that she would suffer retribution sooner or later, such a tragic ending was still difficult for her to bear.
Night attack on the organization’s base.
Tatsumi’s face turned pale, and he felt intense discomfort and anger.
Although he didn’t know the girl named Chelsea yet, he already knew through the light curtain that she would join the night raid in the future.
That is equivalent to not being able to rest in peace after your future companions are killed.
Even if the other person was not his companion, he would never be able to bear being dismembered and having his head hung up.
Moreover, Chelsea in the future called out his name before she died. This trust or regret that transcended time weighed heavily on his heart.
If I become stronger and more reliable in the future, can I avoid these things?
He gritted his teeth, his determination to become stronger had never been so strong.
After the battle, Hei Tong fell into a coma. Esdeath dissected the recovered assassin’s limbs, but was unable to determine their identity.
Saiyuu rested his chin on his arms, “Anyway, it’s okay to feed the bad guys’ bodies to Bibi.”
“Here.” Esdeath tossed the severed limb to her, then informed everyone, “The Minister has urgently sent us an escort mission. We’re heading to Jelok. The person being escorted might be the target of the night raid.”
She suddenly felt that the actions before the night raid were just to lead them astray, and the real target of the night raid was Jelock.
[“Najestane tricked me in this battle.”]Not only were the thieves used by Najeshita to stop her, but she herself was also used by Najieshita to wipe out the thieves.
[“I won’t let you down twice. I will definitely ravage you in Jerlock.”]“Alright.” Hei Tong regained consciousness, indicating that he had recovered and requested to join the action.
Esdeath went up and delivered a flying kick. After confirming that Kuroneko was still able to fight, she agreed.
Tatsumi: “What a joke! Feeding the corpses of our companions to the dogs again… This is a violation of the dignity of life.”
Agni: “Although there is some anger, but more of it is endless sorrow. When will all this end?”
Robin: “From this cool, cold analysis, it seems she’s thoroughly enjoying this hunting game. This feeling of dominance is truly captivating.”
L: “The night raid strategy is quite efficient. Utilizing the opponent’s strength to clear obstacles while achieving your secondary objectives.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Using flying kicks to confirm whether your subordinates have recovered is a very messed-up way of checking.”
[A small town east of the imperial capital has prospered due to its rich underground resources. In recent years, many religious facilities of the Anning Dao have been built, forming a huge city with its own unique culture. That city is Jelock.]Esdeath led the Hunters here, attending the banquet while guarding the minister’s spy planted in Anning Road, and the bishop’s trusted assistant, Pericles.
Esdeath keenly sensed someone hiding on the ceiling. It turned out to be the Four Rakshasa, the embodiment of violence invited from the Empire to control the cult.
“Thanks to the General’s arrival, these ghosts who were once serving as personal guards can now go to the front lines.”
[The Four Rakshasa Ghosts serve as the Minister’s personal execution force. Each of them is extremely powerful. Although they are not Imperial Tool Users, they have a record of defeating Imperial Tool Users on their own and have already recovered five Imperial Tool for the Minister.]One of the ugly guys even tried to reach out, and before Seryu could react, he was behind her, very complacent, “You two can just stay here and drink.”
[But the next moment, Esdeath pressed an icicle against the back of his head. “You too, no matter how glorious your achievements, you must not let your guard down.”]“Oh, amazing! As expected of General Esdeath! I’m almost obsessed with you.”
Esdeath put away the icicles. He concluded that the minister valued this cult very much. He had such a powerful group of demons, the Four Rakshasa, yet he still allowed them to come.
Tony Stark: “A resource-driven economy transformed into a religious and cultural center? Interesting development model. But usually, such prosperity hides a lot of trouble.”
Lelouch: “Using religion to unite people and form an independent culture is a good strategy, but it is also the easiest breeding ground for revolution.”
Dio Brando: “A life-and-death game at a lavish banquet—what a delightful scene… WRYYYY!”
Okita Sougo: “Eating and drinking on public funds while carrying out missions, what an enviable job.”
Marin: “You can kill the imperial weapon user with your own strength, without relying on any external aids?”
Saiyu: “What happened to that guy? He was so fast, I… couldn’t even react?”
Sonic the Hedgehog: “Is this kind of speed worth bragging about? It seems the standards for the strong in this world aren’t very high.”
Takasugi Shinsuke: “People who only know how to talk usually die the fastest.”
Aizen Sosuke: “It seems this minister has big plans. This cult is probably more than just bait for a night raid.”
[Seleu thinks Pericles is a truly vulgar guy. Is such a person worthy of being protected by Captain Esdeath?]Esdeath suggests that they just think of it as bait for a night raid. She says to Seryu, “You’re too nervous. Even if it’s for the sake of completing the mission, you need to be able to relax and tense up.”
She saw several teenagers playing and chasing after the Celestial Technique, and an idea struck her: “Hey, kids, the dog’s owner wants to play with you, too.”
“Captain… Captain?”
Esdes lifted Seryu’s chin. “It’s break time now, so it’d be nice to have some entertainment.”
Elizabeth: “I agree with Seleu. This man has a wretched face and cloudy eyes. He is definitely not a good person.”
Unohana Retsu: “Maintaining a calm mind even in the heat of battle is the key to foresight in ever-changing situations. General Esdeath understands this well.”
Biscuit: “That’s right, you should also know how to relax and have fun after work. You are too tense, little girl.”
The Hunters have confirmed the intelligence regarding the Night Raid and have therefore stepped up their vigilance. They killed three of the Four Rakshasa Ghosts during the Night Raid, but because many of their intelligence agents were killed, they slowed down their operations.
[The Night Raid and the Hunters remained in a stalemate without engaging in battle until two weeks later, when Celia discovered Tatsumi and Mine’s whereabouts and took the initiative to attack and enforce justice.]The last of the four remaining Rakshasa demons is also cooperating with the hunters, and is entrusted by Seleu to inform Esdeath.
[Main asked Tatsumi to stop the opponent, while she herself would fight against Celyu.][After a fierce battle, Maine successfully killed Sailu, avenging Hill.][Seleu’s Imperial Tool can be transformed into a variety of weapons, even cannons, but Maine’s Romantic Battery is launched using psychic power, and the more dangerous the situation, the more powerful it can be.][Seryu, who was cut in half, laughed crazily: “Justice will not fail. Evil must be eliminated at all costs.”]She activated the ultimate weapon Dr. Fashion had given her to fight the villains, and was about to self-destruct.
Gojo Satoru: “The Four Rakshasa Demons, is that all? They claimed to be able to kill Imperial Tool Users, but three of them were easily taken care of by Night Raid?”
Armin Arnold: “Because of impulse, the best plans are often ruined by the arbitrary actions of individual chess pieces and unnecessary personal hatred.”
Kurapika: “This isn’t justice at all. You’re just forcing your hatred and bigotry into the name of justice!”
Levi: “Putting personal feelings above the mission is the most fatal mistake.”
Shokuhou Misaki: “A weapon powered by spiritual power? Haha, it seems we are a bit similar.”
One party said: “You’re dragging others down with you even before you die? That’s the nature of a scumbag.”
Yato: “In the end… is this all you care about? What a pathetic fellow.”
Suddenly, she saw the dog-shaped imperial weapon cut in two, and finally revealed a sense of sadness.
“Really? Looks like you can’t fix it. You haven’t completely defeated all the evil yet.”
She couldn’t hold back her tears any longer: “Captain Esdeath, I don’t want to be in a place like this.”
The explosion started, destroying everything. Myne’s legs were paralyzed. She was very unwilling to accept this. She had finally defeated two enemies, so how could she die in such a place?
[Just when she fell into despair, Tatsumi arrived in time and took her away.]“I wasn’t strong enough to handle Big Brother’s situation, so I missed out on Chelsea. But I will never let you die this time.”
Chapter 32: The Ice Queen Overwhelms the Audience (Old Version)
Sailu was a little overwhelmed: “How could this happen? Not only my mentor, but also myself, even Xiaobi…”
She couldn’t stand such a result, and her face was extremely ferocious: “Ye Xi, you actually… It’s unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable.”
Marin looked at herself in despair and unwillingness at the center of the explosion on the light screen, her heart pounding and her face pale.
She subconsciously touched her leg and found that it was fine.
And when she saw Tatsumi coming like a god, picking her up and saying, “I will never let you die this time.”
An indescribable emotion instantly struck her heart. Her cheeks instantly turned red, and her heart was filled with warmth. She looked at Tatsumi beside her and muttered, “You really are an idiot.”
Tatsumi: “Huh?”
The night raiders finally launched an assassination attempt on Pericles. Upon learning of the rebels’ presence, Pericles immediately groveled and begged Esdeath to protect him.
Esdeath stepped on his eyes with her high heel. “You always have a stern face, don’t you? Be quiet. That’s really outrageous. Don’t worry, I won’t leave the cathedral.”
She was actually looking forward to the enemy’s arrival. As long as the night raiders couldn’t kill Bolik, the raid would be a failure.
The Hunters have already attacked. Lan shot down the Akagi and his men who had flown in from the sky on dangerous vehicles. Will, fighting one against three, pinned down Akagi, Lubbock, and Myne.
Orochimaru: “Haha… He’s usually so arrogant, but when facing death, he behaves so shabby.”
Kenpachi Zaraki: “The posture of crawling for survival is really disgusting. It is better to accept death calmly.”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Wow… high heels stepping on my eyes, it hurts just looking at it. My glasses are starting to hurt again.”
Kamishiro Rize: “Being treated like this actually gives me a different kind of pleasure. I like this general very much.”
Gojo Satoru: “Oh? You mean as long as she’s still here, she’s absolutely unkillable? You’re absolutely confident, but you do have the strength to back that confidence up.”
Sonic the Hedgehog: “He can hold back three Night Raiders by himself? This guy is quite capable.”
Lubbock: “That guy is so strong?”
Will: “…”
Will was in a very complicated mood at the moment. He had already known about the morbid darkness of the empire and instinctively felt some resistance.
Seeing his own desperate look in the light screen again, he felt a little suffocated.
Even if it is to repay a favor, does it mean that I have to become a knife without right or wrong?
Najeshitan led Susanoo and Leone into the church, where Esdeath had been waiting for them for a long time.
“Long time no see, Nadezhda.” Esdeath drew her sword. “Now that you’re here, let me enjoy my imperial weapon for a while. Then we can reminisce about the past. Let’s go to the torture chamber.”
[Esdeath had specially prepared a secret technique of her own creation for this purpose. Since it consumes a lot of energy, she had never used it before and was very much looking forward to using it in this battle.][Esdeath raised the sword in her hand, and a huge ice ball fell from the sky.]Susanoo immediately rushed forward and smashed the huge ice ball into pieces with one blow.
[“How about this?” Esdeath raised her hand, and countless icicles flew out.][Susanoo was unable to fully resist the piercing of his body, but his recovery ability was very strong.]“Are you the biological Teigu mentioned in the report? This suddenly makes things more interesting.”
Esdeath was delighted. Fighting one against three, she pushed Susanoo back, dodged Leone’s attack, and came from behind Leone, piercing her body.
Leona was shocked. What kind of reaction speed was this? It was even faster than a wild animal.
Aizen Sosuke: “The prey has finally entered the hunting grounds carefully prepared for it by the hunter. This fateful reunion must have been long awaited by both parties.”
Lelouch: “We’re going straight for the center, but it seems our actions were anticipated. Najeshita, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve?”
Takasugi Shinsuke: “Reminiscing about the past in the torture chamber? That’s quite the bloody invitation, fitting for her style.”
Najeshitan: “A new move? She even created a secret technique that has never been used before?”
Gojo Satoru: “Humanoid Imperial Tool VS The Strongest General, who is the true challenger?”
Wolverine: “Hey, man, good recovery there. Looks like it hurts though.”
Kazuto Kiritani: “Since it’s an artificial Teigu, perhaps it has no sense of pain at all.”
Esdeath noticed that Leone, despite being a human, had a very fast recovery speed, which intrigued her and she decided to collect it.
[She first knocked Najeshitan unconscious, then froze Susanoo, and came to Leone.]“Different parts of the body recover at different speeds, right? Let me give it a try.”
She gouged out Leone’s eyes, cut off Leone’s hands, slashed a hole in his face, gouged out his right breast, and chopped off his feet.
[Leone wailed in pain, but her vitality was exceptionally strong, and she was not dead.]“Then let’s try a fatal wound and see how long we can hold out.”
Just as Esdeath was about to strike, she suddenly sensed a murderous aura, and Tatsumi, wearing a demon-ridden robe, attacked her.
Esdeath had anticipated this: “Sure enough, there are assassins elsewhere. They were forced out with just this method. What a naive fellow! Are you possessed by a demon? I’ve wanted to fight you for a long time.”
[Even though she said that, Esdeath had a strange feeling.]She seemed reluctant to attack the person in front of her. She had no idea why. This was the first time she had encountered such a thing.
[Tatsumi also felt at a loss as to where to start. The woman before him was completely flawless.]Kurotsuchi Mayuri: “Excellent recovery ability, very worthwhile for research.”
Dr. Fashion: “Is that the lion factor at work? I really want to study it.”
Demihuman: “Immortality? No…it’s something different, but equally curious.”
Najeshitan: “In an instant, there was no time to react. She has undoubtedly become even more powerful.”
Leone: “Ahhhhh… Asshole… Just kill me if you have the guts.”
Tanjiro Kamado: “This guy, who abuses people like this, is even more hateful than a demon.”
Sai Hanekawa Tsubasa: “Turning a living warrior into a specimen collection is truly a cruel possessiveness.”
Sherlock Holmes: “Even though I don’t know who’s inside the armor, my instincts have already detected something.”
Tatsumi’s eyes were red, and he was extremely angry when he saw the future elder sister Leona being treated so inhumanely.
Even though that didn’t happen in reality, the sight was unbearable for him.
He held Shuangquan tightly, wishing he could rush into the light curtain and fight the demon to the death.
Leone’s golden animal eyes shrank due to extreme fear and anger, and his body trembled violently involuntarily.
I saw with my own eyes my future self being cut, blinded, and mutilated by Esdeath like a dissected experiment…
The heart-wrenching pain and humiliation seemed to come across time and space, and her nails dug deep into her palms, causing blood to seep out.
“Okay…very good…I will definitely make you pay for this collection.”
Although Leone was well aware of how terrifying Esdeath was, she really couldn’t bear it anymore. Even if it meant gnawing all her teeth off, she would still tear her flesh from her body.
Najeshita regains consciousness, unable to believe she was knocked unconscious for even a moment. Esdeath is even more powerful than she was in the Empire.
She knew she couldn’t hold back any longer, so she decisively activated a secret technique that could only be used three times in her lifetime, strengthening Susanoo.
Susanoo breaks through the ice and fights Esdeath together with Tatsumi, but Esdeath is too strong and remains calm even with a one-on-one advantage.
When Susanoo summoned the Tenjokumo sword and swept across Esdeath with a forty-meter-long sword, Esdeath instantly created dozens of layers of ice in front of her to block the blow.
“This power is commendable, but it can’t touch me.”
“That’s true for you, but I’m not sure about the target behind you. You’re too engrossed in the battle.”
Esdeath was startled upon hearing this and quickly turned around: “Hei Tong, how are you?”
[I saw Hei Tong and Bo Li Ke being rescued by a member of the Eight Houses.]Esdeath was very upset: “You actually prevented me from enjoying the battle. I will never do a guard mission again. I will not capture you alive. I will destroy you to the core.”
Rick: “She was already the strongest in the empire. It’s normal for her to improve while you were away.”
Jon Snow: “This is the second time. If it happens again, Najeshtan will die.”
Shimada Hanzo: “The Cloud Sword looked quite oppressive that day, and its power was decent, but it was meaningless if it couldn’t hit the target.”
Esdeath: “I see. So, I wasn’t the target from the beginning. But I can’t be forgiven for spoiling other people’s fun.”
Chapter 33: Everything Freezes – Maha Bottam (Old Version)
The number of icicles behind Esdeath increased, completely different from before, and they shot towards Susanoo one after another.
Susanoo used the Yata no Mirror to reflect Esdeath’s attack, and then used the Yasakani no Magatama to quickly fly towards Pericles.
[Just as he was about to kill Pericles, Esdeath used his own unique secret technique, Maha Potama.]【For a moment, everything was frozen and motionless.】
[This is the unique skill she mastered in order to trap Tatsumi.]“Although I can only activate it once a day, I think that’s enough, isn’t it?”
Esdeath pierced Susanoo’s core, and after his power was released, she didn’t give Susanoo a chance to escape, and kicked him to pieces.
“Letting me use my trump card is indeed commendable.”
[She crushed the fallen core completely.]“You’ve gathered quite a few allies, Nadezhda. You’re truly fascinating. I’m truly sorry to lose a rival who could rival me, but since you’ve become the leader of the Night Raid, I can’t let you go.”
Esdeath is about to take everyone present to the torture chamber. No one can fight her anymore.
Kizaru: “The sword of Ama-no-Kana, the mirror of the Eight-foot Mirror, the Yasakani no Magatama… Hmm… What familiar and nostalgic names, so scary.”
Kyo Kusanagi: “Three wonders, it seems that there are similar inheritances in other worlds.”
Susanoo (Mythology): “His name is Susanoo, yet he wields the power of three sacred artifacts… Is this a coincidence, or a reflection of fate?”
Shaka: “Mahāpatma… Great Crimson Lotus, the last of the Eight Cold Hells, means the Hell of Extreme Cold. It’s named this way. The implication of this technique, which freezes everything, seems to be extremely extraordinary.”
Esdeath: “Hmm… This ability seems quite impressive indeed. It’s an absolute power that can even freeze time.”
Dio Brando: “Relying on extreme cold to achieve the effect of freezing time?”
Aokiji: “If we develop the power of the Ice Fruit to its full potential, perhaps we can reach similar realms? This is a direction of improvement worth considering.”
Najeshitan: “Even Susanoo…”
Lelouch: “Using absolute strength to crush all intelligence, you’re truly the worst type of enemy.”
Hannibal: “I’m starting to get interested in her techniques and her psychology background.”
Esdeath wanted to see what the demon was like inside and was about to take off the demon’s mask.
[Berrick saw Leona unconscious and wanted to take advantage of the situation. Hei Tong was worried about his safety, but at this moment, the back of his neck, which had been pricked by Chelsea with a needle, began to hurt again.][Main and Chitong broke away from Will and rushed into the church.][After seeing the surrounding scene, Akame immediately made a judgment and rushed directly towards Borik.][Esdeath attempts to stop her, but Tatsumi wakes up and attacks, restraining Esdeath.][Borik tried to escape, but Leone held his feet tightly.][Hei Tong tried to stop it but it was too late. Chi Tong successfully completed the kill.]【Esdeath’s escort mission failed.】
[At the same time, Najeshitan forcibly used her life to release the third secret technique, allowing Susanoo to complete his regeneration.]【And this time, Susanoo’s power became even stronger. He punched Esdeath’s ice wall, causing the ground to tremble. 】
Najeshita ordered everyone to retreat. She knew that they would not be able to capture Esdeath this way, and that the battle time had already exceeded. Soldiers would arrive soon.
Tatsumi carried the immobilized Najeshita and Leone, and Susanoo was knocked in front of everyone by Esdeath.
Esdeath approaches the group, her voice full of pressure. “It looks like you’ve been strengthened, but it’s still far from enough. You can’t hurt me even a little bit.”
[Susanoo picked up several Night Raiders and threw them away.]“In the past thousand years of my life as an imperial weapon, I’ve met many wonderful people, so I have no regrets. Farewell.”
Weber: “The third time? She’s burning the flames of her life!”
Sephiroth: “Hmph, the dying struggle of an ant, using up all the remaining warmth of its life to ignite a flame, will ultimately lead to its extinction.”
Sanji: “You’re still thinking about that kind of thing even when your life is at stake, you piece of shit! You’re a real scumbag!”
Mao Lilan: “How can there be such a person? Taking advantage of others in distress… How despicable.”
Leona: “That guy, I must tear him apart with my own hands.
Zhang Sanfeng: “This beast’s behavior is extremely vile! He must be executed!”
Emiya Kiritsugu: “What a calm and frightening judgment. He made the most efficient choice without hesitation. Before the mission objective, personal emotions and the joy of battle are superfluous.”
Thomas Wade: “She lost her humanity, she lost a lot, she lost her animality, she lost everything. She had both, but she still failed the mission. It’s interesting.”
Luo Ji: “It’s the right choice. Survival is the first necessity of civilization. Preserving manpower is more important than meaningless sacrifice.”
Trisolaran Civilization: “We cannot understand the logic behind this kind of individual sacrifice for the collective, but the data has been recorded.”
Esdeath released an ice cone to block it, but Susanoo used a mirror to deflect it all back. He stopped absorbing Najeshitan’s life force and drew his weapon to block Esdeath.
Esdeath sighed softly, then revealed a cruel smile. “You want to use yourself as a human shield to buy time for your companions to escape? Nadezhda’s men are all naive.”
“I’m a humanoid imperial weapon, and I’ve exhausted all my secret techniques. I’m the most suitable for this mission.”
“Your name is Susanoo, right?”
“That’s right.”
Esdeath draws her weapon: “Not as an imperial weapon, but as a warrior. I will remember this name for you. Let me enjoy your last struggle before your life is gone.”
【”Ohhhhhhhhhh…” Susanoo rushed towards Esdeath.】
[As the two collided, Susanoo’s body was slashed with several wounds, and soon it was completely shattered.]Esdeath crushed Susanoo’s core. “Even though it was painful for them, failing the mission was such a loss. I can’t stand it.”
She recalled the cries of the haunted demon. Could that be…?
Lina Inbas: “This mirror looks amazing! I wish I could borrow it.”
Batman: “Maximizing one’s own value in exchange for the team’s survival is the optimal solution after careful calculation. It is by no means naive.”
Seshomaru: “If a tool accepts its fate, it will save you from unnecessary struggle.”
Brand: “He never retreated a single step until the very end. He was an incredible fighter.”
Master Gu Yi: “The artifact is spiritual, knowing destiny and upholding righteousness, after a thousand years of practice, one will eventually attain enlightenment.”
Shaka: “Life burned out like a brilliant spark… a sad yet noble scene.”
Nagisa Kaworu: “The seeds of suspicion have been planted. She has probably already vaguely guessed who is inside.”
Chapter 34: The Decaying Empire, the Sorrow of the Hunter Squad (Old Version)
[Belic’s death triggered a change in factions within the Order, leading to an armed uprising within the Anning Dao. Many people, suffering from the Empire’s oppression, joined in, and the rebellion spread throughout the Empire.][At the same time, the foreign tribes in the West seized the opportunity to invade, defeating the long-absent-from-battle imperial soldiers repeatedly.]The empire was caught in a double quagmire of internal and external troubles, and the minister had no choice but to send Esdeath to suppress the foreign tribes in the West.
Faced with her overwhelming strength, the Western tribes dared not resist and immediately retreated into the valley.
Esdeath had anticipated this, and she ordered the enemy’s retreat to be cut off and the valley to be set on fire.
[Looking at the soldiers struggling in pain in the sea of ​​fire, Esdeath felt extremely relieved.]“Is this the elite army that shattered the empire? What beautiful music! To defeat and ravage those who are full of confidence in battle—this is the meaning of my life.”
[Just then, Esdeath received a report that the southern rebels had begun to take action and had captured a city without bloodshed.]Esdeath didn’t seem too concerned. “We just need to take the Western foreigners back. If anything goes wrong, that stubborn old man is still in the imperial capital. The only ones who can fight our army head-on are probably his guards.”
Lelouch: “Pericles’ death has ignited the final fuse. Once the seeds of chaos are sown, the rotten empire will collapse. The tide of humanity is unstoppable. This is the perfect time for revolution.”
V: “A single spark can start a prairie fire. The deeper the oppression, the more intense the resistance. The oppressed people have finally stood up.”
Bang: “Let that woman clean up the trash? That would save a lot of trouble.”
Thomas Wade: “The right choice is to release the more ferocious beasts when facing a herd of beasts.”
Tanjiro Kamado: “I can’t forgive you! How can you take other people’s pain as happiness?”
Emiya Kiritsugu: “The most effective tactics are also the most brutal. War has always been like this.”
Ezio: “War is never glorious. It’s just a massacre.”
Cornelia: “A bloodless battle? It seems the rebels have experts in strategy and understanding people’s hearts.”
Major: “This is the war symphony.”
The major’s fingertips tapped the glass unconsciously, making a crisp sound. “That fool’s death could actually trigger such a wonderful chain reaction. Religious fanatics ignited the flames of uprising, the Western barbarians wisely jumped into the crematorium, and General Esdeath…ah, she will always be the most dazzling soprano in this opera.”
He suddenly stood up and spread his arms, as if conducting an invisible orchestra. “Look! The rusty war machine of the Empire is being dismantled and reconstructed by the riots. Every wail is the most perfect chord, every flame is the most brilliant stage light, and the most exciting thing is that everyone thinks they are in control of the situation.”
“But… the true song of hell is far from beginning.”
During Esdeath’s absence, the minister’s son, Sheila, formed the Wild Hounds, acting as a secret police force in place of the hunters. They committed crimes in the imperial capital, slaughtering innocent civilians.
[Porus’ wife and daughter were also tortured to death by wild hounds.][Even Silla had her eyes on Hei Tong and wanted to take him away, which made Will intolerable. Even if he was the minister’s son, he would never forgive him.][But in the palace, the Imperial General Budd forbade the two from fighting or causing trouble.][Sheila wants to get rid of Esdeath’s men, so he proposes a bare-knuckle fight. Will also wants to beat him up, so Bud agrees and personally serves as the referee to witness the fight.][The two began to interact with each other, but after Sheila became serious, Will gradually fell into a disadvantage and was seriously injured.][But after thinking of Porus’s family, he stood up again, exploded with anger, and knocked Sheila unconscious.][Bud declared Will’s victory, but Will still wanted to teach Sheila a lesson.]Bud knocks Will down: “I already said, you win. Don’t let the palace be stained with blood.”
Tanjiro Kamado: “Asshole, you even don’t let little girls and women go?”
Saitama: “I’m getting a little pissed off.”
Esdeath: “How dare you! It seems the rats have become very arrogant since I left.”
Batman: “The breakdown of order begins with the corruption of law enforcers. This cancer must be eradicated.”
Daredevil: “I hear the city’s cries, more painful than ever.”
Steve Rogers: “When the law fails to prevail, men must rise up.”
Hayakawa Aki: “That was a good fight. He deserved to be beaten to death. Even though it seems like something hasn’t happened yet, it still makes me feel relieved just looking at this scene.”
Okita Sougo: “Now that the rigid old man has spoken, there’s no more fun to watch.”
Tyrion Lannister: “A great general who values ​​rules and order over justice, a typical royalist.”
Porus’ wife’s pupils constricted, and she covered her mouth tightly, as violent retching and trembling swept over her.
After Porus died in battle, he and his daughter were both killed by wild hounds in the future.
“No…it’s not true…” she whispered hoarsely, tears mixed with despair welling up in her eyes.
Porus’ daughter was in deep fear, trembling as she hugged her mother tightly.
Porus himself was struck by lightning and his rage could not be suppressed.
“Sira…” He growled and punched the wall.
But his wife’s cries instantly broke him down: “It’s all because of you, because of that damned empire you served. They finally got here, and they won’t let us go!”
Porus looked at his collapsed wife and daughter, and his tall body staggered and slid to the ground.
The family he gave everything for the empire and hoped to protect with his life ultimately suffered such a tragedy because of the deeper darkness of the empire. This was a million times more terrifying than his own death.
If I hadn’t joined the hunters, if I hadn’t done anything for the empire, if I had taken my family away earlier, would these things not have happened?
He held Shuangquan tightly, and the purest murderous intent burned in his heart. He must kill Xila himself.
[There was also a clown among the Wild Hounds who had actually killed Lan’s students, but the incident was covered up by the local officials to protect the reputation of law and order.]【In order to change this country, Lan joined the hunters. 】
[Hei Tong noticed his thoughts and knew that he was going for revenge, so he decided to act with him.][Black Eyes helped intercept the Wild Hound’s helpers, and Lan eventually succeeded in killing his enemy and avenging his students, but he himself was fatally wounded.][The Night Raiders also joined the battlefield, and Akame killed a member of the Wild Hounds.][When Lan was on the verge of death, he took Hei Tong away and escaped from the encirclement of Ye Xi.][Hei Tong was very sad and burst into tears: “If Lan is not here, Will will be very lonely, and I don’t want that either.”]“Please tell Will to stay gentle and keep moving forward.”
“Ran…” Heartbroken, Hei Tong plunged his sword into Lan’s body: “Let’s stay together. Hachifu can do it.”
[At this moment, Lan finally realized the abnormality of Hei Tong’s spirit. The empire that nurtured Hei Tong must change, but he was powerless.]“That’s good. We hunters are a team. We’ve finally gotten to this point where we’re all so close, so I don’t want to leave everyone. You think so too, don’t you, Ran?”
Conan Edogawa: “The truth will never be completely buried.”
Chrollo: “Revenge is a powerful motivation that can make people make the most rational or the most irrational choices.”
Rem: “Even though Miss Kuroneji looks aloof, she actually values ​​her companions.”
Yoshida Shoyo: “The heart that cherishes its companions is always so beautiful and fragile.”
Steve Rogers: “He remained a respectable teacher and human being until the very end.”
Charles Xavier: “Even at the end of his life, he was still protecting his fellow men.”
Agatsuma Yuno: “That’s right, so we can be together forever~ Forever~?”
Oberstein: “Emotion has completely overwhelmed reason. It is a pathetic weapon.”
Kyubey: “I’ve detected strong emotional energy, but does being together in this way really meet your wishes?”
Walnut: “This is not living, this is blasphemy.”
Ancient One: “Child, you are treading into dangerous territory. Death is part of the natural order, and distorting it will only bring greater suffering.”
Will: “All of this is so abnormal. This empire is really rotten to the core.”
Chapter 35: I won’t let anyone touch you, Tatsumi, you’re already dead (old version)
Lan’s heart was in turmoil when he saw that he had finally succeeded in killing his enemy and avenging the innocent students.
It was not because of his own death. In fact, the result of dying together was not completely unacceptable to him. He even had the consciousness of a martyr.
Revenge and changing the empire from within were one of his deeper purposes for joining the Hunters, a personal way of achieving justice, even at the cost of his own life.
But if this light curtain is released like this, the Wild Hound guys will be wary of him, and the difficulty of revenge will increase dramatically.
He also saw Hei Tong’s behavior, which made him feel creepy and sad. It turned out that Hei Tong’s heart had been destroyed by the empire to this extent.
What the empire destroyed was far more than the lives of his students, but also the future and souls of countless young people like Hei Tong.
At this moment, he finally understood that it was impossible to change the empire from within.
Perhaps joining the revolutionary army and overthrowing the empire from the outside is the right path.
After Esdeath returned, she heard about the Wild Hounds and was furious. How dare those guys run wild in her territory?
“Now that I’m back, I won’t let them do whatever they want.”
[But next she still has to deal with the rebels in the south.][Kurotsu asks Esdeath: “We can win, right?”]“Yes, I’m here too, and so is Bud. But once the Royal Guards attack, the palace’s security will be reduced. Before that, I have to find a way to deal with the night attack.”
[A week later, Tatsumi and Lubbock, dressed as a woman, are out investigating intelligence.][Sheila suddenly appears and activates the imperial weapon to teleport the two to the palace.]The Wild Hounds swordsman immediately appeared and took Lubbock down while he was off guard. The surviving woman from the Four Rakshasa demons clung to Tatsumi, and the Wild Hounds lolita bit Tatsumi’s neck and began to suck his blood.
Tatsumi immediately activated his Demon Haunting to repel the two. Just as he was about to escape, he spotted Esdeath, who was watching from a distance.
[Not only that, another great general of the Empire also appeared after noticing the commotion. This is all a trap set by Sheela, who wants to use the Empire’s strongest force to capture Tatsumi.]Tatsumi made a quick decision and immediately rushed towards the empty area. The demon haunted body responded to his thoughts and increased his physical strength.
After drawing all the enemy’s attention, he used a secret technique to become invisible, then used the wall to launch a reverse kick, sending Sheila flying.
[Then he found an opportunity to carry Lubbock and prepare to break out, but just then Esdeath was quicker and reached him, intercepting him.]“Tatsumi won’t let you escape this time.” Esdeath shoots Tatsumi down.
[General Bud releases his imperial weapon, knocking Tatsumi unconscious with one strike.]Hannibal: “Her strong sense of territory and protectiveness of her subordinates makes her character portrait more complex and interesting.”
Hashida Shi: “Ohhh…crossdressing! A good friend to men!”
Monomi: “Uu …
Acardo: “The way these bastards eat is devoid of beauty and dignity. It’s truly disgusting.”
Remlia: “Sakuya, it seems our vampire reputation has been ruined again by some lowly creatures.”
Sakata Gintoki: “Beautiful, you shouldn’t use martial ethics when dealing with scum. By the way, can this invisible armor be mass-produced?”
Coulson: “Excellent tactical decision-making and execution. He can still make the best choice in desperate situations. He is a natural warrior.”
Kirito: “We’re being blocked by two max-level bosses. How can we defeat them?”
[After waking up, Tatsumi found himself imprisoned, and Lubbock was not around.][The Wild Hound’s loli girl and the surviving woman from the Four Rakshasa Demons begin to tease Tatsumi.]Esdeath suddenly appeared and pinned the head of the Rakshasa Four Demons woman against the wall. With a cold expression, she warned the two, “Tell your companions not to touch Tatsumi again.”
“I understand. This is just a joke. We have no real intention of doing this.” The Wild Hound lolita girl sensed Esdeath’s terrifying presence and immediately ran away.
Esdeath looked at Tatsumi: “Although there are many things I want to say and ask.”
She reaches out and hugs Tatsumi. “But as soon as I see your face in front of me, I forget everything. Tatsumi, I miss you so much.”
Tatsumi resisted strongly: “How many times do I have to say this? I won’t be your accomplice.”
Esdeath didn’t care: “We’ll talk about this later. Let’s put aside our enemies and the past. Now all I want is you.”
[“No.” Tatsumi pushed her away.]Esdeath completely didn’t understand why Tatsumi still resisted kissing her.
Tatsumi said something that broke Esdeath’s heart: “I already have a girl I like, and we’re already dating.”
Demiurge: “The entertainment methods of lower creatures are always so boring and inefficient.”
Sato Kazuma: “Wait… I don’t hate this plot development, even though the situation is terrible!”
Agatsuma Yuno: “If Yuki is treated like this, I will kill them all, okay?”
Sekai Saionji: “If Makoto were treated like this, I would kill him.”
Kizaru: “How scary! They are all a bunch of twisted guys.”
Makima: “You know how to judge the situation. You’re a smart kid.”
Matou Sakura: “This kind of strong love is both enviable and a little scary.”
Zi Nu: “Deep love does not bring longevity, and excessive strength brings humiliation. Little girl, you are so persistent that I am afraid you will hurt yourself.”
Gojo Satoru: “Why would I reject you? Because I simply don’t like you. Don’t you understand?”
Shinji Ikari: “I can’t understand it, but at the same time I feel like I can understand it. This feeling is too painful.”
Tatsumi: “Eh? Who is the girl I like?”
Myne: “I want to know too.”
Hill: “I was already dead by then. It couldn’t have been me.”
Chelsea: “Me too.”
Matou Shinji: “Hey, now we’re going to have a good show.”
Upon hearing that Tatsumi already has a girlfriend, Esdeath was a little reluctant at first, but then she realized that all she needed to do was get Tatsumi back. She wanted to make Tatsumi her subordinate.
Esdeath even prepared food for Tatsumi herself, but Tatsumi was very stubborn and refused to eat a single bite.
She once again advised Tatsumi that if he obeyed, he could leave immediately. If he refused, he would be treated as a serious criminal and publicly executed.
Tatsumi asked her to rescue her companions first before negotiating terms.
“I heard he was killed while trying to escape. Forget about him. Tonight is your last chance. Follow me, Tatsumi.”
“I no longer care about life or death. Why would I join the Empire just to save my own life?”
Esdeath was anxious: “Not to serve the Empire, but to become my subordinate.”
Tatsumi looked at Esdeath angrily: “That’s even more impossible. I told you so long ago.”
Esdeath had no choice but to give up. She warned Tatsumi: “If you can’t become my subordinate, at least let me kill you. I won’t let anyone touch you. Night Raid Tatsumi, you are already dead.”
Dio Brando: “Grab it? Hehehe… That’s right, take what you want.”
CC: “What a childish and pure possessiveness. But compared to the hypocritical lies, this frankness seems endearing.”
Light Yagami: “Coercion and inducement are classic negotiation tactics, but they have little effect on someone with strong convictions. He has already made his choice. Death threats are ineffective against someone who has already disregarded life and death.”
Beatrice: “Really? Betty doesn’t want to watch this boring love farce.”
Esdeath: “Tatsumi, I’m really falling for you more and more. You won’t give in even after this?”
Hayakawa Aki: “Different stances are bound to lead to tragedy. This kid is very determined.”
Takaki Tono: “Distance and position are truly insurmountable.”
Kenneth: “Extreme possessiveness, unwilling to give anything to others even if it means destruction. Pathetic and terrifying.”
Ryougi Shiki: “Is she finally going to sever this obsession with her own hands? Since she can’t possess it, she’ll put an end to it with her own hands.”
Touma Kazusa: “Why…did it turn out like this…”
Chapter 36: Alone in the Execution Grounds, Fighting the Two Strongest in the Empire (Old Version)
[On the other side, Lubbock was sent to Sheila, where he suffered inhuman torture and became a lone warrior.][Under Sheila’s brutal torture, Lubbock finally gave in and begged for mercy, offering to map out the base for Sheila’s night raid.][But after he was put down, he took out the silk thread from his mouth and took the opportunity to kill Sheila.][Although I suffered a lot of abuse, I could bear any pain as long as I thought of Nadezhda.]He took Sheila’s imperial weapon and tried to escape, but ended up still inside the palace.
The Wild Hound swordsman appeared and blocked their way. He immediately took out Sheela’s imperial weapon, believing that the other party would not dare to easily destroy such an important item.
[However, the opponent didn’t care at all and cut him in two with one sword.]【At the end of his life, he was thinking about Najeshitan. 】
“I’m such a coward! Even though I lost an egg, I didn’t tell anyone. Don’t you think I’m awesome?”
Lubbock: “I…this…”
Najeshitan: “Asshole, what have you done?”
Hela: “Oh? Deprivation of reproductive ability as a form of punishment and humiliation?”
Erwin: “A beautiful feint and counterattack. Everything was calculated. In exchange for a glimmer of hope, I made the right choice.”
Aaron Paul: “Brother, I have to say you’re a tough guy.”
Saitama: “It’s pretty impressive, but the price is a bit high.”
Kyon: “Is that a little bit? That’s very big.”
Lubbock was pale and trembling all over.
He was not afraid of death, but he could not accept such a humiliating and tragic ending.
“Rabe…” Marin cried out in shock, her eyes instantly red: “You idiot, you fool, who asked you to be a hero!”
Tatsumi’s body was stiff, his fists were clenched, and his face was full of shock and anger. He did nothing in the light curtain, but in reality he was determined to change everything.
All around, Leone’s roar, Hill’s silent tears, Brand’s silence, and Akagi’s body filled with murderous intent – everyone was furious to the extreme.
“Everyone calm down… Now that we know this future, we will never let it come true.”
Nadezhda’s fingers trembled slightly as she held the cigarette. She suppressed her fear and anger and stared at Lubbock. “You are not allowed to fall into that situation. All plans must be re-evaluated.”
Lubbock took a deep breath. “I understand, boss. But it seems I won in the end. I killed that bastard.”
“That kind of victory is meaningless. It’s just a preview of the future, and it didn’t actually happen. Besides…”
Nadezhda almost growled as she interrupted him, her emotions losing control for the first time: “What I want is for all of you to survive and win! Not this… this…”
She seemed unable to find the right words to describe the tragedy. In the end, she just took a deep puff of her cigarette and turned around, not letting everyone see her expression at the moment.
The Minister arranged for Tatsumi’s public execution to lure a night attack and to dampen the rebels’ morale.
On the day of his execution, Tatsumi was tied to a cross. Two imperial generals were in charge of the execution.
Tatsumi asks Bud: “You know what the Minister has done, do you think it’s okay to listen to him?”
Bud responded to Tatsumi: “My family has protected the Empire for generations. Protecting Your Majesty and the Empire is my mission. My priority is to annihilate the rebels who seek to destroy the Empire. Only then will I settle with the minister who caused this.”
【Esdeath looked forward to it, because then Bud would become her rival.】
[She draws her sword and prepares to execute Tatsumi.]“Through torture, I’ve come to understand the human body very well. I know exactly where a stab will kill. I look forward to your tenacious vitality, Tatsumi.”
“Really?” Tatsumi wasn’t afraid. He noticed that everyone in the audience was laughing at him. Was his own death really that funny?
[But no matter if he is tortured or anything else, he will never say a word and will greet death with a smile. He will let Esdeath see the self-esteem of Night Raid.][Esdeath’s sword was about to pierce Tatsumi’s body, but at this moment, the wall of the execution ground was broken through.][Main appears, carrying the Romance Battery.]Tatsumi was horrified: “What are you doing? Run away.”
“I finally came here to save you. How dare you say that? I’ll punish you later.”
Tatsumi sheds tears: “Stupid… idiot.”
Bud holds up the wanted poster: “Just like the picture on the wanted poster, are you alone?”
[“Yes, I’m Myne from Night Raid. I heard my idiot boyfriend got captured, so I had no choice but to come and save him.”][Tatsumi smiled through his tears: “Main, you are such a…”][Main: “Let’s go back quickly.”]Esdeath felt heavy-hearted. She hadn’t expected Tatsumi to show that expression.
Charles Xavier: “Public executions are meant to deter, but they also foster deeper hatred.”
Queen Amidala: “It was this clinging to the old order that gave rise to the Empire.”
Eddard Stark: “Duty and honor are sometimes so contradictory. I understand you, General, but your choice may not be correct.”
Thomas Wade: “By the time the rebellion is wiped out, the country will already be rotten. Besides, if the root cause is not eradicated, the rebellion will be endless.”
Alfred: “Loyalty can sometimes become a blinding shackle. False order is far more terrifying than chaos.”
Lacey: “Even in the face of death, you will never compromise your beliefs! You have a great soul!
Asuka: “This stupid girl in love is really messing around.”
Bell Crane: “This is the hero saving the beauty. No, it’s the beauty saving the hero.”
Xiaobai: “For the one I love, it doesn’t matter if I become the enemy of the whole world.”
Mine: “Eh? Tatsumi’s girlfriend… is me?”
Mine looked at Tatsumi and her face turned red immediately. What was she saying in the light curtain?
Tatsumi was stunned and completely confused. What was going on?
Hill exclaimed, gently pulled the corner of Mayin’s clothes, and said gently and directly: “So that girlfriend is Mayin, and Tatsumi… it’s great, they are a perfect match.”
These words made Marin’s head almost smoke: “That’s the future, the future. Now… now is not the time…”
Lubbock revived instantly, stepped out from the shadows, approached Tatsumi with a wink, and nudged him with his elbow.
“Good boy, you actually managed to take down our arrogant little sniper from the night raid.”
Tatsumi’s entire body was red from neck to ears. He waved his hands repeatedly, his voice changing tone: “I’m not, I didn’t, don’t talk nonsense, I’m… I’m just a companion with Mine…”
“Oh~ Just a companion?” Lubbock drawled, pointing at the light curtain with a wicked grin. “Stupid boyfriend? I’ll punish you, eh? Tatsumi, I didn’t expect you’d be quite capable in the future.”
“Lubbock.” Marin finally burst out, “Do you want to try dying once?”
Nadezhda took a long puff of her cigarette. At this moment, the playfulness among her companions dispelled the previous heaviness.
She knocked on the table, trying to get back to the point: “Okay, enough of this farce. Now that you know this, remember it. The future crisis is the most important thing.”
But obviously, everyone’s attention cannot be diverted away from the couple who were just officially announced.
Mine wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into, while Tatsumi was in a state of continuous daze.
For a moment, the breath that was originally filled with him was transformed into a breath of happiness.
[The Imperial General Bud took the lead, gathering the power of thunder and blasting it towards Marin.][Main raised the pumpkin and blasted the thunder to pieces.][Bud was surprised: “What, this magic power?”][In a flash, he was blown away by a cannon.][Main enters the execution ground alone, facing the two strongest opponents, Bud and Esdeath, and even challenges Esdeath. This is an unprecedented desperate situation.][The pumpkin’s energy is being sublimated into a firepower that no one has ever seen.][Esdeath released countless ice crystals, but they were all destroyed by a single shot from Maine.]“Give Tatsumi back to me, Esdeath.”
Esdeath stood in front of Marin: “I won’t give it to you.”
The spectators in the stands were terrified. The gun’s power was so terrifying that even the general was blown away. For a moment, the execution ground was in chaos, and people fled desperately.
Esdeath ordered the soldiers who came to help to help the people evacuate, while she herself wanted to capture Marin.
The two women engaged in a fierce battle. The pumpkin’s power was unprecedentedly strong, shattering all of Esdeath’s attacks.
Esdeath exclaimed, “That’s some powerful firepower! If they’d pressed a little harder, the power would have been even higher. And even if they didn’t hit me, at least they saved Tatsumi. Well done.”
“Well, I’m a talented shooter.”
Pochita: “The general was blown away by one shot?”
Connor: “The empire named after Esdeath is the strongest? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”
Zeref: “Transforming emotions into power, what an interesting imperial weapon.”
Fat Tiger: “Full fire, is this the power of love and crisis?”
Bear Grylls: “It’s crazy, facing two of the strongest empires alone, but sometimes courage is the best weapon!”
Gojo Satoru: “Ah, it has begun, it has begun, a war between women, two women and a drama.”
Ancient One: “Even in battle, she still maintains a sense of protection for the innocent. She is not purely chaotic evil.”
Chapter 37: Evolution of the Haunted Demon, Instant Adaptation to the Frozen Space (Old Version)
[The liberated Tatsumi retrieved his imperial weapon, but his hand was pierced by the poisonous thorns that the minister had wrapped around it. The thorns were so venomous that they could infect even extremely dangerous creatures.]Esdeath tells Tatsumi to transform quickly and use all her strength. There’s no need to hide at this point.
“And if you survive, that will be fate.”
Esdeath originally intended to avoid hitting Tatsumi’s vital points during the execution, causing her to fall into a state of suspended animation and then take her back, but now she finds this situation more interesting.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Marin angrily shot at Esdeath.
Esdeath dodged easily. “I’ve seen through your trajectory. How dare you kidnap my Tatsumi? Just wait and see how I’ll deal with you. Bringing someone like you to his knees is the real fun.”
“As expected, this woman is just as perverted as the rumors say. I won’t hand Tatsumi over to you.” Maine is determined to protect Tatsumi.
Doctor Strange: “That’s quite thoughtful. Did you anticipate that he would be rescued?”
CC: “You’re even happier about having your plans disrupted? You’re such an incurable fun-loving person.”
Joker: “Things always go wrong, dear, especially when the variables are so interesting.”
Ikari Gendo: “Putting the life and death of a loved one on the test of brutal combat to verify their existence and destiny—an extreme yet pure logic.”
Lockon Stratos: “Anticipating a sniper’s habits is fundamental, but a good sniper constantly breaks his own habits.”
Naruto world.
Uchiha Sasuke looked at the light curtain indifferently. He had a very clear understanding of Esdeath.
A fake death plan? It’s just unnecessary tenderness.
Since we are pursuing conquest and excitement, why should we deceive ourselves?
The so-called more interesting thing is just an excuse for Esdeath’s inner conflict.
He believed that Esdeath wanted to possess but also longed for a battle that would satisfy her. This kind of entanglement was not what a strong person should be like.
At this moment, Tatsumi released the demonic possession. No matter how painful it was, he needed the demonic possession to release all its power. He needed the power to protect Mine and defeat the powerful enemy.
[The demonic spirit responded to him, transforming into a new form this time, and its power was even greater than before.]Esdeath experienced Tatsumi’s fierce attack firsthand, her face flushed with excitement. “Oh, that’s great, Tatsumi! This is the first time I can truly communicate with you.”
“Don’t let me win anymore.” Tatsumi cut off the iceberg created by Esdeath with one strike.
Esdeath was very satisfied: “This power.”
【Maine took the opportunity to launch a pumpkin to attack Esdeath.】
[“Mokoti Temo.” Esdeath used her secret technique, freezing everything.]“I had a lot of fun… It’s over.” Esdeath is about to get rid of Marin.
【Suddenly, Tatsumi came behind Esdeath and pushed her back.】
“Tatsumi, you?”
[Esdeath was a little surprised at first, but soon smiled.][It only takes a moment to completely adapt to this frozen space. Tatsumi, who can completely control the demon-ridden Tatsumi, is indeed the best.]Ichijo Teru: “This is… an evolution beyond the limit!”
Saramandi: “Using combat to communicate? What a strange way.”
Sukuna: “Adapted? Is it the same ability as Makura? Or is it simply resistance to ice?”
Esdeath: “Great, Tatsumi, that’s it, I need more!”
Imperial Palace.
The minister tapped his fat fingers lazily on the armrest and sneered, “Those little brats who attacked at night are quite good at making a last-ditch effort.”
General Bud folded his arms, frowned, and said in a deep voice: “There is no point in struggling. The dignity of the country cannot be challenged. If this happens, we must wipe it out with the force of thunder.”
He stared sternly at the direction where Marin had entered from the light curtain, “Anyone who disrupts order will be completely eliminated.”
The corners of Esdeath’s lips rose unconsciously, and her eyes were fixed on the figure in silver armor on the light screen, fighting to protect others.
“Not only his willpower, but also his talent… far exceeded my expectations.”
Esdeath admired from the bottom of her heart the strength to break through the limit to protect someone.
“It only takes a moment to adapt… Tatsumi… You really are the best.”
[The freezing time ended, and Esdeath quickly rushed towards Maine, who hadn’t reacted yet. At this moment, Akame rushed in from the air.]Esdeath sensed something unusual and turned to block the attack. “Damn assassin! He’s able to conceal his presence so skillfully.”
[She kicked Akagi away and unleashed a large-scale ice crystal attack.]【Leone immediately rushed over and rescued Akame and Mine. 】
Esdeath folds her arms: “Night Raid, I didn’t expect you could defeat Mokotai-Temmo with a combo.”
[She even wanted to use the new secret technique she was still creating.]The wall of the execution ground suddenly shatters, and General Bud emerges: “How dare you act so recklessly?”
[He was just attacked by a pumpkin whose firepower had been increased to the extreme, yet he was still safe and sound.]“Akagami, and Yexiu, no matter what, I will execute you on the spot.”
Ezio: “Nothing is real, nothing is impossible. Perfect timing, a masterclass in the art of stealth and assassination.”
Kenpachi Zaraki: Oh? He was able to hide from her perception? This assassin has some skills!
Aizen Sosuke: “She admires her opponent’s growth and feels happy about it, even eager to show deeper strength. She is enjoying this battle.”
Middle-earth Gondor.
Aragorn placed his hand on the holy sword and frowned. As an experienced warrior and commander, he could better understand the cruelty and subtlety of this battle.
“Excellent coordination and fearless courage.” He admired it sincerely when he saw Akame’s sudden attack and Leona’s rescue. “Their trust in each other is like the strongest shield and the sharpest spear.”
When General Budd appeared invincible, Aragorn’s expression was extremely solemn: “Another powerful enemy. The light of hope seems to have dimmed again. But a true king never gives up fighting because of despair.”
The sky suddenly darkened, and dark clouds covered the sky. General Bud was furious.
He raised his arm and swung it, a thunderball filled with destructive energy tore through the sky, carrying with it the aura of death, and fiercely smashed down upon the Night Raid group.
Tatsumi felt as if his entire body was about to break apart, but even so, he still stood up and blocked the way for everyone.
Esdeath approached like a ghost, Akame reacted quickly, and her sword Murasame drew a cold arc, accurately intercepting the thunderous attack.
Akame knew that Esdeath could see through ordinary swordsmanship at a glance. She instantly abandoned all her usual routines and twisted, slid, and dashed in an incredible manner, like a black lightning flashing at high speed in the shadows.
Esdeath felt that Akame’s movements were strange. Their trajectory, beyond common sense, made it difficult for her to fully grasp them. Furthermore, she was highly wary of the legendary demon sword Murasame. Even the slightest scratch would cause her great pain.
[But this extreme danger did not make her retreat, but instead aroused her interest even more.]Esdeath raised her eyebrows slightly, looking very interested.
The battle within the light curtain instantly intensified. Akame completely abandoned all conventional sword techniques. Her body twisted, slid, and thrust in ways beyond common sense, like an elusive shadow, each blade aimed directly at the vital point.
“Such an action is worthy of being the Night Raid’s ace killer, Akame… You are indeed one of the opponents most worthy of being crushed by my own hands.”
Esdeath slowly curled the corners of her mouth, and a cold and excited fighting spirit spread around her. Her eyes moved between Akame and Tatsumi.
“One possesses ultimate killing skills, the other possesses limitless potential for evolution…wonderful! This is the kind of future I’m looking forward to.”
She could almost feel the surge of her own heart in the light curtain.
It was the desire for a strong enemy and the pure enjoyment of high-quality combat.