"Take it easy, speak slowly," Najenda said softly, watching the panting Lubbock.
Brand and the others looked at Lubbock, also curious about what had happened in the Imperial Capital.
What could make Lubbock return so quickly?
After all, only Lubbock was responsible for gathering intelligence in the Imperial Capital.
After a moment to catch his breath, Lubbock finally spoke, "Boss, the Little Emperor has ordered Bud to attack the North Country three days from now."
"What?!"
Everyone's expression changed upon hearing this.
Attack the North Country?
Why the sudden decision to attack the North Country?
This Little Emperor—no, it should be said that Minister Honest was up to some new trick.
Everyone discussed animatedly.
But only Najenda knew the real situation.
Esdeath had joined the North Country, and one of the Four Rakshasa Demons, as well as an Imperial Arms user, had died there.
Of course, this wasn't enough to make them attack the North Country.
It must be that bastard Honest fanning the flames and taking the opportunity to eliminate dissenters, which is why Honest tricked the Little Emperor into ordering General Bud to attack the North Country.
Because if Bud died, then the entire country would be at Honest's command, and those loyal officials protected by Bud would also not escape death.
In Najenda and Esdeath's impression, General Bud was an old fossil, an unadaptable old-fashioned person.
But he had indeed protected some loyal officials.
It seemed Honest wanted to benefit from the conflict between others.
Thinking this, Najenda decided to go to the North Country again to inform Abel about the situation in the Imperial Capital.
She looked at everyone present, "Everyone, Night Raid's assassination missions are temporarily suspended. The base is entrusted to you. I will go to the North Country again to inform the King of the situation here."
"No problem, I'll handle the intelligence gathering in the Capital."
"Mm, I'll guard the base well."
"..."
Facing Najenda's words, everyone nodded in agreement.
But at that moment, a gentle breeze blew through the window, followed by a familiar voice.
"No need to go to the North Country; I've come myself."
Suddenly, a person appeared at the empty table next to Najenda, and behind this person stood ten others.
"Who's there?!"
The moment they saw them, Brand and the others instantly prepared for battle, staring intently at the group that had suddenly appeared.
But a familiar voice made them freeze for a moment.
"Hahaha, Mine, Sheele, this old lady missed you so much! Oh, and Chelsea too, come here, let this old lady give you a hug!"
Leone appeared and immediately slung her arms around Mine and the others.
Akame also smiled.
Brand looked at Liver, unsure what to say.
The two quietly gazed at each other.
After all, they were still superior and subordinate.
Liver looked at his former subordinate, a smile playing on his lips, "Long time no see, Brand. It seems we can fight side by side now."
"General Liver!"
"I am no longer a general now; I am merely a warrior under the King."
At this moment, some were reminiscing, others were doing what they needed to do.
Abel and Najenda chatted casually.
However, Lubbock next to them felt completely sour, his hair feeling like green grass... Well, his hair was already green.
Indeed, unrequited love has no benefits.
After a brief chat among everyone, Najenda also introduced Abel to Brand and the others.
"This is the King of the North Country, and he is also the one I pledge my allegiance to."
Brand and the others were startled.
They hadn't expected this young man to be the King of the North Country.
Abel smiled and nodded to everyone, "Nice to meet you all."
Mine, Sheele, and Chelsea looked at Abel; he didn't seem like what Leone had described.
Instead, he felt like a very good king.
After a while, everyone quieted down.
Abel looked at Brand and Mine, and slowly began to speak.
"I wonder if you all are willing to join my Empire?"
Everyone was startled, not expecting Abel to be so direct, then they exchanged glances.
Brand was the first to speak, "I am willing to follow you."
Mine and the others looked at Brand, surprised that Brother Brand had agreed so quickly.
As for why, of course, he had talked a lot with his old superior.
He trusted Liver.
After all, Liver had been imprisoned for refusing to accept bribes.
Mine was silent for a moment, then she looked at Abel and asked, "How do you view ethnic minorities and mixed-race individuals?"
"All my citizens are equal, and my policies have already been enacted. If you want to know more, you can ask Run."
"It is my pleasure to answer Miss Mine's questions."
Mine nodded, feeling reassured, and then, like Brand, pledged her loyalty to Abel.
Sheele next to her was a bit dazed, unsure what to do.
However, since Najenda and Brand had chosen to join, following them should be fine, "I am also willing to join."
Chelsea, with a lollipop in her mouth, gave a playful smile: "Since everyone else is joining, I'll join too. It feels like it will be very interesting."
Lubbock nodded, also agreeing.
After all, wherever Najenda was, he would be too.
At this moment, all members of Night Raid joined the North Country.
So, it was time to discuss serious matters.
Abel looked at everyone, "Regarding the Empire's attack on the North Country, we will go straight for the jugular.
To catch the thief, first catch the king; in a group battle, hit the backline.
First, we'll take the Imperial Capital in one fell swoop, and the rest will be much simpler.
Officials and nobles without criminal records will remain; others will be directly executed and their homes confiscated, and finally, a series of policy reforms will be implemented."
Everyone listened to Abel's plan and had no objections.
After all, besides Esdeath, Brand and the others were the strongest among those present.
Time passed bit by bit.
The sky slowly darkened.
It was now a dark and windy night, a time for murder and arson.
Everyone stood on the platform constructed by Lubbock's threads, looking at the brightly lit Imperial Capital, lost in thought.
Only Lubbock spoke, "By the way, is it really okay for us to do this?"
After all, their wanted posters were still on the walls; wouldn't walking in so openly be courting death?
Seventeen people raiding a nation—was it real or fake?
Abel patted Lubbock's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, and who said there are only seventeen of us?"
"Besides us, are there reinforcements?"
"Of course."
"Where?"
Lubbock asked curiously, as his thread barrier could detect enemies.
But there were only seventeen of them around.
Abel just smiled and then said, "The Shadow Royal Guards."
Suddenly, many shadows emerged from everyone's shadows.
And then...
"I am the commander of the Undead Legion, and also the master of the Undead Nation.
Warriors who have turned into undead.
Return from the Undead Nation with an unyielding will.
Obey my command, and bring me the fruit of victory!!"
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