Akame ga Kill: Starting with Dual Kamui-Chapter 110: The Love Interest Is Blayn

As long as the requests weren't too unreasonable, the young Emperor and Prime Minister Honest would do their best to fulfill General Esdeath's wishes.

But they never expected her request to be something as shocking as wanting to fall in love.

This wasn't just anyone—it was Esdeath, the battle-crazed warlord who had no interest in anything beyond combat and crushing her enemies!

Hearing the word "love" come from Esdeath's mouth left Honest completely stunned.

The young Emperor, on the other hand, wasn't as shocked. He was still quite naive about such matters—after all, how old was he?

"Oh..."

The Emperor took a moment to process it, then suddenly clapped his hands in realization and said with a half-understanding nod, "I see! The General is at a prime age but still single!"

"Doesn't the General have countless admirers?" Honest asked.

"They're just pets."

Esdeath spoke dismissively, making it clear she had no interest in any of them. To her, they weren't even worth considering as humans.

"Well..."

Honest had to admit she had a point—there was no way someone like Esdeath would be interested in those men.

"In that case, let me recommend someone for the General. How about the Prime Minister? He's a fine man!"

The young Emperor, in all seriousness, suggested Honest himself.

"W-What?! Your Majesty!"

Honest's face twisted in shock.

He knew himself well enough to understand that he was far from Esdeath's type. And in any case, he had no interest in romance—his passions lay in power, food, and pleasure.

He had even spent years training at the Imperial Fist Temple in his youth just to ensure his body remained healthy enough to enjoy indulgences in his later years.

"I appreciate the thought, but the Prime Minister has high blood pressure. Who knows when he might suddenly drop dead?"

Esdeath spoke in a polite yet cutting manner.

She didn't outright show any disgust, but her words were dismissive enough.

"How rude! I'm in perfect health!" Honest retorted.

"Then, does General Esdeath already have someone in mind?" Honest asked, speaking through a mouthful of food.

"Yes."

Esdeath nodded.

"Oh? And who might that be?"

Honest grew curious. What kind of man could possibly catch Esdeath's interest?

"It's Blayn, the one I introduced earlier. I want him as my second-in-command—and I want to have a relationship with him."

Esdeath stated it plainly.

"Blayn..."

Honest didn't react at first. But the moment he processed what she had just said, his eyes widened in horror.

"Wait—what?! You mean Blayn?!"

"Yes."

Esdeath frowned slightly, puzzled by his reaction.

"Uh..."

Honest suddenly felt like he was doomed.

Because unless something had gone terribly wrong, Blayn should have already been eliminated by Saikyuu's subordinates.

Of all the people Esdeath could have taken an interest in... why did it have to be him?!

He had confidently assured Saikyuu that there wouldn't be any issues—yet now...

If Esdeath found out that Blayn was dead, she would undoubtedly fly into a rage.

If worst came to worst, he might have no choice but to throw Saikyuu under the bus.

Between the two, Esdeath was far more important to him.

If she were gone, then the only remaining major force in the Empire would be Great General Budo, who leaned toward the Conscience Faction. That would spell disaster for Honest's grip on power.

"There is something very unfortunate I must inform the General about—Blayn has..."

Honest deliberately emphasized his words. "I heard that Blayn repeatedly disobeyed Saikyuu's orders, and Saikyuu held a grudge against him... so he had Blayn executed in secret."

With this, he completely distanced himself from Saikyuu.

If Esdeath sought revenge for Blayn, the one to die would be Saikyuu, not him.

Esdeath's expression shifted slightly, but her voice remained calm. "What you're saying is... Blayn is dead?"

"Yes... General Esdeath can have as many men as she desires, but Blayn is indeed..."

Honest's tone wavered with guilt.

"I understand... May I handle this matter myself?"

Esdeath's expression remained unreadable.

"Of course! The General may do as she pleases!"

Honest responded immediately.

Hearing Esdeath's words, he had a bad feeling—something serious was about to happen. He wasted no time in trying to stay in her good graces.

"Then I will conduct a full investigation."

Esdeath spoke calmly.

She didn't believe that Blayn had died so easily. She had witnessed his incredible abilities firsthand—his survival skills were far beyond ordinary.

And if she wanted to confirm whether he was truly dead, the best method was simple: she would ask Saikyuu directly. Or rather... she would interrogate him.

No matter what, Blayn belonged to her.

Even if he had committed some mistake, only she had the right to punish him.

She would make sure Saikyuu understood that very clearly.

...

"Apart from love, I have another request. Your Majesty wanted me to eliminate Night Raid by force, correct?"

Esdeath, regaining her composure, shifted back to business. "It is said that nearly all of Night Raid's members are Teigu Users. I believe the best way to counter them is with Teigu Users of our own. Therefore, I request Your Majesty to gather six Teigu Users and form a special task force composed purely of Teigu Users."

Upon hearing Esdeath's request, the young Emperor asked, "But don't you already have the Three Beasts? They're all Teigu Users, right? Do you really need six more?"

Teigus weren't mere playthings—every Teigu User in the Empire was a valuable asset. Asking for six more all at once was not a decision to be taken lightly.

"Your Majesty,"

Honest immediately stepped in. "You can entrust this power to General Esdeath without worry. If there is anyone who can handle it, it's her."

"Well, if the Prime Minister says so, then I am reassured... but can we really gather that many Teigu Users?"

The young Emperor had absolute trust in Honest. Whatever the Prime Minister said, he believed, which was precisely why he was seen as a puppet ruler by outsiders.

"There won't be any problem."

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Esdeath intended to personally select the Teigu Users, just as she had done with the Three Beasts.

But for now, her priority was Blayn.

At that moment, as she lowered her head, the icy glint in her eyes flashed with an unmistakable, bone-chilling killing intent.

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