Chapter 266

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Tazmi immediately snapped out of his sorrow when he sensed something was off in the atmosphere, and started to loudly explain himself.

He didn't know exactly what role Leone and the others played, but he was certain they weren't soldiers from the Empire's capital.

Therefore, the idea of punishing evil and promoting good might be understood by them.

It must be said, Tazmi's explanation left Leone and the rest stunned.

How could they not know that everyone in this manor was a great sinner of the worst kind?

It was precisely because they had gathered solid evidence that they, as contracted agents, had come in the dead of night, prepared to assassinate everyone here.

However, to their surprise, when they arrived, they found that someone else had already killed everyone present before them.

That was why they came looking to see who this 'colleague' might be who did the job.

It was only after listening to Tazmi explain that they realized it wasn't the work of a fellow professional, but a victim's counter-attack!

Even Aria, who had committed many evils, probably never imagined that one day she would bring home a natural-born killer.

So, the situation became even more interesting.

"Hey, you two, do you want to join us?"

"Leone!" Mine disapproved of her acting on her own and immediately glared at her.

"Eh? Join you?"

Tazmi was confused.

Leone whispered, "Najenda has always said we're shorthanded. Anyone who can ruffle your feathers with just a look must be strong. Besides, he's slain so many nobles, so there's definitely no issue with his background. Wouldn't it be better to bring him into our fold?"

"Who got ruffled!"

While Leone said quite a bit, Mine only focused on the part about her getting flustered.

However, the others didn't object.

Leone immediately explained to Tazmi and Abel, "We're also here on a mission to purge the darkness of the capital, so don't worry, we won't report you."

"On the contrary, you've killed so many, including nobles from the Empire. Have you thought about what you'll do afterwards?"

Abel remained silent, but Tazmi's face revealed a hesitant expression.

Seizing the moment, Leone continued, "If you currently have nowhere to go, you can come back with us, hear out our philosophy and methods, and if you find them agreeable, stay. If not, you're free to leave right away."

Leave right away?

That's impossible.

After all, how could the location of an assassin group's base be easily revealed to outsiders?

Leone made this offer because she felt they had a good chance of staying, and plus, having more people was safer.

Even if that individual, whom Mine found threatening, was really strong, could they possibly turn the tables within their base?

So this definitely wasn't a case of letting the wolf into the den.

Leone was very confident.

Tazmi was somewhat tempted but didn't rashly speak out; instead, he looked towards Abel, who was much stronger than himself.

Finally, Abel nodded; it would be good to take a look.

His goal was the downfall of the Empire.

This could be a chance to leverage these people's power.

The group before him was an assassin organization in name, but in reality, they were the Revolutionary Army's nail in the capital, specializing in assassinating high-ranking officials and nobility.

Knowing this, Abel naturally had no objections to them.

After eliminating all those who needed to be killed, it would be time for the Revolutionary Army to overthrow the Empire's rule, and then he could also fulfill the content of the 'order,' a win-win situation!

Before long, both parties returned together to their base.

Abel and Tazmi also met the other members of this assassin organization known as 'Night Raid.'The current leader of the 'Night Raid' was a woman with white short hair, a metal right arm, and an eyepatch covering her right eye, named Najenda.

Leonay's initiative did not anger her.

After all, the Revolutionary Army was indeed in dire need of strong, like-minded allies.

So, taking some risks seemed trivial in comparison.

After assembling all members, she reiterated 'Night Raid's philosophy and methods of operation, as well as their relationship with the Revolutionary Army, and so on.

Their ultimate goal was to kill Minister Honest and overthrow the empire.

"So we're the assassins of justice, huh!" Tatazumi excitedly proclaimed.

This elicited laughter from everyone present.

"Tatazumi, no matter what the cause, an assassin is an assassin; there's no justice in that."

"Any of us could meet our retribution and die at any moment."

Abel's lips curled up slightly. "After so much talk, it's finally refreshing to hear something agreeable."

"Assassins of justice? Such a ridiculous notion."

"I came to the Imperial Capital to have a fair fight with Esdeath. So let me make it clear; I'll join you, but if anyone dares interfere with my fight, I won't hesitate to cut you down as well."

This was both the persona he established and his actual sentiment.

To opt into the mission's additional content, he needed to ensure no one disrupted his battle with Esdeath.

Hence, he had no need for the bonds of comradeship.

It would be best if they didn't get in the way when the time came.

However, his arrogant statement naturally irked many.

Lubbock, dressed in green with green hair, couldn't resist retorting: "I've tolerated you for a long time. I want to see what skills you have to be so arrogant! If you're brave enough, step outside with me!"

Lubbock was especially outraged because Najenda's right arm and right eye had been crippled by Esdeath, and she was lucky to have survived.

He had long harbored a secret affection for Najenda.

Which explained his anger.

If Esdeath were a foe easily defeated, what would Najenda's survival mean? Or the significance of their group?

"It's good to make you aware of the strength gap now. Perhaps it'll save a few lives later."

Abel's gaze swept past the natural airhead with purple hair and glasses, who was holding a large pair of scissors. He vaguely recalled she had the most tragic death among those present.

The two went outside to an open field, with no intention to persuade from the others.

Even Najenda did not object.

They had yet to witness Abel and Tatazumi's strength firsthand and were considering recruiting them mainly due to Leonay's influence and their trust in Mine's intuition.

However, if they were to become comrades, firsthand impression was essential.

Just as a lion would not team up with a rabbit for a task.

If Abel and Tatazumi did not meet expectations, they would be relegated to logistics.

Leaving was not an option, but they would not be killed either.

"This spar should stop at the point of contact; I don't want to see any casualties," Najenda specifically instructed.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely hold back," proclaimed Lubbock with mysterious confidence, as he flicked his green hair, appearing quite dashing in his own eyes.