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“Leonai, this is the Supreme Leader’s order, and he has his reasons for doing so!”
Although Najenda didn't quite understand, when she saw the stamp on the order, she knew that nothing could be changed. Mo Li joining Night Raid was an order from the highest commander.
Mo Li shrugged. Having the power of "790" is just how capricious you are. What is the highest-ranking official? He can still be controlled by me.
However, Mo Li still had to put on an act in front of them, since they would be on the same side from now on.
"I heard that in the three recent night raid missions, not only did they exceed the time limit, but the intelligence also did not match the mission objectives!"
As soon as Mo Li finished speaking, Leone's expression changed instantly. She hadn't expected that this matter had reached headquarters and even the leader knew about it.
Najenda was also somewhat embarrassed, since Leone was her subordinate, and quickly said:
"I'm sorry, I'll make sure Leone corrects it next time!"
"Well, Najenda, we're old friends, no need to be so formal. Headquarters sent me here to assist you with your mission, which is about to begin."
"Really? That's great! If that plan succeeds, maybe it really will..."
Najenda looked excited; it had been a long time since anyone had seen her so thrilled.
The others were also very curious about what the plan Mo Li and Najendan were referring to was, but because of the rules, they didn't dare to ask Mo Li directly.
Mo Li stood up, looked at the crowd standing in front of him, stretched, and said:
"You'll still be in command after the night raid. As for me, I'll team up with Akame-chan!"
"I understand, Akame. You can show Mo Li around the base first. He'll be your companion from now on."
"Yes, I understand!"
Akame nodded obediently. She was naturally very willing to team up with a strong person like Mo Li.
After a brief introduction to the members, it was getting late, so Najenda ordered the group to disband.
Chi Tong led Mo Li to a small courtyard, which would be where she would live from now on. The conditions were naturally far worse than those in the prefect's mansion.
However, Mo Li wasn't the picky type, and he lay down on the bed and fell asleep.
No words were spoken that night until the next day.
Mo Li got up early, yawned, and slowly walked out of her room.
There were already people on the training field. It was Brand, who was holding a long stick and swinging it around. He was covered in sweat, so it seemed he had been training for a while.
He wielded a long staff with great skill, his spear technique having reached its pinnacle.
However, in Mo Li's view, it was still full of loopholes, but for the people of this world, Brand's strength had already surpassed that of the vast majority of strong individuals.
"Oh, Lord Mo Li, good morning. Are you here for training too?"
"No, I just heard training sounds coming from here and came over out of curiosity. Brand, there's no need to be so formal, just call me Mo Li."
"No, no, Lord Mo Li, you are the idol of all revolutionary soldiers. It was because of your deeds that I decided to join NightRaid."
"Wow, I didn't expect to be so popular. Don't you have any requests today?"
"There's still plenty of time. How about it, Lord Mo Li, you join the fray for a match?"
Hearing Brand's invitation, Mo Li found it hard to refuse; he had no idea that this guy admired him so much.
Although Mo Li is not very skilled with guns, he will never lose in close combat.
"Sure, I'll allow you to use the Imperial Arms!"
"Ha, of course. Facing the strongest member of the Revolutionary Army, you absolutely cannot win without using an Imperial Arm."
Brand threw the wooden stick onto the weapon rack beside him and drew his Imperial Arms, Demon Possession: Control Armor.
"Possessed by evil spirits—!!!"
With a roar, the hilt of the originally silver-white sword suddenly opened, and a sturdy suit of armor flew out and attached itself to Brand's body.
Mo Li looked at Brand, who was wearing white armor, and a smile appeared on his lips. This Imperial Arm looks very interesting. I wonder what it will be like when I use it.
"Fake witch - kaleidoscopic mirror!"
"That's... How is that possible!"
"Brand, let me tell you something: there is never a strongest person in the world, only those who constantly become stronger. [A demon has possessed you—!!!]"
Mo Li imitated Brand and planted the sword in the ground. To Brand's astonishment, a set of black armor imbued with the aura of a demon king appeared on Mo Li's body.
As expected, even with Imperial Arms, the Fake Witch was still able to recreate them.
"Hahahaha, as expected of Lord Mo Li! Well then, I'll go!"
Even when he saw the same Imperial Arm as himself, Brand's shock only lasted for a moment.
Instead, he felt a fighting spirit within him; he wanted to know whether Mo Li's replica was more powerful, or whether the original was superior.
The ground was dented by Brand's energy, and he summoned his weapon, the Redback Shrike, and rushed towards Mo Li at high speed, unleashing his full power right from the start.
Mo Li's weapon was similar to Brand's, except that it was a different color; his spear was black.
With a clang, the weapons collided, unleashing an extremely powerful burst of energy.
The sounds of their battle attracted the other members of Night Raid, who all came to the training ground to watch.
Mine pointed at the two people on the training field, her face filled with fear, and quickly asked:
"What is this? It's actually possessed by two evil spirits!"
"The one in white is Brand, and the other one should be Mo Li."
"You must be kidding me. There's only one Imperial Arm in version 5.2, how could there be an exact copy?"
"I don't know either. Lord Mo Li's information is top secret in the Revolutionary Army. Even I don't know what kind of Imperial Arm he uses."
Najenda shook her head. Mo Li was too mysterious. He was already quite strong, and he also had the ability to copy Imperial Arms. She really didn't know how many more trump cards he had up his sleeve.
Akame looked at the two fighting in the arena, her eyes shining even brighter. After several rounds of fighting, Brand had already fallen into a disadvantageous position.
It will probably take only a few rounds before Brand is completely defeated.
Just how strong is this person?
"I'm afraid no one knows this. I've heard rumors that Esdeath, the Empire's strongest general, once fought against Mo Li and was unfortunately defeated!"
Chapter 235 The First Mission, Akame's Past
The outcome of the battle is self-evident: Brand suffered a crushing defeat.
After removing his armor, Mo Li stretched his limbs and found that using the Imperial Arms felt quite smooth.
It's worth noting that in the past two years, many people have offered Mo Li Imperial Arms, but he has refused them all. Mo Li dislikes this method of increasing strength through external objects.
It wasn't until he truly experienced the usefulness of the Imperial Arms that he realized it wasn't as bad as he had imagined.
After eating the breakfast prepared by Akame, Brand, Mine, Hill, and Lubbock left the Night Raid base to carry out their mission, leaving Akame, Leone, Najenda, and Mori at home.
"Then, Leone, hurry up and report on that request you encountered last time."
Leone nodded, took out two portraits and placed them on the table, saying solemnly:
“Understood. The targets are Oka of the Imperial Capital Garrison and oil merchant Jamal. According to the client, Oka received a large amount of bribes from Jamal, and whenever Jamal committed a crime, there was always a scapegoat to take the blame for him.”
"Another parasite from the capital, 09?"
"This was the commission fee back then. He probably saved up this much by constantly selling his body!"
"How has the fact been confirmed?"
Najendan asked, although she was basically 80 or 90 percent certain that it was true, she was still cautious and wanted to confirm it again.
As assassins, caution and prudence are their survival strategy; otherwise, they would have died countless times.
"I've seen it with my own eyes and ears, and the verdict is guilty!"
"Alright, Night Raid accepts this commission. The new nation doesn't need such heinous scum."
Najendan lit a cigarette and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.
Mo Li sat in the main seat, savoring the food prepared by Chi Tong, which was made from the meat of dangerous species.
He had seen too many cases of collusion between officials and businessmen; even the revolutionary army itself couldn't be described as an impenetrable fortress.
Leone continued, "..."
"Taking down the merchant Jamal is easy, but Oak is a formidable and troublesome enemy."
"Oka the Demon, his swordsmanship instills fear in many prisoners. He is usually accompanied by many subordinates and rarely goes alone. He is also a cautious fellow; when accepting bribes, he always summons Jamal himself. When he is not on duty, he drinks on the streets near the palace..."
At this point, Leone paused suddenly, then turned to look at Mo Li, saying excitedly:
"But with the Demon King around, we should be able to take him down easily!"
Hearing Leone praise him so highly, Mo Li put down his knife and fork, smiled, and knew he wouldn't waste his energy on such a nobody.
Ouka's strength was so great that he didn't even have the interest to make a move. Mo Li simply yawned and refused.
"I can go with you on this mission, but I won't fight. You and Akame are enough."
“Eh, why? You know, the security around the palace is extremely tight, which is dangerous for Akame, whose face has already been exposed. Mine and the others also have other missions.”
"It's simple, just kill everyone who has seen her face, and no one will know!"
Mo Li's words left Leone speechless, and the temperature seemed to drop instantly.
Even though everyone present was a ruthless killer, they felt a chill run down their spines. No wonder Mo Li was called the Demon King; he would rather kill the wrong person than let one go.
Najendan also fell into deep thought, considering the danger of the whole matter. Although Mo Li said she would go together, she still had to weigh the possible consequences.
"I'm fine, leave Euroca to me!"
"Is it really okay, Akame? Don't force yourself if it's not possible. It's the same when Mine and the others come back."
Akame nodded solemnly in response to Najenda's question.
Mo Li stood up, patted the top of Akame's head, and smiled at Najenda, saying:
"Don't worry, I'm here. I'll make sure you come back safely!"
"Alright, Leone will handle the oil dealers, and Mo Li and Akame will handle the Oka!"
"Understood!" ×2
After the order was given, Leone and Akame quickly planned the enemy's itinerary and route, making foolproof preparations for a fatal blow.
Mo Li arrived first at a street that Ouka would inevitably pass through at night. This street was crowded with people, making assassination very difficult. It would be quite challenging to lure him into a trap.
The capital city, a street lined with taverns in front of the palace.
Night fell quickly. Mo Li and Chi Tong lay on the roof, the evening breeze caressing their faces. Mo Li squinted, looking completely at ease, seemingly unaware that they were preparing for an assassination.
In contrast, Akame's red pupils were fixed on the street, awaiting the arrival of Europa.
"Hey Akame, there's no need to be so nervous right now. That guy will definitely show up in the middle of the night. Right now, he's having a great time drinking at the tavern!"
"We must not let go of even the slightest opportunity; the slightest change could lead to mission failure!"
"Akame, how did you join the Revolutionary Army?"
Mo Li turned around and asked with interest, but after waiting for a long time, all that came to Mo Li's attention was Chi Tong's silence.
Just when Mo Li thought the night was going to pass by in boredom, Chi Tong spoke up:
“My sister and I were sold to the Empire’s secret agency when we were young, where we received assassination training and survived in extremely harsh conditions. My hands are stained with the blood of countless people…”
"However, the more people I killed, the more I felt the darkness of the Empire. It wasn't until I met the Boss and heard about the deeds of the Revolutionary Army that I made up my mind to join NightRaid!"
When Akame mentioned the revolutionary military site, she glanced at Mo Li absentmindedly, her face slightly flushed, but she quickly returned to normal, the whole process taking no more than three seconds.
Mo Li was engrossed in the story of Akame and didn't notice anything unusual about her.
Although I already knew about her from the whispered accounts, hearing it from the person involved gave me a completely different feeling.
"Where's your sister? Didn't she join the night raid with you?"
“I originally intended to persuade my sister, Kurohime, who serves the Empire, to join me, but Kurohime refused.”
"I see. Don't worry, I will reunite you with your sister!"
"There's no need for that; I must personally bury her."
A resolute glint flashed in Akame's eyes. She had to do this, and she could only do this, to redeem Kurome from that machine-like killing.
Mo Li was curious about just how heavy the burden on Chi Tong's shoulders was.