Madness: INHUMANITY
At the Night Raid, Billy suddenly reported that the Wild Hunt was dead, and when asked about the reason, he said that his enchanted Mag minion killed them all, surprising them.
Meanwhile, against the soldiers and minions united for the common cause of overthrowing the rotten empire. The lackluster imperial army was helpless.
The people who were oppressed by the empire joyfully welcomed the arrival of the great lord who aimed to end the dark ages, and gladly offered material goods to aid the cause.
Most strongholds surrendered without a battle, even those which were not involved in a premeditated collusion with the empire. Because if a battle broke out, the citizens within would revolt violently.
And thus, the revolutionary army's invasion proceeded at an astounding pace. Once they pass through the stronghold of Shisuikan, they will finally arrive at the capital.
However, Shisuikan had become an impregnable fortress because Budo's imperial guards were stationed there. The revolutionary army's invasion had come to an abrupt halt.
But everything changed when the minions of Billy arrived there… It was impossible fighting 2'000 minions at the same strength of a current Tatsumi without Incursio every single day.
Even Budo was getting weaker with each passing day and the imperial guards were killed in dozens over dozens.
In short, as much as impossible it may seem, Billy was easily suppressing the entire empire alone. If he would use a million of minions at the same time, he could even destroy the empire within 3 days, but he didn't want any bad surprise coming from either Budo or Esdeath…
However, under order of Najenda, he was asked to take down Budo alone… All because he can resurrect back to life. She isn't wrong though, if there is someone capable of killing either Esdeath or Budo alone, then it's Billy.
Right now he was at the stronghold of Shisuikan, behind him there were 10 giants and 1'000 minions, all armed with an RPG-7, obviously the giants held the Mag-version.
Billy: Alright… Shot.
At the same time, 5 giants and 500 minions shot out a rocket for each at the stronghold, the Great General Budo's eyes widened and shot a ball of lightning at one of them, which set off the others and made a giant wall of smoke between the two parties.
Billy: Second at the foundations.
The minions aimed lower and attacked the stronghold near the ground and shot another round, this time the attack connected with the stronghold, destroying the wall.
Billy: ATTACK!!!
?: ADVENT OF THUNDER EMPEROR!!
Several pillars of lightning fell on earth in a single instant, reducing the number from 1'010 minions to 0 in a moment, even Billy was killed in that moment, but he came back to life through another minion.
Billy: So you are still fighting…
Budo: You bastard!! I'll kill you right now!
Budo levitated out from the smoke and used his Teigu, which were a pair of gauntlets, to charge a ball of lightning and shot it at Billy, who extended one arm and erased the ball of lightning with Nexus Bolt.
Budo: What?! What was that?!
Billy: ...I don't have any reason to tell you that.
Billy took out a pair of Sonic Umbrella X768 and prepared to fight Budo… Right now, Billy's chances of victory are… 0%
[Meanwhile]
Each one were preparing for the fight, Akame, Chelsea, Leone and Lubbock were going around the entire Empire to lower the number of people that stand beside the Empire.
Akame was running away from the guards after she killed one of her targets, she decided to enter in a forest to avoid them…
Akame: 'Please be safe, Billy…'
The one who has it hardest is Billy, everyone in the Night Raid knew that. She reported to Najenda about his condition during their stay at Kyoroch. If he falls into madness for another time, no one except destiny knows what could happen… But one thing is sure…
The moment the third time will be out… Billy isn't going to come out unharmed…
Akame knew just this, which made her really worried about Billy's current state, and when she knew from Tatsumi about the exchange between Billy and the Lord of the Path of Peace, the worry increased… Centuries of hearing madness going wildly around your mind…?
Even Esdeath, the one who was able to dominate the voices of her Teigu when she acquired it, would not be able to endure it. Yet, Billy was smiling like a normal person should…
...No, he said it himself… He already gone mad, this is just how he shows his madness. There were only 2 times where he cried, the first time was before he had the halo.
The second time was when she asked for forgiveness, yet, he cried blood…
When either Bulat or Sheele died, he never released a single tear.
Akame: Billy, I will be back at the hideout, so please turn back there once you finished…
[Back]
Budo was on his knees, and Billy was pressing his foot over his head, on his hand, he held Extase, it seems that right now Billy could easily wield a Teigu without a single resistance…
It is said that if one's compatibility with a Teigu isn't good, then the user will receive a mental backlash… But how far is Billy's mind thrown in the madness for it to ignore the backlash as if it was just a little rock in a freeway?
Budo: ...You… You aren't human… No one can turn back to life so many times...
How many times did Billy die during this fight to make Budo tired enough?
He already lost the count, however it seemed to be evening now, and the fight started at high noon… Of 3 days ago.
Billy: ...Human… No one ever told me what I was since I reincarnated… 12 years and half ago… But I guess you are right, I am not a human anymore… The moment I got this halo, I fell into madness… Well, your Teigu is really nice, it is a shame that it works with a battery…
Budo: ...I understand… You truly are a monster without weaknesses… And I thought that Esdeath is really dangerous… You far outclass her.
Billy: Just die.
He raised Extase and slammed the sharp side on Budo, ending his life.
Then he let both Extase and Adramelech, Budo's Teigu, enter in a black fissure, before he entered it by himself, behind him there was absolutely nothing, everything got erased.
…
The Great General is dead. The news spread like wildfire throughout the empire. Shaking it to its very core. With the Imperial Army's morale shattered, the Revolutionary army proceeded forward.
The influential and powerful who had been keeping their eyes on the tides of the battle, took sides with the Revolution and revolted, one after the other.
At one side there was the Revolutionary Army, then there was the Path of Peace, the rebellion caused from the citizens, and Billy's minions, which just exceeded the 60'000 in number
Massive armies now began rapidly closing in on the naked, exposed capital.
When he turned back, the first thing that welcomed him was a hug from Akame, surprising him.
Akame: ...I… I thought you would not return…
Leone: Hehe, she has been worried about you the entire time you were out, how did you beat Budo?
Billy: It's a pretty funny story actually, but I would have never guessed that his Teigu needed a battery to work…
Najenda: Pffft… Adramelech works with a battery?!
Billy: I know, right?
Tatsumi: Hahaha, well, come in Billy, we are waiting for you to eat dinner with us!
Billy: Oh thanks god, I didn't ate for 3 days and changing bodies doesn't help with hunger. So tomorrow the war will start?
Najenda: Yeah, but we can worry about tomorrow, tomorrow… So let's just kick back and cut loose today!
The table was full of food, surprising everyone.
Tatsumi: Dayum! Suu went all out!!!
Then everyone started to eat and drink as they pleased, everyone was having fun, they talked together, pranked each other…
Leone: Heeeeell yeah!! This is what I'm talkin' about!
Najenda: Drink up! I don't wanna see a drop of booze left in any bottle.
Leone: Daaaaamn straight.
Najenda: That free-spirited optimism of yours… It's during times like these that it really shines through…
Leone: What's this now? You're giving out… Compliments? Did you fall and hit your head?
Najenda: It's the night before the war. I guess I'm just talking crazy.
Leone: Okay! If crazy's how we're doing it, then I may as come clean now!! I've actually been sneaking into your secret stash of booze!
Najenda: I thought it was drying up rather quickly… Ah, well… I can let bygones be bygones…
Leone: I'm not done… When you sent me on missions to the capital, I'd end up blowing all the expenses on gambling.
Najenda: Well… The assignments got completed so… I can let bygones…
Leone: Hrmm… There's also that time… And oh yeah, that time… I should come clean now while I can…
Najenda: Just do me a favor and reminisce about them after the fight is over!
Billy: Hahahahaha!!
Everyone turned towards Billy and saw him laughing loudly… With a red face?
Leone: ...Did… Did he get drunk?
Najenda: *Whistle* And I thought he couldn't be drunk, I guess it is just his high resistance…
Billy picked up Tatsumi and spoke with a smirk.
Billy: Hey Marco, I didn't knew you would be here following me.
Tatsumi: Who the fuck is Marco!? And get away!
Everyone laughed at Tatsumi getting bullied, when Billy spoke again.
Billy: Really, I was surprised that after committing suicide I would end here, joining a group of assassins to fight against an empire… I guess that everything could happen.
Everyone: ...What?
Lubbock: Wait wait wait, suicide? Man, what the hell did you go through?
Billy: Oh Gabriel, you are here too…
Lubbock: I'm not Gabriel!!
Billy: Well… Let me… *Burp* I feel so full, I need to stop with booze… Huehue… Everyone here already has fell in love, Green with Snake, Yellow with a random drunkard in the slums…
Leone: Hey!!
Billy: Then there is the triangle, or square if you include Ice-cream, with Pinkie, Lollipop and Retard…
Tatsumi: Stop with "Retard"!
Billy: Hell no, anyone I missed? Well… There is Susanoo… But I guess I recently fell in love too…
Leone: You did?! Who is the lucky lady?
Billy: It's… *Hic*...Whatever, I'll just show it.
Billy stood up, everyone looked at him curiously when he walked at the left of the table, he grabbed a white collar and pulled it up…
And he kissed Akame on the lips.
Leone: Hahahahahaha! That's called being blunt! God, the drunk you is so much better than the normal you!
Mine: The girl is Akame?! That's a really big plot twist! You even almost killed her many months ago.
Billy pushed Akame back to her seat and grinned at her blushing and speechless face.
Akame: …
Chelsea: Hahahaha! She can't even react!
Billy: Hah, this may be the last kiss, hopefully not… I may not be able to die, but I'll be damned if I leave you all to die without doing anything! Let's make a toast for our second last day of work!
Everyone: Cheers!
Akame: ...You…
Billy: Huh? Wanna say somethi-Hmph!
Akame pulled him back and sealed his lips with hers, making everyone yell in surprise.