Hard-Earned Meal

[Day 18: After your deep exchange with Seryu, you became her new source of spiritual support. Taking this opportunity, you proposed learning martial arts from her to grow stronger and protect both yourself and Seryu in the future.

Though Seryu believed she didn't need your protection, the thought of Oka being assassinated by the Night Raid made her see the value in you gaining self-defense skills.

Thus, after work each day, Seryu personally trained you for about two hours, imparting all her combat techniques without reservation.]

[Day 21: To your surprise, Seryu returned home smiling and introduced you to a new family member—a biological canine Teigu (Magical Beast Morph: Hundred-Arms Giant)!

Seryu explained that during her medical check-up earlier that day, she unintentionally resonated with the Teigu, becoming its wielder. Since its usual form is an adorable white puppy, Seryu gave it a cute name—Pipi!

Knowing that biological Teigu are as intelligent as humans, you warmly welcomed Pipi and prepared it a delicious meal of dog food.

In the Akame ga Kill! universe, Teigu and their users choose each other, requiring mutual recognition. You decided to bond deeply with Pipi, so if Seryu were to fall in battle, you could inherit Pipi and become its new wielder.

This wasn't because you didn't care about Seryu. Rather, you understood her twisted sense of justice and obsession with eliminating all criminals. Even if she didn't die at the hands of the Night Raid, her personality would likely lead to her demise while hunting other criminals.]

[Month 1: Since becoming a Teigu wielder, Seryu's status rose significantly, earning her much attention.

Scientist Dr. Stylish invited Seryu to undergo cybernetic enhancements to become a powerful modified human. Seryu was intrigued by the offer but sought your advice first.

You expressed full support for Seryu's decision and also proposed that Dr. Stylish enhance you as well. Recognizing your mediocre talent for martial arts, you realized cybernetic modifications would suit you better than years of arduous training.

Initially, Dr. Stylish dismissed you as nothing more than Seryu's kept man and intended to give you a superficial upgrade. However, drawing on your knowledge of anime from your previous life, you provided Dr. Stylish with innovative ideas, such as rudimentary concepts for nuclear weaponry and mechs.

Impressed by your ideas, Dr. Stylish began to take you seriously and invested considerable effort into enhancing your body.]

[Month 2: The Empire's youngest and strongest general, Esdeath, known as the ultra-S battle maniac, returned to the capital.

After her Three Beasts fell in battle against the Night Raid, Esdeath decided to form a squad composed entirely of Teigu wielders to combat the Night Raid.

Seryu, as in the original storyline, was recruited into Esdeath's newly formed Jaegers. Recently, Seryu ambushed and killed Sheele of the Night Raid, claiming her scissor-shaped Teigu (Cutter of Creation: Extase). To find a suitable wielder for it, Esdeath organized a Teigu selection tournament.

You could have saved Sheele, but you chose not to. While you had liked the protagonist team members in your previous life, the current circumstances placed you on opposing sides.

By now, Seryu was utterly loyal to you, and not aiding her ambush against the Night Raid was already a sign of restraint. Helping the Night Raid was out of the question.

Since you didn't yet have a Teigu, you joined the selection tournament. Using your knowledge of the original story, you deliberately portrayed yourself as Esdeath's ideal romantic partner during the battles, causing her to fall for you at first sight.

Amidst envious and jealous stares, you won the tournament and were publicly collared by Esdeath, who half-forcefully led you away.

Back in Esdeath's quarters, you experienced the privilege of being with her, feeling thankful that your foresight led you to retain and enhance certain "abilities" during your modifications.

Esdeath was highly satisfied with your "service" and made you part of the Jaegers, publicly announcing your relationship.

When Seryu learned of this, she felt no jealousy, only pride. Esdeath, after all, was the Empire's strongest female general and Seryu's idol. The thought of sharing a partner with her idol thrilled Seryu.

Understanding that your relationship with Seryu couldn't be hidden from prying eyes, you chose to be upfront with Esdeath.

After a deep conversation with Esdeath that night, you revealed the truth. Esdeath didn't mind; the world practiced polygamy. However, a slightly jealous Esdeath made you swear that when you married, she would be the primary wife. You readily agreed.]

[Month 3: Confirming your relationship with Esdeath solidified your stance. Using your foreknowledge of the plot, you led Esdeath and the Jaegers in an ambush against the Night Raid, achieving a flawless victory with no casualties.

With the Night Raid destroyed, the only Teigu that could threaten Esdeath (One-Cut Killer: Murasame) was dealt with by you.]

Year 1: The Revolutionary Army, believing themselves prepared, underestimated Esdeath's strength. She single-handedly killed seven Teigu wielders and over 100,000 soldiers.

Amid the chaos, you killed Prime Minister Honest and his son, Syura, claiming the space-manipulating Teigu (Shambhala).

With Esdeath's full support, you replaced Honest as Prime Minister, turned the young Emperor into your puppet, and began a life of unrivaled power and corruption.]

(End of Chapter)

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