Volume 3 - Chapter 24(Neutral Stance)

While Ais and Sheng Ming were looking at the building and talking, Primis was walking around the capital with Ophis.

'Primis: Hmm. As expected, he really has become strong.'

Even though Primis didn't enter the Castle, his Elemental-Sight inner zone(50Km) showed him everything that was going on inside.

There he saw a round, older man with light skin, gray hair, hazel eyes, and a long white beard that extends down to his abdomen. He was wearing a pair of brown boots, a dark green shirt, a belt below his belly and short pants which are also dark green, and a gray coat with some hair of an animal around his neck, resembling a bourgeois. He also wore a black crown that somewhat resembled a set of horns. That was the main antagonist of this world, Prime Minster Honest.

As said before, the core zone of Elemental-Sight provided the information at atomic level while its inner zone provided the information at cellular level. Because of that Primis can already saw through Honest strength.

'Primis: With his current strength even Esdeath chances of winning against him are as low as 30%.'

[It will be 0% if he used Erastone on her.]

'Primis: Yeah.'

Next, Primis put his attention on the ring in Prime Honest hand. There he saw a golden ring of average size. That ring was the Anti-Teigu called Absolute Limitation: Erastone. It can disable and destroy any teigu.

[Because Esdeath drank the "Demon God Manifestation: Demon's Extract", it merged with her and gave her power to manipulate ice. So, it's impossible for Erastone to destroy that since it was inside Esdeath.]

'Primis: Still, it can disable it for the time being.'

[That's why I said Esdeath chances of winning will 0% if he used it on her.]

'Primis: But I don't he will.'

[Can't deny that. Since the higher-ups of 'that' God had already contacted him and gave him the power, they must have also told him about the plot. Like how Esdeath fought for the Empire till the very end.]

'Primis: Yeah.'

[This also means Akame's life is in danger.]

Primis didn't reply though he also agreed. His attention was on Honest who was pacing to and forth in the room while murmuring something under his breath. Completely unaware that Primis could hear everything he was saying.

'Primis: Since he already knows the plot, he will first get rid of all the spies of Revolutionary Army hiding in the capital.'

[It will be a great blow to Revolutionary Army. Their power will decrease drastically.]

'Primis: None of my business. Even though I don't like Empire, it doesn't mean I like Revolutionary Army. It's true that the leaders of Revolutionary Army are not as corrupted as Honest, but still, they are power hungry people.'

[Well.........Almost all humans are like this. Human greed has no limit.]

'Primis: Yeah. Regardless, I have no intention of helping. Whether the people of Revolutionary Army live or die, I don't give a damn.'

[..............................…Then what about Bulat, Lubbock and.........Najenda.]

'Primis: What about them?'

[Najenda was the one who created "Night Raid". Bulat and Lubbock were its first members. If any of them dies, then there will be no "Night Raid".]

'Primis: ..................'

[So, what's your plan now?]

'Primis: Looks like I need to interfere.'

[Yup, you do.]

Saying this Primis moved his attention to another room. This was the treasury room which was being guarded by many soldiers. Inside there were many Teigus. There Primis saw a Golden Goblet which was emitting a lot of power.

'Primis: Demon God Manifestation: Demon's Extract.'

[Do you want it?]

'Primis: Its useless to me. Let Esdeath have it.'

[Oh. I forgot that you have "Ice" Incantation Symbol. In front of it, this "Demon God Manifestation: Demon's Extract" won't even hold a candle.]

'Primis: Exactly.'

Moving his gaze away from it, Primis started thinking about something else.

'Primis: 7-8 years. That's when Esdeath will get it.'

[If no unforeseen circumstances occur that is.]

'Primis: Correct. If no unforeseen circumstances occur.'

Saying this, Primis turned and continued walking into the distance.

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After walking for a distance, he reached an open ground and stopped. In the center of the ground, he saw people who were executed and being crucified. The Capital often publicly executed enemies of the state with the crucifix method that served as a warning for anyone who considered defying them. That's why there were so many dead bodies here.

At the side, he saw many people laughing and throwing rocks on crucifixes. There were also some nobles sitting in the corner, having drink while watching and enjoying this show. Shaking his head, Primis turned and walked away.

Ophis: This world is very disgusting.

Primis: It is.

Ophis: Will we travel more of such worlds in future?

Primis: Yeah. Though, such types of worlds will be rare. Let's say 5 out of 100 worlds will be like this.

Ophis: Ok.

[Have you thought about what to do with Akame? Prime Minister Honest won't let her go.]

'Primis: She is safe for the time being.'

[Is that so?]

'Primis: Um. Empire trained Akame for eight years. During that time, she didn't find any problem in Empire conducts. It was later she started to doubt it and deflected.'

[So, you are saying that Honest will try to brainwash her to be completely loyal to Empire.]

'Primis: Yes. Since she has a lot of potential, this means she will be good tool for the Empire.'

[Do you think he will order the use drugs?]

'Primis: He will. For sure.'

[.....................]

As Twilight became silent, Primis reached a stall. The stall owner was selling burgers. Primis stood in front and let owner sensed his presence. The owner turned to Primis and became stunned seeing his appearance like everyone.

Primis: Pack two.

His words snapped the owner back to his thoughts. The owner did a fake cough to hide his embarrassment before speaking.

Stall Owner: S-Sure, Sir. Give me few minutes.

Primis: Um.

The stall owner then started making the burger. Though from time to time he stole glances at Primis.

'Stall Owner: Such appearance. Such demeanor. Even the clothes he is wearing. I don't what fibric his coat and other stuffs are made of, but I can tell they must be very expensive. He is definitive a Noble. I must make sure to give him my best burger, otherwise, the consequences of offending a Noble in the Capital are very dire.'

As Primis was waiting quietly, Ophis who was sitting on his left shoulder spoke.

{Ophis: Primis, did you sense them?}

Narrowing his eyes, Primis replied.

{Primis: I did. They must the part of another team of invaders.}

{Ophis: Um. Though, they are neither the part of those animals(pokémon) tamers nor spirit(Heroic Spirits).}

{Primis: That's the third team of invaders.}

When Primis was getting the information of everything within the range of his Elemental-Sight, he saw some, no, many people who appeared different from all others present in the Capital. How they were different? That's because all of them were emitting death's aura.

{Ophis: There was also one among the people who were supervising that forest and children.}

{Primis: Hmm. This team instead of attacking, took infiltration path. They are using their brains.}

{Ophis: But they are not as strong as the other two.}

{Primis: ........................…I don't know why. But I am having a feeling that these people are more dangerous than other two.}

Ophis also narrowed her eyes hearing this. She put her attention on these people again before replying.

{Ophis: They don't have that high strength, yet you are saying that they are most dangerous, this could only means.........…}

{Primis: They must have some kind of treasure or artifact.}

{Ophis: Um. Still, these currently presented people don't have anything like that with them right now.}

Primis didn't reply and remained silent.

[There are many strong treasures in this group. Hence, it's not surprising that they must have one in their ranks.]

'Primis: Yeah..............................Two years. Invaders came to this world two years ago. And these people have already infiltrated the capital this much.'

[It won't be long before they will also infiltrate the castle.]

'Primis: .....................'

{Ophis: Should I check what kind of treasure or artifacts they have with them? I just need to find the source.}

Shaking his head, Primis replied.

{Primis: Let them be.}

Next, he showed a chilling smile and continued.

{Primis: When I fought that Heroic Spirit, I found out that even though many invaders entered this world, they are not friends or something. Mean even if they all must have same objective, they still don't want other party to accomplish it.}

{Ophis: Hmmm. So, they are each other's opponents.}

{Primis: Um. Think of it as a competition where only one party can win.}

{Ophis: Hmmmmmmmmmm. I see. In a way they will at each other's throat.}

{Primis: Infighting between the Invaders is guaranteed. I am sure many will die. So, let them be.}

{Ophis: Um.}

Stall Owner: S-Sir. Here.

Stall Owner interrupted Primis thoughts and gave him the packet containing the two burgers. Primis took it, didn't look inside, and gave the money before turning and walking away.

Stall Owner: P-Please come again, Sir.

Said Stall Owner as he bowed towards Primis direction.

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As Primis was walking forward, Ophis asked.

Ophis: Primis, why did you buy this garbage? Against your cooking it won't even hold a candle.

Primis: It's not for us.

Ophis: Then is it for those two.

Primis: No. Their cooking skills have improved a lot since the last time. I am sure currently no one in this world can make food as delicious than them.

Ophis: It's still nothing compares to yours.

'Primis: Of course, mine will be better. After all, my cooking skills are at Grandmaster Level. How could Sheng Ming and Ais cooking be compared to mine when they haven't even reached Master Level yet.'

[Not like they can reach it unless they become the God.]

'Primis: True.'

Primis: Don't worry, I am not forcing you to eat it anyway. Because I know you only prefer my cooking.

[Pfft. I still remembered how when Sheng Ming and Ais made a feast last year, your Empress nearly erased it thinking she had to eat it. HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA]

'Primis: Yeah. I also remembered that. If I hadn't stopped Ophis, she would really have done it.'

[I still remembered their panicked and crying faces that time. They really thought they pissed their Eldest Sister and were about to throw it in the garbage themselves. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA]

Primis also chuckled hearing this.

'Primis: Oh well, I also enjoyed their reactions that time...............…...It was fun.'

[Yeah.]

Ophis: Then for whose it is. Don't tell me you bought it for yourself.

Primis: Not for me. I just saw someone.

Ophis: Oh…...

Nodding her head, Ophis didn't continue. As Primis was walking, he all sudden sighed.

'Primis: These girls.'

[Come one, I also think you should take over this Empire.]

Even if Sheng Ming and Ais had gone to check one of the corruptions conducted in the capital, they were still within Primis range. Hence, he could hear what they were talking about. This also means their wish for Primis to become the ruler of the Empire.

[So, what have you decided? I am sure you don't want to make them sad. And if they tell this to your Empress then I am sure even she will also tell you to do so.]

'Primis: .....................…I will think about it.'

[Great. At least you decided to give it some thought.]

'Primis: .......................................what a pain.'

[Come on, Primis. Ruling an Empire, no, I mean ruling a world is something that everyone wished for.]

'Primis: I am sure that those 'everyone' are not like me who remained busy almost all the time. There are many things I am currently doing. Like creating those blueprints, items, formulas and many more. I barely have time for myself. Once I will become the ruler then even more things will fall on my shoulders that time.'

[Well..............................…All the best. I am sure you can manage it............................................................somehow.]

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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