Chapter 75: The Two Who Were Teleported
Recently, many new types of Danger Beasts have appeared near the Imperial Capital. At first, it was heard that they were only active in mines and deep mountains, but a few days ago, they suddenly broke into villagers' homes, and many people have already been attacked.
Therefore, the Jaegers needed to investigate the cause.
"I see. So it was caused by a theft from the Doctor's laboratory?"
Kobayashi casually tossed the report on the table and said, "Thank you for your report, Run."
"Not at all. It is merely my duty."
Run bowed elegantly. He was now on Kobayashi's side. After witnessing the darkness of the Capital and clearly recognizing that it could not be improved from within, Run had decisively switched his allegiance to him.
"The Doctor really was a huge pain. It's a good thing we got rid of him early."
"It seems you really were the one who eliminated the Doctor, Mr. Kobayashi."
Run was very smart. The fact that Kobayashi had returned very late that night had already aroused his suspicion.
"That's right."
Kobayashi confirmed his suspicion and added, "But you must have also seen it from the Doctor's laboratory, Run. The RT experiments. And the most detestable thing is that he privately captured citizens and used a large number of inhumane drugs to achieve his ridiculous goals."
How many sacrifices do you think the Doctor's Danger Beast-ification drugs claimed?
Even the most intelligent scientist in the world cannot reach the same level as a Danger Beast without a large amount of experimental proof. And the Doctor, in order to defraud funds and obtain experimental results as quickly as possible, had madly committed many evil deeds that incurred the wrath of both heaven and the people. This was precisely why Kobayashi despised him.
"I do not mind. On the contrary, after seeing the experimental records and visitor logs in the laboratory, even I wanted to take action to eliminate him."
The corners of Run's eyebrows were curved, but the smiling expression was slightly creepy.
What is this, the anger of a good old boy? So scary, so scary~
After all, he was a ruthless man who had initially wanted to change the Empire from within. He probably only joined Kobayashi because he found it would be an easier way to achieve his goals.
Returning to the main topic.
Kobayashi asked, "Mysterious Danger Beasts are appearing around the Capital. What has the Captain decided to do?"
Including him, there were now only 5 members left in the Jaegers. Lacking combat strength, they now had to deal with the surrounding Danger Beasts while also being on guard against Night Raid and the others. It was a considerable problem for them.
"But even so, we must investigate!"
Esdeath said passionately, "We are the Jaegers, the strongest security force in the Capital! Even if there are troublemakers, we cannot ignore the safety of the people!
Moreover, because of the successive deaths of our companions, the people have lost their trust in us. Therefore, we must eliminate the unknown Danger Beasts as quickly as possible and take this opportunity to make the people have faith in us again!"
As expected, she would not back down. The more arrogant and rampant the enemy, the more forcefully Esdeath would strike. She had absolute confidence in herself.
People with an 'S' personality are all like this. It was also within his expectations.
Next, Esdeath made the arrangements.
"Kobayashi will be in charge of the east, I will be in charge of the west, Kurome will be in charge of the south, and Wave and Run will be in charge of the north. Understood?!"
"Understood!" xN
The group answered loudly.
Wave suddenly asked, puzzled, "Wait a minute. The Captain, Kobayashi, and Kurome are all alone. Why are Run and I the only ones in a pair?"
"Because you're too weak."
Kurome took the opportunity to provoke him. "You're useless every time. It's highly likely you'll die accidentally, so Run is there to protect you."
"What?! I'm a Teigu user too, and my strength has been acknowledged by the Captain!" Wave retorted loudly.
"The one who was sent flying from inside the city to outside the city in a single blow?"
"Ngh..."
Wave really wanted to cry. His current predicament was the same as "you've been beaten by a monkey." This mark of shame just couldn't be wiped away.
"Don't cry. Actually, Kurome is worried about you," Kobayashi said, patting his shoulder.
Although her words were a bit harsh, she was actually very concerned about him. Because of the environment she grew up in, her sense of camaraderie was a bit twisted. She would rather kill her companions with her own hands and turn them into corpse dolls than lose her bond with them. This was also why she was unwilling to leave the Empire with Akame.
"Besides, why don't you try to think about it from a different perspective?"
"What do you mean?"
"The Captain paired you with Run not for him to protect you, but for you to protect him. After all, with his delicate and gentle appearance, it's clear he's not as good a fighter as you."
"Mmm..."
Wave looked at the dashing, gentlemanly Run, then at his own strong and healthy self. The comparison immediately pulled him out of his dejection.
Thinking of Bols and Seryu, he clenched his right fist and said with determination, "You're right! I have to protect Run! I absolutely cannot let the enemy harm another companion!"
"...Then I'll be in your care."
The good-natured Run was not angry at being treated as the one to be protected.
But Kurome added, "We'll see who ends up protecting whom in the end."
"Hey—!"
Wave looked at her, on the verge of tears.
The appearance of humanoid Danger Beasts meant the return of the Prime Minister's son, Syura.
Unfortunately, Kobayashi had no intelligence on this matter. Even with the extensive intelligence network of the Axis Order, it was no match for an opponent who could teleport to any part of the world in an instant. It was extremely difficult to catch him.
But Kobayashi was not nervous.
If the Prime Minister was a capable but villainous minister who could recognize everyone's position, then Syura was just a purely stupid and utterly evil scumbag, and had long been on his kill list.
Therefore, nothing more needed to be said. The moment he saw him, he would just have RyuZU take him out directly, not giving him a chance to use his teleportation.
Of course, he had to solve the problem of the rampant humanoid Danger Beasts first.
But!
"Did I just poke a hornet's nest? There are so many of them! Are all the Danger Beasts here?!"
Kobayashi's longsword danced continuously, cutting down the humanoid Danger Beasts that swarmed up, one after another. It was like something out of a Dynasty Warriors game.
Although the Danger Beasts were weak, there were just too many of them.
Kobayashi was also getting a little tired.
If this continued, his stamina would definitely be depleted, and then he would die of exhaustion!
...Did you think it would turn out like that?
"RyuZU, I'll leave the rest to you. Speed up and use the Imaginary Switch."
"Understood, Master Kobayashi."
Didn't expect this, did you? I have an automaton maid!
As the final closing ceremony, he would just have RyuZU perform a gorgeous dance that no one could see.
Swish—
It was as if time had been fast-forwarded.
In just an instant, the numerous humanoid Danger Beasts fell in large swaths, like wheat being reaped.
It was an R-rated scene of flying limbs and the foul stench of blood that constantly rushed into his nostrils. Even Kobayashi felt a little nauseous.
But amidst it all stood a clean and tidy maid. She bowed elegantly and asked, "How was that, Master Kobayashi?"
"Beautifully done!"
Kobayashi smiled and gave her a thumbs up. No matter how many times he saw it, he would always be amazed by RyuZU's power. With her around, he felt much more at ease.
Suddenly!
A purple array of light instantly enveloped him. In less than a second, before either of them could react, Kobayashi's figure vanished!
"Master Kobayashi!"
RyuZU rushed to the spot where he had disappeared, but he was already gone.
On the other side, when the light faded, a person appeared in front of him.
—It was Esdeath!
"Kobayashi?"
"Captain?"
But before the two could figure out the situation, the purple light array expanded again, and in an instant, they were teleported away again!
After their figures disappeared, a dark-skinned man walked out from a hidden corner.
"Although father told me to just make that man disappear, to be able to get rid of that troublesome woman at the same time... even father will praise me for this, right?"
He said with great arrogance, "Hehehe, just you watch. I will definitely surpass you, father!"
(End of Chapter)