However, in order to make high-level Imperial Arms, there are currently no Super Danger Beast materials, so it cannot be done yet.
Takumi wasn't in a hurry; winter would come soon anyway.
When winter comes, he will have plenty of time.
If that doesn't work, he will go to the Akame ga Kill! world himself to hunt down a Super Danger Beast.
After finishing his rest, it was almost noon.
Takumi came to the kitchen with some meat left over from the Danger Beasts, ready to start testing for toxins.
Then he saw Yuuki Asuna who was so busy in the kitchen that she was jumping up and down.
"Lord City Lord."
Yuuki Asuna also saw Takumi, so she stopped what she was doing and greeted him.
Takumi nodded in response and asked curiously: "You are working here now, what do you think of it?"
As a manager, he naturally knows that Yuuki Asuna still has many jobs to choose from.
And those jobs are easier, so why did she choose the most laborious job in the end?
Although being a cook also fits Yuuki Asuna's character very well.
"The main reason was that I got to know Alice and the others in advance. We were neighbors and got along well. Sister Hinako also recommended me to come here, and I happened to be very interested in their cooking skills."
Yuuki Asuna explained briefly.
"Okay, work hard. If you encounter any problems, you can report it to the City Lord's Mansion."
"OK."
Takumi, who understood the cause and effect, showed his concern for a while and then moved on.
Yuuki Asuna also went back to work.
Takumi asked Nakiri Alice to requisition a chopping board and stove, and brought out all kinds of Danger Beast parts. He took out a small piece of meat, marinated it with some spices, and fried it into a steak.
"It's okay; most of the meat is of good quality and has a unique flavor, but some of it has a taste that can't be concealed and is poisonous."
After tasting all kinds of Danger Beast meat, Takumi knew the status of the meat.
Then he took the bad-tasting and poisonous meat and turned it into fertilizer, and the remaining qualified parts were sent to cold storage. After storing them, he planned to add a new variety to the dining table of Dimensional City.
But...
"There is still so much monster meat left, but it just so happens that the food expenditure in winter will be quite large, so this can be considered a precaution."
Takumi was even thinking about whether he should take the initiative to trigger a monster tide every year in the future, so that he could stock up on meat for the winter.
"It seems entirely possible. If it were turned into a festival, then there would be no problem."
Takumi has even thought of a name for the festival. It can be called Hunting Day, Harvest Day, or Autumn Hunting Day. The content of the festival activities is also very simple: attract a wave of monsters, let the girls hunt them, and reward the person who harvests the most prey. It would become a formal festival.
Moreover, this has many functions.
In addition to stocking up on meat for the winter, it can also exercise the martial prowess of the Dimensional City, thus triggering an interest in combat for all the people.
I'm afraid he won't need to arrange training by then, and the residents of the Dimensional City will practice their skills on their own.
The more Takumi thought about it, the more feasible this operation was.
But this matter is not urgent; after all, there is still a lot of time to prepare for the activity next year.
There is no rush to develop means of attracting low-level monsters. It needs to be experimented with slowly.
And it needs to be controlled very carefully. Don't attract too many monsters at once, and you can't attract those high-level monsters.
Otherwise, it would not be a hunting event, but a monster siege.
A good festival would also turn into a disaster.
Takumi took out a pen and paper, wrote down this idea, and listed the details that needed attention, then handed it over to Riveria, who was responsible for supervising them and reminding him from time to time to avoid him being too busy and forgetting them later.
"It's a good idea, but there are still dangers. The method of attracting monsters must be strictly controlled, and the scale should not be too large. It depends on the meat reserves at the time, as long as it is enough."
After seeing this, Riveria agreed that the feasibility of this activity was beneficial, but she also put forward some opinions and ideas.
Afterwards, the two discussed and added some precautions to improve the safety of this activity.
For example, in order not to affect the Dimensional City and turn it into a siege by monsters, an area can be planned specifically to hold this event.
At the same time, a series of measures such as medical logistics support and the safety of participants are also required.
After discussing it, the two of them realized that there were too many things to arrange.
Fortunately, there was still time, so they could prepare slowly.
Then the two of them went about their work.
The next day,
Najenda brought people here again.
She couldn't wait for anyone to come from the Revolutionary Army, so she returned to the Night Raid base, met up with Akame, and came over to see the situation.
And when she brought people to the City Lord's Mansion and walked into the reception hall, she couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
"Esdeath?! How can you be here?!"
Najenda looked at the person coming out to receive her with numbness and subconsciously exclaimed.
Akame and the others behind her felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy when they heard the name Esdeath, and all became alert.
"It's been a long time since I've seen you, Najenda. I didn't expect that you would be so lucky and connect to the Dimensional City."
Esdeath looked at the shocked Najenda with a smile and was very satisfied with her reaction.
After a day's rest, she had recovered.
While she was doing nothing, she heard the news that Najenda had arrived, so she quickly applied to Riveria to meet her on her behalf, planning to meet her old acquaintance.
By the way, she took a look at Najenda's reaction after seeing her. Looking at it now, it turned out that it did not disappoint her; Najenda's expression was very interesting.
"As for why I'm here? Of course, I am already a person of Dimensional City."
As she said that, Esdeath also raised her eyebrows at Najenda and said with a smile: "It seems that I won again this time."
At the same time, Esdeath already knows the relationship between Najenda and Dimensional City.
It has to be said that Najenda's operation is really stupid in her opinion.
Such a big thigh in front of her, she didn't want to hug it, but thought about how to make the two sides coexist peacefully.
Not only was it stupid, but it was also a bit arrogant.
The strengths of the two sides were not equal at all. As the weak and passive side, they actually came to the territory of the stronger side, saying that they wanted to be on an equal footing with the other party.
This is not just stupidity or arrogance.
It is even very much overestimating her own abilities. She has not recognized her status at all and corrected her mentality.
In other words, Takumi is relatively kind; otherwise, in Esdeath's world,
Najenda's attitude would have been enough to be ravaged by troops several times.
But it also prevented any practical progress in the relationship between the two parties.
As a result, she was exposed to this person later. The people around Takumi became people from Dimensional City one step ahead of them and successfully established this relationship.
"..."
When Najenda heard this frankly, her expression instantly turned ugly.
She never expected that Esdeath would suddenly change and become a person of Dimensional City.
And judging from the fact that the other party can come out to meet them as a representative, her status in the Dimensional City is not much lower!
This made Najenda very uncomfortable.
At the same time, she can't help but worry whether the Dimensional City team has gone to the Empire's side.
"It seems that you still haven't recognized reality."
When Esdeath saw the change in Najenda's expression, she couldn't help but shake her head in disappointment.
Then she directly showed her cards and said very straightforwardly: "The Empire, the Revolutionary Army, and the foreigners; these forces are too weak. What qualifications do you have to live on an equal footing with a transcendent existence like Dimensional City?"
"You have taken it too much for granted from the beginning, and it is really naive to apply your ideas to the Dimensional City."
It's just a local force in one world, not the only ruling force. In the face of a transcendent existence like Dimensional City that can connect countless worlds, all reliance is powerless. The two are not at the same level at all; comparisons are meaningless.
As long as they are connected to new and more powerful worlds, even if they are originally at a disadvantage, Dimensional City can quickly achieve an overtake.
One side is locked by their world and the other side has no upper limit and is rising rapidly.
There's no way there's any comparison between these two!
Taking sides?
What the hell!
Are those crooked melons and jujubes worthy of the Dimensional City taking sides with them?!
Keep dreaming!
And Esdeath also knows about Takumi's faith plan.
From a certain perspective, this plan can actually be said to be a plan to control the world of Akame ga Kill!.
After all, if everyone in that world believes in Takumi, well, then everything in that world will be a matter of Takumi's word by then?
With the blessing of faith, the Empire? Revolutionary Army? Foreigners?
As long as they are classified as heretics, everyone will die!
Even without Takumi taking action, the believers below will do everything they can to eliminate these enemies of faith.
Of course, she would definitely not tell Najenda about this plan.
Because if it is said out loud, it will have an impact on the spread of faith and be detrimental to the plan.
"..."
Najenda couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when Esdeath said it.
Only then did she react. It seemed that just as Esdeath said, her original idea was too naive.
Apart from anything else, why does she think that Dimensional City must take sides?
Even if you need to get something from their world, with their strength, they can just take it directly and let the local forces provide it.
This is something that is more troublesome to acquire, and you need help from local forces.
It's not like they have to live in their world. There are plenty of other worlds that can be replaced, so why do they have to focus on their world, which is in turmoil?
So, her method of establishing diplomatic relations.
From the perspective of the Dimensional City, it is completely an awkward way of wanting to hug someone's lap, but also insisting on being decent.
Even from the perspective of a Dimensional City, it's a bit strange.
Takumi didn't turn his back on her on the spot and drive her away. Instead, he patiently argued with her. This was considered tolerant and polite.
"Do you understand? So tell me now, what are you doing today?"
Seeing that Najenda finally understood, Esdeath crossed her legs and looked at Najenda sharply while asking.
Of course Najenda would not say anything now. She came to ask why the inspection team has not arrived yet. After thinking for a while, she asked: "So that team, what did they come to our place to do?"
"It's okay to tell you this. They actually went to hunt Danger Beasts. This is a way to become stronger in the Dimensional City. It is an experience. The specific details are our secrets, so we can't tell you."
"In fact, this is nothing, right? Anyway, those Danger Beasts are just a scourge and will threaten people's lives and safety. If we hunt them down, we can be considered as eliminating them for the people."
"In Takumi's words, this is Dimensional City's humanitarian aid to your world."
Esdeath said lightly and gradually put herself on the side of the Dimensional City.
She said "us" when referring to the Dimensional City, and she said "your world" when referring to the Akame ga Kill! world. She completely drew a clear line in her mind.
"...Okay."
In this regard, what can Najenda say.
People say it is humanitarian aid, humanitarian aid; what a condescending phrase. Does she dare to refute that it is poaching?
Yes, even if Esdeath also knows that the essence of this matter is that the Dimensional City is poaching the biological resources of that world.
But how can Najenda dare to speak out and refute it.
She has now fully understood reality and understands the primary and secondary relationship between her side and the Dimensional City.
If she is weak, she will just obey the strong Dimensional City.
If she dares to refute, it will make the Dimensional City lose face, and the Dimensional City will let her be decent!
But as Esdeath said, this is actually a good thing.
Let's not talk about the lack of resources. Hunting down those Danger Beasts is indeed a good thing that benefits the people.
Well, that's it; they are definitely not giving in!
"How about you? What's your situation? Aren't you suppressing foreigners in the north? Why did you join Dimensional City?"
After understanding that there was no room for resistance on her side in front of the Dimensional City, Najenda was too lazy to think about it anymore.
In addition, the current situation was very good for the Revolutionary Army, so she temporarily put aside her grudges and asked. In fact, as long as Esdeath does not side with the Empire, Najenda has no hostility towards Esdeath.
They were still good friends at first, but later she betrayed the Empire, and Esdeath stayed in the Empire, and the two became enemies.
From a personal point of view, Najenda had no ill feelings towards Esdeath.
After all, although Esdeath had a cruel personality, she was not unreasonable.
She just believes in the law of the jungle and does whatever she wants under this rule.
As a companion, comrade, and friend, Esdeath is the most normal person in the Empire.
"I was indeed in the north. The day before yesterday, I happened to meet Takumi, who was searching for Danger Beasts. After getting to know him, I took the initiative to join the Dimensional City."
Seeing that personal matters were being discussed, Esdeath also put away her sarcastic smile and put on a happy expression.
"Um?!"
Najenda was shocked for a moment when she saw Esdeath's expression.
She had never seen such a feminine look from someone like Esdeath.
Immediately she thought of a possibility, with a look of disbelief on her face. She said: "Could you be with him?!"
"Yeah, what? Isn't it possible?"
Esdeath smiled and nodded, then raised her eyebrows and asked coldly.
What do you mean? Do you think I can still have love?
Najenda was a little startled when she saw Esdeath's cold look, so she quickly waved her hand: "Of course not, it's just that I didn't expect it."
I really didn't expect that Esdeath would be subdued like this.
But when I thought of Takumi's handsome appearance and strength, Najenda suddenly didn't feel weird anymore.
I'm afraid only someone like Takumi could subdue Esdeath.
Esdeath didn't pay too much attention, but nodded: "Actually, I didn't expect it myself. It was quite sudden at the time. I have to say, my vision is really good."
Najenda ignored Esdeath's little pride and continued to ask:
"So, are you completely on the side of Dimensional City now? Doesn't the Empire matter? Don't you want your subordinates either?"
Esdeath shrugged: "Of course; isn't the stage here in the Dimensional City much more interesting than messing around guarding that decadent Empire?"
"I don't care about the Empire at all. Anyway, it was just cooperation. As for my subordinates, I have also dismissed them. Don't worry, they won't cause you any trouble."
Najenda nodded frankly after hearing this. As long as Esdeath doesn't help the Empire, everything will be fine.
The only thing she worries about is that Esdeath will miss the Empire's old feelings and take the Dimensional City to help the Empire.
After that, the two chatted about other things, but they were all private matters.
After putting aside their grudges and no longer having a hostile relationship, the relationship between the two gradually showed signs of improving.