My relative's cat escaped last night, and as a result, I was called up at 6:30 to help them catch the cat in the residential complex. We used a big net and it took us ages to catch just one...
My mind is completely filled with that kitty right now, so please wait a moment; I'll come back and write later.
It's amazing; every time I plan a burst update, something unexpected happens.
akame ga kill: Chapter 64 - Akame, Kurome
'As long as we can reach that place, we will be able to survive, Kurome!'
'Mm, I believe you, sister...'
On the desolate land, the black-haired, red-eyed sister was carrying her younger sister on her back, walking toward a town in the distance.
The sisters hadn't eaten for a long time, and their stomachs had been growling. The younger sister was too hungry to move, and although the older sister's body was a bit sturdier, her trembling legs left no doubt that she could collapse at any moment.
But even so, the girl still didn't give up; she gritted her teeth and carried her sister forward toward the North, for it was worth it no matter how cold it was.
The sisters were orphans, and their parents hadn't given them names, so the two used the color of their eyes to distinguish each other. The older sister was Akame, and the younger sister was Kurome.
Because they didn't know who their parents were from birth, the two sisters could only wander the streets, filling their stomachs by begging and scavenging trash. They often didn't know where their next meal would come from, and there was even the risk of being caught by others...
Although they were born within the Empire, the two had no concept of the Empire; after all, they had been suffering since birth and couldn't even get enough to eat, so how could they have the energy to care about other things?
However, one day, while the older sister, Akame, was out looking for food, she unexpectedly overheard some people in the town talking...
'Have you heard? It seems the Northern Country has introduced new policies again; they say they've built many orphanages to take in those children who have fallen on hard times?'
'Really? Would those noble lords spend money on such things? Or is this just 'that kind of industry' supported by the nobility?'
Two men were conversing; one of them seemed to find this matter quite unbelievable, but the other man had a different opinion on it.
'If the Empire were doing this, I certainly wouldn't doubt that there was an ulterior motive. But the one who announced this is Empress Cerydra, the rumored God Slayer... it shouldn't be fake.'
'After all, that Empress swore an oath in front of all her subjects, saying she wanted to build a just and powerful country. I went to the Northern Country to see it a while ago, and the people there live completely differently from us... To tell the truth, I'm a little envious.'
'Since you're envious, why don't you just move there?'
'Haha, that won't do; all my belongings are in this city. If I moved there, I don't know how many treasures I'd have to throw away.'
"Too bad... me too."
The two voices echoed in Akame's ears, and she immediately caught several keywords.
Northern Country, Empress, orphanage, justice...
Connecting this series of words immediately made Akame's eyes shine, and an idea formed in her mind.
She and her younger sister had been wandering the streets, often missing meals, and sometimes going hungry for several days at a time.
The situation couldn't get any worse, so if what those two were saying was true, Akame was willing to take her sister to the Northern Country.
"Besides, the Northern Country is very far from here. If we run into bandits or something on the way, that would be troublesome. Little nobodies like us without any strength can't travel that far..."
"You don't need to worry about that. Even though we can't go there, the Northern Country can come to us! I don't know if you've noticed, but the border of the Northern Country has actually been expanding southwards. It shouldn't be long before it reaches us."
"In other words, we don't actually have to do anything. When the time comes, we just need to say 'This way, Empress,' lead the Northern Country's soldiers over, and we can become people of the Northern Country?"
"That's right, exactly!"
Akame was still just a child now. Although she didn't have much opportunity to understand national affairs, she could analyze the information she wanted from street gossip.
The Northern Country's orphanage...
If she could reach that place, the quality of life for her and her sister should improve, right?
"As long as we keep living here, one day, good times will come."
Akame had originally thought so too; as long as she waited for the Northern Country to attack, she and her sister could escape their life of begging.
But things went against her wishes. Just as Akame was bringing food to the slums to find her younger sister Kurome, an accident happened.
Perhaps it was because the sisters had been eating unhealthy food for a long time, their bodies were somewhat weak. The elder sister, Akame, had decent physical fitness and naturally stronger resistance, but her younger sister, Kurome, was different...
It could be seen from the original work that Kurome's body was simply incomparable to Akame's; it was only after taking life-shortening drugs that she had the strength to fight.
So, her younger sister fell ill...
As the older sister, Akame was extremely anxious but had no way to help.
Kurome's condition was getting worse and worse. If this continued, her sister might die!
Akame had originally planned to listen for more information about the Northern Country's orphanage, but now she probably didn't have the time.
To let her sister survive, she chose the most dangerous path...
Staying in this city carried a high probability of death, and even if they didn't die, life wouldn't get better. But if they went to the Northern Country, there was also a high probability of death, but life might potentially get better...
"Let's go, Kurome. Leave this city and head to a better place!"
"I believe... big sister, we must always... be together!"
Even though her sister was so weak, she still supported her idea, which made Akame determined to strive for a good life.
This was the reason why the two sisters decided to head to the Northern Country...
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"Almost there, we can see the city!"
The sun was about to set, and the surrounding environment was gradually darkening.
It was unknown if the Goddess of Luck favored the two sisters, but they hadn't encountered any wild beasts or bandits along the way. Some merchants even saw the two sisters were having a hard time and gave them a ride for a while.
"That army's flag... it can't be wrong, it's the flag of the Northern Country!"
Akame's tone revealed excitement. After a long journey, they had finally reached their destination.
A group of troops bearing the Northern Country's flag was heading towards a city. There must be an orphanage suitable for the sisters to live in there, right?
Glancing at her younger sister sleeping on her back, Akame gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. Just hold on a little longer, and we can...
Boom—!
Before Akame could make a move, a violent explosion from the city came from afar, immediately causing her expression to change drastically, and even her sleeping sister, Kurome, on her back was startled awake.
"What's wrong? What exactly happened?"
The two girls didn't understand at all what had just happened, but when they looked into the distance, they discovered that the Northern Country's army had already begun to charge.
"Is this... a siege?"
Akame subconsciously looked towards the front of the Northern Country's army, where a black-haired woman was commanding the troops.
Coincidentally, at this moment, the black-haired woman seemed to realize something and turned her head to look in Akame's direction.
Oh no!
Akame secretly exclaimed. Their eyes had met!
What would happen next, no one knew...
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