Sister... Sister...
In the depths of her consciousness, it seemed as if someone was calling out to her.
Akame struggled to open her eyes. What came into view was an unfamiliar ceiling, but beside her was her familiar younger sister, Kurome.
Kurome, where is this?
Akame's last memory was only of that warm embrace, just like when she was once in her mother's arms, but she had no recollection of anything after that...
This is the place you mentioned before, the Golden Welfare Institute of the Northern Territory Empire!
For her younger sister Kurome, the fact that her sister had woken up safe and sound was the greatest news. Even though tears were already streaming from the corners of her eyes, she still held her sister's hand tightly, with no intention of letting go.
Just like you said, now that we've come here, we won't go hungry anymore, we won't have to sleep on the streets every day, and we can live happily together!
Although Kurome's body was very weak and she hadn't recovered from their previous life of wandering, a happy smile appeared on her face, clearly showing new hope for their future life.
Is that so? That's really great!
As the image of the woman who claimed to be a whale gradually surfaced in her mind, Akame whispered her thanks to her in her heart.
Although she didn't know who she was, Akame felt she should thank the person who could make her younger sister smile like this.
If there was a chance to meet again in the future, she would have to thank her in person!
The porridge is here... What the, so you're already awake!
Just as the bond between the sisters Akame and Kurome was warming up, the room door was gently pushed open. A petite pink figure walked in carrying a bowl of porridge and immediately saw Akame sitting up in bed.
Since you're already awake, hurry up and drink the porridge. Your body is very weak right now. If you don't eat something, you're going to get sick from hunger.
The expression on the little pink-haired girl's face was very serious, but the sisters could hear an unprecedented level of concern in her tone.
Thank you, Mine!
However, could you let me feed my sister the porridge?
Kurome had slept for a long time on the road, which was why she woke up earlier than her sister and had also gotten to know everyone at the Golden Welfare Institute.
The little pink-haired girl in front of them was named Mine, and according to the headmistress, she seemed to be a little girl who wasn't very Honest with her feelings.
Of course not!
Mine casually placed the hot porridge on the nightstand, put her hands on her hips, and acted like a little adult, looking at Kurome with a very serious expression.
Your condition is also terrible, not much better than your sister's, so to help you get better as soon as possible, I, Lady Mine, will feed you the porridge myself!
But after that, as if she suddenly remembered something, Mine's face turned red.
Y-y-you... don't misunderstand! The headmistress asked me to help, I didn't want to help you at all!
Ah! She's a classic tsundere!
Just as the headmistress said, Mine is someone who isn't Honest with her feelings... Then my sister and I will thank you!
Kurome stood up from the chair by the bed and bowed deeply to Mine, while Akame, who was sitting on the bed, also lowered her head to express her gratitude to Mine.
Alright, alright! Stop saying such cheesy things, are you going to drink the porridge or not?
If it's Mine feeding us, that's not impossible!
Eh eh eh? You... what are you saying? If you say that again, I'm going to run away!
Although she spoke rudely, Mine obediently brought a chair from outside and carefully looked after the sisters' health.
After all, for Mine, the Golden Welfare Institute was already her home, so wasn't it only natural to take care of new friends who had joined?
In fact, it wasn't just Akame, Kurome, and Mine; even the other children in the orphanage lived by helping each other. Every face was filled with hope for tomorrow, something completely unseen in the Empire.
Although it wouldn't last very long, at least it would allow them to have a decent childhood...
Meanwhile, in the headmistress's office of the Golden Welfare Institute.
It seems the children who join here are indeed living very happily. You have done well.
Thank you for your praise, Daughter of the Sea. However, this is all my duty. Just seeing the children grow up healthy is enough to make me happy!
The children in the orphanage probably never imagined that their respected headmistress was currently facing a very important person.
Northern Territory Empire, Daughter of the Sea, Hysilens.
Hmm, I think so too. Are you managing okay lately? Caesar's original purpose in establishing the orphanage was not just for this.
Of course, both in class and in daily life, I am teaching the children practical knowledge so that even if they leave here in the future, they will be able to survive in the Northern Country.
That's good...
Hysilens knew that in the world of akame ga kill, many powerful people were orphans when they were young... Although it was impolite to say so, it seemed to be a fact?
Therefore, establishing a place that could take in children would naturally cultivate some excellent powerhouses. There were many similar places in games...
Cocolia Orphanage. House of Hearth. Schola House.
Plus some settlements related to gold, such as... Golden Courtyard. Golden Hotel.
After much consideration, Kerridwen chose the name 'Golden Welfare Institute' to take in those homeless children.
The children could eat their fill and stay warm here, learn many useful skills, and have a trade to ensure their survival in the future.
Although she had considered using the Golden Welfare Institute as a training institution for Northern Country soldiers at the beginning, she eventually gave up on the idea...
Because Kerridwen thought of her own'setting'.
A wandering orphan, pushed onto the throne by nobles, accumulating power as a puppet until overturning everything and achieving victory.
Although the ending was beautiful, the process was no less intense... As the one roleplaying Kerridwen, such thoughts gradually flashed through her mind.
If it were Kerridwen, she certainly wouldn't want a second version of herself to appear in the world! Because this would mean a child of the same age would suffer pain no less than her own!
So, let's leave the children's future for them to decide themselves!
After the children grew to a certain point, the headmistress would have individual talks with them to ask about their plans for the future.
If they wanted a peaceful life, they could go to a specialized academy to learn a trade, so they could live safely in the Northern Country in the future.
If they wanted to protect this hard-won peace and guard everyone's dreams, then they could dedicate their youth to the Northern Territory Empire and to Empress Kerridwen!
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