Anime: Ashura from Killing Akame

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After solving the problem of Akuns, Tatsumi was dragged by Esdeath to discuss life.

The specific content of the discussion is about the future road infrastructure of the empire.

"Yes?"

"Disaster."

"I have a treasure."

"what is this?"

"Given by Bolick...it is said to have the function of connecting the seven souls and opening the six spirits."

"Then you, put some on?"

"it is good."

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The next morning.

The next morning.

Every time, early the next morning.

A pleasant life always makes people forget the concept of time.

Ever since the door to the New World was opened, Esdeath has become somewhat reluctant to leave. She shamelessly stays in a room with closed curtains with Tatsumi all day long.

Tatsumi did not resist this.

I just like the feeling of suffocation like being entangled by a python.

Finally, the Empire sent a messenger to inquire about the situation, and Esdeath left cursing. For the first time, she felt that her identity as a general was a burden. She wished she could kill the messenger who came to disturb her happy life on the spot, and then live in a world of two with Tatsumi.

"Well, that day won't be too far away."

Tatsumi consoled.

"Well, I'll wait for you."

The dashing general rode away on horseback, leaving Tatsumi alone and melancholy.

But soon, he was no longer sad.

Because Hill is here.

"you......"

Hill was hesitant to speak. The place was so small, the two of them were inseparable all day, and there were faint noises from time to time. Even if she was stupid, she could guess what had happened.

After hesitating for a long time, Hill said, "Take care of yourself!"

This word of "take care of yourself" immediately made Tatsumi speechless. He knew it, but it was not a good idea to talk about such things openly.

Did you do it on purpose or intentionally?

Tatsumi looked at Hill with a serious expression and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Has she left?"

Hill continued to ask, and Tatsumi nodded: "I have something to do in the imperial capital."

"What about you?"

Tatsumi thought about it and realized that since the matters with Akuns were dealt with, there was nothing else he could do in Paradise.

Going back?

Can......

Tatsumi looked at Hill and suddenly felt a little guilty. He had agreed to bring Hill out to play, but who knew Esdeath would interfere in the middle, so that he had not been able to spend much time with Hill in the past three days. Hill didn't want to go out alone, so he stayed there for three days in boredom.

"How about we continue walking around? Paradise is so big and we haven't finished it yet," Tatsumi suggested.

"Hey, is that okay?"

Hearing Tatsumi's words, Hill was a little surprised, but then he shook his head worriedly: "We have been out for so long, this is not a good idea..."

Relax when you should relax, be serious when you should be serious. Now is the critical period of overthrowing the empire, how can you indulge in fun.

"----beep."

The phone rang, interrupting Tatsumi who was about to speak.

When the call was connected, Nadezhda's voice came from the other end.

"it's me."

"I know it is you."

"..."

Najeta was silent for two seconds, automatically skipped this sentence, and without much nonsense, stated her purpose: "According to my investigation, the minister has planted a pawn next to the leader of the Paradise Peace Sect, named Bolick. If he is not eradicated, it will cause great obstacles to the subsequent plans. I remember that you have been to Paradise before. How much do you know about Bolick?"

"Berlik... Don't worry about this matter, leave it to me."

"Are you sure?"

"Have."

"it is good."

Nadezhda put down the phone, a look of relief flashing in her eyes.

As expected, Tatsumi is reliable. She had just learned about the minister's backup plan, and was still unclear about the strength and background of the guards around Bolick, but Tatsumi was already confident and she didn't have to worry about it.

With such reliable teammates, are you still worried about not being able to overthrow the empire?

"Hill, you heard it, the boss said to give us a holiday."

"But she clearly said she had a mission."

"Mission accomplished."

"ah?......"

Tatsumi briefly explained what happened, but Hill seemed confused, as if he understood and yet didn't.

It turns out that so many things happened while I was playing in the mud with Aikunsi.

"Let's go. Today we're going to explore the southern area of ​​Paradise. Ouka told me there's a food street over there that has vendors and snacks from all over the world."

If we take Hill out to play, then we must have enough fun.

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South Jile Street.

Paradise is very lively. Compared with the people in the imperial capital, the people here show more energy and vitality.

Without excessive and unreasonable taxation, productivity is completely liberated, and all kinds of dazzling delicacies emerge in an endless stream.

Hill was attracted by a stall owned by a young couple who were selling ice cream.

I don't know what it's called, Tatsumi, but it looks like ice cream, or maybe it would be more appropriate to call it an ice cream cone?

On a hot summer day, a mouthful of thin ice is like heaven.

Hill didn't dress up too much, and the sweat stains slid down her naturally white cheeks, telling us that this damn summer is really a love-hate thing.

Love that there are lots of cool thigh-high...clothes on the streets.

"Tatsumi, what flavor would you like to eat?"

Hill's voice called back Tatsumi's eyes which were attracted by the exotic scenery.

"Hmm..." Tatsumi glanced at the menu: "Strawberry flavor, please."

"Boss, give me two strawberry flavors!"

"okay!"

The male boss responded and happily went to the side to shave ice, while the female boss started to make the seasoning.

"You two look like a couple, right? You are such a perfect match."

Taking advantage of this time of work, the bored male boss started talking.

"You have great eyesight."

Tatsumi replied happily, just for your talent, I have to give you a thumbs up.

Hill, who was about to speak, stopped talking after hearing Tatsumi's voice. He would secretly glance at the man next to him from time to time, and his thoughts suddenly became excited.

"Tatsumi didn't deny it... He said he and I were a couple."

"Oh, don't talk nonsense."

The female boss who was fiddling with the strawberries carefully noticed Hill's reaction and felt that this was not an expression that a normal couple should have, so she nudged the male boss with her elbow.

"Oh, I see. Sorry, I was rude." The male boss also reacted at this time, noticed Hill's expression, and smiled apologetically.

"It's okay, don't take it to heart."

Tatsumi didn't pay much attention to it, his eyes fell on the strawberries that the female boss was fiddling with.

I think this strawberry is also white with a hint of red, and still has its charm.

"Excuse me, but you two haven't officially started dating yet?"

The bored male boss started looking for topics again.

Without waiting for Tatsumi to respond, he continued, "Actually, I think love is like this strawberry."

"What do you mean?" Tatsumi became interested. How did it get involved with strawberries again?

"Although these strawberries grow in different environments and sometimes encounter some difficulties and challenges, they will eventually become sweet and delicious. So, if you really like each other, don't hesitate and bravely pursue your own happiness! Don't wait until it's too late to regret it."

Tatsumi didn't respond this time, and sounded a little confused.

This boss, has a social disorder?

Why are you saying this suddenly?

"You guys, your strawberry ice cream is ready!"

The male boss pours the crushed ice into the cup, and finally the female boss pours in the squeezed strawberry juice to thicken it. A cup of bright red strawberry ice cream is ready.

"Honey, why are you telling them this?"

After the two men walked away, the female boss couldn't help but ask.

"Honey, don't tell me you didn't notice. That girl is obviously interested in the boy."

"I just provided assistance at the right time to promote a marriage."

The male boss looked at the two people's backs as they left and smiled gently.

"None of your business, if you have the time to worry about other people's problems, you might as well think about how to pay the rent this month."

The female boss sighed, feeling helpless about his behavior.

"Don't worry, doesn't An Ning Dao believe that doing good deeds will bring good luck? There will always be a way out when you reach the mountain. Maybe those two people can bring us fortune."

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"Hill, are you still thinking about what that person just said?"

After leaving the stall, Tatsumi noticed that Hill's eyes were wandering and he was obviously absent-minded.

"Huh? What did you just say?"

Xier came back to her senses and responded subconsciously, lowering her head, somewhat afraid to look Tatsumi in the eye.

Something's wrong, there's something wrong!

His eyes narrowed, and based on his many years of experience, Tatsumi knew that Xier was definitely thinking about what the male boss had just said.

Could it be that she likes herself?

An idea came to Tatsumi's mind, but he was not sure.

To be honest, during the days he spent in Night Raid, he and Seele had not interacted deeply with each other. They were not close friends, but normal friends. If Seele liked him, Tatsumi really didn't believe it.

Do you want to ask?

"Hill, what do you think of me?"

Hill was stunned for a moment, then raised his head to look at his face, as if he wanted to confirm whether he was lying. But seeing his serious expression, Hill blurted out without thinking: "Tatsumi is excellent, very good. I feel safe and comfortable with Tatsumi..."

"That's not what I asked."

"That's what I mean." Tatsumi suddenly moved close to Hill's face. The distance between them was no more than a foot, and they could even feel each other's warm breath.

"Do you feel that way about me?"

Hill understood.

Hill blushed.

Tatsumi was very surprised. Was it the first time he saw Hill blush?

"No, no."

The red-faced girl said something that if you believed it, you would be a fool. Anyway, Tatsumi didn't believe it.

"to be honest."

"Yes, a little bit."

"Yidiandian?"

"Well... a little bit."

Tatsumi's mind suddenly became active, but also a little surprised.

I was happy that my charm was recognized, but I was surprised because I didn't know why Hill liked me. After all, love at first sight is only a minority, and most people are attracted to others by their outstanding advantages.

For example, Esdeath. For Esdeath, the prerequisite for being noticed is strong strength. If you don’t have strong strength to back it up, let alone being liked, people won’t even look at you.

For example, Celia... Forget about Celia. Tatsumi feels that rather than liking each other, the relationship between him and Celia is more like that between an idol and a fan?

As for Leone, her sweet mouth was one thing, but Tatsumi felt that she was not a woman who could stand loneliness.

Maine's case is much simpler, with more mixed factors including gratitude for being rescued and anticipation for the future.

So why did Hill like him? He couldn't remember anything that impressed him.

Does it count as saving Hill’s life before?

But that was all so long ago.

"What are you thinking about..." Hill saw that Tatsumi had been deep in thought for a long time without saying anything, so he asked with trepidation and curiosity.

Hill wasn't sure what Tatsumi thought of him.

I'm also afraid that because of my outspokenness, I will destroy the friendly relationship between the two of them.

"Don't be nervous. Hill is so outstanding. I'm so happy that you like me."

"I was just wondering, what is there about an ordinary person like me that is worth attracting you?"

Tatsumi noticed Hill's nervousness and comforted him with a smile.

"Tatsumi is not ordinary!" Hill disagreed with his point of view: "Tatsumi is excellent. Since you came to the night raid, there have been no casualties in the night raid. Every time we are in danger, you will appear in time. Tatsumi is very, very reliable... Unlike me, I am clumsy and can't even do the simplest things well."

As Hill was talking, he started to act emo, which made Tatsumi feel bored. Clumsy? Didn't he think Hill was stupid?

Think so.

Hill suddenly stumbled without warning, and fell forward with a cry of "Ah!"

If nothing unexpected happened, she would have fallen to the ground like a dog.

Tatsumi took action in time to grab her waist and hold her in his arms, thus preventing Hill from having his face in close contact with nature.

He glanced silently at the ground.

Um......

flat.

There are no obstacles.

How did Hill manage to trip himself up, left and right?

Well, he took back his previous thoughts. It was indeed quite stupid. He could fall down while simply walking. He was really unique.

"I'm sorry..." Hill apologized with a shameful look on his face, feeling that he was really stupid. After this incident, his image in Tatsumi's heart would surely plummet.

"Don't apologize, I don't blame you."

Tatsumi straightened Hill's body and couldn't help but squeeze the hand around her waist. There was no extra fat and it was very soft and elastic.

Hill's figure is quite nice. Unlike Akato and Maine who can't gain weight, she has a standard queen figure. She is thin where she should be thin and fat where she should be fat, without a trace of excess fat.

"嘤~~~"

“Itchy~~~”

Hill raised his head and looked at Tatsumi tenderly with his watery purple eyes under his glasses.

“Hill’s in great shape.”

Tatsumi released his hand and commented in a very natural manner.

We are experienced people. When faced with this situation, we just sprinkle some water and it is easy to handle.

"You must think I'm stupid too." Hill didn't dwell too much on being molested and suddenly became dejected.

“No one is born perfect, everyone has some flaws.”

"When God closes a door, he will open a window for fresh air. You may feel that you have not met your ideal expectations, but you know what? Marin told me privately that although Hill is usually unreliable, as a partner, as a life and death companion, Marin always feels that you are very reliable at critical moments and will never let me down."

Hearing Tatsumi's words, Hill's eyes gradually widened in disbelief: "Really? Main really said that to you?"

Of course it’s made up.

However, Tatsumi felt that if he really asked, Main would probably think the same.

After all, we can see Hill's personality from the original work. He values ​​his companions even more than his own life. When he was dying, he did not forget to glow to buy time for Main to escape.

In a sense, Hill is indeed very reliable.

"Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, go back and ask Myne."