Anime: Ashura from Killing Akame

Nadezhda's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart, making people depressed and almost breathless.

War, no matter in which era or world, is always a heavy word.

Unlike previous small-scale assassinations at night, this war was a fight between two huge organizations.

There are two organizations, not two people.

This means that the life invested will no longer be in single digits, tens, or hundreds, but higher... tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even higher millions.

Among the people present, except for Nadezhda, Brand and Tatsumi who had experienced the war, everyone else had a heavy expression on their faces, including Chelsea, who had rich mission experience.

"war......"

Tatsumi recalled some conclusions from his previous life.

What does war bring to people?

The crying child who couldn't find his family was trembling all over and could only lower his head and bite the pacifier for comfort.

A mother holding her child in despair with only her remaining arms.

There are many more vivid examples like this.

If it can change the conflict that will break out in the future between the Revolutionary Army and the Imperial Capital, would it be considered a change in the plot?

Just as I was thinking this, suddenly, Nadezhda looked over at me.

That look carried a hint of expectation and seriousness.

However, Nadezhda quickly retracted her gaze, leaving Tatsumi confused.

what's going on?

Nadezhda is... flirting with me?

Soon, Tatsumi knew why Nadjata looked at him that way.

End of the meeting.

Everyone planned to go out for some fresh air to relieve the shadow that was hanging over their hearts.

At this time, Nadezhda called out to Tatsumi.

"Tatsumi, wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

The others all looked at Tatsumi with curiosity and confusion in their eyes.

At this critical moment, the boss wants to keep Tatsumi to talk alone? What is the purpose...

They were curious, but wisely chose not to ask more questions.

If the boss wanted to let them know, he would have told them just now. So he just paused for a moment and then left the hall, creating a private space for the two to communicate.

"Boss, what's going on?"

Tatsumi was very curious why Nadezhda left him alone, and what was that look she gave him before.

"Regarding the war between the Revolutionary Army and the Imperial Capital..."

She took out a cigarette from her pocket, took out a cigarette and lit it in her mouth. Nadezhda squinted her eyes, as if there was a gleam of brilliance in them. She took a deep puff of the cigarette, exhaled it, and then continued, "What do you think?"

After hearing the question Nadezhda left behind, Tatsumi began to think about the meaning of the words.

Myself, War, Opinion...

What does this have to do with me?

"I'm just an ordinary person, what can I think?"

"Ordinary people?" Nadezhda smiled and said, "You are not an ordinary person."

"Boss, you are too kind..."

"Are you interested in being an emperor for fun?"

"?"

Tatsumi blinked, thinking he had misheard, and frowned slightly: "Have you drunk too much fake wine?"

"Fake wine? Do you mean wine diluted with water? I don't drink it often."

Nadezhda thought for a moment and answered seriously.

"..."

There was a brief silence in return.

Tatsumi rested his elbow on the armrest, supported his cheek with his left hand, and unconsciously rubbed his earlobe with his thumb, thinking carefully in his heart...

Everything happens for a reason.

What the other party said couldn't be groundless.

"Reason?" he asked, looking at Nadezhda.

Nadezhda looked calm, as if she had expected Tatsumi to ask this question.

She just held up three fingers.

"First, the revolutionary army is a complex group of people, not all of them are good people. They are mainly foreigners and have great ambitions. Although they promised me that they would work hard to govern the country and benefit the people after they took over the imperial capital, I am still worried."

"Second, Esdeath is very powerful. One person can defeat an entire army. If we continue on our original path, we will inevitably face off against each other in the future, with rivers of blood and heavy casualties."

"I know her. She is self-centered and no one can change her will. You can't persuade her to defect and join the revolutionary army. But she is especially caring and kind to her own people, and she is not interested in power. If you want to overthrow the empire and establish your own new emperor, Esdeath will definitely help you with all her might."

Tatsumi remained silent on the surface, but deep down he disagreed with Nadezhda's opinion.

What do you mean, that he can't do it?

It may not work now, but in the future, Esdeath will definitely be subdued by sleep.

"third..."

She paused when she said this, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.

"It's my own selfish motive, you know, Tatsumi. The Night Raids are all shady jobs that won't be recorded in the archives. Even if the Revolutionary Army really overthrows the Empire in the future, no one will record our efforts and achievements. At that time, we might even be feared by the Revolutionary Army because we 'control the imperial tools and have private armed forces', and be forced to collect the imperial tools, and then live out our lives in obscurity in some corner... or even be assassinated to keep our mouths shut."

Nadezhda exhaled a long puff of smoke, and the tenderness in her eyes turned into sadness: "Do you think I am too one-sided?"

"But that's the truth. We are now killing high-ranking officials in the Imperial Capital without restraint, and our reputation is in tatters, deeply rooted in people's hearts. Night raids are a double-edged sword. Right now, the Revolutionary Army needs this sword, and we are the sharp knife stabbing at the enemy. But when the turmoil in the Imperial Capital ends and peace comes, when the Revolutionary Army no longer needs this sword, the night raids will become a sharp knife with no purpose. No matter who it is aimed at, as long as it is placed there, it will arouse fear."

"Unless we are a special organization affiliated with the imperial capital like the hunters, but that is obviously impossible. The night raids are never recorded and are notorious. It is too difficult to whitewash them. I asked you if you were aware of this in large part because of this. Regardless of whether the revolution succeeds or not, the fate of the night raids will not be good. Its nature is destined to exist only in darkness and it is difficult to integrate into the light."

"but......"

Nadezhda suddenly looked at Tatsumi with a burning gaze, as if there was a flame in her eyes: "Tatsumi, you are different."

"I'm different?"

Tatsumi is bored, what's the difference?

"Something will occur if it belongs to your life, if not, do not push it."

"Have you forgotten what you once said? You have the responsibility to change the world!"

There was wisdom in her eyes.

"Your presence is likely to be a brand new future for Night Raid!"