Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[158] : Mika Killing Intent, Esdeath and Budo Prepare for War!

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"Please, don't be angry, General Budo!" Mellie called out, stepping forward from the front rank of the assembled officials. A playful smile graced her lips as she continued, "Your contributions have been instrumental in our success thus far!"

A truly cutting remark, Mika thought,

He hadn't expected Mellie's words to be so sharp, so venomous, especially when facing an opponent.

Mika quickly glanced at General Budo. As expected, the general's face was contorted, his eye twitching uncontrollably.

Just as Mellie had said, General Budo had provided invaluable assistance in the early stages of their plan.

Whether it was overthrowing Prime Minister Honest, establishing the secret police force, or consolidating control over the civil and military officials, General Budo's support had been essential.

In a sense, he deserved a great deal of credit for their current success. And that was precisely why he was so furious.

"You deceived me! You betrayed my trust! And now you brand me a traitor! You deserve to die!" Budo spat, his eyes locked onto Mellie.

He raised his arm, and the air crackled with energy.

Rumble!

Dark thunderclouds gathered above the palace, lightning flashing within their depths. The entire structure seemed to vibrate with the building electrical charge.

"It seems General Budo has lost his patience," Mika remarked calmly, observing the unfolding scene. "Given his control over the palace, I imagine the gates are already sealed."

Turning to the assembled officials, he continued, "I suggest you leave now and seek shelter elsewhere in the palace."

"This place will soon become a battlefield. If you remain here, you might not live to see the outcome."

Heeding Mika's warning, the ministers exchanged nervous glances before fleeing the hall.

Those remaining – Mika on the throne, Mellie and Budo standing below, Esdeath and her Three Beasts, along with a few military commanders – remained motionless, watching each other, waiting for the officials to clear out.

Regardless of who emerged victorious, these officials would be crucial for stabilizing the Empire.

Therefore, Budo had no intention of harming them.

Soon, only a handful of people remained in the grand hall.

"Surely you have more than just these few? Where is the woman who commands your secret force? I believe she has several Teigu users under her command," Budo stated, his gaze sweeping over those present.

"Are you referring to me, General?" Airmid's voice echoed from behind them.

Budo whirled around to see Airmid entering the hall, accompanied by three figures: Tatsumi, Wave, and Kurome.

Beyond them, stationed outside, stood one hundred elite members of the Night Crow, facing off against Budo's soldiers.

Clad in full body armor, their faces concealed by helmets, they exuded an aura of disciplined power that sent shivers down the spines of the opposing soldiers.

"You were prepared for this?" Budo's brow furrowed.

"Indeed. Mika anticipated your intentions, General. That's why he allowed you to approach General Esdeath and orchestrated this confrontation," Airmid explained, walking past Budo and Esdeath. "Are you worried we'll use the 'Erastone' to disable your Teigu?"