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"Prime Minister Honest is going to be executed?"
Upon hearing this exhilarating news, the members of Night Raid couldn't contain their excitement.
Although Honest had been imprisoned before, no one was sure if he might return to wreak havoc on the Empire again. After all, he had once been deeply trusted by the Emperor.
But now, finally hearing that Honest was to be executed—and by the most severe method of death by a thousand cuts—was the best news imaginable for those who opposed him.
"That scoundrel Honest is finally getting what's coming to him?"
"I absolutely have to witness this joyous event in person," Leone declared enthusiastically.
As the mastermind behind the Empire's previous turmoil, Honest was universally despised—whether by those who had lost loved ones because of him or by people who had suffered under his oppression.
Especially for Leone, who hailed from the slums.
She knew all too well how miserable life was for the Empire's lower classes under Honest's rule.
Her hatred for him ran deep.
"Is that so? he is finally going to die?"
Unlike Leone's excitement, Akame and Bulat felt more a sense of relief.
Both had left the Empire because they couldn't tolerate its darkness.
Now, with the demise of its greatest source of evil, they felt an immense weight lifted from their hearts—even if they now stood in opposition to the Empire.
As the others reveled in the news of Honest's impending execution, Najenda couldn't help but furrow her brow.
"Something feels off."
"Off?"
Hearing Najenda's words, the others looked at her in surprise.
"Could there be some kind of conspiracy involved?" Leone asked anxiously.
"I'm afraid so," Najenda nodded slightly, her expression still grave.
"Is it directed at us?" Akame inquired seriously.
"I don't think so," Najenda shook her head.
"It seems aimed at someone else, but I can't say exactly who."
"Hmm, really?" Leone mused. "You smart folks always pick up on these things. I didn't notice anything strange at all!"
"It's not so much about noticing as it is a gut feeling," Najenda explained earnestly. "On the surface, this is about executing Honest after his trial, but on a deeper level, it's likely meant to divert the public's attention from the recent battles."
"But from what I know about the current Prime Minister, Mellie, she's the type who thinks several steps ahead."
"This action seems too hasty, not in line with her usual methods—unless she's using it to achieve some specific goal."
"But I don't know exactly what that is, so it's just a hypothesis."
After hearing Najenda's speculation, the others came to an understanding.
"So, should we still go to witness the execution in a week?" Leone asked, a bit concerned.
"Yes, why not?" Najenda replied with a smile. "I don't think this is a trap targeting us. It seems more likely they're aiming at internal enemies."
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