Chapter 50: Enemy Of My Enemy

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Run walks gracefully toward the Wild Hunt headquarters, ready to find his target. Pushing the door open with a gentle shove, he offers a friendly smile to anyone present.

Run: Good evening. Sorry if I'm interrupting.

He quickly scans the common room, noticing that the only people present are Enshin, lounging on the sofa with a glass of whiskey; Cosmina, sitting in a chair while sewing a piece of clothing; and Jake, seated farther back in an armchair, reading a history book.

The blond man feels a surge of anger upon spotting the bounty hunter, but manages to hide it behind his smile.

Run: I thought I'd stop by to say hello.

Cosmina: Oh, it's the blond guy from the Jaegers! — She smiles, waving at him. — It's a pleasure to see you here!

Enshin: Yeah, yeah, whatever. — He says with little interest, taking a sip of his whiskey. — Welcome to our humble abode.

Cosmina approaches him with a friendly expression, holding the garment she had been sewing.

Cosmina: I'm planning to put on a grand performance when we find the Night Raid! It'd be wonderful to have a nice guy like you in the audience!

Run: If I ever join the Wild Hunt, you can be sure I'll be there. — He replies with a feigned smile.

Enshin: ...No chance. — He comments in a noticeably jealous tone while continuing to sip his drink.

Run adjusts his collar, looking around.

Run: By the way, where is everyone else?

Cosmina: They're with Syura. He got into a fight and got hurt.

The Jaeger gives a subtle smile at the information.

Run (thinking): So not only is Syura out, but half of his subordinates are with him. Things are going even better than I expected.

With his hands in his pockets, he casually walks over to Jake.

Run: Hello, Mr. Giftig. I'd like to discuss some business with you.

Jake: Hm? — He lowers his book and looks at Run curiously. — And what kind of business would that be?

Run: Let's step outside. It would be better if we could talk somewhere more private.

The man with the hat and mustache raises an eyebrow suspiciously.

[Ten seconds later; on a side street in the Capital]

[Insert this soundtrack: The Plan  Taku Iwasaki]

Run walked down the road ahead, leading Jake, who followed behind him. The blond man explained his "request" to the Wild Hunt marksman.

Jake: Ah... So you want me to kill these people who are plotting against your little group? — He reflects on the Jaeger's proposal with interest.

Run: That's right. Your companions said you're very competent at your job. I don't think anyone would be better suited than you to handle this. — Esdeath's subordinate replies, doing his best to maintain his cheerful façade.

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