I wanted...
to spend more time with everyone.
I wanted to fight alongside everyone.
If only I...
If I were more...
Tatsumi, how long do you plan on sleeping?
A-Ah, right.
My bad.
I was sleeping like a log.
We're finally entering Kyoroch, the religious organisation's headquarters.
Pull yourself together.
I know!
As long as we can defeat the evil that dwells here,
the Revolutionary Army can make their move, right?
This isn't the time to be distracted by memories.
We need to take down this empire, which starves its people,
and sever the root of these tragedies.
kuchihateru you ni moyuru tsuki
朽ち果てるように燃ゆる月
The moon burns, as if about to crumble,
akatsuki ni shizumiyuku
暁に沈みゆく
sinking into the dawn.
tsukurareta kao de sotto chikazuite
造られた仮面で そっと近付いて
With a face created for me, I draw closer,
shinjiru mono wo yami ni otosu
信じるモノを 闇に落とす
dropping believers into the darkness.
ito ni karamaru emono no you ni
糸に絡まる エモノのように
Like pray tied up in a web,
tada hitasura ni sora wo aogu
ただ ひたすらに 空を仰ぐ
I'm simply looking up to the sky.
kurikaesareru higeki bukimi ni warau ura no kao
繰り返される悲劇 不気味に笑う裏の顔
A tragedy put on repeat... a hidden face laughing ominously...
kore ijou nanihitotsu nakusanai you ni katana wo nuku
これ以上 何ひとつ 失くさないように刀を抜く
To keep from losing a single thing more, I'll draw this blade.
yami ni houmure yogoreta egao
闇に葬れ 汚れた笑顔
Smothered by darkness with a sullied smile,
yariba no nai ikari hanate
やり場のない怒り放て
I'll release this anger that has nowhere else to go.
doredake no chi to namida wo nagashitara
どれだけの血と涙を流したら
No matter how much blood and tears flow,
inoru you ni kirisaite
祈るように斬り裂いて
I'll cut through as if offering a prayer.
kyou mo akaku someageyo
今日もアカク染め上げよ
Another day of staining everything in red!
Kill the Demon
Bolic, advisor to the religious sect's founder,
the minister has ordered us, the special unit,
otherwise known as the Jaegers, to protect you.
Well, well...
To think that General Esdeath, strongest in the empire, would come...
I couldn't be more relieved.
There have been reports already that Night Raid's infiltrating the area.
Until they're caught, we'll borrow a room.
Of course.
I doubt you'll be bored in my mansion.
I have no interest in such things.
However, I would like to meet the ones who have been spying on us.
As expected, you noticed their presence.
What's with these guys?
The empire let me borrow them.
They are the ones who control the followers,
the very face of violence,
the Four Koukenji Rakshasa Demons.
Oh...
I was wondering why I hadn't seen them in the capital. So they were here.
Now that you're here, General, these demons don't have to be devoted to protecting me.
They can be used for offensives now.
Wait a second, please...
Fighting Night Raid without using Teigu is impossible-
There's no need to worry.
We've defeated Teigu users with our bare hands.
Just like this...
Even if Teigu are considered powerful...
...ultimately, the ones who use them are regular humans.
Which means there are many ways to defeat them, right?
The Four Rakshasa Demons are executioners hired by the minister.
As you've seen, their skill is superb.
Exactly.
You can just relax and have some wine in the mansion while we-
Regardless of your accomplishments, you shouldn't lower your guard.
Ah, incredible...
As expected of General Esdeath.
I'm gonna fall for you.
He had us come here, even though his important pawns are already here.
That minister must be pretty cautious about this religious organisation.
Kurome...
Kurome!
Damn it.
If I had gotten here sooner...
Bols-san is gone, too.
Even though he has a wife and kid...
What am I supposed to say to them?
But you were blown away because you were protecting Kurome.
The captain doesn't blame anyone for this incident.
I understand how you feel, but you must calm down.
Damn it... Damn it!
Damn it!
How's Kurome?
She's still sleeping.
The doctor said that if she's made it this far, she'll be all right.
I see.
I dissected the assassin we retrieved, but I couldn't find anything...
to reveal her identity.
Most likely a Teigu user.
Probably a member of Night Raid.
Indeed.
Captain...
May I feed Koro the evil person's corpse?
Sure.
Whew!
K-Kurome?
Now that I've rested, I'm better.
I've recovered a whole lot.
Eh?
You must be kidding.
You were hit in the vitals!
Captain...
Please allow me to continue working for you.
As you can see, I can fight.
Very well, then.
As long as you're accompanying us, I'll have you do your best.
We leave for Kyoroch in thirty minutes.
Yes, ma'am!
Wave, is something the matter?
N-No, it's nothing...
Hey, are you okay?
You're probably not fully recovered yet.
You should withdraw from the front lines.
I-I'm okay.
What are you talking about?
I'm gonna talk to the captain and have you taken off this mission-
Kurome...
In this squad, if assassins are considered unable to fight,
they're disposed of, to keep them quiet.
Huh?
Disposed of?
If I'm kicked off the Jaegers, I'm...
It'll be okay.
If we tell the captain, she'll protect you.
That's no good.
I have to fight.
I refuse to be disposed of.
I wasn't born into this world for that!
If I'm going to die, I'll die fighting.
Just like our comrades.
Kurome...
I'm okay now, Wave.
I'm sorry for making you worry.
When my wounds heal, I'll be completely fine.
Kurome...
It seems there aren't any wanted posters this far from the capital.
The Jaegers may have distributed some recently, though.
Don't let your guard down.
Hey, just as I was saying...
What are you even doing?
I understand what you mean, but...
Isn't being too paranoid dangerous?
The enemy can sense that kind of tension.
Let's be more casual.
Even though he was so upset when Chelsea was killed,
he's staying calm and focusing on the mission.
Heh, so he's matured.
Well, I guess you have a point.
What is this?
It's delicious!
Isn't it?
You can't find this in the capital, right?
Now that I think about it, people seem much livelier here.
It's probably thanks to underground resources and religion.
Religion?
Apparently, it's very profitable.
Although most of the proceeds seem to go directly into Minister Honest's hands.
I see. So they don't know they're being used.
Bolic is oppressing everyone who knows the truth.
They can't do anything about it.
That's why we have to breach the system.
Exactly.
Well, for now, we have to survey the city a bit more.
Right, let's circle the outer perimeter this time.
Good idea.
Let's leave the dangerous area around the church to Lubbo, who volunteered so enthusiastically.
Jeez.
These streets are like a maze...
But since there are lots of people, it's easy to slip into a crowd.
That's helpful.
Whoops.
Luckily, neither my face nor my name is known.
So I'll gather as much information as possible and score some points with Najenda.
Good job, Lubbo.
Hey, Sten...
Doesn't he kinda seem like he's surveying the area?
My instincts are screaming that he's an enemy.
The way he walks is what gives it away.
That's the movement of someone who's fought a few battles.
It seems that he's being careful, but I can tell.
That settles it, then.
Let's kill him.
Wrong, Mez.
Let's call it "freeing his soul."
According to our research,
there may be an underground passage beneath this graveyard,
leading from the church to Bolic's mansion.
If we can find the entrance,
we could go straight to Bolic's basement.
Finding it would be difficult.
After all, this area is pretty big.
There's also the possibility of a trap inside the underground passage.
Thanks for your help.
Did you think you could hide,
Akame-chan?
Ibara...
You're here, in Kyoroch?
You remember me?
That makes me happy.
When we were on the Assassination Squad,
we couldn't talk to each other at all.
I expected my battle with the Four Rakshasa Demons...
to be the last fight during the minister's assassination.
A bad girl who's betrayed the empire...
deserves a spanking.
I'll bury you!
Go ahead and try.
We, the Four Rakshasa Demons,
have not only undergone intense training,
but we also grew up consuming broth of the lake kraken
that lives behind our temple, in the mountains.
So we can control every part of our bodies!
Crap, they suddenly started attacking.
How did they see me?
Are you just gonna keep running, little boy?
What?
You died already?
I barely felt you get hit.
Come on, old man...
Hurry up and get out of here.
The thread armour I wrapped my body in absorbed his punch.
As for my pulse, I inserted Cross Tail into my body, and blocked the blood vessels.
So we didn't even need to worry about this small fry.
How boring.
Hurry up.
How long do I have to play dead?
Here you go, Sten.
There's another one coming your way.
She's also a rebel spy.
Is that the girl I was supposed to meet?
I'm sorry, but I can't save you...
As a spy, you should know to prepare for the worst.
You must be another lost child, wandering around in this world.
Huh?
I shall free your soul for you.
You should be happy.
H-Help me...
So I couldn't do it...
I couldn't just sit back and watch an ally die.
Earlier, you didn't have a pulse.
What an idiot.
You should have just continued playing dead.
Given my circumstances, I was trying my best to avoid close combat.
However,
when it comes down to it, I'll give it everything I've got.
Both of you, come at me!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
That's a pretty sinister blade!
Murasame... It suits you perfectly.
There, there, there!
How's that, Akame-chan?
I told you, we underwent intense training!
Here we go!
Teigu confiscated.
What's with this blade?
Don't tell me...
letting go of your Teigu was part of your plan?
You called Murasame "sinister".
I figured you wouldn't get along.
How dare you...
How dare you?!
The cursed blade didn't take a liking to you.
Perhaps you should be relieved,
Ibara.
What a dangerous woman...
I might fall for you.
A surprise attack won't work, I see.
A member of the Jaegers?
Yes.
Akame of Night Raid, infiltration confirmed.
My role is reconnaissance.
I was able to get a good look at your Murasame.
The Four Rakshasa Demons and the Jaegers...
I hope everyone's all right.
Now, come at me!
What do you mean by "come at me"?
You're the one that's attacking with those strings.
I figured that would be too obvious.
Would you like me to free your soul for you?
Koukenji...
Hundred Fists!
I wasn't calling to you, old man!
Ah, you're rather skilled.
That thread is a Teigu?
Which means you belong to Night Raid.
Then, this time, I'll split your skull and make sure to kill you.
Stop flirting with me like that, would you?
Assemble, my thread.
And enhance...
Centrifugal Force!
Doesn't that move have far too many gaps?
Not really.
Take this.
Hidden ability...
Wire Impact!
Feeble.
This is your hidden move?
Don't make me laugh.
R-Really?
But I've already accomplished my goal.
Look behind you.
And I'm gone, too.
The woman got away.
He was using flashy moves to draw our attention from the woman.
We have no choice.
Even if it's only you, I'll free your soul!
Are you sure it's okay to charge like that?
My thread is made from the fur of a mega-class Danger Beast, which lives in the eastern clouds.
The fur that protects its vitals is especially tough.
Thread from those areas is particularly sharp.
Sharp enough to earn the name "Realm-Cutting Thread."
What?
It's my best thread.
Even you won't be able to cut it.
Final blow.
F-Feeble...
This body's been through the toughest training.
This wound can't possibly...
It doesn't matter how tough your body is.
From the moment Cross Tail pierced your body,
its thread headed straight for your heart.
There's no way to train your heart to be invulnerable.
Wow, not bad.
You actually defeated Sten.
The minister is gonna be mad about this.
Well, you don't have to worry about that.
Sorry, but now that you've seen my Teigu,
I can't let you live.
Don't be sorry.
After all, we're assassins, so it's to be expected.
What the hell is that liquid?
This is bad.
That liquid is weighing down my thread, rendering it useless.
It isn't oil.
More like my sweat.
The Four Rakshasa Demons are experts in body-manipulation.
Now the thread used for your defensive barrier is useless.
S-So fast...
C-Can't get up...
If I take another attack, I'll die for sure.
Take this!
Don't be so desperate.
It's embarrassing.
Damn, you're cute...
If we weren't enemies, I would've definitely tried to seduce you.
I don't dislike guys like you, so I probably would have let you.
However...
That'll have to wait for the next life.
Bye-bye.
I had some threads tied to those knives.
So when I reeled in my thread, the knives came back, too.
Bye-bye.
I have to hurry and get outta here...
Man, what a waste.
This always happens to me!
Whew.
We've searched the area a few times,
but there are still many escape routes and secret paths to investigate.
This area is way too big!
That's exactly why we're surveying it.
If I could just go shopping, I would gladly survey the whole area.
Your shopping takes forever, so it's annoying to accompany you.
Huh?
It's normal.
A man who can't excuse a woman's shopping?
How shallow.
A woman who immediately labels a man's observations shallow?
Now that's shallow.
I see how it is!
Let's see whose rank is higher, here and now.
You're so arrogant!
The fact that you think there should be a ranking system is messed-up!
Please stop this unproductive fighting.
Huh?
Who are you?
My apologies for intruding on your conversation.
I couldn't help but speak up.
Are you perhaps the founder...
...of the Path of Peace?
Yes.
Sometimes, I go around the outskirts of town to ensure everything is all right.
I can clearly see that you two are bound by the red thread of fate.
So instead of fighting, you should confess your love.
Huh?
If you became a couple, an occasional squabble would be good for you.
Huh?
Huh?!
Why would I ever be with someone like him?
What about me? I'd never be with someone like you!
I believe you two are meant for one another.
Congratulations.
You've been chosen as our lord's noble disciple.
I-Is that true?
To be able to witness our lord's miracles...
It's a dream come true.
However, there still seems to be something wicked in your body,
which makes you unfit for the role.
N-No...
Remove your clothes.
I'll cleanse you with a special ritual.
Yes, Bolic-sama.
I implore you...
Full control of the religious organisation will soon occur.
Till then, I'll make the most of it.
Bolic-sama...
What is it?
I'm in the middle of an important ritual.
The Four Rakshasa Demons...
In conclusion, three were taken out in one night.
We underestimated Night Raid.
In other words, we, the Jaegers, are the only ones that can bestow justice....
upon those heinous people.
Najenda...
You may have won a few battles along the way,
but I'll trample every single one of your allies here.
furikaeru kako wa nai
振り返る過去はない
I've had no past to look back on
kono te hanashita hi kara
この手 放した日から
Ever since the day I pulled my hand away
ushinau mono wa nai to kurikaeshi iikikaseteta
失うものはないと繰り返し言い聞かせてた
Day after day I've told myself I have nothing to lose
seijaku ni tadayou tsuki
静寂に漂う月
The moon drifts quietly
donna yami mo terashiteyukeru
どんな闇も照らしてゆける
Shining light on any breed of darkness
tsuyoi hikari mirai e kazasu
強い光 未来へかざす
Extending its powerful light toward the future
maketaku wa nai kara
負けたくはないから
Not wanting to lose
owaranai yume ga mune no zawameki ga karada wo megutte
終わらない夢が 胸のざわめきが 身体を巡って
An endless dream... a stirring in my chest... runs through my body
itami sae ima tsuyosa ni naru yo
痛みさえ 今 強さになるよ
Even pain will become my strength
shinjita michi wo yuku
信じた道を行く
As I head down the path I believe in
watashi wo tsukiugokasu netsu egakitsuzuketekita sekai e michibiku
私を突き動かす熱 描き続けてきた世界へ導く
The fever that drives me forward... will lead me to the world I'd been imagining
Kill the Fate