Resistance Army base.
Leader's office.
The window was opened, and the sweet, cloying scent seemed like white mist, condensing and refusing to disperse under the sunlight.
Under Rakshata's efforts, the entire office had returned to its original state.
Even the tables, chairs, and floor reflected a moist luster.
"You go to the Akame ga Kill world."
Alex used Communication Magic to greet Akame, then said to Rakshata: "Understand the principles of the Teigu well."
"I look forward to your work."
"Mm-hm."
Rakshata's eyes instantly lit up.
The next moment.
A flash of light.
Her figure disappeared.
Slap! Slap!
Looking at Kallen and Najenda who were still fast asleep, Alex did not hesitate to give them two slaps.
"Get up, you two little lazy cats."
"Mm-ng..."
With two soft moans, Najenda and Kallen rubbed their eyes, feeling as if their whole bodies were falling apart.
They could only lean on Alex's shoulders simultaneously, feeling that familiar support and reliance.
Alex smiled helplessly, stroking their distinctly different hair, as if petting cats.
"Alright, let's talk about business."
"???"
Kallen and Najenda were full of question marks.
Business? Wasn't that already finished?
Alex: "..."
Although they weren't wrong in their thinking, he had more than one piece of business.
"Ahem."
Alex coughed twice and asked: "Regarding the Resistance Army, what are your plans next?"
Still business?
Najenda spoke first: "Master, according to the support from several worlds during this period, the Federation is already actively preparing for war."
"As for the mecha, you've seen them; although they are prototypes, they are already capable of combat."
"So I think it's time to make our move."
Alex nodded. "Tell me about your plan."
"Norn and I both feel that starting with Area 11 is the most appropriate."
Najenda said seriously, "Britannia has heavy troops stationed here. We can wipe them out in one go, effectively reducing their strength."
"Besides that, it is also to fulfill Kallen's wish."
As a fellow Dependent, she didn't mind fulfilling a comrade's wish as long as it didn't affect the overall situation.
"Thank you, Najenda."
Kallen's eyes grew moist, and tears faintly welled up.
Ever since her brother died.
She had dreamed of rebuilding this country.
But!
Her power was too small.
And now, success felt like it was within reach.
"Hey, hey, are you only thanking her?"
Alex frowned slightly and nudged her, using his actions to express his dissatisfaction.
"O-of course, I wouldn't forget Master."
Whether from being moved or from the nudging, an indescribable emotion caused bean-sized tears to stream down her cheeks.
"It's thanks to Master that I've been able to come this far."
Kallen lifted her head, her slender, fair hands cupping Alex's face.
"Really, thank you so much, Master."
She gazed into Alex's eyes; the reverence and love deep within her gaze could no longer be hidden.
"That's more like it."
Alex gave her a head pat, then looked at Najenda and asked.
"So when do you plan to make the move?"
"Three days from now. Everything should be in place by then."
"Alright, I'll leave it to you."
Alex stood up, full of fighting spirit. "And over here, I'll have to trouble you to put in some effort as well."
Najenda: "..."
Three days later!
The reinforcements from the Federation and the Resistance Army had finished assembling.
Everything was ready to go.
Just waiting for the order to launch an attack on the Britannia army throughout Area 11.
Meanwhile.
In front of the Ashford Academy gate.
"Honestly, are we really going to participate in this war?"
Shirley's expression was a bit uneasy.
Although she had been tempered by the magical beasts.
But to actually kill humans, she still had some psychological barriers.
"Consider this your second stage of special training."
Alex gave her a head pat. "You can't grow up without experiencing real war."
"Mm."
Shirley nodded and clenched her small, pink fists.
"I will do my best."
"But Euphemia, are you really okay?"
"After all, standing on the opposite side is your country and your sister."
Sister...
Euphemia's eyes were a bit unfocused.
However, since she had already made her decision, there was no room for regret.
"I, I'm fine."
A flash of determination crossed Euphemia's eyes, and she immediately pleaded, "But Master, could you please not hurt Sister Cornelia?"
"Of course, that's no problem."
Alex smiled. "Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have already given the order."
That Princess likely has the potential to be a Dependent as well.
How could he bear to hurt her?
"Then thank you, Master."
Euphemia showed a bright smile. "Are we leaving now?"
"No, before that, there is one more thing."
Alex shook his head and turned to look behind him. "Am I right?"
"Miss Stalker?"
As soon as he spoke, a girl wearing glasses came into his view.
She had a gentle and warm face, with long black hair tied into two braids hanging in front of her.
Although she looked a bit gloomy, it couldn't hide her striking beauty.
Her fair skin was as smooth as white jade, and her form-fitting school uniform outlined her charming silhouette.
Meanwhile.
Nina, who was hiding behind the gate, met Alex's gaze and immediately froze in place.
She... she was discovered.
Shirley followed Alex's gaze and said with some surprise, "Ni... Nina."
"H-hello, Shirley."
Seeing that she had been discovered, Nina immediately walked out timidly, then trotted to Shirley's side and pitifully hugged her arm.
Don't make that expression...
Every time she saw Nina like this, Shirley felt a bit helpless.
This friend was great in every way.
It was just that her personality was a bit strange.
She was always like a puppy about to be abandoned.
Shirley sighed helplessly and asked, "Nina, why are you here?"
"Because of you and the President."
Nina said aggrievedly, "We are all classmates in the Student Council."
"But lately, both of you have been avoiding me."
"I wanted to see what you were busy with, that's why I followed."
Shirley and Mirei both looked embarrassed.
Recently, most of their time had been spent training in the Otherworld.
And...
The current Student Council had become a nest of the Demon Possessed.
In situations where they were together with Master.
It always felt like it was bad for Nina in many ways.
Even!
Even if they wanted to find time to explain, there was never a suitable opportunity.
"And, I always feel like you want to kick me out of the Student Council."
Tears began to stream down Nina's cheeks. "Wuwu, even if that's the case..."
"I still want to know why."
Shirley and Mirei were immediately filled with guilt.
That's right.
Nina was such a sensitive child.
"I'm sorry, we were inconsiderate."
"Nina, don't misunderstand. I guarantee in the name of the President that you will always be a member of the Student Council."
The two could only express their apologies.
"So that's how it is."
Nina immediately broke into a smile through her tears.
As long as she could be with her friends, nothing else mattered.
"Then this time, can I go with you?"
Nina glanced at Euphemia, then at Alex and the others.
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