'Well this is unexpected.' Shiro said.

'That was one of the most obvious things I have ever heard. And I was stuck with Tatsumi for years.' Toripuru replied.

'I resent that.' I muttered just loud enough for them to hear. I didn't say obvious things that often did I?

'Can you guys be serious?' Life asked exasperated.

'Never thought I would hear that from you.' Toripuru dryly said.

'Be serious.' Life said again but this time with anger. 'We both owe Curse practically our lives so we need to do something.'

'Well what do you suggest? If we go up there and rescue him in blind daylight we will be wanted criminals. That would make the search for Akame and Kurome even more difficult than before.'

'We will do it if we need to.' I said. I could practically feel them get startled at my words.

'Tatsumi..' Shiro trailed off.

'I owe Curse just as much as anyone else. We are getting him no matter the cost.' Shiro gave a nod while the others voiced their agreements.

'So what's the plan?' I asked.

'Trying to think of one.' Life responded.

'Can he mind speak since he originally had the ability?' I hoped the solution was as easy as that.

Sadly that was not the case, 'I think that is the reason you are having trouble seeing him on the radar. So no we can't.' Toripuru responded.

'Can Judgement help?' Shiro suggested.

'That might just work. Toripuru can you supply the energy? If I do I won't have the energy to mind wipe.'

'Just make sure this works.'

'Alright Tatsumi, just set it to the second hour.' I summoned Judgement, as I did I heard Toripuru let out a heavy breath as his energy was depleted. Setting it to the second hour I began to feel funny all over my body.

'What's going on?' I asked when I heard Shiro gasp.

'You're gone.' Shiro said unbelieving.

'Gone?' I questioned not quite sure what she meant.

'You just suddenly disappeared.' She said shocked.

'Life what happened?' This was just weird.

'You can no longer be detected by any of the five senses.' She responded.

'And this will last how long?' This was just too useful to not have a limit.

'An hour at the most.' Well this was going to be useful.

'So I just go up there and take Curse?' I questioned not sure how to proceed from here.

'Seems like that will be unlikely. You probably need to take the girl with you as there may be a reason she has Curse Chaining her." Great more complications.

'How long does the mind wipe stun last?' If I could time this just right this would be easy.

'Ten seconds?' Life said unsure. Great I better make this quick.

'Shiro get ready to run. In fact you might just want to go now and clear a path for me somehow.' I told the girl.

'I'll see what I can do.' And with that she was off.

'You know I always wanted to lead a prison break.' I joked as I made my way up near the stand.

'Tatsumi please be serious.' Life pleaded.

'Just calming the nerves.' I replied. I stood behind the girl and could practically feel the aura of energy pouring from her. Noting the nearby guards I grabbed Life and hung her out in the air. I felt the familiar pulse of a mind wipe as a bigger shockwave of energy from last time emitted from the necklace. Not wasting anytime I grabbed the girl who jerked in surprise as I bolted away. I wasn't sure what people were seeing as I had the girl over my shoulder as I ran but I really didn't care. Luckily the streets seemed empty as I ran back to the inn which conveniently had the front door open along with my room's door.

Entering the room and closing the door I dumped the girl on the bed as she let out a sound of protest. I dissipated Judgement and felt myself returning to normal and Shiro turning to look exactly where I was proving that I was back to normal.

'Well that was fun...' I muttered as I caught my breath. Running in that form while carrying someone was not easy.

'You did well.' Life muttered tiredly.

'Says the one who mind wiped half a town.' I teased.

"Not to be rude or anything but... WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!?" I heard a voice shout. I turned my attention to the girl on the bed who embarrassingly I forgot was there for a moment.

"Whether we are friend or foe depends on who you are." I responded as I leaned against a wall. I didn't care who this girl was really I just wanted Curse back.

"And why is that?" She asked cautiously.

"Because you have a certain pair of chains attached to you." The girl turned her head behind her as she examined them.

"What this thing?" She said as she struggled to get it off and failed. "It's been sapping my energy all day, could you remove it?" She pleaded. While I wanted to remove it I also wanted information.

"Tell us why you were about to be executed and please hurry. I have a feeling we will be leaving town soon." I said motioned to me and Shiro. There was no point to stay here and since we did this we might as well leave.

"There's no other way is there?" She asked as she watched me and eyed Toripuru who was in sword form in Shiro's hand. I think that was all the answer she needed as she began to tell her tale.

"Alright fine you win. I am Safaia of the Crimson Raiders." She said proudly.

"Crimson Raiders?" I questioned. I looked over at Shiro who only shook her head.

"You never heard of us?" Safaia questioned like she thought we were suppose to know who they were.

"We are not from around these parts so our knowledge is a bit lacking." I told her. While not the complete truth it wasn't a straight out lie.

"We are a rebel group that opposes the emperor." Great a Night Raid rip off, just peachy.

"And you oppose him because?" I asked wondering how alike the two organizations were.

"Selection Day." She said darkly. The room felt like it just lowered ten degrees.

"What is Selection Day?" I had a bad feeling about this already.

"You really must not be from around here if you don't know that." Her tone was dark and sullen. I just knew this wasn't going to be a happy story. "Selection Day is where the emperor lets one of his pets loose on a major town. There are never any survivors."

'This is worse than Honest.' Life said seething with anger.

'Just you're luck huh Tatsumi?" Toripuru joked tying to lighten the mood but failing.

"What do you mean by pets?" Shiro questioned. I highly doubt she was talking about a dog or anything. Well unless it was a certain dog Teigu that I sincerely hoped didn't exist in this world.

"Alright I know you aren't from here but seriously, how do you not know about the Hexabeasts!?" She exclaimed. This time Shiro gasped in recognition.

"But they aren't real! They are only from a story." Shiro said confused.

'Did she just say story?' I asked.

'Yup. You realized it as well?' Life asked coming to the same conclusion as me.

"Trust me they are as real as you and me. I've seen the aftermath of their attacks." Great a crazy emperor that destroys cities with overpowered Danger Beasts just great.

"And how do you plan to get rid of them? If they can destroy a city what chance does your group have?" I asked.

"That's what I was here for. There was supposed intelligence in this city and turns out it was a trap." I wasn't whether sure to be impressed or disappointed. Impressed that the enemy could plan such a trap or disappointed someone fell for it. I mean really who would put that kind of information in this city? Unless this was going to be selected. I gulped at the thought. It was just another reason to get out of this city.

"And the reason you were arrested?" So far I was planning on letting her free since I had no problem so far. It's not like she was opposed to us or we to her. She reminded me of the members of Night Raid actually.

"Supporters of the emperor or they got in my way." Alright I had no problems with that as I had done the same after all.

'Should we let her go?' Shiro asked.

'I don't mind. She reminds me of Night Raid.' I replied.

'No problems here.' Life said

'I do on certain conditions.' Toripuru added completely grabbing our attention.

'Conditions?' Just what was he planning?

'She claims to be a part of a rebel organization. You yourself said they remind you of Night Raid. So why don't we go introduce ourselves to them? They could help us with Akame and Kurome and we make this world a better place at the same time.' He had a point. It would be easier hopefully to find them and if I did find them I didn't want to live with them in a world like this.

"Alright I'll release you on one condition." Of course this was a bluff since I was getting Curse no matter what.

"That is?" I could hear the desperation in her voice. It was both funny and sad at the same time. Funny because she thought we were going to demand something high and sad because of just how she sounded.

"Take us to the Crimson Raiders." The girl eyes widened at my words

"Why?" She asked cautiously.

"We have mutual feelings about what is right and wrong. Plus I would like to offer my assistance while getting some myself." The girl remained silent for a few minutes before she spoke again.

"I can tell from your tone you mean business. Care to explain?" She asked.

"I had people I cared about taken away from me. And I want them back." Satisfied with my answer Safaia smiled.

"Alright I'll take you there." I smiled as we know had a chance of finding them now. I began to approach her and just as I was about to take the chains off a loud inhuman screech filled the air striking fear into me surprisingly.

"What was that?" I could feel the color draining face.

"We need to go NOW!" Safaia said hurriedly as she stood up shakily.

"Why?" Shiro asked in a scared tone.

"This town has been selected. A Hexabeast is here."

Hope you enjoyed the chapter. I would like to thank everyone who submitted their Teigu ideas as I know know exactly which ones I plan to implement or modify now. And I am still looking for two betas, one for grammar the other for ideas. So don't be afraid to apply. As always thanks for reading and keep those reviews coming as they always inspire me!