" HAHAHAHA ! " Laughed Aura, rubbing the back of her head.

" I don't see what's funny. " Roared Najenda.

While the two groups of assassins had returned to the Night Raid base, Najenda very quickly learned of the deaths of Ogre and Gamal, as well as the secret of the two twins.

" How is it that you did not tell us that you had teigus? "

" Sorry ! Sorry ! " Apologized Aura, smiling. " We just wanted to show you that we can be good fighters, even without teigus. "

" What are your teigus ? Show them to me. "

Immediately, Aura showed her whip, while Mare did the same with his staff.

" Here is GORGONE! With it, I am able to petrify all the people who get hit by this whip. "

" And my teigu is ULTIGAIA. " Announced Mare. " It allows me to control the plants. "

" Gorgon ? Ultigaia ? "

Pausing to think, Najenda asserted.

" It's strange ! I have never heard of these teigus. "

" It's normal. " Aura announced. " They were created by Galadriel-sama. "

" WHAT ? " The assassins were astonished.

"It's… It's impossible. " Lubbock retorted.

" How can this person create teigus ? " Wanted to know Scheele. " If memory serves, no one knows how to create them. "

" Galadriel-sama knows it. " Insisted Mare.

" How do you know her? " Wanted to know Bulat. " Do you work for her ? "

" Not really. " Retorted Aura. " But it was she who trained us. "

" Trained ? " Najenda wondered.

Staring at the two twins, she asked.

" Who is Galadriel ? "

" This is the person who found us, when we left our life as slaves! She took us in and taught us how to fight! And she even gave us these teigus, which she had created herself! Galadriel-sama is like a deity. "

" A deity ? " Leone wondered. " Didn't she say that she was the only survivor of her village which was attacked by a certain Jaldabaoth ? Besides, if memory serves, she told us about a demon. "

" Jaldabaoth is a demon that the village of Galadriel-sama was responsible for watching! Nevertheless, he managed to leave the artefact where it had been held for centuries and took the opportunity to slaughter the villagers who were the only people to defeat him! Today, Galadriel-sama is the only person able to stop him. "

" The only ? " Lubbock wondered. " Wait! This Jaldabaoth, is he that strong? "

" Yes. " Assured Aura. " Even your worst enemy, Esdeath, wouldn't stand a chance of defeating him ! He is a powerful and demonic being who only lives to destroy humanity. "

" It's ... It's nonsense. " Mine retorted. " Demons don't exist. "

" However, Jaldabaoth does exist. " Najenda asserted. " Just this morning, I received a message telling me that the land of the northern tribes has been completely controlled by a being named Jaldabaoth. "

" Jaldabaoth ? " Tatsumi wondered. " Wait! You told me this land was attacked by Esdeath. "

" Esdeath had to retreat. "

" WHAT ? ESDEATH HAS … ? "

" Yes ! Even a person like her preferred to retreat rather than start a war against this man who controls an entire army of demons! Originally, Esdeath was expected to dominate this territory within a year! Jaldabaoth did it in two weeks. "

There was immediately a long silence in the room. Apart from Aura and Mare, everyone was flabbergasted by this news.

" It's impossible. " Cried Mine. " Impossible ! No one ... No one can surpass the power of Esdeath. "

" I have the impression that this is no longer the case. " Najenda retorted.

Staring at the two twins, the boss wanted to know.

" Seeing the fact that you know Galadriel so well, I guess you will work for her. "

" No. " Aura repeated. " To explain everything to you, we were only his disciples for a few months! It was during this period that she told us about her past! Jaldabaoth is by no means a threat to be taken lightly! As a matter of fact … "

Showing a serious look, she asserted.

" If Galadriel-sama ever gets killed, be sure nothing can save humanity. "

Taking a step forward towards the twins, Tatsumi wanted to know.

" Your teigus were made by Galadriel-san ? So… how did she do this ? "

" Thanks to a power called "magic". "

" Magic ? " Akame repeated.

" Do you want to talk about "magic" like those of wizards ? " Lubbock asked. " I thought… I thought they were legends. "

" No ! And that's why Galadriel-sama is so powerful! She knows how to wield a high level of magic that allows her to reach the power of a deity. "

New silence. Not knowing what to say, Najenda was thinking. Then, finally, she affirmed.

" Galadriel-san ... is she still in town ? "

" From what we know, she has formed a quartet and carries out numerous missions within the capital! She is even becoming more and more famous. " Leone informed her.

Hearing this, Najenda looked at the twins before asking them.

" If you ask her, do you think she would agree to give me some of her time so that we can have a discussion ? "

" What do you want to discuss with her ? " Wanted to know Mare.

" I would like to know more about her origins, as well as the power of Jaldabaoth! Because, if what you're telling me is true, then Esdeath's threat is insignificant compared to Jaldabaoth's. "

" How long do you think this will last ? " Wanted to know Demiurge.

" A bit of patience. " Cried Actor Pandora.

Hands shining, Galadriel's creation held Gedro's ancient teigu. Inspecting the watch, Actor Pandora suddenly asserts.

" Yes, now I'm sure. "

Stopping shining his hands, Actor Pandora turned to Demiurge before giving his the teigu back.

" No doubt ! Your theory was good! This item contains an amount of magic comparable to the magic items of our old world. "

Crossing her arms, Demiurge asserted.

" I was sure of it ! However, magic doesn't seem to exist in this world. "

" How do you think you can explain that ? " Wanted to know Actor Pandora.

" I think I have a theory! In truth, I have already discussed this possibility with Galadriel-sama! According to her, someone as powerful as she may have had to be teleported to this world years ago! And being able to use magic, he created these teigus which he then entrusted to the humans of this world. "

" This theory seems stupid. " Affirmed Actor Pandora. " However, it does not seem to be completely silly! After all, only a person capable of competing with a Supreme Being is able to create these kinds of objects. "

" What I also wanted to know is that if these objects could be given to anyone! Why do these weapons react to some people and not to others ? "

" As I just told you, these weapons contain magic! If your memory serves, you must remember that a large number of humans were incapable of wielding magic in our old world! It's the same thing here ! To be able to use a teigu, a human must let his magic invade his body and be in sync with it! If this is not the case, the teigu will repel the human. "

" So, according to you, people who have teigus are likely to learn magic. "

" I can't really say that! After all, what I find strange is that a human who controls one teigu doesn't seem likely to be able to control another! I am unable to explain! Furthermore, … "

Picking up the teigu, he put it on his wrist, before turning the face of the watch, as Demiurge had shown him. However, compared to Gedro, Actor Pandora was unable to get the teigu under control.

" I know how to handle magic! However, I am unable to operate this teigu! It's strange, isn't it? "

" I have already asked Shalltear, Solution and Entoma to make the two teigus that we have recovered work! But, just like me, they were unable to operate this object! Which means … "

" That these objects were specially created for humans. " Understood the two demons. " But for what purpose ? "

Walking down an alley, Tatsumi was tasked with doing some shopping. However, patrolling the city, not really knowing where he was going, Tatsumi reflected for long minutes on what he had learned yesterday.

"Jadabaoth… how powerful is he ? Is he a real demon ? What sort of magic does he use ? Why does he want to destroy humanity ? "

Unable to answer any of these questions, Tatsumi finally cried out.

" I have a headache ! What do I must understand ? That humanity is doomed to disappear within a few months? "

Afraid of this news, Tatsumi asserted.

" We have to find Galadriel-san as soon as possible! The twins said they'll easily be able to convince her to chat directly with the boss! However, I too want to talk to her. "

Suddenly, a trio caught his attention. Walking in front of him, he saw a teenage girl feasting on a big cookie, while being in the company of a woman as a maid and a man dressed as a butler. Seeming to recognize the man, Tatsumi remembered that it was the old man he had passed when he had fought against Ogre.

"If memory serves, Mare called him 'Sebas'! Best of all, he seems to be working under Galadriel-san! Is it the same for the two people accompanying it? The teenager is dressed like a soldier! How is it that a person as young as she managed to enroll in the military and not me? Is she stronger than me ? "

Wanting to answer his questions, Tatsumi took a step towards them.

" Hey, sir! I … "

" Free from there. " A man roared, pushing him aside.

Falling to the ground, Tatsumi saw three hunky men standing next to him.

" Hey, are you having problems, asshole ? "

Ignoring him, the trio walked over to Rubedo, before screaming.

" Hey, bitch! Do you remember us ? "

" Hum? " The teenager wondered.

" Three days ago, you captured our boss and because of that, our gang got attacked by our rivals and they slaughtered us! We are the only survivors. "

Coming out of their weapons, they pointed them at Rubedo, before roaring.

" We will take your head for revenge."

Just looking at them, Rubedo just finished her cookie. Once the cookie was all eaten, she turned to Yuri.

" Again. "

" Rubedo-sama, you've had enough sweets for today! If you are hungry, wait a bit! Tonight, I will make you delicious soup and a good fish. "

" What ? I don't want it. "

" Don't make the difficult. "

Seeing them ignore them, one of the men roared.

" We are talking to you. "

Sighing, Rubedo turned to the three men before asserting.

" I give you three seconds of my precious time. "

" What ? Three seconds? Are you kidding us? "

Rubedo's foot hit his face, knocking him out in an instant.

" What ? " The others two men were surprised when they saw him fall to the ground.

" ONE … "

Setting one foot on the ground, Rubedo spun around and kicked one in the abdomen, causing it to crash into a wall.

" ... TWO … "

" Bitch. " Roared the third man, pointing a gun at her, before firing.

Reaching out her arm, Rubedo managed to close her hand over the projectile and thus stopped it.

" Im… Impossible. "

Positioning the bullet between her fingers, Rubedo flicked it back at him, using a simple flick. The projectile pierced the man's forehead, killing him in an instant.

" And THREE. "

Standing still, Tatsumi saw the man collapse to the ground. Eyes wide open, he was unable to say a word even though he had seen this girl much younger than him beat three men with such ease.

"No need to hesitate! This girl works for Galadriel-san ! I am sure ! "

Also having seen the scene, several people began to acclaim the prowess of Rubedo. Giving them a brief glance, Rubedo began to growl in annoyance, before finally turning back to Yuri and Sebas.

Arriving at this point, several soldiers ran towards Rubedo before stopping and coming to attention.

" Sergent Rubedo! Excellent work ! Let us take care of cleaning up the area. "

" Tsss! Do as you wish. " Rubedo said, leaving. " Anyway, I wasn't planning on getting my hands dirty by taking care of these guys any longer! One of them is dead! Do whatever you want with the corpse. "

" Okay. "

Then, as the soldiers began to surround the two still conscious thugs, Nazarick's trio began to walk away. Smiling at that moment, Rubedo asserted.

" It's great to have power! I can do whatever I want and these asshole soldiers can't say anything ! "

" Please ? "

Turning around, the trio saw Tatsumi right behind them.

" Hum ? " Rubedo wondered. " What do you want ? "

" Tatsumi ? " Sebas wondered, recognizing him.

" I ... I would like to talk to you! Please give me five minutes. "

" As if I was going to waste my time with you. " Rubedo retorted, starting to leave. " I've finished my round, I'm going home. "

And while Yuri followed her, Sebas stared at Tatsumi who continued to stare at them.

" Sebas-san ? " Yuri wondered, seeing him stand still.

" I'm coming in five minutes. " Assured the man.

Glancing at him, Rubedo shrugged, before finally leaving with Yuri.

Knowing what Tatsumi wanted to talk to him about, Sebas noticed that there were still too many people next to them.

" Let's go over there. " The butler advised him, pointing to an alley.

Following him without hesitation, Tatsumi rushed into the alley, before seeing Sebas leaning against a wall.

'' Okay, what do you want, Tatsumi ? "

" It's about Galadriel-san… "

Seeing Sebas frown, Tatsumi immediately exclaimed.

" I meant Galadriel-sama! In fact, I wanted to know her power. "

" Her power ? "

" Aura and Mare taught me that she was able to control magic, like a wizard! Is it true ? "

" Yes indeed ! It's the case ! This is what makes her so powerful. "

" Where did she learn magic? "

" Sorry, but I can't tell you! All you can know is that she plans to use this magic to fight Jaldabaoth. "

"This… This Jaldabaoth… does he really intend to destroy humanity ?"

" Yes, that may be the case! According to Galadriel-sama, this demon had once ruled as a tyrant in a land where he treated people like slaves! He killed hundreds of thousands of people, before Galadriel-sama's ancestors were tasked with locking him into an artifact using their magic! Today, since she is the only survivor of her village, Galadriel-sama is the only one who can defeat him. "

" Do you think she will win ? "

" Who knows ? Even though Galadriel-sama seems like a supreme being to me, I'm afraid Jaldabaoth has too large an army for his strength alone to destroy them all. "

" In that case, let me help you. " Cried Tatsumi.

" Hum ? "

" At the moment, I am working for Night Raid to rid the Empire of Esdeath! And for that, I intend to improve! And if you wish, I will fight by your side, if Jaldabaoth decides to attack us. "

Fixing him with a curious eye, Sebas finally retorted.

" Sorry, kid! But you are much too weak. "

" Sorry ? "

" Given your level, you will hardly be able to fight against the low level demons of the army of Jaldabaoth! But against one of his warriors, you will have no chance of winning. "

" Sorry to insist but I feel capable of assisting you. " Tatsumi insisted. " The proof, yesterday, no member of Night Raid believed in my victory against Ogre! And yet, I triumphed. "

" That has no relation. " Sebas retorted, advancing towards Tatsumi. " This time around, the enemy is way too strong for you. "

Then getting into a fighting stance, Sebas faced the boy, while shouting.

" Come fight against me. "

" What ? "

" You want to show me that you are fit to serve Galadriel-sama? Alright, show me your worth, here and now. "

Nodding, Tatsumi immediately grabbed her sword.

" It's when you want. "

Rummaging in his pocket, Sebas took out a coin, which he threw into the air.

" As soon as the coin falls to the ground, we can start. " He said, getting into a fighting stance.

" Okay ! "

The two men remained motionless. But while Sebas' face remained completely stoic, Tatsumi felt a drop of sweat appear on his forehead. Waiting for long seconds that seemed endless, the boy suddenly saw the coin fall between the two men, and had the reflex to tighten the handle of his sword more.

Then, as soon as he heard the object hit the ground, Tatsumi let out a cry before taking a step forward. That was all he could do.

Opening his eyes, he saw Sebas' fist appear in front of his face before coming to a stop. The sudden stop created a violent draft that swept over the boy's eyes, and stirred the dust behind the boy.

Feeling her body shake, Tatsumi froze completely. In an instant, he had escaped death and he knew very well that he owed his life only to the fact that Sebas had stopped his fist two centimeters from his face. If the butler had hit him in the face, he would have beheaded him in an instant.

" You lost. "

Letting go of her sword, Tatsumi fell to the ground. He had been unable to see Sebas moving towards him. And as soon as he saw the man's fist in front of his face, he froze completely in fear. The aura that had then emanated from the old man had terrified him.

"It's… It's impossible ! Who is he ? "

" Tatsumi-san, you are unable to defeat me! And even to properly help Galadriel-sama. "

Then leaving, the butler was about to leave the alley, when suddenly he stopped, before turning around.

" Galadriel-sama told me about you, Tatsumi-san! She even taught me that she considers you a potential recruit. "

" What … ? "

" Sorry, but your performance disappoints me greatly! Your simple victory against Ogre made you arrogant and overconfident! You lack savvy and you attack without having any strategy! It is not worthy of a warrior, but of a fool. "

Sebas then left, while adding.

" Change the way you fight if you want me to see you as a real fighter. "

Letting him go without saying anything, Tatsumi was breathing heavily as her heart continued to pound. Sebas had humiliated him in an instant. Yet instead of being angry, he was mostly scared to find that a man was as powerful as the butler.

" It's impossible ! If Jaldabaoth is more powerful than him, then I don't stand a chance of doing him any harm! If I meet Jaldabaoth, I will get killed. "

" Perfect. " Galadriel announced, reading the last reports that had been placed on his desk. " Cocytus, Shalltear, good job. "

In front of her office, the two guards knelt, before shouting.

" We are happy with this news. "

" Cocytus, I'm happy to see that your training makes my human army much more powerful. "

" Thank. You. "

'' And you, Shalltear, have managed to give me an excellent report of all the materials that we can find in the territories that Jaldabaoth has just conquered. "

" Thank you, my lady. "

" Well, in this case, you can leave. "

Nodding, Cocytus was about to leave, while Shalltear cried out.

" Galadriel-sama! If I can ask you, can we consider doing the hunting trip you promised me soon ? "

" The hunting party ? " Galadriel repeated, understanding what she was talking about. " Hmm, let's say… "

Someone suddenly knocked on the door.

" Galadriel-sama ? "

" Hum? Yes, Albedo. "

Entering the room, the succubus bowed to Galadriel, before screaming.

" Sorry for my delay, Galadriel-sama! I came to report to you on the situation with Aria! Please, excuse me. "

" No problem. " Galadriel asserted.

" Tsss! Stupid gorilla ! " Cried Shalltear. " How dare you keep our lady waiting? You should be ashamed. "

" Shut up ! If I'm late, it's because I just received news about the Shadow Demons we've been hiding all over the Empire. "

" What is going on ? " Wanted to know Galadriel.

" From what I just heard, my lady, a new village is about to be attacked by soldiers! Apparently, there would be suspicions that rebels were hiding among the villagers! The emperor to order the destruction of this village. "

" Again ? " Galadriel wondered. " Since I've been here, it's the eighth village I have to save. "

Letting herself sink deeper into her seat, she sighed.

" Galadriel, the new heroine of the Empire takes a break! Albedo, send some hanzos to fix this problem. "

" Okay. "

" My. Lady. " Cried Cocytus. " If. You. Wish. Will. You. Allow. Me. To. Take. Care. Of . This ? "

" Hum ? " Galadriel wondered. " Do you want to go fight against these soldiers, Cocytus ? "

" Not. Really ! In. Fact. What. I. Would. Like. Is. To. Be. Able. To. Allow. My. Students. To. Fight. A. Real. Battle. "

Not immediately understanding what he meant, Galadriel finally smiled before shouting.

" Excellent idea, Cocytus! Indeed, it is time for the humans who stay in Nazarick to show me that they are worthy of being part of my army. "

Level power :

Esdeath : 51

Bulat : 38

Akame : 35

Leone : 35

Tatsumi : 27 ( + 1 )

Ieyatsu: 25

Sayo : 24