Chapter 36- Readying for War

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3rd Person POV

Three days, that's all it took before Alexander and Night Raid made it to Helsreach. Most of the group were in awe at the sight of such a humongous city. It dwarfed the capital in size, and spiraled up into the clouds. As they then entered the city, the group was brought to the spires. This was where Alexander's inner circle was now located, and he had many things to discuss.

As Night Raid followed Alexander, he stopped them briefly. They were just in front of a door that led to a planning room. Within that room was Fenix, Erickson, Russell, Galatea, Vandenberg, and even Tyborc. All were ready to discuss the war against Chaos and the Empire, each had forces they commanded and simply awaited orders from Alexander.

Alexander: You all wait out here for the time being. I'll let you know when you can enter the room

Akame: Don't trust us?

Alexander: Actually it's because you wouldn't understand some of the things we're talking about. So to save time I'll explain it once I'm done planning with them

Najenda: Do what you need to do, we'll wait out here

Alexander nodded to Najenda before entering the room. As the door closed, the members of Night Raid decided to look around. They were at the highest point in the hive city, and there were windows nearby. Looking outside, Mine grew nauseous while Tatsumi was completely in awe. Akame looked blankly outside while Najenda was a bit impressed. Leone was admiring the sight, but something else was on her mind.

But as the group continued looking out the window, they didn't noticed someone coming in behind them. It was Chelsea, slightly confused but rather fine. She had been in awe as well by the city, but was weary of everything due to not knowing what Alexander had planned. But all her worries went away the moment she saw Night Raid.

Chelsea: Guys!

Tatsumi: Chelsea?

Mine: Oh noooo.....

Leone: What are you doing here?

Chelsea: I was escorted here by some of Alexander's people. Why are you guys here? Did he..... show you as well?

Najenda: Yeah, he showed us just about everything

Chelsea: "Glad to see we're all on the same page then. I missed you guys" she said while wrapping her arm around Tatsumi

Mine: Hold it right there! I'm happy you're fine and all but that's no excuse to put your hands on my boyfriend!

Chelsea: Your boyfriend? You sure you didn't just pressure him into dating you?

Mine: SHUT UP!

Leone: This is gonna be good

Najenda: Definitely

As Tatsumi stood there dumbfounded while Mine and Chelsea argued, Akame went back to looking out the window. Najenda and Leone watched the situation with Tatsumi, but they also noticed Akame's silence. They chose not say anything, not wanting to disturb her thinking. Within Akame was a conflict of emotions and thoughts, all vying against each other.

While the members of Night Raid awaited outside the room, Alexander was talking with those of his inner circle. They were discussing military strategy, and ways to lay siege to the capital. Alexander had a strict focus though, he first wanted to deal with the forces of Chaos before moving in on the capital.

Alexander: The capital itself must wait, the threat of Chaos comes first. Mainly the threat in the south

Tyborc: The Death Korps of Krieg will be able to hold back the tide of heretic scum. Our numbers have swelled thanks to indoctrination of former convicts

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