Fall of a berserk, emergence of a demoness:


While Arthur was massacring Iokal's guards, the Imperial Army garrison in the Imperial Captial is ferociously searching for Ogre's murderer, or any evidence that would be useful. During their investigation, one of them noticed a suspicious person in a corner, who was looking at Akame's wanted poster in an interested manner

Suspicious man: There are assassins who use Imperial Arms just like me.....How delightful. They are causing quite a stir.

Imperial Army troops: Hey, you there! You look suspicious! Do not move!

The man didn't comply. Instead, he turned around and beheaded the surrounding guards before they even noticed. This person was no other than Zank, a demented killer with the nickname "Beheader"

Zank: There's no shortage of people I can kill....Very delightful.

(How Anime Zank looks like:)

8 days later, Night Raid's Hideout, 8 a.m:


Najenda: We have received new information from HQ

Night Raid: New info?

Najenda: There's a serial killer who appeared randomly at night, his kill count are in the dozens, all of them died by beheading.

Lubbock: All victims died by beheading. It must be Zank the Beheader, no doubt

Tatsumi: Who's that?

Mine: You don't know? You really are from the boondock, aren't you?

Sheele: Excuse me, but I don't know either

Mine: Can you stop being an airhead for me, please?

Najenda: Listen closely, for I will not speak about this again. Zank was formerly the executioner at the Empire's largest prison. Because of the Prime Minister, he had a lot of people to kill. Over time, beheading became his second nature. Because beheading in jail was not enough for him, he took to the streets. Our intel also said that the Imperial Arm "Spectator" is in his possession.

Arthur: I have a request that needs your approval?

Najenda: You have something that you want to do?

Arthur: I want to take this mission by myself.

Najenda: It's too risky, I cannot....

"You think I cannot defeat a measly executioner? I will emerge victorious. Don't follow me" Arthur unleashed a bit of his aura that made everyone else recoil in fear, before vanishing into oblivion.

Najenda: Akame, your mission is to follow him in case anything goes wrong. He's the hope of our future, we cannot lose him.

12 p.m, Imperial Capital:

While Arthur was roaming around the capital to search and kill Zank, a silhouette appeared. A form that Arthur remembered very well. His wife.

"Anzeel?", He back off slightly.

This "Anzeel" walked away, Arthur followed in suit. He caught up with her on a secluded corner not long after.

"Anzeel? How can you be here?.....How dare you impersonate her? You fuck yourself big time, son of a bitch. "

"You can see through the illusion. Impressive."

"You must be Zank."

"You are correct. I am the feared serial killer, Zank the Beheader"

Zank activated his Teigu once again, trying to read Arthur's mind so he can choose a strategy, but all he can heard is: "Don't think that your small mind reading tool can save you. Prepare to die!" Zank tried to read Arthur's mind again, but this, again, proved futile. This time Zank felt like he had just looked into a black void.

Zank: How can this be possible? Why can't I see your thoughts?

Arthur: Already afraid?

Zank: Don't be cocky! I can still see your next movements!

Suddenly Zank cannot feel his left arm anymore. He turned to his left, only to be met with the sight of his left arm, now reduced to a bloody stump still attached to a shoulder, the arm firmly in Arthur's hand.

"Did you see that coming?", Arthur sarcastically mocked a horrified Zank with a devilish smirk. "Today your life will end, and the pits of Hell awaits you!", he continued.

"Carcharodon Astra Primus, assemble."

Arthur dig his armored fingers in Zank's torso, slowly flaying the serial killer alive. While Zank was howling in pain, Arthur tore away his flesh & muscles, from the torso to the limbs then the head. Next, he pulled out his organs, and finally Zank's skull and spine.

"Fatality. A flawless victory. My reward: Spectator". Arthur put the Imperial Arm in his waist pocket after cleaning his hands

On the way back, Arthur felt the presence of Akame. He briefly stopped.

Arthur: I thought I said "Don't follow me."

Akame: We know you are very strong but.....we cannot stop worrying about you.

After hearing those words, Arthur began to think. He felt that he really had been too cold this morning. He walked closer, gave Akame a head pat, then hugged her.

"I have been too cold towards everyone this morning. I'm sorry. From now on I promise to always stand with Night Raid side by side. So don't worry, Akame. As long as I am here, Night Raid will live."

Even though Arthur's armor was made from cold metal, Akame can still feel the warmth of his hug.

"I'm glad to hear that."

After half a minute, they returned to the hideout. Najenda was surprised to see Akame returning with a huge armored man. Initially wary of him, she dropped her caution when the helmet disappeared.

Najenda: Arthur, are you hurt anywhere? How did the fight go?

Arthur pulled out the Imperial Arm "Spectator" and put it on the meeting table. "Zank is dead, and this is his Imperial Arm. He used this to create illusions and read minds" - Arthur confirmed his victory.

Tatsumi: Can anyone explain to me what exactly is an "Imperial Arm" ?

Arthur: Very well, this foreigner shall explain to you. One thousand years ago, the First Emperor of this Empire gathered the best craftsmen and raw materials. With the Empire's great financial wealth, they have built forty-eight superweapons that the Emperor hoped would protect this country after his death. Those weapons are the Imperial Arms we know today. However, 500 years ago, half of the Imperial Arms were lost in a civil war. Even now, the recreation of an Imperial Arm is still thought impossible.

Tatsumi: Are the weapons of our comrades Imperial Arms also?

Arthur: You are correct. Akame wields Murasame - One Cut Killer. A blade that kills by a poisonous curse. While only a small cut is needed, the blade must touch flesh.

Right now, everyone was looking at Arthur with admiration and respect. Before his arrival, Night Raid was already known for never failing any mission. After his arrival however, he is shown to excel in both strength and skill in less than 3 weeks. Every mission he carried was a resounding success. However, nobody (except Tatsumi) knew his identity and how he knew about Imperial Arms so thoroughly.

Najenda: You really know a lot about them. Have you seen an Imperial Arm before.

Arthur: I only read about them in books until the incident that brought me to you guys.

Lubbock: Can you point out which Imperial Arms the rest of the team use?

Arthur: With pleasure. Who wants to go first?

Leone: Me.

"Then we will start with Leone. The belt in her waist was 'Beast King Lionelle'. When activated, it allows the user to gain bestial traits, enhancing strength, agility and the sense of smell.", Arthur explained.

Leone: That's...correct.

"Who's ready for more?", Arthur declared.

Sheele: Please choose me!

Arthur: Next is Sheele then. Her Imperial Arm is "Extase: Cutter of Creation". An oversized pair of scissors that can cut just about anything. The scissors can also be used as a shield due to its size and extreme toughness.


Sheele: You're so impressive!

Arthur: Move on to Mine. Hers is Roman Artillery - Pumpkin. It can fire spiritual energy and its power is proportional to the level of danger its user is facing. Moreover it has three modes: Machine Gun, Long Barrel and Sniper.

Mine: He got everything right. Unbelievable.

Arthur: Lubbock's is Infinite Uses: Cross Tail, metallic wires made from the fur of a Super-Class Danger Beast and can be used in a myriad of ways. Last is Bulat's Imperial Arm, Demon Dragon Armor: Incursio. It was made from the flesh of Tyrant, a dragon-type Super-Class Danger Beast with the ability to adapt to surrounding environment. However, there is something I must tell you.....


Incursio:

Cross Tail:

Bulat: *excitedly* The armor has a hidden feature?

Arthur: Unfortunately no. Despite being subjugated inside Incursio, the dragon is still alive, so you must take caution.

(A/N:Below is Tyrant)

Bulat was understandably shocked at the revelation. He has been using Incursio for years, yet he didn't know anything about this. "How do you know about this, Arthur-san?", Bulat asked. 

"Because I read.", was the answer he got.

After everything Arthur has said, there were lots of questions inside their minds, for example : "Who is Arthur?", "How does he gain power?", etc, but they ultimately decided to leave everything be until the end of the war.

Arthur: So who's gonna use Spectator?

Bulat: How about we let Tatsumi try it?

Lubbock: Good idea.

Najenda: Tatsumi, can you try this out?

Upon wearing Spectator, Tatsumi tried to activate the Teigu. He was able to use a feature that Arthur didn't explain, which is....X-ray vision. Too bad for Tatsumi, Akame, Sheele and Mine are sitting around him. Being able to see their underwear all of a sudden caused his face to turn red. But then Tatsumi collapsed on the floor, he felt as if the device drains him of all his strength. Everyone quickly removed Spectator from his forehead.

Arthur: Kid's incompatible.

Najenda: Then I will bring it back to HQ.

Akame: Retrieving Imperial Arms is one of our priorities due to how valuable they are. However no one can use two of them at once, the mental strain is simply too great.

Tatsumi: That means I'm the only one not having a fancy weapon,

Arthur: Kid, the effectiveness of a weapon is always determined by their user's strength and skill. Train hard and one day, if you have an Imperial Arm, all of your hard work will come to fruition. So go training with Bulat after this meeting.

Tatsumi: I promise I will put my efforts to not let everyone down!

Arthur: By the way, in your opinion, what is the most dangerous Imperial Arm?

Najenda: In my opinion, that would be General Esdeath's Imperial Arm, one with an ability to create ice

Arthur: If I am not mistaken, she was the most powerful person in the Army, and her Imperial Arm is Demon's Extract. She will be a major threat to the revolution

Najenda: At least she's busy fighting the northern tribe.

Arthur: You sound quite confident in them. Why?

Najenda: The Northern Tribe was lead by the Hero of the North, Numa Seika. A spearman with highly proficient combat prowess, impressive stratagem and complete trust from the people, he has a formidable army based in their capital. Our generals believe Esdeath will need about a year to fully conquer them

Arthur: I hope so......

Well fuck.

Night Raid: Did something bad just happen?

Arthur: "Bad" would be a massive understatement. The recon drones I released last week reporting that Esdeath has completely crushed the Northern Tribe. We must inform HQ. NOW.

Lubbock: What the fuck? That demoness returning is the worst news ever!

Akame: We have massively underestimated her....

Tatsumi: *whisper* Can you deal with her, Arthur-san?

Arthur: *whisper* Obviously I can. However, don't be too reliant on me. Make sure to read the Imperial Arms Encyclopedia in the library

Arthur: We must revise our strategies, change our plans, maintain morale and train harder.

Najenda: I will go to inform HQ about this. Arthur, you will be Acting Commander of Night Raid in the meantime.

Next morning, in Tatsumi's room:

Tatsumi: (I better go read that encyclopedia after the martial arts training session.....Hold on, why is Sheele here?)
Tatsumi: Why are you sleeping in my room, Sheele-san?

Sheele: Arthur-sama assigned me to be your trainer for today.

Tatsumi: (Great. I'm stuck with an airhead.)

In the meeting room:

Lubbock: Are you sure it's wise to assign Sheele with him, Acting Commander?

Arthur: I'm sure she will enjoy his company.

Lubbock: What tells you that.

Arthur: Looking at his interactions with Leone, I have a feeling that he will be a lady killer.

Leone: I call dibs on him!

Arthur: See?

Lubbock: Why did he already got a woman? I work here much longer and I'm still single! That's not fair!

Arthur: Dude, you are not even old enough for legal marriage.

Lubbock: By the way, you DO know that Sheele's an airhead, right?

Arthur: Yep

Lubbock: And you DO know that she doesn't have any duties in base, right?

Arthur: Yep. That means she can focus on him all day.

Lubbock: That.....also means he's stuck with an airhead. Well, at least she's a caring lady.

1 hour later:

Sheele: Good job swimming in armor, Tatsumi-kun!

Tatsumi: Gosh....that was hard!

Sheele: For a newbie, you are actually quite good at this part of training.

Tatsumi: Pardon me for asking, but don't you have any other duties?

Arthur: *swimming fully armored* Primary reason is because she's an airhead.

Tatsumi: That is....actually unsurprising. Though why are you here, Arthur-sama? I thought you have commander duties to do?

Arthur: Interacting with subordinates is one of them. Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Sheele could tell us about the details.

Sheele: It's because when I help Akame with cooking, I burned the food and pissed her off. When cleaning with Bulat, I made an even bigger mess. And when I'm on a shopping errand, I mixed up the sugar with the salt and Leone couldn't stop laughing. And with the laundry.....I ended up throwing Mine inside.

Arthur: (How does she managed to save herself from drowning?)

Tatsumi: (Good job on that one)

Arthur: Sheele, could you enlighten us about how you got yourself into this?

Sheele: I was raised in the Capital's downtown. Always being a klutz so I never got commended for anything They said I had a loose screw in my head. But despite all that, I still had a friend. She never made fun of me no matter how bad I messed up. To me, she was the happiness of my life.

Arthur & Tatsumi: Hearing this.....suddenly make us feel bad of how we called you an airhead all the time.

Sheele: It's okay. I don't mind.

Sheele: Continue with the story, the time I spent with her is the only time of happiness I had. Up until one day, her ex-boyfriend barged into her house. He was mad and on drugs, and started making a mess in her house. When he began choking, I knew I had to save my friend. So I stabbed him in the neck, right in the jugular. He died instant. While she shivered in fear at what just happened, I, on the other hand, remained completely calm. Another time I was accosted by four bandits. It was that time I realized the loose screw was what made me so good at killing. Wiping the trash of society away is the one thing I'm good at.

Arthur: I believe this could be called "Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass."


Meanwhile in the North Tribe's Capital Fortress, the most powerful person of the Imperial Capital, Esdeath, is sitting victoriously on the ruins of what had been the Imperial Army's greatest obstacle. Below her is a man, who's now little more than a dog, licking her feet like an obsessive pet. He was none other than Numa Seika, the now mind-broken Hero of the North Tribe.


Esdeath: THIS is what they call the "Hero of the North"? He's just a dog, no more, no less.

As she's done speaking, Esdeath crushes Numa Seika's head like a tomato. The surviving few of the shattered army throw curses at Esdeath, all of which fail to reach her ears. 

Imperial Officer: The North Tribe is defeated in no time. Just as I'd expected from the most powerful general.

Esdeath: To think this "Hero" would be such a disappointment. Is there no one who can give me a good fight?

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