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"He-he-he-he-he!"

Saya Takagi's mouth moved wordlessly, her face rapidly flushing red as her emotions surged.

Her wide-eyed gaze darted toward Saeko Busujima, only to catch the slight smirk tugging at the latter's lips.

At that moment, she understood everything.

"Saeko, you knew what he was doing?!"

Saeko shrugged casually.

"Since it's a trade, naturally, it comes with payment."

"Uh…"

Saya froze, rendered utterly speechless. Her gaze flicked instinctively to the others.

Everyone awkwardly avoided eye contact, their expressions shifting uncomfortably.

Even her own mother averted her gaze in embarrassment.

The bathhouse fell into a deep, awkward silence.

No one spoke. No one even tried to continue the philosophical discussions they had been having earlier.

Kurono Shinguuji, who had been silently observing these "youngsters" from the beginning, remained quiet.

Of course, there were two individuals among them who only looked young.

"Splash!"

Suddenly, Kurome, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, stood up from the bath and stepped out without a word.

Her back was straight as she walked away, leaving everyone else to watch her departing figure in silence.

No one said a thing.

"What's wrong with her?"

Kajika reflexively asked.

But no one had an answer.

No one in the group was particularly close to Kurome; they had barely exchanged any words with her before.

Not even two minutes later—

"Wait… Kurome?!"

Kajika's eyes widened in shock, and she exclaimed aloud, "How did she… show up on the livestream?!"

The others turned their attention to the screen, where Kurome's figure had suddenly appeared in Rei Ao's livestream.

…

Meanwhile, within the stream:

"Ugh, I can't take it anymore…"

Mine whimpered, her voice trembling as she slumped forward.

The connection, naturally, broke off.

"Tch, Mine, you're so fragile. Let me handle it!"

Leone declared, preparing to step up, only for Akame to intervene.

"Hey, Akame, you've already gone once! That's not fair!"

Leone protested indignantly.

But Akame, her expression resolute, replied solemnly, "My trade isn't complete yet."

"Ha?"

Leone raised an eyebrow, her lips curving into a teasing smirk.

"Are you sure you're not just getting addicted?"

Akame blushed deeply, her expression turning awkward as she silently sat down, avoiding Leone's gaze.

Seeing this, Leone could only groan in frustration and wait her turn.

As the women squabbled and blushed, Rei Ao, the center of their attention, simply sat back and watched with an amused expression.

No matter how heated their arguments became, he wasn't concerned.

After all, everyone was his, and he wasn't about to lose anything in the process.

Having handed the Revolutionary Army and the foreign tribes' invaders over to Esdeath, Rei Ao had shifted his focus entirely to collecting the "payments" owed by the Night Raid.

Najenda, Sheele, and Mine had been given priority.

Najenda, ever composed, sat calmly to the side, observing the others without a hint of embarrassment.

Meanwhile, Sheele and Mine clung to each other, their faces flushed as they pretended to sleep.

In their unspoken language, their body language conveyed a single, shared sentiment: "We're done for the day."

Seeing Leone looking disappointed, Chelsea hesitated for a moment.

Shrinking back slightly, she timidly raised her hand and asked nervously,

"Um… Leone? Do you… want to go again?"

"Hmm?"

Leone turned toward Chelsea, rubbing her chin thoughtfully before grinning.

"Not a bad idea, I guess."

The main reason was that Leone noticed how much Sheele, Mine, and Najenda seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Otherwise, even Akame wouldn't have been so eager to go again.

Chelsea's eyes lit up.

"In that case, I'll let you take my place for the payment!"

"Huh?"

Leone was taken aback.

That phrasing sounded odd, but upon closer thought, wasn't this just Chelsea asking her to repay the debt on her behalf?

Leone glanced at Rei Ao, who was busy focusing on Akame.

"Is that allowed?"

Without a word, Rei Ao casually flicked a finger.

"Waaah!"

Chelsea was immediately lifted by an invisible wind and sent flying into his arms.

He smirked.

"Thinking of having someone else pay your dues? Too bad. This trade belongs to you, and you alone can pay for it."

Before Chelsea could respond, Rei Ao placed her on the bed, beside Akame, and kissed her firmly.

In mere seconds, Chelsea's surprise melted into enthusiasm as she responded willingly.

"???"

Leone was dumbfounded, watching the scene unfold.

She seriously suspected that Chelsea had planned this.

Planned. This. Entirely.

"Damn it!"

Leone grumbled internally.

She had been eager and ready, yet once again, someone had cut in line.

However, things were about to get even more perplexing.

"Hm?"

Rei Ao suddenly paused, lifting his head from Chelsea's flushed face.

There were footsteps in the hallway.

That was strange; the corridor had been sealed with ice to prevent any interruptions.

"This movement… is it her?"

Recognizing the approaching presence, Rei Ao dissolved the ice barrier with a flick of his mind.

Click.

The door swung open.

"!!"

The abrupt noise startled everyone present.

Given the activities taking place, all eyes instinctively darted to the doorway.

It was Kurome.

"Oh, it's just Kurome…"

The room let out a collective sigh of relief.

But confusion quickly followed.

"Wait… Kurome? Why is she here?"

Akame tensed immediately, her body going rigid.

Rei Ao, however, motioned for her to continue.

To Akame's shock, Kurome walked forward, completely unfazed.

She ignored her sister's flushed expression and focused her gaze directly on Rei Ao.

"I want to make a trade," she said flatly.

"Hm?"

Akame tilted her head, looking utterly perplexed.

The others exchanged similarly puzzled looks.

Kurome wasn't one for idle talk.

[Ding! Kurome has initiated a trade request!]

[Trade Request]: Give her sister the potential to grow stronger.

[Ding! Please select the trade terms!]

Rei Ao raised an eyebrow at the unusual request.

From his perspective, this trade was entirely unnecessary.

Akame, Mine, and the others were already committed to him as imperial consorts. Ensuring their strength was in his best interest for managing the empire.

"You're offering a trade to make Akame stronger?" he asked, curiosity lacing his tone.

Kurome nodded firmly.

"Yes, to repay her for saving my life."

Akame's expression softened, her blush mingling with genuine gratitude.

Even so, Rei Ao decided to clarify.

"There's no need for this trade. Akame, like Mine and the others, is my consort. For the sake of my empire, I'll ensure they all become stronger without requiring your sacrifice."

Kurome hesitated, clearly at a loss.

Her attempt at repaying her sister's kindness now felt redundant.

Seeing her sister's struggle, Akame reached out and pulled Kurome onto the bed.

Looking her in the eye, Akame said earnestly,

"In that case, Kurome, join me in building a better future for the empire."

It was a heartwarming moment.

Or at least, it should have been.

However, Rei Ao's unrelenting presence—combined with Akame gripping Kurome's shoulders tightly—gave the scene a peculiar undertone.

Kurome blinked for a few seconds, her face unreadable. Then, she nodded.

"Alright."

[Ding! Kurome has initiated a trade request!]

[Trade Request]: Become one of Rei Ao's consorts.

[Ding! Please select the trade terms!]

Rei Ao chuckled, his grin widening.

"If that's your decision, who am I to refuse?"

He leaned back, clearly pleased.

After all, he was a staunch believer in a purely "carnivorous" approach.

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