"I've already considered it."
Lin Yi smiled slightly, talking to himself, as if he were explaining.
He did say he would consider it, but never promised to let the other person go. It wasn't a lie.
Mine also looked as if she had survived a calamity. Patting her chest, she knew she would have been in danger if Lin Yi hadn't spoken just then.
"Lin Yi, thank you."
After hesitating for a moment, although Mine felt a bit embarrassed and shy, she still expressed her gratitude.
Having read the original work, one would know how difficult it was for her, given her personality, to say such a thing.
"Didn't I promise Najenda that I would protect you? Don't overthink it." Lin Yi couldn't help but pinch Mine's cute cheeks.
"Is it just because of Najenda..."
Mine murmured softly, but her voice was very low.
With Lin Yi's hearing, he heard her clearly.
"Even without Najenda's instructions, I would still protect you," Lin Yi said seriously.
Originally downcast, Mine's face turned red instantly. She quickly pushed Lin Yi away from her and started making a fuss.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
The two frolicked and finally returned to the Night Raid camp.
Everyone else had also completed their tasks perfectly. The five mercenaries hired by lokal were only mediocre in the Imperial's Fist Temple and not strong enough to fight against the wielders of Imperial Arms.
So, the Night Raid team easily completed the mission.
The morale of the Night Raid has been rising recently.
"Is this the new mission?"
Lin Yi glanced at the mission list given to him by Najenda.
"Yes, the target this time is just one person, but he's not simple. Be careful," Najenda said, although she acknowledged Lin Yi's strength.
The stronger one is, the easier it is to become complacent and mess up.
So, she reminded him once more.
"Don't worry."
Lin Yi nodded, recognizing the person in the picture as Zanku.
"This mission is not suitable for Mine to participate in, so let Sheele and Akame work with you. Is that okay?"
Najenda added.
"Follow the organization's arrangements."
Lin Yi shrugged.
Imperial Capital, night.
For this mission, Night Raid spent a lot of time preparing and even deliberately leaked some information about himself to lure the target out.
"Didn't they say the target had already noticed the Night Raid? Why haven't they appeared yet?"
According to the agreement, Zanku should be lured to this square.
Lin Yi looked around but didn't see anyone.
Sheele and Akame were more focused, patiently waiting for the target to appear, holding their breath.
"Lin Yi…"
Suddenly, Lin Yi heard a soft call.
He was slightly stunned and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw a cute girl with snow-white skin and golden ponytails, especially her elf ears, dressed in a white formal dress.
"Liya, why are you here?"
Lin Yi was mesmerized by the woman's beauty; Liya looked really beautiful in this outfit.
'Liya' didn't reply but slowly began to take off her dress in front of Lin Yi, like a tempting poisonous apple.
Just as Lin Yi became increasingly excited, he suddenly shuddered. Other than him, no one could determine the coordinates between the two worlds, nor could they open the dimensional channel.
Lia shouldn't be here.
"Who are you?"
Lin Yi took a deep breath and quickly realized it was an illusion.
But it was very realistic; he was almost taken in.
'Liya' got closer to him and slowly reached out her hand towards him. Just as her hands were about to touch Lin Yi, he swung Jörmungandr without hesitation.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing rang out.
'Liya' quickly retreated, her facial expression no longer gentle but gradually becoming fierce. The surrounding scenery changed.
"Hehehe, kid, you actually saw through my illusion. Truly impressive, worthy of being from Night Raid."
The figure emerged; it was Zanku.
What was particularly eye-catching was the eye symbol the size of a fist on his forehead.
Lin Yi looked around; Sheele and Akame also seemed to be trapped by the illusion. Fortunately, Zanku's first target was himself, so the two were temporarily safe.
"But even if you can see through my illusion, today is the day you die."
Zanku snorted and produced two sharp blades. His previous identity was that of an executioner who had personally killed countless people. His body was filled with tangible death energy.
As his words fell, he charged at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi was aware of Zanku's special abilities. His "Imperial Arms" was functional, called the "Spectator," which had five abilities: Insight, Farsight, Clearsight, Foresight, and Illusion Sight.
He also wanted to give it a try and swung Jörmungandr to meet the charge.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
Metal clashing, in just a few minutes, the two had exchanged over a dozen blows.
"Arrogant kid, still testing me. When I chop off your head, I hope you won't regret it."
Zanku could see Lin Yi's thoughts.
However, knowing the other party's psychological activities only made him feel belittled, making his attacks even fiercer.
"So this is what it feels like to have one's thoughts read? It's strange; whatever I think, the other party knows."
Lin Yi slowly muttered, suddenly increasing the force on Jörmungandr, pushing his opponent back several meters.
As his words fell, he revealed a mocking smile.
"I hate it when people peek into my thoughts. Tell me, what do you see now?"
Lin Yi slowly asked.
Hearing this, Zanku frowned, sensing that something was off, but he wasn't frightened by Lin Yi and continued to use the power of his Imperial Arms, the five abilities of sight.
Peeking into Lin Yi's mind.
"This… this is impossible…"
A hellish scene fell into Zanku's eyes, showing Lin Yi's next move.
"Hahahaha, stop bluffing. There's no such Imperial Arms in the world. Do you think you can scare me like this?"
Zanku roared angrily, his killing intent surging.
He waved his weapon and charged at Lin Yi.
"Then as you wish."
Lin Yi slowly swung Jörmungandr. The temperature around him suddenly rose, evaporating the moisture in the air, forming fog.
Lin Yi slowly swung his sword.
Along with it came towering flames; a tangible sword aura burst forth, spreading all the way. The ground was full of boiling lava, splitting the earth in two.
"Boom!"
Zanku didn't have time to scream; his figure was already engulfed by lava and flames.
The overwhelming sword pressure tore them apart.