Chapter 1: To the Capital

Ah, what a beautiful day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and not single sign of danger. Yes, a beautiful day indeed. Well that would be case if it wasn't for the...

"Karna~! Are we there yet?"

The annoying whining.

"For the last time Rena, we get there when we get there."

Yes, here we have the Pseudo-Heroic Spirit carrying what it seems to be like a child on his unarmored back alongside the dirt road.

'I think I'm starting to regret saving this girl.' Thought a mentally exhausted Demigod as he released a very tired sigh.

One week. One week has passed since I got here. One painstakingly long week of constantly having to find food, training, fending off danger beast, and protecting Rena while we were heading straight for the Capital.

That was my current plan, head straight for the capital and make contact with Night Raid. What? It's not like I have any better ideas!

There's actually a pretty logical reason for me heading straight for the most dangerous place here. I need to know "when" was I sent here.

I mean yeah, I know I'm in Akame ga Kill but I don't know when exactly I am in the story. For all I know I could be where the Final Battle is at! And I do not want to get myself involved in something I'm not prepared for.

Worse case scenario I could just nuke the place with Brahmastra Kundala and pray that who ever sent me here would send me back home. But then again nuking a place where there's still innocents is a little... did I just seriously consider nuking the capital!?

Anyways, this is why I'm heading there now and as fast a possible, there must be a reason why I'm here. I mean, no one would just throw me in one the most dangerous and tragic anime in a Servant/Demigod's body for nothing right?

... right?

"Are we there yet~?"

Oh yeah, and here's another thing, Rena. She been getting comfortable with me this past week ever since I've taken her in. I've decided to take care of her from now on, because it was either this or leave her in the forest, which would not bode well with my conscience.

Granted, I could just find her a decent Family in the capital when I get there, but knowing the city and its citizens reputation I'd rather not. So this is the most optimal thing I could think off from the time being.

"That's the 59th time you've asked that Rena and my answer will still be the same." Yes, I've been counting. Boredom really gets to you. Bad.

"Then let's make it 60 then!" She cheerfully said.

This girl is really-

"RRRRRAAAAAWWWRRRRR"

My incoming insulting thought was cut off when we heard a loud roar, considering that I've been here for a week and during that time I've been constantly fighting Danger Beast day in and day out, I could easily identify if it's a normal animal roar or a danger beast roar. Unfortunately, it was a latter.

The distance is a few meters up ahead and judging from the shrieking I'm also hearing it's probably attacking some poor innocent civilian.

Boy, that guy must be having the worst day of his life right now.

Rena's tiny hands clenched my shoulders. "Karna, there are people in trouble." The kid has a heart of gold, even though she practically saying "Go and Kill the Danger Beast for me please."

"Understood." I said as I tighten my hold on Rena. "Hold on now, this is gonna be fast." I said to her while I heard a "Uhn" in response.

Fuck that's cute!

...

This the end.

Those were the thoughts that crossed the two traveling merchants.

You're going to die.

The large Danger Beast, an Earth Dragon from what they could clearly see, loomed over its prey, ready to devour them, but just before it could it spotted something over the distance.

Curiously the Danger Beast paused to look and at the same time so did the two cowering merchants, and what they saw was...

His armor shined like the Sun.

The mysterious figure stood tall.

His completion resembles nobility.

The two merchants took this chance to scramble away from the Danger Beast.

His posture shows he has seen many battles.

The figure took a stance with its weapon.

His eyes show no fear.

And with that the figure vanished... along with the head of the Danger Beast.

...

'Well... that was easy as always. Seriously, having Karna's body is such a cheat on soooooo many levels.' He thought as he silently looked at the Danger Beast he killed.

That Danger Beast, its supposed to be the one that Tatsumi kills in the first episode. It even has the same two merchants here. So where the hell is that boy?

And then it dawned on me, like pile of bricks just rained down on me.

Did I... took Tatsumi's place as one of the MC's!?

...

As the remains of the Danger Beast fell lifelessly on the ground the two merchants who were hiding behind a tree were just gawking at just how easy it was for the young man in front of them to kill a Danger Beast of that size.

The two set their gaze at their savior, pale skin with matching hair. His eyes were a piercing ocean blue, it kinda gave off a very intimidating feel. He was wearing a black tight suit with gold accents. But the most impressive part was his weapon and armor, a golden spear that was as tall as him, from what they could see it must weighed a bit but seeing as the young man was holding it callously with his left hand alone must mean he was strong despite his slim physic. And his armor, golden greaves, gauntlets and shoulder plates, all spiked and from his neck was a red scarf it would seem.

As the two merchants were about to leave their hiding spot and approach their savior, they heard another voice, this one was feminine and quite young.

"Kar- Oops~. I mean, Lancer!"

The two merchant looked bewildered as they saw young girl running towards their savior. The girl was wearing a blue one pice dress that seemed to be ruined in the stomach area but thankfully covered by a piece of white fabric. She was also carrying a black bag.

The girl quickly approached him and began jumping up and down checking him all over while talking really really fast that its practically impossible for anyone to understand, while their savior just had an impassive look on his face.

Thinking that they've hidden themselves for quite a long time now, they've decided to approach and thank their savior.

...

I stare at the girl with an impassive look that's almost becoming my default face for some reason as she continue to express her worries.

"OhmyGodareyoualrightAreyouhurtanyweredidyousprainyourselfareyoufine!?"

It's almost heartwarming to see someone worry about you're well being.

Keyword: almost.

There is a huge line between heartwarming and annoying. Right now it's bordering to the latter.

I sighed as used my free hand to let her head this made her stop and shut up at the same time. She was sporting a light blush on her face as well. This was... until I shook her head playfully.

"Waaaaaaahhhh!"

"I'm fine Rena, as you can clearly see." I gestured to myself as the girl violently flailed her arms from my shacking.

I chuckled at her adorable reaction.

"Uhm..."

"Hmm?" An unfamiliar voice made its way to me ears as I stoped shacking Rena and quickly hid her behind my back. The girl was quick to comply and did as I wanted. I stare down the two merchants I just saved in front of us.

"Yes, What is it?" I asked them, even though I know they're no threat you can't be to careful.

The seem to be pressured under my intense gaze. "Oh ah... We'd like to thank you sir... for saving us that is."

I blinked. "I see, you are most very welcome. Please think nothing of it." I said to them as I relaxed myself. This seemed to ease the two as well.

"Is that all?" I asked.

"Oh we were just wondering," the merchant 1 gestured to merchant 2. "That if there was anything that we could do to repay you?"

That genuinely surprised me. I wasn't expecting anything at all, I was just planing on saving them and leave. Well since I've been given this chance I might as well use it.

I put on a thoughtful face. "You two are merchants, correct?" At this the two nodded. "And you two are heading to the capital?" Another nod. "Good, then I'll need two cloaks, one for myself and the other for my companion," I said as I gestured to Rena.

"Oh, we can definitely do that." The merchants seem to be happy and relieved.

"Also, we'd like a ride to capital, you see we've been heading there ourselves on foot and we'd like to rest our (MY!) feet. Would that be any trouble?"

"Oh, certainly not. In fact we'd be glad too." Merchant 2 said.

"Good, when can we leave?"

"Well, the wagon wasn't damaged from the Danger Beast, so right now actually." Merchant 1 said as Merchant 2 went to get the wagon.

I nodded and headed straight for the wagon with Rena in tow.

"Uhm..."

I stopped and turned around. "Yes?"

"May we know you're name, Sir?"

I took a quick glance at Rena, before facing the Merchant again.

"Just call me, Lancer."

...

Rickety Rickety Rock.

The Wagon kept bumping on rocks.

A bump here, A bump there.

Rickety Rickety Rock.

If you're wondering what I'm doing, I'm just singing a song I made in my head about how bumpy the wagon me and Rena are riding on are.

Seriously, when are these people gonna invent suspensions!? They can make powerful weapons out of Ultimate Danger Beast but they can't make improvements to their vehicles!? I curse this place for its medieval theme!

"Karna?"

A soft and quiet voice brought me out of my thoughts. I looked down to see Rena laying down on my lap, though unlike before where she would blush and fidget, she's now more... used to it, I guess.

I've also dismissed my greaves so again she doesn't get impaled. I also haven't dismissed the entirety of my armor. No, not when these merchants here. Oh and if you're wondering, I'm in stage one Karna from FGO.

"Didn't I tell not to call me that when there are other people around?" I replied to her in equally quiet voice so that the two merchant upfront won't hear.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry." She said bashfully.

"It's fine, Rena."

I'm having her call me Lancer when we're near other people we either don't know or don't trust. I told that its best if we hide our identities in case someone tries to hunt us down. And the little child went along with it just fine.

Though in actuality, I'm having her refer to me as Lancer is because I want to test out my "Uncrowned Mastery Arms" I don't know how it work in the world of Akame ga Kill, maybe it'll make my opponent underestimate me or something. I don't know really, this is why I'm testing it out now.

Rena shifted her position off my lap and proceeded to sit down next to me. "Ne~ Ka-, I mean Lancer," she managed to quickly corrected herself from the slight slip of tongue.

"What is it, Rena?"

"Who was the person you were asking about from the Merchants?"

"Oh, him," I said. "Just someone I know."

Tatsumi, she was referring to my conversation about the two merchants about whether they've seen Tatsumi or not.

"Excuse me." I asked as we were about to head off.

"Ah, Mister Lancer. Yes, what can we do for you?" Merchant 1 asked.

"Just Lancer is fine. I was just wondering if you saw a boy with brown hair, wearing a white coat and armed with a short sword around here." I asked as I throughly describe Tatsumi as best I could.

"Can't say I have, we bump into a lot of people but none fitting the description. Sorry." Merchant 1 answered as he apologized.

He's telling the truth, my 'Discrement of the Poor' skill isn't acting up. I already tested this skill on Rena, so I know if it works or not.

"Oh, no worries." I waved off his apology. "It's nothing to be sorry about. Thank you."

"Was he a friend?" Rena asked innocently as she tilted her head to the side.

"No, he's just an acquaintance at best." Though I wouldn't honestly mind being friends with him.

"Really?" She asked and I just nodded in reply. She then cast her eye on the notebook I asked from the merchants in my right hand. "What's the notebook for?"

I glanced at it for a second before returning my gaze to her. "Just a few note here and there. Mostly for myself."

She just hummed at my answer, but before she could ask another question one of the merchants spoke from the drivers seat.

"Mister Lancer, were almost there. The Capital is just few distances away now." Merchant 2 said.

I told them to drop with the Mister act. Hearing this Rena was quick to move to the front so she could see the Capital as I follow in suite.

As soon as Rena's head popped out she breathed out. "Wow, its huge! (Giggity) Lancer! Look, look!"

If was any lesser man I would make a sexual pun right now, but I'm not... honest!

I suddenly appeared next to Rena as she stared at the Capital in wonder, while me on the other hand had a pensive look on my face.

'So, this is where it begins, huh?

Once I step foot into this city, I can never go back. I'll be facing the most heinous people here, cruel, ruthless, and down right insane.

But, if my way home is in this city, then I'll gladly step into this hell.'

...

"We thank you for the ride. You have my gratitude." I said as I gave the two merchants a light bow with Rena doing the same beside me.

We managed to enter the Capital within nightfall, surprisingly you don't need any identification to enter, which would explain why Tatsumi was able to enter so easily.

"Oh, it's no problem Mister Lancer, after all you did save our lives. It's the least we could do." Merchant 1 replied as Merchant 2 nodded in agreement.

"I see, in that case I bid you farewell. Be safe on you're journeys."

"Oh we will, farewell Mister Lancer, lassy. Hyah."

We watched as they rode away further into the city, probably if to sell their goods as me and Rena, now garbed in dark cloaks, as soon as they were out of sight I dismissed the rest of my armor inside my cloak so it doesn't look to conspicuous, after the we went off, heading in a random direction.

"Where are we going, Karna?" Rena asked. She went back to calling me by my "name" because there aren't a lot of people here, just a few so no harm done.

"Honestly? No clue." And I meant it too, I just planned on winging things from here on out. In hindsight I should have asked about Night Raid, know about their condition. You know, whether or not they've lost any members recently.

"Really?," Rena asked. "So are we gonna sleep on the streets? We don't have any money."

Damn! I forgot about currency! My cash is useless here and if I remember correctly gold is the worlds current way of paying. I should've asked for some from the merchants! Wait! Maybe it's not to late, I could probably catch up them if I carry Rena and ru-

*Carriage Noises*

My train of thought was cut off yet again by the sound of what it seems to be carriage noises, Me and Rena stepped to the side on reflex to let it pass, but to both of our surprise the carriage stoped. The sound of the carriage door opening was heard, followed by soft footsteps.

And I swear, I SWEAR, my heart rate spiked as soon I saw who came out of it.

"Hello, are you both perhaps new to the Capital?" A soft and gentle voice asked us. The person who asked was a young woman, from how the she's dressed she seems to be a noble. She has flowing blonde hair and bright blue eyes.

Aria, from what I can remember she and her family takes in homeless people out in the street and gives them a place to stay, a noble deed, but that's what only on the outside. In truth they torture them, mercilessly they... it's too horrible to put into words. I should stop before something compels me to kill her right now.

...wait. If she's here and alive, then that's means in at the start very start of Akame ga Kill! Then that means... she's my ticket to Night Raid.

...

We went with Aria.

I know, it was a risky plan especially when Rena is with me. I'm fully aware of what I'm doing, she will be safe, I will not let anything happen to her.

Once we arrived at the estate Aria, gave us a quick introduction to her parent. They both spoke kindly, almost makes you think that they don't torture and kill their guest.

Almost.

When that was done some of home servant escorted us to our room, along the way I didn't miss their look of pity on us. They must've been forced to keep their mouths shut or else they'll be their next playthings.

For now I'm formulating plans over in my head once Night Raid comes. I need to gain their favor in order for me to join them and gain some allies. Though, when I say they I meant Leone. She is the key, which means that I shouldn't piss her off or my chances of joining will be a 0%.

*Sigh*

'Damn it! I'm to young for this shit!' I mentally shouted. When the hell did I become a planner of this extent!? Granted I thought out my actions first before executing them in real life. By that I mean I always plan out what I do, like when I'm going to a mall, which stores should I hit or should I stop by a super market. Not like this... never like this.

*Sigh*

A more audible and lengthy sigh escapes my lips.

I've also been sighing a lot recently.

"Karna?"

A low voice caught my attention. I set my gaze forward. In front of me was Rena, adorably wrapped around by the bed sheets. No longer she was wearing the slightly tattered dress, she is now wearing a very elegant black sundress. It was one of Aria's old clothes, she saw the state of Rena's clothes and immediately gave her some new ones.

She looked... even fucking cuter.

"Yes?"

"Are we safe?"

I raised a brow at that. How unusual of her to ask that. Granted that Rena is still a child, so she shouldn't even think of these kind of stuff.

"My Mom and Dad told me that people in the Capital are all bad guys."

Wow, good job deceased parents! That's one very important lesson to teach.

I looked into her eyes. They show worry and fear. And I would make it all disappear.

"Don't worry," I said. "I won't let anything happen to you."

I then stood up from my bed and walked over to hers. I gently placed my hand over her head, gently rubbing it. She seemed to enjoy it.

"Okay," Rena said, in an almost quiet voice. And then she yawned, seeing that she's tired I decided to tuck her in for the night. "I trust you. You're the strongest person I know. No one can beat you."

I simply chuckled at that.

"Good night, Rena."

"Good night, Karna."

And with that we retired for the night.

...

Or so I thought...

"GAAAH-"

He heard a muffled scream with his superhuman hearing. Quickly, he jumped of his bed and dawned his armor, his eyes transfixed and focus for any sigh of danger. Confirming that his and Rena's room were clear he relaxed his posture.

"The hell was that?" He mutter to himself.

He then saw something within his peripherals. There, out the window he saw shadow that was seemingly floating in the air, and at that moment he realized what it was.

It was Night Raid.

'Well shit. I thought they'd come tomorrow, but who the hell am I to complain.' He thought idly as he prepared for his meeting and or battle with them.

This was going to be fun.

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Synchronization Rate: 11%