Akame watched in silence. Silence so potent that she could have been mistaken for a Contractor. The whole day seemed to move in a blur. First they moved to the room where they had their discussion and greetings on the day prior. Then Rose dropped the news of Emiri’s death; Akame wasn’t too surprised to find that the other girls didn’t really seem to care all too much. That was expected of younglings like them, girls who had not seen true battles of blood and magic.

Then suddenly, they found themselves in the midst of a working factory of sorts, fire and steel surrounding them on all sides. Akame again watched with interest though her mind was focused on other things than just the battle before her. Moreover, the lack of contact from Chiyo. The girl had said she was visiting Mitakihara Town and maybe Yuna had ran into her on her way here. She would have to ask the other Magical Girl after she was done playing with Elise.

[color=f26522][i]“Chiyo, are you there?”[/i][/color] Akame messaged privately though her Soul Gem. [i][color=f26522]“Are you back in Miso City yet?”[/color][/i]

The answer came without pause or hesitation as Chiyo replied, [color=bc8dbf][i]“Yes, I’m here. I just got back this morning with some fast traveling. Can I assume you’re with Yuknio Yuna?”[/i][/color]

[color=f26522][i]“That’s right. It’s another mock battle with Elise. Again. Why aren’t you here with us?”[/i][/color]

[color=bc8dbf][i]“Apologies Natsuko-san, but some of us have school to deal with,”[/i][/color] Chiyo said drily. [i][color=bc8dbf]“Not all of us can afford to cut class everyday.”[/color][/i]

[color=f26522][i]“I see. I apologize for my lack of attendance then. We’ll see each other soon.”[/i][/color]

[i][color=bc8dbf]“Yes, let’s.”[/color][/i]

With that conversation over, the battle between Elise and Yuna began to come to a close. The battle officially ended with Elise getting stabbed and Yuna getting bitten of all things. Those actions made Akame raise an eye as both girls seemed to fall unconscious. Elise was nothing more than a raging beast when she fought. Could she have lost herself to bloodlust and somehow murdered Emiri in cold blood?

No. Rose made it seem like Emiri was led to lower her guard before being struck down. The roaring redhead didn’t seem like the type to dabble in such deceptive arts, not to mention her expressed distaste at whoever had done this anyway.

[color=f26522]“Honestly, don’t you learn?”[/color] Akame asked softly as she rolled her eyes to Elise’s unconscious form. [color=f26522]“We’ll have to carry them back,”[/color] she told the others. [color=f26522]“Though I’m starting to think that these are nothing more than pointless challenges. How can we fight Primordials if we’re already harming ourselves?”[/color]

Sighing, the older Magical Girl crossed over to Rose before speaking lowly so only she could hear.

[color=f26522]“Tonight I want to visit Emiri’s apartment. I want to see her body for myself. Will you please accompany me to that place one more time old friend?”[/color]