Chapter 08 : Night Raid and Another Summon

I am now reviewing the reports that were sent to me by Delfina. According to her, there is a sudden spike in demand for Ramia grass from Zestina territory or rather, from the mansion of the Zestina itself. Well, it is the demand from my friend's territory so, I told her not to mind about it.

Then told me that the princess of this empire has left her homeland to go on an adventure. She also sent me a simple drawing of hers. I take a look at the picture and I found myself frozen. Isn't she the one I met up in the ruin? Good thing I compensated for her broken sword. With my current force, I won't be able to handle the full force of the Emperor. And now that she has left the empire, it can be considered lucky for me.

Then I looked at the report given to me by Nightingale. It looks like there is some plague happening around the empire. There isn't any sighting inside my territory but I should also prepare for it. Who would work and pay taxes if all the people inside my territory were infected by the plague? No one, right?

So, I ordered Nightingale to find the cure for the plague in advance. I don't want any of that inside my territory. And I didn't forget to tell her not to kill the test subjects patients.

Now, it is time for me to summon <Night Raid>. Well, they are not the assassins I hoped but beggars can't be the chooser.

Just like usual, there are Gurguit and Luna inside the summoning room. Well, not the summoning room, per se. I've been calling this room a summoning room because this is the room I've summoned all the people. Plus, the window where Gurguit jumped down has already been fixed.

{System, summon <Night Raid>.}

[Initiating summoning sequence.]

[Error, some individuals had rejected the summoning.]

[Summoning who had accepted the request.]

The light shone inside the room. I don't even bat my eyes with the light because I got used to it. And wow, this is the first time someone rejected the summoning. Does that mean all of the copies of that person in the Multiverse rejected the summoning? Well, I'll leave that thinking to the next day me.

Nine individuals were standing inside the room. When the light died down, they looked around the surrounding. When they saw each other, they went and gave each other a big hug. There's also human Tatsumi in there. It seems like I had summoned the anime version of them.

The ones who answered my summoning are Najenda, Akame, Mine, Tatsumi, Bulat, Chelsea, Lubbock, Sheele, and Leone. So, there is no Susanoo in here, huh? Damn, I want to summon him. Is it because he is considered as a Teigu and not a person?

I just look over that group hug and all of those crying. Wow, that comradeship is that strong among them, huh? Nope, I am not crying. Well, at least none of them went "Judai Yuuki". The boy begins to disregard what his actions may make befall his other friends just to save one.

That took a while for them to finish their group hug. Then look around again.

"Hi," I said.

All of them just snapped their head toward me. Wow, that was fast.

"It is nice to meet you, people from <Night Raid>. My name is Urien Gregorios and I am the one who summoned you," I told them from my seat while holding a cup of tea. Why am I on the seat? I got tired after looking for a while and went toward one of the seats in the room.

I showed the seats in front of me but it was only Najenda who sit there. The others are standing still behind her. Wow, they are said to be an assassination team but they still have some disciplines.

"Now, before we start, can you tell me what offers did you accept?" I asked.

"Sigh, it asked me after I had died of old age if I want to meet all the <Night Raid> members alive and well. I would be an idiot to say "No". So, I accepted," Najenda replied. She then looks at Bulat.

"I was asked if I want to live again together with <Night Raid>," he replied.

"I was asked if I want to stay together with <Night Raid> again. It asked me the moment when I left the empire," it was Akame.

"The same. I would be an idiot not to accepting it," Leone replied.

"The same. And it asked me if I wanted to see her again," Lubbock glanced at Najenda.

"I was asked if I want to live," it was the lollipop girl this time.

"I was asked if I want to still be useful for my friends from <Night Raid>," the airhead of the group replied.

"I was asked if I still wanted to be with Mine," Tatsumi replied glancing at Mine.

"I was asked if I still wanted to be with Tatsumi." Wow, she is blushing a lot.

Akame looked around the group. "At very least, we will now be able to see outside of the Empire," she muttered.

"Well, thank you for answering my question. From looking at it, all of you were summoned from different times," I replied.

"What do you mean?" Najenda asked.

"Akame, how was Tatsumi before you left the new Kingdom?" I asked.

"What do you mean? He was turned into the Dragon and is living a peaceful life together with Mine and their children," Akame look at me like I am an idiot. Hey! That's hurt, you know?

"What are you talking about, Akame? I died, you know? After fighting that giant thing and because of overusing Incursio."

"And wha-wha-what do you mean, I-I-I had children with him? I died before him."

"Well, you now know what I am talking about," I told Najenda.

"I understand. Then? What do you want for our service?"

"Before I demand what I want from you guys, I am giving you all 4 months of holiday," I told them. Even if I want to become an Evil Lord, I am not cold-hearted enough to put them on the service immediately after their mental trauma from their war. Well, their bodies seem to be fine, except Akame of course.

And moreover, during their holiday they can learn about me in their own way. Like I've been killing people since seven or something like that.

"You will let us go… just like that?" Najenda looked bewailed.

"Yes, just like that. But before that," I trailed off.

{System…}

[Only this time, host.]

{Thank you.}

"I want to show you all how Tatsumi heroically saved the town from the giant Teigu," the blue screen appeared in front of them.

One epic battle and saving citizens from the falling *Giant Robot* later, ["Sorry. Look like I couldn't keep my promise."]

"Tatsumi, I am proud of you," Bulat slapped hard at Tatsumi's back with tears in his eyes.

"Bro," Tatsumi is crying too.

As for Mine, she is hugging Tatsumi.

I told Luna to lead them to the room they will be staying in. Well, let's take a break and summon another person after that.

3rd POV

"Nightingale, can you inspect what include in this Ramia grass?" the blue-haired young lady with black armor asked the head nurse of the hospital.

"I will look into it. Does it have anything to do with the plague happening right now?"

"I don't know but I have a hunch that this grass will be an answer. I want you to find an alternative solution if this grass is actually a cure. My lord told Lady Delfina not to interfere with the import of this grass," Macha told the nurse.

"Alright then. I will look into it. Do you want the cure in a syringe?"

"Yes, please."

"Okay."

Back to MC's POV

{System, use the remaining <Random character summoning ticket>. And immediately use it to summon the person.}

[Initiating summoning sequence.]

The light shone again and I saw someone 8ft tall standing inside the light. It can't be, right? Did I raise the flag because I call out his name?

The light died down and what standing in front of me is a tall humanoid white figure. And on top of his exoskeleton's skull is an Antenna with a smooth bulb at the end. Although I call him white, his body also includes dark blue and red lines. There is a circle on his chest.

"The Hero of the Neo-space has come to answer your call. Are you my Summoner?"

Fuck.