Red Dragon Emperor With The Villain System! Chapter 90 - 90

Half a month later.

The Empire's expeditionary army had taken its first gold mine in Joseon, and Kuro, whom Akuto had recalled from the south, returned to the capital.

Like her sister Aka, Kuro wore a black-tone sailor uniform. The difference: Aka preferred short socks, while Kuro habitually wore black tights—wrapping her legs as if tucking her own fragility out of sight.

Her steps light, Kuro arrived at the Governor's Mansion.

"So this is Governor Akuto's office…"

She gazed up at the great plaque over the gate, thoughts surging.

Two years ago, both the Empire's assassination unit and the Revolutionary Army's assassin guild launched a joint hit on the then–Provincial Governor Lin Xiu. In that operation, the "governor" unleashed startling power and captured nearly half the assassins. Kuro and her sister Aka were among the few who escaped.

Afterward, for a ti the elite unit lacked mbers, and Kuro lived and worked alongside Aka—until, after one mission, Aka broke their promise to "always be together" and defected to the Revolutionary Army. Feeling betrayed, Kuro's heart darkened; she resolved to turn her sister into a doll—so they could "always be together" in another way.

"Thank you for calling back to the capital, Governor Akuto. I hear Onee-san is here too. If there's a chance, I will make her my… doll. Then we'll be together forever."

Her hand tightened on the Teigu Yatsufusa, the blade whispering with an unhealthy longing.

But the mood didn't last. A languid queenly figure stepped out of the mansion—

the assassin guild's leader, raid.

Kuro stiffened. Back then, when they'd crossed paths, raid's objective wasn't them—otherwise Kuro might not be alive now.

raid here? Working for Akuto?

raid lifted a hand, voice lazy and amused. "Well, well, Kuro. You finally ca. Akuto-sama's been waiting."

raid had a soft spot for Kuro—because she was Aka's little sister.

Under raid's lead, Kuro passed through layers of security into the mansion's deepest wing—where she faced the very target she once tried to murder: Akuto.

He looked more mature than before; for several seconds Kuro simply stared.

Is it my imagination? He's… magnetized.

He was always handso, but this… pull wasn't there before.

"Kuro, do you know why I summoned you to the capital?" Akuto asked.

"If Akuto-sama calls for , you must have your reasons." Her tone was cool, almost disinterested. She was certain he hadn't brought her here for punishnt; if raid could stay, why would he make trouble for Kuro?

Akuto had expected her chill. He lowered his voice. "If I told you it's because of your sister Aka?"

"Eh? What did you say?"

At the na Aka, Kuro's eyes lit.

"I'm assigning you to a covert operation—one that concerns Aka," Akuto said with a small smile.

"Understood. Please command . I'll bring you the head of that traitor!"

Akuto sighed at the instant switch whenever Aka was ntioned. "Put 'taking her head' aside. Tell , why do you want to kill your sister?"

"Why?" Kuro's smile turned brittle. "Because she betrayed . She betrayed our vow to always be together—and joined the Revolution."

"So, if she truly chose to stay with you—always—you'd forgive her?" Akuto cut cleanly to the core.

Kuro hadn't expected him to phrase it that way—but yes, that was the truth.

"Akuto-sama, that's impossible. That honor student is stubborn. She won't return to the Empire." Which was why Kuro had fixated on Yatsufusa—to keep Aka beside her by any ans.

"Don't speak in absolutes." Akuto's lips quirked. "Silver, your forr teammate's here. Co say hi."

A silver-haired, green-eyed girl stepped in—Silver, Kuro's old classmate who once joined the elites as reinforcent. She'd died to raid's implanted bug eggs in a past battle; Akuto had been the one to turn that fate.

"Long ti no see, Kuro," Silver said warmly.

"You're here too…? Then…" Kuro glanced at raid. Did both of them now stand with Akuto?

Silver seed different—softer at the edges, more womanly.

"Yes," Silver nodded. In the next mont she slipped into Akuto's arms, clinging to him with unabashed affection.

"Silver… you—" Kuro was taken aback. The girl who once strove single-mindedly for the elite unit now showed such open tenderness?

When Akuto finally let Silver go, he looked back at Kuro. "Silver and raid chose my side. Why can't others?"

"If Aka agrees, your sisters' reunion is possible."

Kuro bit her lip. Silver's change—and raid's stance—shook her. But not enough.

"Akuto-sama… Onee-san's will is far firr than Silver's. Otherwise, she would never have left behind."

"Is that so?" Akuto's eyes glinted. "Then what if I told you: several mbers of Night Raid are already with —and even Aka has begun to waver?"

For the first ti, Kuro truly looked startled. "Hah?! Impossible. Night Raid are Teigu-wielding—"

She broke off. A thin lance of light leapt from Akuto to her brow.

Images flooded through her mind:

Night Raid defeated… Seryu spared for her teammate…

At the base… mbers accepting the "Extra-Rank Piece"…

Mine taking the piece… the pink-haired girl approaching Akuto by her own will… the others preparing to follow…

Even Onee-san carrying a piece on her person—'just in case'…

"So this… all happened recently…"

Kuro exhaled slowly. Akuto had told the truth—Aka had wavered.

Her gaze on Akuto changed. If it's him… maybe he really could pull Onee-san back. At least she doesn't hate him the way she hates the Empire.

After a long silence, Kuro spoke.

"Akuto-sama, if I'm right… you're interested in my figure, aren't you? Just as you're interested in Onee-san's."

"That's only natural, isn't it? Who doesn't like cute girls?" he said, hands open.

"Fine, then." Kuro's eyes steadied. "If Akuto-sama can use a man's ans to keep and Onee-san always by your side… I will be yours."

She reached for the buttons of her uniform—

—and Akuto gently stayed her hand.

"Not like this, Kuro. We'll talk after results are certain," he said calmly. "One alone is… less delightful than two sisters together."

Kuro blinked, wrong-footed by the reason—then nodded after a beat. "Very well. When Onee-san yields, we'll serve together."

"Akuto-sama… please don't betray my trust."

"Are you doubting my ability?" Akuto chuckled. "Aka's forr teammates are already mine. I trust her current comrades will follow the sa path."

He sent another reel of images—his clashes and "recruitnts," the Cornelia operation, the decisive victories.

Kuro's cool face flushed despite herself. Embarrassed… and oddly relieved.

If he's conquered Onee-san's companions one after another… maybe he really can turn her back this way.

"Akuto-sama, I still have matters to handle. I'll take my leave."

She left at her quickest pace, heart pounding—needing ti and cold water to settle the strange reactions the visions had stirred.

(End of Chapter)

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