Akame Ga Kill - Garou

The only one unshaken by Garou's words was Esdeath. She even laughed upon hearing his words earning the attention of her subordinates. She used all of her remaining strength to stand up again as she grinned at Garou, she said "You are far better than what I thought! No, you far surpassed all my expectations, you are definitely far stronger than me. Stronger than anyone in the empire"

Her words troubled her subordinates, the air was getting more and more tense. The general lost to him, what about them? They were not confident enough in taking this guy down and even if they somehow managed to do it, the price would be some of their lives.

"That proves I was right about you. You are the most suitable man to be my lover!" Esdeath said with slight blush barely visible through the purple bruising causing the newly arrived jaegers to gasp in shock. Wave and Rin wanted to facepalm as they thought simultaneously [Didn't this whole disaster began because of this very idea of yours, why are focusing on this point over and over again. Do you want him to get angrier and kill us all!]

And as if he was answering their expectation, Garou shouted back at her, "What is wrong with you? Are you a masochist? I'm not into that, so go find someone else to satisfy your fetishes. You should focus on not giving me more reasons to fucking kill you."

Garou was really getting fed up with this woman, she really was crazy. The six Jaegers tensed hearing him threatening their general, but the general herself didn't mind him, she staggered slowly toward him with all the strength she had left in her. Once she was right in front of him, she said "Quite the contrary, I'm not giving you a reason to kill me hahaha... You are the strongest man in the empire, and you obviously enjoy fighting."

"So?" Garou wasn't sure if her walking up to him was courage or plain stupidity.

"I'm the same as you. I'm the strongest woman in the empire" Esdeath spoke proudly.

Garou frowned a little and said, "So I should be your lover for this ?"

Esdeath shook her and said "If we two, strongest battle maniacs, were to breed, our children would be the perfect warriors for sure. We will start a great tribe of warriors. Besides, I'm fond of you already."

She said the last part with a blush, but no one paid attention to that as they all thought about what kind of children would be born of these two if they got together. Even Garou himself briefly considered it. Everyone shivered at the thought, but Garou thought it would be interesting to start a doju of battle junkies or a whole tribe of them.

Garou shook his head, pushing these thoughts away from his mind. He looked at Esdeath and cursed inwardly, the idea was actually tempting to him, but this was wrong and didn't align with his desire to be the strongest. More importantly, he wasn't from this world in the first place and had no plans to stay.

Garou gave the most expressionless face and gave a straight flat answer "I'm not interested, and won't be breeding anything with you."

Death's eyes narrowed as she replied "Don't think I will give up so easily!" before coughing up more blood.

Garou ignored her and looked at the group behind her, her special elite team were looking awkwardly at each other, seeing their commander's actions. Garou noticed Seryu standing amongst them, so he called out for her since she was the only one he knew "Hey Seryu!! Get your ass over here and take this crazy woman away before I really kill her"

Seryu wanted to say something, but Esdeath spoke first "Who are you calling crazy? I'm completely sane, besides you already broke some of my ribs, want to touch and make sure?"

Esdeath pushed her boobs closer to Garou as if she was seducing him, causing his eye to twitch as he viewed her in annoyance. He was really beginning to consider breaking her legs next!

"Ummm... General?"

Garou and Esdeath both looked at the giant masked man who raised his hand as if he were in a class.

"Yes, Bols?" Esdeath asked.

"I'm not the most versed in relationships, but I have a little experience, and I think forcing a relationship like this is not a healthy thing to be done… Especially in your current situation," Bols said with a little hesitation.

The other five nodded a little while thinking this whole relationship is a messed up idea.

"I see… What do you suggest then" Esdeath asked, ignoring the angry Garou who was standing right beside her.

"First, you should stop this" Bols answered carefully.

"Finally, someone with a brain" Garou said while Esdeath's face darkened.

"You should take it step by step, first get to know each other" Bols added hurriedly

"I take it back." Garou clenched his fists, barely holding himself from killing the whole group, he didn't want to kill for such a stupid reason. By contrast to his action, Esdeath was relaxed and nodded in understanding.

"Let me start, My name is Esdeath" she said with a smile while extending her hand for Garou to shake.

"You do realize we were fighting a moment ago and I nearly killed you, right? No, scratch that. I am still contemplating the idea of killing you" Garou deadpanned.

"You are stronger, so you have the right to injure me or even kill me. I wouldn't hold a grudge for losing to a stronger opponent" Esdeath spoke with conviction, for this is what she always believed. The strong lives while the weak suffer and perish.

Garou was surprised by her words, he could tell she was honest, and just now she spoke her true beliefs. She was a crazy woman for sure, but she was true to herself and not a bitter loser. For this alone, Garou held a little respect for the woman.

He extended his hand and replied "Garou."

Aside from the general and one member of the jaegers, the bodies of the rest remained tense, not daring to relax entirely in the presence of Garou; they were afraid another fight would erupt at any moment. Seryu was the only one to relax as she knew Garou, she feared him but knew he was not part of the enemies' evil forces. After all, according to her dead teacher, he was just a violent man with a short temper, not truly evil. And she knew about him staying in the orphanage and helping the children without asking for anything in return.

Seryu moved closer to Esdeath as Koro spit some bandages earning a brow raise from Garou. He didn't know that the little creature could work as a storage as well.

Seryu started bandaging Esdeath who sat limply on the floor, Dr stylish soon joined her as he was the one with the greatest expertise, upon checking her wounds he sighed in relief and spoke to the others, "The general has some light wounds and bruises, a few ribs are fractured, and her arm is dislocated but luckily nothing serious. In a few days, she will be back to full health."

The group sighed in relief, while Stylish continued "We should head back to the royal palace now, so the general could rest."

Garou frowned at them before saying "I still haven't got my prize."

The four Jaegers who came late didn't understand what he meant while Rin and Wave wanted to punch the guy. Wave couldn't contain himself and said "Are you serious? After everything, you have done? You're still asking this"

Garou looked sharply at Wave, causing the poor guy to flinch in fear "Your leader started it all, not me. In addition to that, why did I end up in all of this trouble if not for it? If you have a problem, please speak, I'm more than willing to let my fist communicate with your face."

Wave stepped back while Esdeath laughed, she said "I'm getting more and more interested in you. You don't have to worry about that, you can come with us to the royal palace. I will hand you the prize there if you don't mind."

Garou thought it might be a trap for him but then disregarded this notation. Esdeath didn't give him the feeling of someone who will use underhanded methods to win against her opponents. Besides, if she did make a trap for him, wouldn't breaking right through her plans be more entertaining anyway?

Garou nodded to her and said, "fine, I will come with you. I might as well go sightseeing in the royal palace."

The Jaegers nearly fell hearing his words, since when did anyone go sightseeing in the royal palace? They could do nothing but keep their opinions to themselves.

"Let's head back" Esdeath said

Esdeath stood back up on her own, albeit with effort and walked toward the palace refusing to receive help. She was not going to act weak now. Garou walked right beside her, disregarding the rest.

Not far away, the three assassins stared blankly at this development. They thought about attacking Esdeath while she was weakened, but seeing Garou walking right next to her caused them to drop the thought. Garou was the one who injured and made her vulnerable, but currently, he was the strongest shield she could ever ask for.