Being Overpowered in Akame ga Kill

Time passed quickly—two years went by in a flash. During that time, while the Empire's political landscape shifted and churned, Haruki's life remained calm and uneventful.

Two years ago, the sudden and mysterious annihilation of the Cartel family caused a massive stir among the Empire's nobility. Everyone feared they might be next. But after a long period without any similar incidents, the panic gradually subsided. As time went on, people stopped paying attention—after all, no one dwells on the dead forever.

As for the sudden disappearance of the secret police unit Wild Hunt, Haruki never publicized it. So, for a long time, no one noticed. Only much later did people begin to realize something was off. And when the common folk of the capital found out, they were overjoyed—just short of setting off firecrackers to celebrate.

The Prime Minister only discovered the truth by chance when he visited Haruki's residence one day and saw Cartel, now working as Haruki's butler. It was then that Haruki casually filled him in.

After learning what had really happened, the Prime Minister didn't show a shred of sorrow over Syura being killed. Instead, he flew into a rage, cursing Syura in front of Haruki with every insult he could think of. Crying and sniffling, he swore up and down that he had absolutely nothing to do with Syura and did everything he could to distance himself.

To others, this reaction might seem a bit out of place, but Haruki wasn't surprised. Even in the original story, the Prime Minister was always cold and self-serving. When he heard about Syura's death back then, he simply said he'd make sure to raise a better son next time.

And upon hearing that Syura had died for crossing Haruki, the Prime Minister's focus shifted instantly to that—fearful that Haruki's anger might turn toward him.

Ever since learning Haruki's true identity and the things he'd done, the Prime Minister no longer dared to oppose him. Instead, he treated Haruki with deep respect, even making regular visits—not to ask for anything, but just to make his attitude clear.

After all, the Prime Minister's greatest trump card was the Supreme Teigu passed down through generations of the imperial family. But from the secret scrolls left behind by the late emperor, he knew it had been created by Haruki himself. There was no way he believed Haruki wouldn't have a way to counter a weapon he built.

Otherwise, how could Haruki have stayed above the entire royal family for so long?

It wasn't until Haruki stated he had no interest in pursuing the matter that the Prime Minister finally started to calm down.

...

"Good morning, big brother! Good morning, sisters!"

During breakfast, a bright and cheerful voice rang out as a petite girl with short golden hair and wide eyes—who looked about eight years old—ran up to the dining table, greeting Haruki and the other women already seated.

"Hey, it's Logue! Come sit next to me!"

Clearly familiar with the girl, the women all greeted her warmly. Chelsea even patted the seat beside her, beckoning Annie over with a smile.

"Logue, how many times has Mom told you not to run around in other people's homes? Why won't you listen?"

A more mature voice rang out as a tall, beautiful woman with waist-length brown hair walked in briskly and scolded the little girl in a lightly reproachful tone.

Judging by the maid outfit she wore, she was clearly a maid from Haruki's estate.

"Kije, it's fine. We all like Logue. My place doesn't have that many rules."

Haruki, seated at the head of the room, spoke up with a smile.

Some might have already guessed—these two were Bols' wife and daughter, known from the original story as members of the Jaegers.

Although the Jaegers never formed due to Haruki's influence, by a twist of fate, Bols still ended up serving under Esdeath.

However, it's important to note that during his time with the Empire's Incineration Squad, Bols had used his Teigu, Purgatory's Invitation, to burn down countless innocent villages, earning him a terrible reputation among the common people.

Moreover, Bols' Teigu was devastating in large-scale combat, posing a significant threat to the Revolutionary Army.

So, whether for public support or future military preparations, the Revolutionary Army couldn't allow Bols to remain alive. About a year ago, under the direction of their headquarters, several members of Night Raid carried out an assassination.

After Bols' death, Esdeath, out of consideration for her former subordinates, brought Kije and Logue to Haruki's estate. In the Imperial Capital, a widow and child had little chance of surviving alone—without a man to rely on, they would be easy targets.

Kije understood this all too well, so when Esdeath offered to bring them to Haruki's home, she agreed almost instantly.

Over the past year, the adorable Logue had become beloved by nearly every girl around Haruki, treated like a precious gem. Kije, now working as a maid at the mansion, was genuinely happy about it. With time, both she and Logue gradually emerged from the shadow of Bols' death, and smiles began to return to their faces.

Another point worth mentioning—over the last two years, Lina had naturally become one of Haruki's women. The other girls doted on her, especially since she was timid and shy, which made Cartel, the mansion's steward, all the more pleased.

"Brother, Father, I'm going to check on my little brother."

After breakfast, Lina turned to Haruki and Cartel, who was waiting by the side.

Over these two years, Cartel had slowly recovered from the tragedy of losing his clan. With Haruki and Lina's help, he had remarried, and a year ago, welcomed a new son.

This had brought a constant smile to Cartel's face. He now worked diligently and cheerfully at Haruki's estate.

"Alright, just be careful. Don't trip."

Haruki, knowing how much Lina adored her little brother, gently reminded her before giving his approval.

Life passed peacefully, day by day—until today, when a message from Taeko reached Haruki's hands...