Akame ga Kill: Starting with Dual Kamui Chapter 152: Seven Brides

"Hm! Then I won’t overthink it." Seryu nodded. She was still a tad too innocent concerning such matters, but her sole desire was to remain by her master's side—as long as she wasn't parted from him, that was sufficient. Esdeath, Kurome, Chelsea, Mine, and Seryu. With this formation, Blayn had truly embraced the idea of "leaving no regrets," now standing in an committed relationship with five women simultaneously. ... "Recently, the Emperor acquired some intriguing items from the western regions. One of them is called a 'wedding dress.' It is purportedly an attire worn by brides during their nuptials. Let us go and try it on." Today, Esdeath insisted on accompanying Blayn to try on wedding attire. However, Chelsea, Seryu, and Mine happened to be in the vicinity. The moment they overheard, there was absolutely no way they would permit Esdeath and Blayn to engage in such an activity alone. "By the way, where is Kurome?" Chelsea suddenly inquired, noting an absence. "Judging by the current time, she should be returning soon," Blayn responded. Kurome had been away for a period, as Akame had taken her to the fabled secret spring. This particular spring was genuinely effective in alleviating the adverse consequences of the medications within Kurome's body, progressively diminishing her dependence. If this trend persisted, her reliance on the medicinal substances would eventually vanish entirely. Blayn had initiated Kurome's gradual withdrawal from the drug considerably earlier than depicted in the original narrative. In contrast to the original story, where cessation occurred too late, resulting in severe repercussions, the current circumstances were unfolding with significantly more favorable outcomes. Precisely as Blayn and Chelsea were discussing Kurome, she made her return—accompanied by Akame. "Commander, were you conversing about me just now?" Kurome's physical state appeared markedly improved compared to before. While she hadn't been in dire straits previously, she now radiated even greater vitality. Clearly, the secret spring had yielded substantial benefits. "We are going to try on wedding dresses—the garments brides don wedding attire for their marriage. Had you returned any later, we might not have waited for you," Chelsea remarked with a playful smirk. "Wedding...?" Kurome instantly grasped the implication and promptly declared, "I'm joining!" And thus, the collective set off together. Even Akame found herself tagging along, though it was evident her presence was primarily for Kurome's wellbeing. ... Imperial Capital—Royal Palace. The wedding dresses were housed within the palace, alongside formal suits designated for the groom. As they changed, Blayn was the first to complete donning his suit. It appeared to suit him exceptionally well. At some juncture, however, Spear, the daughter of Prime Minister Chouri, also made an appearance. Intrigued by the concept of wedding dresses, she had ventured over to observe—only to unexpectedly encounter Blayn and the others. She paused, sensing she might have arrived at an inopportune moment. Yet, perhaps, it was precisely the right moment. She resolved to be courageous. Otherwise, her father would inevitably tease her again during their next encounter about her being too formidable to secure a husband. "Um... Mr. Blayn, may I also try one on?" Spear inquired, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "Certainly, feel free to do so," Blayn replied nonchalantly. To him, it was merely a dress fitting—nothing warranting significant fuss. Subsequently, as Esdeath and the other women finished changing into their wedding attire, they became aware that today's contingent of "brides" had unexpectedly grown by one member—Spear. Esdeath, Kurome, Seryu, Chelsea, Mine, Akame, and Spear. Among this group, Akame and Spear seemed to carry themselves with the most discomfort. Though no cameras were present to document the occasion, the palace employed a dedicated artist who immortalized the scene onto canvas. And this particular moment would be indelibly imprinted upon their hearts forever.