Koroshiya wa Kyou mo Reitetsu Koutei Aisareru

Situated in the eastern reaches of the continent, the nation of Ao stands as a formidable great power. Yet beneath its imposing reputation lies a harsh reality, where sprawling slums overflow with abandoned orphans fighting for survival. Among them is Karyou, a young woman who was raised in these unforgiving streets and trained in the art of killing from a remarkably young age. Having honed her lethal skills out of sheer necessity, she has carved out a living as a professional assassin, taking on dangerous contracts to endure a world that offered her no mercy. Her latest assignment sets her on a collision course with the very pinnacle of Ao's authority: Emperor Rougetsu, the sovereign ruler widely feared and condemned as a ruthless tyrant. Known throughout the land as the Cursed Emperor, he commands a realm built on intimidation and absolute control. To fulfill her deadly contract, Karyou must infiltrate his heavily guarded castle, navigating a fortress teeming with peril. However, upon breaching the domain of this infamous monarch, she discovers that the truth behind the cursed ruler may be far more complex than the rumors suggest, setting the stage for an unforeseen encounter that could alter everything.