As they walked through the streets, Akuma couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. They had a plan to take down Lady Haruka, and they were finally going to put it into action.
"Okay, let's review the plan," Akuma said, her eyes locked onto Mei's. "We'll sneak into the palace tonight, under the cover of darkness. Lila will create a diversion at the front gate, while Kaito and I sneak in through the back door."
Mei nodded, her eyes scanning the crowd. "And once we're inside, we'll make our way to Lady Haruka's chambers," she said. "Zela will take care of the guards, while we confront Lady Haruka."
Akuma smiled, her eyes locked onto Zela's. "And then, we'll take her down," she said.
Zela nodded, her eyes flashing with determination. "We'll make sure she pays for what she's done," she said.
As they continued to discuss their plan, Akuma couldn't help but feel a sense of confidence and determination. They were going to take down Lady Haruka, and they were going to do it tonight.
But just as they were about to put their plan into action, Lila spoke up. "Wait, guys," she said, her eyes locked onto Akuma's. "I've got some bad news. Lady Haruka has increased the number of guards at the palace. It's going to be a lot harder to get in undetected."
Akuma's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with possibilities. They couldn't let a few extra guards stop them. They had to come up with a new plan.
"Okay, let's think," Akuma said, her eyes locked onto Mei's. "We need to come up with a new plan, one that takes into account the extra guards."
Mei nodded, her eyes scanning the crowd. "I think I've got an idea," she said. "We can use the sewer tunnels to get into the palace. It's a risk, but it might just work."
Akuma's eyes widened in surprise. The sewer tunnels? That was a bold plan, but it just might work.
"Let's do it," Akuma said, her eyes locked onto Mei's. "We'll use the sewer tunnels to get into the palace. And then, we'll take down Lady Haruka once and for all."
The others nodded in agreement, their eyes flashing with determination. They were ready to put their plan into action, and they were ready to take down Lady Haruka.
As they made their way to the sewer tunnels, Akuma couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. They were taking a big risk by using the tunnels, but it was the only way they could think of to get into the palace undetected.
As they climbed down into the tunnels, Akuma was struck by the darkness and the smell of decay. The tunnels were narrow and winding, and they had to crawl on their hands and knees to make their way through.
But despite the difficulties, Akuma was determined to press on. They had to get into the palace and take down Lady Haruka.
As they crawled through the tunnels, Akuma could hear the sound of dripping water and the creaking of old pipes. It was a eerie and unsettling sound, but Akuma was undeterred.
Finally, after what seemed like hours of crawling through the tunnels, they saw a glimmer of light up ahead. It was the entrance to the palace, and Akuma's heart began to pound with excitement.
They emerged from the tunnels and found themselves in a dark and deserted corridor. The palace was quiet and still, and Akuma could sense that they were getting close to their goal.
"Okay, let's move," Akuma whispered, her eyes locked onto Mei's. "We need to get to Lady Haruka's chambers and take her down."
Mei nodded, her eyes scanning the corridor. "I'll take point," she said. "Follow me."
Akuma nodded, her hand on the hilt of her sword. She was ready to face whatever lay ahead.
As they moved through the corridors, Akuma could sense that they were getting closer to Lady Haruka's chambers. She could feel the air growing thick with tension, and she knew that they were almost there.
Finally, they reached the door to Lady Haruka's chambers. Akuma's heart was pounding with excitement and nerves, and she knew that this was it. This was the moment they had been waiting for.
"Okay, let's do this," Akuma whispered, her eyes locked onto Mei's. "Let's take down Lady Haruka and bring an end to her reign of terror."
Mei nodded, her eyes flashing with determination. "Let's do it," she said.
And with that, they burst into Lady Haruka's chambers, ready to face whatever lay ahead.