The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1174 Glad I Met You

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Robin kept his arm around Shirley as they walked toward the waiting convoy, the world around them. fading to the periphery of their quiet bond.

Mario, his voice simmering with rage, jabbed a finger toward Robin’s retreating figure. “Simmond, cousin, kill him now!” His teeth ground together, fury painting his words with venom.

Simmond’s laugh was hollow, distant, as if the very sound repelled warmth. “Mario,” he said, voice cutting through the tension, “do you even know who he is?” He raised an cyebrow, his words sharpening with disdain.

“If he hasn’t killed you yet, count yourself lucky. That man-” Simmond’s voice dropped, low and menacing.

“He’s the one who wiped out the Athroods last night. Divine Drakebane himself.”

“If you want to drag the Hendelich family to ruin, go ahead and make your call. But you, Mario … You’re the kind of fool who’ll end up dead at your own hand.”

With those final words, Simmond turned sharply, striding toward Robin.

He caught up to him, his voice polite but commanding “Mr. Ramsey, Ms. Dunn, if you please.”

The three of them climbed into the general’s car, the atmosphere thick with an unshakable tension, as the world outside seemed to slip into silence.

Simmond leaned forward slightly, his voice respectful and composed, “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, General Reynold mentioned that you and Ms. Dunn were aboard this flight. I’ve arranged a banquet at Landorne Hotel in your honor.”

He paused, a pleased glint in his eyes. “Before arriving, I sent my guards to bring Ms. Joanna and Ms. Eira from Landorne University. They’ll be joining us shortly

Robin turned his gaze to Simmond, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, their eyes locked, an invisible weight pressing down on the silence. Finally, Robin gave a subtle nod. “I appreciate your efforts, General Yates.”

Simmond, sensing the unease creeping along his spine, gave a nervous chuckle. “Mr. Ramsey, I am more than pleased to have you here in Mecria. There’s no need to mention effort or cost.”

A knowing smile tugged at the corner of Robin’s lips, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. “Is that so? Well, I’m glad to hear it.”

Simmond stiffened, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

For a fleeting moment, he feared Robin had uncovered his true motives, and the realization left him with a lingering unease.

remon spoke of

Robin turned his attention back to Shirley, his voice softening as he spoke.

“Once we meet Joanna, I’ll tell her about our plans to marry.” His words were tender, filled with affection. “We’ll marry in Harmonfield, Draconia, this New Year.”

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and she looked at him with

nervous,”

you’ve

to be nervous about? When Joanna

quiet with affection. “After I’ve taken care of a few things, we’ll head to Qacalisle Island. We’ll live the life we’ve always

home, I’ll bring the betrothal gift to the Dunns. I’ll ask for your hand in front of everyone, and

a smile broke

as though afraid to let go, to lose this

like a blanket. In a

the car. A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks.

caught between concern and uncertainty. “Commander–in–Chief Ramsey, Ms. Dunn,” he began, his voice steady but filled with unspoken resolve, “when the time comes, I will certainly be in Draconia, at Harmonfield, to congratulate you

an unmistakable sharpness beneath it. “By then,” he murmured, his voice taking on a quieter, more dangerous tone, “you

matter what happens, I will set aside everything. Your

knowing smile playing at the corner

the convoy arrived at the

ensured that everything was arranged. A spacious

kept discreet–barely noticeable–just a few of

plainclothes men remained close at hand, blending into the

Eira awaited, their presence a warm

lightened, filled with a sense of shared

greeted them, her smile wide and inviting. “If I’d known you were in Centraline, I

pulled her closer, his

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playfully nudged him, her voice light with laughter. “I’ve seen Joanna before, Robin. She’s the

she’s the fairest of them all! You married Shirley, and

taking Shirley’s hand with a tenderness that spoke

to make everything official, Shirley. I’m

when’s the date? I need to get you two’a gift. A big

home is really starting to

That’s when

and become part of your

two women held each other tightly, laughter mingling with their tears in a pure

composure. Her radiant smile lingered, even as

there’s someone else I’d like to introduce. This

bowed deeply.

a strange vacancy that unsettled him,

of light pleasantries, everyone took

dishes arrived, along with wine, just as a hotel servant appeared at Robin’s side, his presence marked

Ramsey,” the servant said,

few gentlemen, claiming to be your friends,

to Joanna, Shirley, and Simmond, signaling for them to stay put. “Lead the way,” he said, his voice calm, a touch of indifference

retreating figure, felt a flicker