The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

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Chapter 1179 Those of Westeria Residence Must Never Become Beasts

“Grandpa, Grandpa! The entire world is plotting to kill Master Ramsey!” Catherine rushed in, her voice frantic.

“Grandpa, I’ve just gotten word–several super martial art masters from the World of Darkness are heading to Snow Valley to trap and kill Master Ramsey!

“Some of these are the top warriors who were ranked on the Dark List 20 years ago.

“And there’s more. Our intelligence has intercepted a highly confidential message: key leaders from some regions are allowing their clite forces, disguised as regular civilians, to infiltrate the assassination group targeting Master Ramsey!

“These scoundrels–how could they be so shameless?!

“Grandpa, please give me a command. I’ll gather people and head to Snow Valley right away to assist Master Ramsey!

“Draconia is powerful, with a strong military force. We can’t allow the world to mistreat Master Ramsey like this!”

Nigel gazed at his granddaughter with a blend of anger and concern, motioning for her to come closer.

“Catherine, come sit by me.”

Catherine sat beside him, her anger gradually dissipating. “Grandpa, you look much better today!”

“I’m a tough old man, still hanging on! I want to see you succeed in serving this country and its people, creating a legacy that will last!” Nigel said with a slight cough as he reached out his frail hand to gently pat her head.

This was the same trembling hand that had once commanded thousands of soldiers, holding swords and spears for the peace of the land.

Now, the land was peaceful, but time had dulled the sharpness of that hand.

“Grandpa, why do those so–called powerful people, the ones in the open, do such despicable things?” Catherine still couldn’t hide her frustration.

Nigel gave a cold smile. “Catherine, listen carefully. In this world, there’s no clear line between black and white, right and wrong. What there is, is the ever–changing tide of interests.

“Those who appear in the open aren’t always the righteous figures they seem to be. The real villains and demons hide in the shadows, operating in the gray areas.

“In fact, this world often works the opposite of how you’d expect.

“So, always remember this–never rush to judge based on appearances.

“And don’t oppose the established powers just for the sake of it.

“The nath of great deeds is like this. The way something is done matters

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truth for yourself, but keep it to yourself. Follow your beliefs

worry about what others say

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be done, because when the time comes for you to stand on your own, you’ll

fully grasp the depth of what her grandfather

realize that Nigel was preparing her for the responsibilities she’d one

wouldn’t be able to act based on personal

and affection. “Catherine, you must go alone this time. Even though it’s dangerous, and I worry for you, you must

responsibility should have been your brother’s, not yours. It’s a heavy burden on

shoulder, tears welling up in her

her steady support, a rock she could rely on. But now, it was beginning to show signs of

understood that one day, this strong shoulder would quietly

the burdens, all the missions, and all

lurked at every corner, as long as her grandfather’s unshakeable faith remained in her heart,

everything–none of it would be erased by

head, her eyes filled with fierce resolve, ready to face

glistening

and gently wiped the tears from his beloved granddaughter’s cheeks. “Good

to say my

ordinary person, and any

go

the Seven Great Royal Houses did nothing to assist!

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mock us for not having the courage to step

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with danger, a journey where you may not return. It

some comfort.

be human, you must have both love and

impossible, yet we still attempt it. This is a

death aren’t the most important things; neither are wealth or power. The

Grandpa!” Catherine clung tightly to him, trying to hold on to every bit

be the last time they saw