The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Martial Arts Tournament at Mount Netheris

Varryn lowered his gaze and stayed quiet for a long time.

“There’s been no trace of Lord Lightborn or the Lightbringer for 20 years.

“I’ve stayed in Rosha, watching for signs from the Dark Woods.

“A month ago, the High Priest of the Third Syndicate came to see me.

“He brought a message from Caym, telling me to put this dagger up for auction in Hunderra.

“When I first held the dagger, I felt it had to be from Earthend. It carried the same energy as the Dark Woods.

“I think Caym wanted it auctioned across all 18 cities to draw you out. He’ll probably find out you’ve arrived very soon.

“Yesterday, when I heard someone had come from the Dark Woods near Gyro Castle, I started to wonder if it was someone from Earthend.

“I’ve waited 20 years for this chance.

“My father pretended to side with the Dark Syndicate, but his real goal was to wait for Lord Lightborn’s

return.

“He never got to see the thing he had always hoped for, not even in his final moments.

“Before he died, he asked me to keep waiting. If Lord Lightborn can’t return to Netheris Domain, then we’ll keep waiting.

“Our duty won’t be fulfilled until the whole Netheris Domain is lit up, the darkness disappears, and people finally get to live freely, equally, and happily.

“I have two children.

“My daughter just turned 18. She’s trained under the Ninth Syndicate and has already reached Peak Warrior rank. But she doesn’t know anything about the burden our family carries.

“My son is only 12. He already understands our family’s mission is working hard every day at the Light Keep on Mount Zhisall.

“If I can’t live to see Lord Lightborn come back, then it’s up to my kids to carry on the wait.

“Mr. Ramsey, you’re from Earthend. Have you ever heard of Lord Lightborn?”

Robin shook his head. He didn’t know who Varryn was talking about.

A hint of disappointment crossed Varryn’s face.

He glanced at Robin as if he wanted to say more, but he held back.

to the Ritacharm. “Varryn, do you recognize this weapon–or the girl who owns

heard about a girl, 18 years old, who escaped from the Dark Woods. She was caught by the

1365 Martial Arts

likely taken to the

that boosts power by taking someone’s soul

days, the soul is turned into a pill that can raise a person’s

captured, she’s

35 days since she

soul will be extracted, refined with fire, and made into a

tell me where exactly is the

I heard we have

tall, elegant young woman stepped in, catching Robin

daughter, Hacyon Seaborn. She’s trained at the Ninth Syndicate since she was

excitedly said, “Dad, Hacyon’s become a First–rank Master! She’s ranked

Ninth Syndicate, there are very few her age at that level. Even the Pontiff of the Ninth Syndicate

finally have a

Varryn’s

looked over Robin and

are the guests? From their power, they’re only High–tier Warriors,

to step in, but Robin

the Soulforge Tower? Unless you’re at

go, I can take you–but stay

the Crownward

So, when do

Hacyon said, glancing at

The Martial Arts Tournament at Mount Netheris is tomorrow, and I have to be

top young talents from all the syndicates would

plan to leave for Mount Netheris in

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at Robin. “If you’re serious about going to Soulforge Prison,

warn you–don’t say anything foolish at this event. I won’t be

Arts Tournament, most people are Peak Warriors or above. Some are already High–tier

others are the closed–door disciples of the syndicates‘ Warlords or the disciples of

fighters across the entire Netheris Domain. You

you do, there’ll

stayed calm. “It’s alright. I just want to see