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.

you recognize this weapon–or

from the Dark Woods.

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most likely taken to the

boosts power by taking someone’s soul

days, the soul is turned into a pill that can

got captured,

days since she arrived in

soul will be extracted, refined with fire, and

stood up. “Archmage Varryn, please tell

heard we have guests!” a bright voice

woman stepped in,

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

boy next to Hacyon excitedly said, “Dad, Hacyon’s become

there are very few her age at that level. Even the

finally have a

boy was Varryn’s son,

over Robin

the guests? From their power, they’re only

tried to step in, but Robin motioned for

Tower? Unless you’re at least a Master, they

still want to go, I can take you–but stay quiet, or you

wrong thing, the Crownward Syndicate Warriors might kill you

it. So, when do we

leaving tomorrow,” Hacyon said, glancing

for a week. The Martial Arts Tournament

top young talents from all the syndicates would be competing this year. He hopes I’ll bring back some glory for the

leave for

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“If you’re serious about going to Soulforge Prison, come with me to Mount Netheris. I’ll take you after

event. I won’t be able to

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

of them are disciples of the High Pontiff, while others are the closed–door disciples

fighters across the entire Netheris Domain. You can’t

do, there’ll be no

alright. I just want to see what it’s