Chapter 14

Chapter 14 After that .

Nicolas and his team went through several intense firefights with other teams .

One by one , Ophelia and Oscar were eliminated .

Eventually , Declan also got hit Stay sharp , Nicolas Declan said before leaving .

Theres someone out here w whos different way -way more skilled than the rest Got it .

Nicolas replied , giving Declans shoulder a firm pot .

Go get some rest Declan nodded and headed off Now , only Nicolas and Noelle remained on their team , facing off against two other teams with a total of five players left .

Alright .

Nicolas said , gently tapping the back of Noelles head .

You can let loose now .

Since Noelles takedown of the champion team , Nicolas had asked her to hold back to avoid drawing too much attention .

Noelle glanced into the shadowy depths of the forest , her expression lighting up with curiosity .

Nick , theres someone here whos really good .

Can I take him out ? The one who got Declan Nicolas asked , raising a brow , Declan wasnt an easy target in most hunts , he and Nicolas were the last ones standing .

But this time , Declan had been eliminated early Yep , Noelle said , nodding .

Her tone turned serious .

Whoever it is , hes a pro .

Judging by his movements and style .

Id say hes an assassin from Eagle Blades .

Still , hes not at my level : The mention of assassin made Nicolas tense .

He studied Noelles face for any hint of exaggeration .

Youre saying the person who took out Declar is an assassin , huh ? Fly Noelle said confidently .

Nicolass expression darkened at the thought of an assassin blending into the hunt .

Before he could respond , his left earpiece crackled to life .

urgent voice

, the hunts

happened ? Nicolas

Someones dead .

Declan said grimly .

found a body stripped of clothes at the base of the

likely mixed in with the

dont know who his

and Miss Anderson need to return

, his face growing serious A sinking feeling settled over

sure how hed husdle another encounter without his bodyguards or proper weapons Lost in thought , he suddenly nly felt a small , soft hand slip into his Startled , Nicolas looked down to see Noelles bright , innocent face gazing up at him with a

softly ,

here , no ones going to hurt you Her words , so simple and sincere , made Nicolass chest tighten

a quiet laugh , the tension easing ever so

a young girl protecting him was almost absurd

that assassin

you run into him before ? Huh ? Noelle

second did you just call ine Elly babe ? Yeah , Nicolas said with

that a problem ? He bent slightly , his tall frame leaning just enough to meet Noelles eyes

elegant and

call me Nick

fair I get to call you Elly babe , riglar Noelle , already enchanted by his good looks ,

he was this clo close and casually calling her such a sweet

, no one had ever called her anything

It felt wonderful .

Incredibly wonderful .

it was filled with fluffy Her eyes sparkled as she leaned in

Nick , I love it ! You should call me Elly babe

Nicolas chuckled .

of subtlety

so straightforward that it

naive people , but

nickname settled , they circled

know this

explained , but I used to be part

his style right away ? You said his skills

you ? What rank were you in Eagle Blades ? He was fully engaged in Noelles

as if he believed she

grinned smugly , placing her hands on her hips and tilting her chin up like shed just won

, of course

Blades ranks assassins from levels

maybe a

? I started as a

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