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 .

voice

the hunts

now , What happened ?

Someones dead .

Declan said grimly .

found a body stripped of clothes at the base of the

has likely mixed in with

dont know who his

need to return immediately

his face growing serious

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

softly , dont worry

words ,

let out a quiet laugh , the tension easing ever

idea of a young girl protecting him was almost absurd

babe , you mentioned youre better than that

into him before ? Huh ? Noelle tilted her head

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

that a problem ? He bent slightly , his tall

was elegant and

me Nick

Noelle , already enchanted by his good looks ,

close and casually calling her such

, no one had ever called her anything like

It felt wonderful .

Incredibly wonderful .

eyes sparkled as she leaned in closer

love it ! You should call me Elly

Nicolas chuckled .

lack of subtlety

that it was hard not to smile

, Nicolas didnt care for overly simple or naive people

the nickname settled , they circled back to the

dont know this

but I used to be

can tell his style right away ? You said his skills are

What rank were you in Eagle Blades ? He was

if he believed

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

tier , of course , she

Blades ranks assassins from levels one

a

as a level one

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