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 came

, the

What happened ? Nicolas

Someones dead .

Declan said grimly .

of clothes at the base of the

has likely mixed in

know who his

and Miss Anderson need to

his face

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

said softly ,

you Her words , so simple and sincere , made Nicolass chest

out a quiet laugh , the tension easing ever so slightly

young girl protecting him was

you mentioned youre better than that assassin , Nicolas said

before ? Huh ? Noelle tilted

second did you just call ine Elly babe ?

problem ? He bent slightly , his

elegant and

me Nick

riglar Noelle , already enchanted by his good looks ,

clo close and casually calling her such a sweet , intimate nickname

her entire life , no one had ever

It felt wonderful .

Incredibly wonderful .

eyes sparkled as she leaned in closer to Nicolas , nodding vigorously

love it ! You should call me Elly babe

Nicolas chuckled .

lack of subtlety

straightforward that it was hard not

overly simple or naive people , but somehow

nickname settled , they circled back to the

dont know this assassin

be part

style right away ? You said his skills are average , Nicolas

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

as if he believed she had been an

on her hips and tilting her chin up like

of course ,

ranks assassins from levels

guys maybe a

I started as a level

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