Assassination Target
Author: X34L
last update2025-02-14 19:28:17

A broad smile spread across the lips of the two elderly men. The thought of gold filling their pockets danced before their eyes.

"The young man is staying here, Elder. As per our agreement, I will settle the remaining payment once you have successfully killed him," said a soldier serving Prince Purbaya. He was unwilling to be deceived again by paying in full before confirming the job was done.

"Hahahaha... I can assure you the boy will die. Just prepare the rest of my payment. But remember, if you break our deal, I will hunt you down and separate every part of your body!" replied the taller of the two old men.

"How could I dare break my promise to the two leaders of the Black Eagle Sect? Once you have killed him, I will pay the remainder immediately. The prince may even reward you handsomely."

"I’ll hold you to that! Now leave and watch from afar as we finish the job."

As the two soldiers walked away, the two leaders of the Black Eagle Sect leaped lightly onto the inn's roof.

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