The old trainer found a staircase in the yard and sat on it. "Assassin is one of the oldest professions of mankind because most people's troubles are caused by others. Once you get rid of the person who causes you trouble, you will be able to get rid of your troubles."
"That's hard to refute," Zhang Heng said.
Dadatis continued, "No one knows who the first assassin is because the people who do well in this profession are nameless. Once they become famous, they are not far from death. We are different from the men of sacrifice. We pursue rewards, and the most important thing to do is to survive. Although our names are not recorded in history, we can be found everywhere. For thousands of years, we have been hiding in the wilderness, working to solve the troubles of ordinary people, or serving the emperors and generals, changing the direction of history with the dagger in our hands."
"Well, it sounds like you are quite busy."
"Of course, in the early days, assassins basically fought on their own, and they did not have much interaction with each other. Everyone had a different target to serve. This certainly brought us unparalleled freedom. However, due to the lack of faith, we were always in a state of disunity. This situation lasted until about a thousand years ago. A retired senior received Kreis's oracle and began to find ways to integrate the assassin's power."
"So, is this the origin of the Assassin Brotherhood?" Zhang Heng interjected.
The old trainer was startled when he heard Zhang Heng's words, "What Assassin Brotherhood?"
"Sorry, I'm talking about Ubisoft. Please continue," Zhang Heng said.
The old trainer frowned. He did not understand what Ubisoft meant. However, considering that Zhang Heng came from the far east, it was normal for the two sides to have some differences in communication. As long as it was not too important, the old trainer did not want to dwell on it.
"That senior found the six most powerful assassins at that time and conveyed Kreis's will to them. However, it didn't go well at first because the people who were engaged in this job basically didn't like to be restricted. However, that senior told the others that joining the organization wouldn't have much impact on their daily lives. On the contrary, the organization could become a bridge for them to exchange intelligence, share resources, and help each other.
The old trainer paused, "Although assassins prefer to act alone, it does not mean that assassins can do everything alone. When accepting a commission, they need a middleman. First, the middleman will have a rich network of contacts, and it will make it easier for them to find the target employer. On the other hand, the assassin can avoid direct contact with the employer. This is also to protect the assassin's safety. After all, assassination is not a glorious thing. Some employers want to eliminate the hidden danger after solving the problem.
"In the early stage of the investigation of the target, the assassin also needs the help of others. These people may be street thugs, thieves, nobles, and businessmen who are good at socializing. It is convenient for the assassin to approach different targets. Other than that, the assassin sometimes needs some help during the evacuation stage. In short, any perfect assassination requires a detailed investigation, countless rehearsals, and the corresponding aftermath. After all, we are also humans, not gods."
"Oh, this is probably a certain degree of craftsmanship," Zhang Heng said.
"In conclusion, I believe you can also see the benefits of establishing an organization. It can gather the resources in the hands of the members, form an intelligence network, and eventually serve the members of the organization. In addition, when the members of the organization are in danger, others can also provide them with assistance. After all, dealing with an assassin and provoking a group of assassins are two completely different concepts."
"It makes sense, but the question is, what benefits does this bring to the convener? You said before that he had retired at that time, right? Why did he come back and spend so much effort to form an organization that he could not use? "
"As I said, for thousands of years, the assassins have been in a state of disunity. The root cause is that they lack faith. A common goal can unite them. This is what the original founder of the Balance Blade wanted to do. We believe in Kreis. She is the God of Murder and Assassins. She controls the delicate balance between all things. And what we have to do is maintain this balance for her through assassinations."
The old trainer looked into Zhang Heng's eyes and said seriously, "Balance is very important because only balance is the best state of everything. It can benefit everyone in the world, especially the civilians and slaves at the bottom. Of course, the Balance Blade pays attention to the interests of all classes. In principle, everyone is part of the world, and we form a balance together. However, we care about the people at the bottom the most. The reason is simple. They are the most numerous."
"If you want to benefit the slaves, why don't you just free them?" Zhang Heng asked.
"We free the slaves, and then what?" The old trainer asked rhetorically, "Have you been to the market?"
"Yes."
"The market is like a microcosm of the world. There are all kinds of people in it. Blacksmiths, farmers, carpenters, tailors … Everyone is selling their own things. We all have things to sell, and we also have things to buy. All these things come together to form a balance. Now, if you take the farmers away from the market, what will happen? The tailors will have no cloth, the taverns will have no raw materials to make wine, and the women will not be able to buy food. The balance will be broken, and everyone will suffer. "
"The same goes for the slaves. As I said, the Balance Blade has existed for thousands of years. We have seen too many things. The rise and fall of countries, the replacement of dynasties, the prosperity and destruction of cities. There were also enslaved people who successfully killed the people who enslaved them. However, after that, will the slaves be freed as they claim? No, they just become a new group of slave owners. People at the bottom often don't realize the fact that no matter how society changes, the people at the bottom will always exist. Just like how you can't take away farmers from the market, this is part of the balance. "
"So, you are inclined to maintain the rule of the current ruler?" Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows.
"No, we only maintain the balance," the old trainer said. The old trainer said, "We believe that a stable ruling structure can bring the greatest benefits to all classes. However, we also know that there is no eternal dynasty or rule in this world. Just as chaos is the only way to establish a new order, we do not reject chaos."
"Then, what is your stance?" Zhang Heng frowned.
"Let everything return to balance," the old trainer replied. The old trainer replied, "If the aristocrats are too powerful, we will cut off their wings. When the emperor has too much power, we will find ways to limit the emperor's power. When there are meaningless riots among the civilians and slaves, we will also assist the army to suppress the riots in the shortest time possible to avoid greater losses. When chaos comes, we will also help the real king ascend the throne and rebuild the balance."
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