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In the Imperial Capital, there was a terrifying assassination team — Night Raid.
They were an assassination group that belonged to the revolutionary army that rebelled against the Empire. In the Imperial Capital, the members of the Night Raid were responsible for investigating the situation and eliminating the Empire's ministers who were targeted. However …
"No, I can't do any investigation work recently!"
A woman with disheveled blonde hair grumbled as she grabbed her hair with all her might.
"The Imperial Capital's current security is too tight. What a headache!"
Hearing the blonde woman's complaint, a woman with short silver hair and a metal prosthesis on her right hand frowned slightly.
"Is it because of that Grim Reaper?"
"That's right, it's him!"
Upon mentioning the 'Grim Reaper', the blonde woman couldn't help but feel angry. Since a few days ago, people had gradually died in the Imperial Capital. Among them were members of the guards, merchants, officials, and ministers. At first, people suspected that it was the work of the Night Raid. But soon, they realized that the other party's approach was completely different.
Although the Night Raid was called an assassination, it was more like an assassin. Although they would conceal their actions, once they made a move, they would be immediately detected. To put it bluntly, the so-called assassination of the Night Raid was to hide, rush out, and escape.
However, the so-called 'Grim Reaper' wasn't like that. Even the existence of such a person was doubtful. Besides, the Grim Reaper didn't choose a target or wait for the right opportunity like the Night Raid. On the contrary, they seemed to be everywhere at all times.
And their targets, no matter if they were under heavy protection or alone, couldn't escape death.
There was even a guard official who led a group of soldiers through an intersection in public. In the next moment, he collapsed to the ground and died. If it weren't for the tiny puncture wound on his chest, perhaps one would think that he had fallen to the ground due to some kind of illness.
Moreover, the Night Raid was afraid of exposing their identity, so they would choose their targets carefully. But the Grim Reaper was different. They were unscrupulous and killed anyone. As long as one stepped on the path of evil, no matter if it was the lowest official or minister, they would be mercilessly killed by the Grim Reaper.
This caused the corrupt nobles and officials to be greatly alarmed, and they strengthened their defenses. It was unknown whether this would be useful to the Grim Reaper, but it was a huge problem for Night Raid. After all, they did not have the Grim Reaper's ability to silently take the enemy's head in the midst of thousands of soldiers and horses at any time. After the target strengthened their vigilance, it was naturally much more difficult to assassinate the target in the night.
"And that Grim Reaper is too powerful. Could it be that the rumors are true? That the Grim Reaper has come out to hunt?"
At this moment, another young lady with pink twin ponytails also started to complain. If the Grim Reaper's attack on the Imperial Capital was considered a small problem, then there was an even bigger problem. That was, he would often kill the targets of the night raids.
Mine had encountered it once. At that time, she originally planned to hide in the forest and wait for the target to come out of his house. Then she would snipe him from a distance and kill him. However, after waiting for a whole night, the target didn't appear. Instead, the next day, when she saw that the entire noble mansion was in chaos, she found out that the original target had been killed last night …
As a result, Mine suffered from the cold for an entire night without any results. She could only shiver under the blanket with her nose running …
"Alright, calm down. No matter what, the decline of the Empire's strength is a good thing for the Revolutionary Army."
The silver-haired young lady, Nadetta, comforted softly and turned to the young lady with messy blonde hair.
"Leonie, is there still no way to contact the Grim Reaper?"
"Not at all."
Facing Nadetta's question, Leonie shook her head helplessly.
"To be honest, I also suspect that the Grim Reaper does not exist … If not, why didn't he contact the Revolutionary Army?"
While the night raids were in doubt, Shao also raised the same question to Fangzheng.
"Are we really not contacting the Revolutionary Army? Mentor? "
"Of course, Shao."
Strolling on the streets of the Imperial Capital, Fangzheng replied softly.
"We are assassins. Remember, our purpose is to protect people's free will and resist oppression. This has nothing to do with the Revolutionary Army or the Empire's Army. The Empire's Army oppresses the people, so we naturally have to resist the Empire. If the Revolutionary Army oppresses the people, we will also brandish our blades against them. What we protect is freedom itself and not the interests of a certain force. Understand? "
"Is this the reason why you don't contact the night raids, Mentor?"
Shao You nodded and asked another question curiously.
"Yes."
Fangzheng lifted his head and gazed ahead.
"They belong to the Revolutionary Army. Although our targets are the same, our motives are different. We are not like them who are simply resisting the Empire. We have our own beliefs and creeds …"
With that said, Fangzheng narrowed his eyes and looked ahead.
"Now, open your eyes and look at this city."
Upon hearing Fangzheng's command, Shao and Iyas came to a halt and lifted their heads. Then, the world in their eyes changed abruptly.
After receiving Fangzheng's' teaching 'and becoming assassins, Shao and Iyas also received the [Eagle Eye] ability.
However, their [Eagle Eye] was different from the [Eagle Eye] ability used in the game to mark targets and find traces. Apart from the [Eagle Eye] ability, they also saw something else …
"Mentor, that is …?"
Iyas sulked at the terrifying aura that resembled dark flames surging into the sky around the Imperial Capital.
"That is resentment. The resentment left behind by the civilians who were brutally murdered. You should know that there are countless sins hidden in the Imperial Capital. But most of the time, they are perfectly hidden, just like the family who took you in. "
Fangzheng turned around and gazed at them.
"The dead can't speak, and they can't reveal secrets. However, their resentment before they die will remain, and it will firmly entangle the bodies of the perpetrators. So, through this, you will be able to see who is the murderer and who isn't. Not only that, but also take a look at the palace. "
Upon hearing Fangzheng's guidance, Shao and Iyas turned to the palace and were bewildered.
In the direction of the palace, pitch-black smoke had almost blotted out the sky and dyed the entire world pitch-black.
"That is …?"
"As the saying goes, every injustice has its perpetrator and every debt has its debtor. Indeed, perhaps the people living in the palace didn't kill the innocent with their own hands. But they gave the order which resulted in this outcome. So after they died, their resentment will also be entangled. "
"…"
Upon hearing Fangzheng's explanation, Shao and Iyas sucked in a deep breath of cold air. This was the first time they used the [Eagle Eye] ability under Fangzheng's guidance, so it went without saying that they were astonished.
"What … exactly should we do?"
"It's simple. Eliminate all the sinners who are haunted by resentment. This is the only way to restore peace to this country."
"But …"
Upon hearing Fangzheng's answer, Iyas hesitated.
"But we're only killing a few people like this. Is this really effective?"
Facing Iyas' question, the corners of Fangzheng's mouth perked up into a smile.
"Iyas, you've followed me for so many days and witnessed the despicable actions of the nobles and officials. Do you know why the people of this capital didn't choose to resist? Instead, they silently endured, right?"
"…?"
"Because of fear."
Fangzheng gazed ahead and narrowed his eyes.
"Because of fear, they chose to submit and not resist. What we need to do is the same. What we need to do is to inscribe fear in the hearts of the people. What we need to do is to inscribe fear in the hearts of the officials and nobles. We need to let them know that once they commit crimes, the shadow of death will follow them like a shadow and will never leave. "
Fangzheng said and turned to Shao and Iyas.
"Do you understand?"
"But … Mentor …"
Even though Shao nodded, Iyas was still somewhat dubious.
"What's the difference between us and those corrupt officials if we do this?"
"The difference lies in our goals."
Fangzheng continued forward and walked along the street into the crowd.
"Those nobles and corrupt officials are trying to suppress the people. On the other hand, we are trying to suppress those corrupt officials and for the sake of the wronged souls. We can't stop here. Alright, our target has appeared. "
With that said, Fangzheng glanced to the side and soon saw a group of guards walking over. Among them was a burly man wearing the armor of the guards. He had a cross-shaped scar over his left eye. Upon seeing this group of people, the others hurriedly avoided them.
This person was their target, Gui Oka of the Imperial Guard Force.
"Begin."
Fangzheng gestured silently. Upon seeing his gesture, Shao and Iyas immediately blended into the crowd.
Shao lowered her head and sauntered toward Oka and the guards. As she approached the guards, she turned her left hand slightly and a small knife appeared on her fingertips. Then, she silently followed the crowd and walked past a wealthy merchant who was yelling at the entrance of a shop. She slashed the small knife in her hand gently.
"You … I'm talking to you trash! Hurry up!"
The fat merchant was yelling at his servants when he suddenly heard a clanking sound coming from under his feet. When he lowered his head, he saw that his pocket had been ripped open and a pile of gold, silver, and copper coins were scattered all over the ground with clanking sounds.
"There's money!"
"Hurry up and pick up the money!"
Seeing this pile of coins, the eyes of the people on the street immediately turned red. They hurriedly ran over and began to desperately pick up the coins on the ground.
"Wait, w-what are you doing? Return the money to me!"
Looking at the passersby picking up the coins, the wealthy merchant stomped his feet in anger. Looking at this scene, a young lady with a ponytail behind Oka ran out hurriedly.
"What are you doing? Don't take money from others! Hurry up and return the money! Men, arrest these people! "
Along with the young lady's command, the other guards rushed over and began to maintain the chaotic order. Only two soldiers continued to follow behind Oka, holding the hilt of their swords and scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
But at that moment, Elias passed by and knocked into the back of one of the men, sending him crashing into the back of one of the guards.
"Bast * rd, what are you trying to do? Are you looking for death?"
The police officer who was knocked over was so angry that he quickly turned around and grabbed the man. The man could only wave his hand in fear.
"I-I was careless. I was just knocked into by someone!"
"Hmm?"
At this moment, Oka seemed to have sensed the commotion behind him. He instinctively turned around, but at this moment, a pair of ice-cold blades silently pierced into his back and completely ended his life.
Fangzheng supported Oka's body and placed him on a chair while the surroundings were in chaos. Then, he turned around and left. On the other side, Iyas was also nowhere to be seen.
"Captain Oka!"
After the chaos in front finally ended, the young lady with a ponytail hurriedly ran over and bowed to Oka who was sitting on a chair.
"The commotion has been dealt with!"
"…"
However, Oka sat there motionlessly.
"Captain?"
Looking at the silent Oka with his head lowered, the brown-haired girl seemed a little uneasy. She extended her hand and tried to touch Oka. However, just as her hand touched Oka's shoulder, the burly man tilted to the side and fell heavily on the ground.
He's dead.
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