The Deadly Assassin Robin Novel

After ten minutes , Flint was the first to act .

He removed his battle uniform , folding it with care .

Then , he placed his officers credentials , along with his sword and gun , neatly on top of it .

One by one , the others followed Franco , Spike , Daxton Lindsay , Zaire Tapia each removing the uniform that had once symbolized their honor .

Jack watched his 11 comrades , the men he had once fought alongside .

Half a lifetime had passed , and now they faced a moment of helplessness .

He could see it the unwavering conviction that had once burned in their hearts was now fading .

For 20 years , they had waited , believing in something that , after the events at Dragon Manor and Snow Valley , had crumbled into nothing .

They had sacrificed for an ideal , fought for a vision , but now they realized it had all been an illusion .

The grand stage they had once stood upon was now occupied by a new cast of performers while the audience remained lost in the drama of triumph and tragedy .

Only when the music stopped and the crowd dispersed did they see the truth no matter who stood on that stage , every act , every word , every song was nothing more than a performance .

Fame , glory , power it was all the same .

Performers came and went , chasing their ambitions , while the audience waited foolishly for a promised utopia that would never arrive .

Jack sighed and was at a loss for words .

How could he tell them to hold on when he was no longer sure if he believed ? Before Master Ramsey left , he entrusted us with the Dragon Palace .

I wanted to convince you all to endure , to stay your hand but I have no right to ask that of you .

The honor and disgrace of the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul are shared .

Right or wrong , Ill stand with you .

We will fight for Master Ramseys justice and reclaim the dignity of our generation ! With that , Jack also removed his battle uniform , took out his officers credentials , and unsheathed both his sword and gun .

With a solemn expression , he placed them carefully on the conference rooms front desk .

The Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul assembled in perfect formation before making their exit .

Just as they had done three decades ago , they stepped into the once glorious hall of heroes .

Standing guard outside the conference room , the guards immediately saluted as they watched the legendary military figures depart .

At the summit of the towering ancient dragon peak , over 12,000 feet above sea level , the wind howled fiercely , and snow blanketed the ground like a vast white carpet .

The Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul reached the entrance , they turned back and gave a respectful salute to the Dragon Palace .

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For 15 minutes , they stood motionless amid the snow covered peak .

Then , without hesitation , they turned and began their descent .

Wait … Wait ! An elderly , frail woman moved toward them , waving her arms and calling out with all her strength .

Levis wife , Jecintha , leaned on her son Aaron for support as she struggled to walk toward Jack and his group .

Wait ! Let me speak before you leave ! Jack and Flint quickly stepped forward to assist her .

Mrs.

Monroc , if you needed anything , you couldve just called us .

Why come all the way here in such heavy snow ? Brushing Aarons support aside , Jecintha fixed her gaze on Jack and the others .

I was afraid I wouldnt make it in time .

She took a deep breath before continuing , You must avenge Master Ramsey .

That is the duty of every Dragon Palace member ! Jecintha coughed violently .

Mrs.

Monroe , its freezing out here .

Lets move this discussion to the conference room , Jack urged as he reached out to steady her .

Lets talk right here ! Jecintha brushed Jacks hand aside .

Back when our mission was still incomplete , didnt we all push through the harshest conditions ? Nature is unforgiving , and so is society ! Jack and the others were caught off guard , sensing the fiery determination in her voice .

Mrs.

Monroe- Dont cut me off! Jecintha struck her cane forcefully against the snow .

Before Master Ramsey left the Dragon Palace , he spoke to me in private .

He had an unwavering sense of justice , never caring about his reputation and always taking on challenges others feared .

After coming back from the war games on Qacalisle Island , he severed ties with the Dragon Palace .

Do you understand why ? The Dragon Manors incident from years ago is far more complicated than what the public sees .

Thats why the higher ups have chosen to stay quiet .

She took a deep breath before continuing , For the past 20 years , Draconias leaders have never stopped searching for the truth .

Things arent as hopeless as you might think .

Master Ramsey understood the depth of this situation and refused to drag innocent people into the conflict .

2/3 U3.24 ved , У Арг Jecintha fixed them with a sharp gaze .

Its no surprise that , in the midst of all this , some have taken advantage of the situation for personal gain .

Foreign forces are lurking , stirring up even more chaos .

And right now , youre doing exactly what they want .

Franco clenched his fists .

Jecintha , Master Ramsey is … Hes gone .

If we keep sitting around in the Dragon Palace , how will we ever face Dragon Lord and Young Lord Dragon ? Those forces ignored every warning we gave them .

They pushed forward in Snow Valley without hesitation -that was a direct slap in the face ! If we dont take action now , how will the world see us ? Do you see the warships lining the eastern and southern seas ? What do you think theyre preparing for ? I wont let those treacherous scum trample over us ! If no one else will make a move , then Ill do it alone ! Even if it costs me my life , I wont have any regrets ! Jecintha patted Francos shoulder .

Youre still too reckless .

Mr.

Ramsey once told me without proper guidance , youd only cause destruction .

What youre planning might feel justified , and even if you die , youll think it was worth it .

But have you considered the consequences ? Innocent people will pay the price for your impulsiveness .

Spike frowned .

Mrs.

Monroe , if those of us with power stand by and do nothing , wont this end just like the Dragon Manor massacre all those years ago without justice ? Jecintha shook her head .

The situation now is completely different from back then .

The truth is no longer hidden .

The higher ups have never said they wont act .

And if we do retaliate , we must do so with absolute certainty .

Right now , wiping out those who challenge us would take no more than a matter of minutes .

A realization dawned on Jack .

Are you saying … everything is already in motion ? Jecintha nodded .

We wont fade away in silence we will strike when the time is right .

Our principle has always been clear we dont attack unless provoked .

But if someone challenges us , well strike back !