The Deadly Assassin Robin Novel

Before Nikita or anyone else could speak , Robin turned away . " Gustov , rest up . We'll fight again when the time comes ." " Oh , and the Snow Dragon Pool water that Alexander carries should help heal your wounds !

" With that , Robin , Jethro , and the others made their way to the waiting plane . Gustov bowed deeply , then handed the Tanqueria War God Token to Alexander . " From today on , the position of Tanqueria's God of War belongs to Alexander . I retire from politics to focus on quiet meditation . " " Mr. Drakebane , until we meet again ! " Gustov's eyes lingered on Robin's retreating figure , dark and weathered with the years , yet there was a flicker of something sharp in them .

He paused , the weight of unspoken thoughts pressing on him . Then , slowly , he spoke . " Mr. Drakebane , Dragon Ridge Valley may hold the answers you seek ." Robin stopped cold . His muscles tensed . He turned , catching the tremor in Gustov's gaze . There it was . The Tanqueria God of War knew something . Something about his grandfather and his father . Something Robin couldn't find . Gustov's eyes told him without words . Dragon Ridge Valley had the secret Robin craved .

His heart raced as he boarded the plane , leaving the icy expanse of a behind . Gustov let out a long , exhausted sigh . The decision had come too late . Tanqueria was no longer the mighty force it once was . The leadership had misjudged their own strength . They'd blundered repeatedly with Divine Drakebane , and it nearly cost them everything . They'd thought they could use this opportunity to rid themselves of a dangerous foe . A mistake .

They hadn't known his strength , his limitless power . Yakonov's errors were clear . Yet , time and time again , they chose pride over sense , pushing forward into self - destruction . Nikita's final move - meant to limit damage - couldn't save Tanqueria's dignity on the world stage . The Tanqueria of today was a shadow of its former self The West's pressure , the constant opposition from the HexaPoint Tower , had weakened them .

Their policies - flawed and misguided - had drained the nation's power , 2/4 2 100 % All across the globe , whispers spread - Tanqueria , once invincible , had bowed to Divine Drakebane . And worse , he was back . His return ? It meant crushing Tanqueria with one decisive strike . The organizations that had waited 20 days , ready to cheer their victory , now quivered in fear . No one doubted that Divine Drakebane would exact vengeance on them as well . Tanqueria's capitulation was only the beginning .

Inside the cold , sterile walls of the Westeria Residence Intelligence Bureau , Snivy leaned closer to Zayn , pushing him harder . " Your Highness , " Snivy coaxed , his voice smooth , " if we get Shirley to reveal where Robin's super weapon system is , your name will be made . You'll be a hero . " It will cement your rule as Lord Westeria . " With that kind of triumph , no one will dare challenge you . " Zayn's brow furrowed , his lips pressing into a tight line . " But look at her .

How do you expect me to make Shirley talk ? If she gets hurt … the maniacs at Dragon Palace will destroy me ." " They don't even know she's here , Your Highness , " Snivy insisted , his eyes glinting . " Elliott and the others are locked away in my office . " If this gets out , it'll turn into chaos . " Zayn paused , his hand running through his hair , frustration mounting . " We can't rush it . Let them calm down . No mistakes .

" When they're ready , we'll figure out how to get the super weapon's location ." Vladimir stood silently , watching , knowing Zayn wasn't willing to break Shirley just yet . He sighed , stepping back . As they exited the office , Snivy's device beeped , a message from the Dark Syndicate flashing on the screen . " Divine Drakebane is on his way back . Find the super weapon system fast . " 3/4 09:38 Fri , Apr 18 " And eliminate Catherine and the others .

If you still can't find it , kidnap Shirley and frame the Panacea Ocean Warriors Alliance . " Vladimir's lips curled into a dark smile . " Understood , Dark Lord . " His eyes shimmered with a cold , dangerous light . 3.2K