126: Seeping Cold - part 2

Steel clashed with steel and Rita saw sparks fly in front of her eyes from the action. Her blade had met something solid in its path.

It was lucky that Rita could control her strength after the first clash or the black-cladding assassin would have been sent flying.

"An ally?"

Rita quickly backed down once she assessed the situation in front of her. The assassin was quick on the uptake and threw his weapon down to show his surrender.

"He's an ally for sure. Both I and Aurora can vouch for him. He is safe to follow."

Alexander's words caused Rita to drop her vigilant posture as well. Even if she did not like Alexnader, she was beginning to trust his words.

Even Natasha seemed to be in on the secret and her meaningful glances caused Rita to sigh and drop the topic.

"Fine, fine. He shall live for today. But why has he come after us now?"