Chapter 29: The Mysterious Woman ( last part )

[ ] = Doruuk's thoughts

{ } = System message

Entering the city required cunning. I couldn't use the main gates - it was too risky. The guards would have noticed me immediately, due to the conditions I was in.

The only way: the sewers.

[ I don't want to swim through excrement, but I have no choice. Damn it. ]

I covered my face with my jacket, a last attempt to preserve a minimum of dignity. I grabbed the bow and the three marked arrows.

[ You can do it! ]

I immersed myself again in the stinking sewage, swimming towards the heart of the city. The dark water surrounded me, almost wanting to swallow me. The stench was so intense that I was on the verge of vomiting multiple times.

After what seemed like an eternity, I found an exit. I rushed out, relieved to breathe clean air.

[ I didn't use "Escape" because I'll need it later. ]

I found myself in the streets inhabited by religious people. At this hour, they were deserted. Perfect for moving unnoticed.

Quickly I rushed to carry out my plan.

Quickly I arrive in front of a luxurious house that was Sir Lucian Stormbane's

My target: Sir Lucian Stormbane.

A rich nobleman with a terrible character. Famous for his outbursts of rage that had caused him trouble even in the game world.

The plan was simple: an arrow from the window of his room. The rest would happen by itself.

I precisely located his room, carefully avoiding the guards. From a distance, I shot the arrow with surgical precision.

[ Task completed. ]

{ The character used "Escape". }

I disappeared into the shadows.

The next morning, I found myself in the square. A crowd had gathered, everyone intent on reading the newspapers. I took a copy too.

The headline read: "Attempted assassination of Sir Lucian Stormbane fails. The nobleman captures the criminal group and saves a woman in danger."

" Last night, an attempted murder was carried out against Sir Lucian Stormbane. The assailant, however, failed in his intent and fled the scene. Sir Lucian, thanks to his cunning, managed to track down and capture the responsible gang within the same night. The members of the group are now in prison, serving their sentence. Additionally, Sir Lucian saved a woman from grave danger, once again demonstrating his courage and skill. "

[ There are quite a few lies here, but it doesn't matter. The objective was achieved. ]

Continuing to read, I discovered that the group's leader had managed to escape but was no longer in the city.

[ Not good news, but for now I'm safe. ]

I continued walking, lost in my thoughts.

[ What to do now? What's the next step? ]

Suddenly, something hit me from behind. I turned quickly, my hand already ready to draw a weapon. A stone wrapped in a sheet lay on the ground.

I looked around. No one. The mystery was beginning.

Chapter-End.