Chapter 551 - Flawless Assassination! (1/2)

Nie Yan inched closer and closer to Crazy Magic, Shadow Killer, and the others. Still 50 meters away from them, he came to a stop.

After watching Crazy Magic, Shadow Killer, and the others chat for over an hour, Nie Yan couldn’t wait any longer. He activated Disappear and approached closer to listen to their discussion. For a full 15 minutes, they talked about matters related to Asskickers United.

“The boss issued an order. Since you’re not Nirvana Flame’s match, you can switch targets to the other members of Asskickers United, like Undying Scoundrel, Painted Muslin, and so on,” Crazy Magic said.

Nie Yan’s expression flickered with surprise. He shifted his attention to Shadow Killer, wondering how this prideful assassin would react. Based on his understanding of Shadow Killer’s disposition, he definitely wouldn’t take kindly to someone saying he wasn’t up to snuff. Crazy Magic’s words would undoubtedly strike a nerve.

Shadow Killer’s face was covered by a cloak. No one could see his expression.

“Until I kill Nirvana Flame, I won’t go after any of those other small fries from Asskickers United,” Shadow Killer responded, his voice containing a trace of anger.

“You think you can kill Nirvana Flame? What happened the last two times you tried to assassinate him? Did you forget?” Crazy Magic coldly harrumphed. He was displeased with Shadow Killer back talking him. In any case, he was a guild leader, while Shadow Killer was nothing more than a lowly hired hand.

“Either I kill Nirvana Flame or he kills me. As for the rest, they’re not qualified,” Shadow Killer said in a harsh tone.

“Y-you dare to go against the boss’ orders!?” Crazy Magic shouted in anger.

“I’ve never listened to anyone’s orders, including Cao Xu’s! It’s better if we go our separate ways,” Shadow Killer said. He got up and left.

Crazy Magic sneered. What an ungrateful bastard!

Shadow Killer exited the main lobby.

Watching Shadow Killer’s figure disappear into the corridor, Nie Yan sank into deep thought. It appeared the partnership between Shadow Killer and the Century Financial Group wasn’t all that harmonious. This was his opportunity! If Shadow Killer was a graceful loser, he could attempt to lure him over to Asskickers United after killing him. Even if he failed to do this, he could still hire Shadow Killer’s services. If Shadow Killer was a sore lose, however, at the very least he could make him follow through with their bet and assassinate three people for him. He would set people like Soaring Angel as the targets, causing Shadow Killer to have a falling out with the Century Financial Group and Angel Corps. At that time, even if he didn’t take action against Shadow Killer, the Century FInancial Group and Angel Corps would.

Nie Yan tailed Shadow Killer from a safe distance, leaving the main lobby.

King of the World, Sun, and the others were already here. Leaving Crazy Magic and Divine Flame to them should be fine. Given their strength, no problems would arise.

Nie Yan’s target was Shadow Killer!

After leaving the lobby, Shadow Killer walked through the corridor toward the garden.

「Did you locate Nirvana Flame?」Shadow Killer asked in his organization’s voice chat.

「Boss, Nirvana Flame disappeared. No one knows where he is,」a player called Hoss replied.

「I’m guessing he probably went off to do some quest. That’s why no one can find him,」another player called Show Hand chimed in.

「Keep searching until you find him,」Shadow Killer said. Recalling Crazy Magic’s previous words, he clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, revealing the anger in his heart. This was the first time someone had looked down on him in such a way. He felt like his dignity was trampled on.

Lining the corridor stood thick solid and sturdy pillars. The roof was made out of silver-white wood, engraved with ornate designs that depicted all sorts of beautiful imagery.

Shadow Killer seemed to be lost in thought as he walked through the corridor. He refused to pledge loyalty to anyone, least of all Cao Xu. He was an assassin with his own principles. But at the same time, he was also the leader of the Dark Immortal gaming org, with employees that depended on him to make a living. If he continued to stubbornly obsess over Nie Yan and refuse to listen to Cao Xu’s orders, he would most likely lose the investment of the Century FInancial Group. If that happened, Dark Immortal would suffer a huge financial blow.

Shadow Killer believed he was in the right. He always stuck to his pride as an assassin. In Asskickers United, aside from Nie Yan, there were maybe a few others who were worthy of his attention. But right now, his only target was Nie Yan!

After following Shadow Killer for about a hundred meters, Nie Yan noticed they’d entered a fairly secluded area. Now was the perfect time to carry out the assassination!

With the falling out between Shadow Killer and Crazy Magic moments ago, Nie Yan judged Shadow Killer wouldn’t likely inform Alliance of Mages immediately if Nie Yan succeeded in killing him. No one would want to publicize something as humiliating as their defeat, especially after someone called you weak, not up to snuff.

Nie Yan was free to take action here!

This place would become Shadow Killer’s grave!

Nie Yan scanned his surroundings. The corridor was pretty spacious. If a battle broke out, he could still move freely.

However, besides direct confrontation, Nie Yan wondered if there was perhaps another way.

Given Shadow Killer’s strength, killing him would be difficult. The one thing Thieves didn't lack was escape skills. He had to prevent Shadow Killer from using any of them!

When Nie Yan raised his head, he spotted a beam above him. It was about five meters from the ground. A light bulb lit up in his head.

There is a way!