Chapter 6 - #6 Hard decision (1/2)

”So...How was it? How did your first kill felt? I would definitely have mixed feelings if my first kill was a beautiful woman, hehe” Arno asked and creepily laughed.

”...Don't know but I think that I wouldn't feel different if it was a man instead. I mean...it's life like life, there is no need to feel different by killing someone ugly or beautiful. These things are irrelevant.” I honestly answered.

”Well, well, well...it seems that someone is trying to act cool. Tell me, is it because there is a beautiful woman right in front of you that you don't have to kill this time?” Arno immediately tried to tease me while grinning.

”Agh!” Arno ġrȯȧnėd when Raksaya immediately drove the hilt of her sword into Arno's stomach with a calm expression and at such speed that I had a problem seeing her move.

I couldn't even catch her move with my eyes...I guess she isn't a leader just for fun.

”Don't listen to him. Were you able to complete both objectives?” She asked me with an expectant smile.

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'Although I sent someone to keep me informed about Akashi's progress with his mission, it's still pretty hard to verify whether he really completed the secondary objective.' Raksaya thought while looking at Akashi as if she was looking at a diamond.

”Well, words are only words, you will probably know in 1 week's time.” I said with more respect in my voice after seeing her strength.

”No need to be so formal, let's go somewhere else. We are in the way of other people.” Raksaya said with a smile and led both of us to a quieter place.

As we were walking I felt like someone was intensively watching us and when I turned my head in that direction, I saw Silver looking at us with a complicated expression.

...This might become a problem later in the future. I will need to be careful even in this base where everyone is ”family”.

I thought while returning my attention in front of me. I am not a narcissistic person but a lot of people were already calling me talented and trying to win my favor even before my first real mission. I can already expect even more people coming my way since I was able to flawlessly complete this mission, adding up with our leader's attention on me...

Judging by her age and Silver's age...he must be adopted. I wonder how will he handle all of it...

Even though I am progressing really fast, I can't drop my guard down around him, after all, I am stronger than him only in direct combat. Here, we are taught ȧssassination! Not to mention that he can pay someone much stronger to help him, however, that person would still need to truly reconsider if he wants to go against the leader's orders and against our law here...Many people who are living here actually consider other members as their family. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this has become a creed here.

...

After I talked with Raksaya for more than 15 minutes, she decided to excuse herself, apparently, she has a lot of paperwork to do.

”Are you ready for another training?” Arno said with a particularly sadistic smile that didn't suit him.

”What kind of training?” I asked with a helpless and tired expression.

”Don't worry, you can hit the sack for today, you have done more than enough already. However, I will still at least explain to you what kind of training it will be. You know...so you can sleep better tonight, hehe.” Arno said with a creepy laugh.

To be honest...there are very little things I am afraid but if I were to name one of them...

I thought and quickly put hands on my ȧss as if to block it while vigilantly looking at Arno, ready to bite my tongue off at any second.

”Eeew, boy, what the fuċk are you thinking about me?! ...*cough* Ehm, the next training will be much different from others where you could escape pain by learning. This time, you will be forced to endure the pain if you like it or not. Most of the ȧssassins tend to like experimenting with poisons and most of the time it's on their targets, however, just because you are the ȧssassin, doesn't mean that you should apply the poison only to your weapons and to your targets. You need to learn how to endure some of them, of course, it's impossible for your system to be fully resistant to poison but your system can adapt to a few weaker ones and negate their effects. Take for example drugs, they are also practically a poison and by building your resistance against it, you will be able to negate their effect or at least effectiveness.” Arno gave me long-ass explanation even though most of the things he said already came to my mind on its own but I guess it's reassuring to hear it from professional.

”Alright, I will go back and sleep for today.” I said and decided to leave to go home.

”Wait, since you were able to complete your first mission, here is your yellow emblem with red eyes. You were also given your own quarters so if you want, you can rest here, in case you decide that moving here from your home every time is too annoying. Also here is the card with your money from the mission on it.” Arno quickly stopped me when he saw me leaving so quickly.

”...Is there some kind of hidden meaning inside your words?” I asked him with narrowed eyes.

”Nope, you read too much into my words, you can continue living with your mother as you fit but make sure that you won't mention anything to her.” He waved his hand to deny my suspicion and said with a small smile.

”As long as she won't be put in danger, I won't tell anyone even if I will be tortured” I casually said with a nod.

”Muhaha, no one will torture you here, kid...you are reading too many books. Well, at least not on your current types of missions. Mine missions are a bit different and sometimes very dangerous and I don't mean dangerous to my life...death is the smallest danger there is to it.” Arno said playfully with a proud smile.

I don't think you should be proud of it...

”Ah, how much is on this card?” When I was about to leave, I stopped to ask for the last time.

”Hm? Well, it's a nice sum but it's still believable so just tell your mother that you have made this much after 4 months of working for me. She should believe it. I also paid back what you have owned to the guy in the weapons shop, from your card of course.” Arno said with a smile and waved at me before turning around and leaving.

I should also leave... I thought and left the underground through the elevator.