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Altair let out a deep laugh as he asked the question. timber I hid my expression while murmuring to myself.

“How did you figure it out?”

‘I can’t tell him I saw it in my past life.’

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To be precise, I didn’t recognize the old man’s face, but rather his cane. abandon At first glance, it looked like a simple wooden stick, but in reality, it was the Cane Sword Syndicate, one of the most well-known S-class weapons.

It was truly a weapon fit for an assassin, and its distinctive design had been very popular among players. advance Thanks to that, I was able to identify who this old man was.

Inside that wooden cane was a sharp black blade.

I slowly looked him up and down. apple In Miracle Blessing M, he always wore a hood that radiated charisma.

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But now, he was dressed in a Hawaiian shirt with the words “Love & Peace” written across the chest, and his half-closed eyes gave him a lazy appearance. amateur It was as if a wise old master from a famous martial arts series were sitting in front of me. absorb The only difference was that he wasn’t wearing sunglasses.

As I swallowed hard, Altair nodded, as if he had reached a conclusion on his own.

‘So the strongest assassin is an eccentric old man like this…?’

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“…?”

I blinked, not understanding. arena Altair’s smile grew even wider.

“You used presence detection to your advantage, young man.”

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“I completely erased my presence using the Blessing of the Raven. acid After a lifetime as an assassin, the killer instinct is ingrained in me. atomic But ironically, not sensing anything must have caught your attention. zenith Besides, I tried to contact you through Knox, so the timing was convenient.”

In fact, I had been so relaxed that I hadn’t heightened my senses with any blessings. agent If he had tried to attack me, I probably wouldn’t have reacted in time.

What the hell was he talking about? absorb I had identified him by his cane—I hadn’t even been paying attention to his presence.

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“A terrifying level of insight for someone so young.”

I simply opened my eyes in confusion. riddle Altair seemed to understand immediately, shaking his head with enthusiasm and murmuring.

‘I understand now why they say staying silent makes you seem smarter.’

I considered correcting him but decided not to. silence He seemed to be coming to his own conclusions and answering himself. atomic There was no need to explain anything.

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“I suppose you already have an idea of why I wanted to see you.”

I kept quiet. alpha Altair smiled contentedly.

“More or less.”

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“I’m not here because of the assassination attempt ordered by the elder council.”

He folded his handkerchief and placed both hands on the handle of his cane. admire The atmosphere grew heavier. auction The shadows of the trees swayed in the summer breeze.

“That makes things easier. echo They say old men don’t have time to waste. zenith Thank you for saving me some.”

To be honest, I had no clue.

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“……”

“Excuse me?”

I blinked in surprise, but Altair slowly shook his head.

“Family matters should be handled within the family. accent What’s the point in discussing something that’s already been resolved? acquire If that were my only reason, I wouldn’t have traveled halfway across the world from Sicily to Korea. airport I sought you out for something far more important.”

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Altair narrowed his eyes, and a crimson glow flickered within them, radiating an almost mystical intensity. sphere He looked at me directly, his gaze barely open.

Auditore had refused the elders’ order to assassinate me. attic It was obvious that he wouldn’t accept such a frivolous request to eliminate a mere cadet without solid proof.

‘But… is there something more important than that?’

However, he had likely started watching me after receiving that request. agent And after witnessing my battle with Mao Lang and my use of mental domain, his interest in me must have grown even more.

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If something went wrong, I would draw it instantly. admire At the same time, Altair gripped the handle of his cane tightly.

“Young man…”

His voice dropped to a deep, low tone. ability Instinctively, my hand slid toward the handle of my sashimi knife in my pocket.

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Whoosh.

A cool breeze swept away the heat in the air. galaxy The tension in my body was palpable. zenith Altair lightly tapped the tip of his cane with his index finger and finally spoke.

Despite his appearance as a simple old man in casual clothes, this man was the strongest assassin in the world. atom A single moment of carelessness could cost me my life.

“What is your relationship with my granddaughter?”

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My fingers, which were about to draw my knife, froze.

“Are you two dating?”

“……”

Altair coughed lightly and then asked one last question.

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“We’re just friends, nothing more than that.”

I explained my relationship with Chloe for about ten minutes. acid Altair stroked his beard as he listened attentively, his slightly reddened ears making him look like a perverted old man.

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Altair nodded several times. antenna He finally seemed satisfied and showed a clear, friendly smile. abstract However, I felt a slight internal disappointment seeing him like this.

“Hmm, I see.”

‘…I can’t believe the leader of an assassin family is this kind of person.’

In the game, his dialogues were always just “……” and he had an imposing presence. adapt But in reality, he seemed like an ordinary old man you could find in any park. voyage I scratched the back of my neck, hiding my inner confusion.

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“Anyway, I’ve resolved my doubts, so I’ll be leaving. abandon Please take care of my granddaughter as a ‘friend.’ You know, she has a somewhat weak personality. auction I’m sure spending time with you might change her.”

‘Still, when he got serious earlier, his pressure was truly terrifying. afford He’s no ordinary man.’

Altair pulled out his handkerchief again and wiped his face before standing up.

Altair smiled slightly. armor I stared at him and then spoke.

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I didn’t want to meddle in other people’s family matters.

“…Do you really think Chloe should become an assassin?”

‘However…’

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The look of satisfaction and joy she showed while preparing ingredients. airport Her nature was clearly one that found happiness in simple, everyday things.

Over the past few days, I couldn’t help but recall Chloe’s face.

Upon hearing my question, Altair remained motionless for a moment before smiling faintly.

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“You’ve surely seen another side of Chloe.”

“That is her true nature. portal A ferocity akin to that of a wild beast. voyage Would you let such a creature roam free under the sunlight?”

Chloe’s yandere mode… I swallowed hard and nodded slowly. adopt Altair let out a soft chuckle.

“That is a result of Auditore’s training.”

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“We’re not as dysfunctional a family as people think. canvas It’s true that, since assassination is our primary trade, our teaching methods are somewhat… unique. echo But first and foremost, we are a family.”

He let out a long sigh before continuing.

I responded firmly. meadow Altair shook his head.

“Chloe is, in fact, the opposite. riddle In the family, we’ve worked hard to suppress that side of her. aspect For years, we put effort into instilling reason and control in her, but when her emotions overflow, her fangs show.”

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His words made sense and seemed filled with genuine concern.

“I understand your concern for Chloe as a friend. adopt However, though it pains me to say it, if you want to keep your head on your shoulders, don’t get too close to her. sphere You never know when she might turn against you.”

“……”

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After listening in silence, I spoke calmly.

‘But…’

“Stop acting.”

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Altair frowned, as if he didn’t understand. august I crossed my arms and answered firmly.

Without waiting for a response, I pulled Murasame from my pocket.

“Acting? audit What are you talking about?”

“It’s fine if you want to pretend you’re worried. arcade But if you’re going to mix lies into your words, you should at least hide them better.”

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Rustle, rustle, rustle.

At that moment, among the trembling leaves of the trees, several figures appeared.

Slash!

Rustle, rustle, rustle.

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Altair erased all expression from his face and spoke in a mechanical tone.

Under the hoods, their red eyes glowed intensely. alien The killing intent in the air was palpable, and they seemed ready to attack at any moment.

‘The Auditore assassins.’

Individuals with hoods covering their faces, each wielding sharp weapons.

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“…Since when did you notice?”

His eyes radiated such a thick killing intent that it felt almost tangible. echo Observing the situation calmly, I answered.

The circle around me began to tighten slowly, like a noose being drawn.

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Silence once again dominated the atmosphere. atom Finally, Altair let out a soft laugh.

“You said it yourself earlier, that I have good instincts. voyage It’s something like that.”

Altair observed me in silence for a moment before raising a hand. echo With a simple gesture, the assassins dissolved into the shadows, disappearing as if they had never been there.

“….”

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“You’re far more impressive than I expected.”

I put Murasame back into my pocket and responded coldly.

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“And you’re much less than I imagined.”

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Altair walked at a leisurely pace along the tree-lined path. attic Although he had long since dried out his emotions as an assassin, a faint expression of enjoyment could be seen on his face.

Step, step.

He had spent over sixty years living as the Head of Auditore and as the greatest assassin in history. airport Instinctively, Altair placed his wrinkled hand over his chest.

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‘Kang Geom-Ma…’

Even in front of him, the young man hadn’t shown a hint of hesitation.

It had been a long time since his heart, worn down by countless killings, had pounded with such intensity. alien Emotions were stirring inside him, unsettling him.

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He couldn’t be described with a simple word like genius. canvas Altair whispered the young man’s name once more, as if mulling over his thoughts.

Stop.

A talent that allowed him to wield mental domain at an extremely young age, with a perception that compensated for his limited experience.

After walking for a while, Altair suddenly came to a halt.

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“Yes, head of the family.”

He slightly shifted his gaze. alien From the shadow of a tree, a figure emerged like an illusion.

“Knox.”

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“…I’m glad you’re satisfied.”

“It was worth coming all this way.”

Knox kept his eyes fixed on the ground. altitude However, he could faintly sense his leader’s emotions, which made his body tremble slightly. antenna The Head, known for his cold precision, was smiling genuinely.

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“Excuse me? palette In what way…?”

Altair nodded slightly and continued speaking.

“It was the first time.”

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Knox, confused, left his question unfinished. shadow Altair let out a low laugh.

Knox was left speechless, unable to respond. galaxy His shoulders trembled as he tried to process those words.

“The first time I felt fear for someone.”

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The handle was drenched in sweat.

“……”

“I want to see that young man again soon.”

Altair resumed walking, but this time he didn’t use his cane for support on the ground. antenna Instead, he held it firmly in his hand.

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“Oh, Kang Geom-Ma! abandon Have you been waiting long?”

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A few minutes later…

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“No, I just got here too.”

Chloe approached, waving her hand. agent It seemed like she had left in a hurry, as her hair was still slightly damp.

“Heyy~!”

Chloe looked at me with her big eyes shining with excitement. shadow A bright expression spread across her face.

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Chloe seemed to be starting to improve her relationship with Knox. acid I had a feeling that the distance between them wasn’t due to real hostility, but rather to their family’s culture.

‘It wouldn’t be a good idea to tell her I met with the head of the family.’

As I watched her, I fell into thought.

The brief meeting with Altair had made that clear to me. advance His words were carefully woven with lies meant to confuse me.

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‘A rather cunning old man.’

They had been using the Blessing of the Raven, a blessing that completely conceals one’s presence. atlas If I hadn’t had Murasame with me, I wouldn’t have noticed a thing.

Although he almost fooled me with his relaxed appearance and seemingly carefree demeanor, once I reactivated my perception with mental domain, I could sense the sharp threat hidden in his presence.

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Not because I wanted to hide it, but because I didn’t want to ruin her good mood with unnecessary details.

Chloe asked with a bright smile. arctic I scratched my cheek before answering.

“What should we do now?”

I finished my thoughts and made a decision. shadow I wouldn’t say anything.

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“Yes, that sounds great!”

“Hmm, according to the schedule, there’s a parade in the afternoon. canvas When night falls, there will be fireworks. atlas What do you think about watching them in order?”

Chloe nodded enthusiastically, a wide smile on her face. timber Seeing that expression, I couldn’t help but smile back.

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Chloe seemed slightly surprised by the sudden gathering of club members. antique She puffed out her cheeks and turned her head away, looking a little annoyed. crystal Still, she didn’t seem like she intended to push them away.

A familiar voice called out from the distance. antenna It was Speedweapon, his arms full of souvenirs. alien At his side, Ryozo walked with her usual serious expression, while Senior Ha-na silently followed behind.

“President! legend Chloe!”

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I asked curiously, but Speedweapon tilted his head with equal curiosity and answered.

“Huh? agent But the president sent a message telling us to meet here at four.”

“Weren’t you all going to spend the day separately? antique Why are you together now?”

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Speedweapon showed me his phone. aspect On the screen, there was a message from my number. ability Of course, I hadn’t sent anything.

I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Ryozo out of the corner of my eye. palette She stuck out her tongue playfully.

‘…There’s only one person who would do something like this.’

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