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Emdalf was the deadliest assassin among the Twelve Talons. Though his raw combat strength lagged behind the others, his mastery of hidden weapons was unmatched–his signature silver needle fired with inner strength was as lethal and precise as a sniper round. Since joining the Umbral Court, he had never missed a single kill.
Once the needle entered the bloodstream, it dissolved without a trace, leaving no evidence behind. That perfect record had earned Emdalf both fear and fame, ultimately securing his place among the Twelve Talons.
To him, killing Maeve was nothing more than routine. With Emma and Troy distracted by his comrades, all it took was a flick of his wrist to end her life.
To his shock, the silver needle he prided himself on–nearly invisible to the naked eye–was suddenly caught between two fingers, halting his assassination attempt and leaving him in utter disbelief.
Although his needle wasn’t as lethal as the hidden weapons of the Tarlyn Guild, it excelled in being virtually undetectable. Even an ordinary martial arts master might not notice it—but this was the first time in his life that his attack had been intercepted midway.
“Who is he p>
His eyes locked on the figure—a young man in casual clothes, lazily holding a slice of watermelon in his other hand.
“How is that possible p>
He stared in disbelief–stunned that the person who had just stopped his attack was a man barely in his twenties.
As he tried to guess Leander’s identity, the young man slowly turned his head and shot him a chilling smile, one laced with quiet menace.
“Oh no p>
A chill ran down Emdalf’s spine. Instinctively, he tried to retreat–but it was too late. In the very next moment, his body suddenly froze.
In the blink of an eye, the silver needle reversed course. With terrifying speed, it shot back the way it had come and buried itself in his forehead, piercing clean through the back of his skull.
In his final moment, Emdalf didn’t even understand how he had died.
A legendary assassin–one of the Twelve Talons–fell without a sound.
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Emdalf made his move in silence, while Leander’s silver needle struck clean and left no trace.
No one in the venue noticed anything.
Maeve was still chatting with Yvette, and Frankie had already taken the stage to host the evening’s auction.
your world… Could you
tell me
“Maeve, that man you mentioned earlier–the one who saved about him? I really want to know the story between you two p>
Yvette’s tone softened with genuine curiosity, and without realizing it, she had already started calling Maeve by her nickname.
“Him?” Maeve’s gaze darkened for a moment. She paused, then slowly nodded.
“He’s a very cold person. On the surface, he acts like nothing matters. Even when we first met, he treated me with indifference. He never once spoke gently to me.
“But no matter what danger I faced, he was always there—always finding a way to help me. He carried me through the forest on his back, protected me from fierce beasts, and even cured my
eyes.
“To me, he’s like a god. He gave me back my life and gave me the strength to chase my dreams. Everything I am today is because of him p>
As she spoke, a gentle smile touched Maeve’s lips. The brief month she had spent with him had been the happiest, most precious time of her 20 years.
Yvette glanced discreetly at Leander, then asked cautiously, “You said you never met him again… So, you don’t even know his name p>
A trace of sorrow flickered across Maeve’s face. She shook her head, eyes dim. “No. He never told me his name. Not even my sister or my dad knows.
“But no matter what his name is–whether he’s handsome or not–it doesn’t matter. I’ve already made up my
mind about him.
“I was planning to marry him once my eyes healed. I wanted to stay by his side for the rest of my life. But… the elixir returned, and he never did. I know now–I’ll never see him again p>
Tears shimmered in her eyes as the sadness grew stronger.
Leander took a sip of wine, expression unreadable, as if none of this concerned him. Yvette’s heart tightened. She nearly blurted out the truth.
At that moment, Maeve reached into her pocket and pulled out a small wooden box.
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“This is the only thing he left me,” she whispered. “I’ve kept it with me ever since. Every time I hold it, it feels like he’s still here… standing quietly beside me, shielding me from the storm p>
Her fingers gently brushed over the box, her eyes glistening with tears.
Sensing Macve’s sorrow, Yvette couldn’t help but feel a wave of empathy. She let out a quiet sigh and gently comforted her, “Maeve, don’t be too heartbroken. Maybe the man you’re waiting for isn’t gone–maybe there’s just something keeping him from finding you. I truly believe you’ll see him again one day p>
Maeve had no idea there was a deeper meaning hidden in Yvette’s words. She simply thought Yvette was being kind and offered her a soft, grateful smile.
“Thank you, Yvette p>
Yvette forced a smile in return. If only Maeve knew the man she longed for was sitting right beside her at that very moment, casually scrolling on his phone… no one could say how she might react.
As the final item was auctioned off for thirty million, the charity gala officially came to a close.
Guests began to leave in waves, and Frankie moved to oversee the wrap–up. Maeve and Yvette, deep in conversation, were chatting like old friends who hadn’t seen each other in years. They were among the last to leave.
Leander quietly followed them out of Maplebrook Manor.
Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening explosion erupted near the side of the venue. A wall collapsed, and two figures–one in black, one in white–tumbled out in a fierce struggle. It was Emma and Marrow.
Boom!
Two more blasts followed, and Elias and Troy landed hard, their own battles forcing them into the open. Behind them, their opponents emerged in a blur of motion. In the blink of an eye, six more figures appeared outside the venue—each exuding an overwhelming presence.
Maeve and Yvette were stunned. Frankie quickly waved over the Jeff Enterprises‘ security team, who surrounded Maeve protectively.
However, Marrow, Thornton, and Maddox stood in place, unfazed by the guards. They sneered in unison.
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“The Tri–Peak Sec really does live up to its name, Marrow said, his cold gaze sweeping over the defenders. “And Thaddeus‘ son is impressive–he’s inherited seven–tenths of his father’s skill, which isn’t bad at all p>
A cruel smile curled on his lips.
“The three of you are truly the best young talents in Astria’s martial world today. But unfortunately for you, we didn’t come alone.
“Fighting the three of us alone would already stretch your limits. But the Twelve Talons of the Umbral Court number twelve in total. Tell me–how do you plan to win this fight p>
As he spoke, several figures emerged from the shadows. Then, like phantoms, eight more soared through the air, landing behind him.
Eleven assassins stood tall, each one radiating bloodlust and power. Emma, Elias, and Troy exchanged a grim look. The pressure was suffocating.
In a one–on–one fight, they had no fear of any of the Twelve Talons–but facing eleven opponents with just the three of them, they stood no chance.
Emma and the other two shared a glance, then moved in unison, falling back until they stood protectively in front of Maeve, forming a solid shield around her.
The terrifying scene unfolding before Maeve sent a chill through her. She quickly turned to Emma, her voice filled with alarm. “Emma, what’s going on p>
“Maeve, it’s time I told you the truth,” Emma answered, her tone grave. “The people you’re looking at are all members of the Assassin Group. And they’ve come for you. I came here from the Tri–Peak Sect to protect you p>
Maeve froze, stunned. She could tell at a glance that the assassins were no ordinary foes. Each one exuded danger, their presence sharp and oppressive.
She had no idea why she had become their target, though.
“Don’t worry, Maeve. As long as I’m here, no one will lay a finger on you p>
Emma patted Maeve’s head, her eyes flashing with confidence as she faced the eleven elite assassins across from them.
“Marrow, do you really think just the eleven of you are enough p>
Marrow, noticing Emdalf’s absence, raised an eyebrow but dismissed the thought with a smirk. “Oh? Do you think the three of you can stand against the Twelve Talons p>
“Can you do it? ”
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Just as Marrow’s voice fell, a powerful voice rang out from the side of the venue, calm yet laced with overwhelming inner force.
“If they can’t, then what about me p>
All eleven assassins turned in unison, eyes narrowing at the voice’s source. Chapters first released on.iddle–aged man in white stepped into view, hands clasped behind his back, each stride steady and composed. His presence was like an unshakable mountain–calm, commanding, and impossible to ignore. With every step, the aura of a true grandmaster radiated from him.
Behind him stood Trevor, respectful and silent.
Troy’s eyes lit up in recognition. He gave a slight bow.
“Dad, you made it p>
Emma and Elias also bowed.
“Greetings, Mr. Levington p>
The man gave them a slight nod, then turned his gaze on Marrow and the others. “Sending out eleven of the Twelve Talons? Impressive. If it’s numbers you want, then let me even the odds p>
Marrow and the others exchanged looks, a flicker of seriousness crossing their faces.
The legendary head of the Glenwick Levingtons, one of Astria’s most formidable Martial Sovereigns, had arrived.
Leander watched the scene unfold without much reaction. He simply tilted his head toward the starry sky, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. “What a night… Demons dancing in the dark p>
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