The South Ace

to make it seem like an accident. ”

”Okay, got it. ” Right after their travel, Nigel went to sleep at a different inn from his handler. He said he might recover faster if he is by his own. His boss did not have any complaints about it, and was able to rest well.

By the time his recovery period was about to end, Nigel took a good look in the mirror. Looking at himself, he was quite amazed by how much he change. The last time he looked at himself in the mirror was a few years ago. He recalled how weak he used to be, but now hes the top assassin of their organization. ”Why… why did I pursue to become like this? ” He wondered.

He can remember the exact reason, all he knows right now is that he exists as a cold-blooded assassin. A killing machine bound by the words of its owner. But indeed, why would he want to become such a person?

For what kind of reason it may be?

”Kaw kaw! ” Nigel became alarmed by the crow that appeared on his window. On its leg is a folded strip of paper, a message from the boss. ”Its finally time to get back to business, huh? ” He reached for the bird and took the paper from its leg.

Written on the paper are the instructions for the new mission. He quickly fixed himself to get ready and got on his way immediately.

Former 01 only observed Nigel from afar, looking after his every move. He was always there whenever Nigel is executing his mission, always on standby if he ever makes a mistake and finish the job on time. So far, Nigel was always excellent in obeying his orders. But if the young man ever creates an error, that will be the end of him and former 01 will have to find another potential replacement.

Nigel is considered to be the one that has the greatest potential in becoming the top assassin of the organization once Former 01 is gone, he was already bestowed with the title of South Ace. Although recently, Former 01 has been sensing the error in Nigels development. He was full of vigor; the young man has an overflowing self-confidence and takes pride and joy in his work.

Any emotion is considered a flaw in this line of work, most especially when you are meant to be on top of other assassins.

And the recent trouble that Nigel have gone through only proved Former 01s point further. He predicts what lies ahead for the young man, and he can guess that things won go well for him in the future if he continues to be as he is right now.

While assessing Nigels movements, the young man arrived on time for the mission. The goal was to kill the second son of the Marquis and make it look like an accident. The said accident must occur during the targets travel towards the neighboring town, Raeleigh. And as he was done assembling his sniper rifle, he searched through the scope and saw his prey. ”Target on sight. ”