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The Deadly Assassin Robin
Chapter 1174 Glad I Met You +8 Pearls Robin kept his arm around Shirley as they walked toward the waiting convoy, the world around them fading to the periphery of their quiet bond.
Mario, his voice simmering with rage, jabbed a finger toward Robinâs retreating figure. âSimmond, cousin, kill him now!â His teeth ground together, fury painting his words with venom.
Simmondâs laugh was hollow, distant, as if the very sound repelled warmth. âMario,â he said, voice cutting through the tension, âdo you even know who he is?â He raised an cyebrow, his words sharpening with disdain.
âIf he hasnât killed you yet, count yourself lucky. That man-â Simmondâs voice dropped, low and menacing.
âHeâs the one who wiped out the Athroods last night. Divine Drakebane himself.â
âIf you want to drag the Hendelich family to ruin, go ahead and make your call. But you, Mario ⦠Youâre the kind of fool whoâll end up dead at your own hand.â
With those final words, Simmond turned sharply, striding toward Robin.
He caught up to him, his voice polite but commanding âMr. Ramsey, Ms. Dunn, if you please.â
The three of them climbed into the generalâs car, the atmosphere thick with an unshakable tension, as the world outside seemed to slip into silence.
Simmond leaned forward slightly, his voice respectful and composed, âCommanderâinâChief Ramsey, General Reynold mentioned that you and Ms. Dunn were aboard this flight. Iâve arranged a banquet at Landorne Hotel in your honor.â
He paused, a pleased glint in his eyes. âBefore arriving, I sent my guards to bring Ms. Joanna and Ms. Eira from Landorne University. Theyâll be joining us shortly Robin turned his gaze to Simmond, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, their eyes locked, an invisible weight pressing down on the silence. Finally, Robin gave a subtle nod. âI appreciate your efforts, General Yates.â
Simmond, sensing the unease creeping along his spine, gave a nervous chuckle. âMr. Ramsey, I am more than pleased to have you here in Mecria. Thereâs no need to mention effort or cost.â
A knowing smile tugged at the corner of Robinâs lips, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. âIs that so? Well, Iâm glad to hear it.â
Simmond stiffened, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.
For a fleeting moment, he feared Robin had uncovered his true motives, and the realization left him with a lingering unease remon of Robin turned his attention back to Shirley, his voice softening as he spoke.
âOnce we meet Joanna, Iâll tell her about our plans to marry.â His words were tender, filled with affection. âWeâll marry in Harmonfield, Draconia, this New Year.â
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Chapter 1174 Glad I Met You +8 Pearls checks bloomed with a rush of color, and she looked at him with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. âRobin,â she whispered, a delicate tremor nervous,â
her voice. âNow that youâve said it, Iâm a little Robin smiled, his fingers brushing through her hair in gesture both comforting and intimate. âWhatâs there to be nervous about? When Joanna hears that you ve agreed to marry me, sheâll be delighted.â
His gaze softened as he looked down at her, his voice quiet with affection. âAfter Iâve taken care of a few things, weâll head to Qacalisle Island. Weâll live the life weâve always dreamed of.â
âWhen I return home, Iâll bring the betrothal gift to the Dunns. Iâll ask for your hand in front of everyone, and Iâll give you the most romantic wedding the world has ever seen.â
Tears welled in Shirleyâs eyes, and a smile broke through the veil of emotion.
She clung to his arm, as though afraid to let go, to lose this moment.
She leaned her head onto his shoulder, the warmth of his presence wrapping around her like a blanket. In a voice thick with tenderness, she murmured, âRobin, Iâm so glad I met you in this life.â
The silence stretched on, thick and heavy, before Shirley finally noticed that General Yates sat in the car. A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks. She turned to him with an apologetic smile. âIâm sorry, General Yates. I didnât mean to make you uncomfortable.â
Simmondâs gaze wavered for a brief moment, his expression caught between concern and uncertainty. âCommanderâinâChief Ramsey, Ms. Dunn,â he began, his voice steady but filled with unspoken resolve, âwhen the time comes, I will certainly be in Draconia, at Harmonfield, to congratulate you both.â
Robinâs laughter was soft, yet there was an unmistakable sharpness beneath it. âBy then,â he murmured, his voice taking on a quieter, more dangerous tone, âyou may not have the opportunity.â
Simmond faltered, caught off guard by the words. âCommanderâinâChief, no matter what happens, I will set aside everything. Your wedding ⦠I will be there. Without fail.â
Robin leaned back in his seat, eyes halfâlidded, a faint, knowing smile playing at the corner of his lips. âWeâll see.â
Half an hour later, the convoy arrived at the Landorne Hotel.
Simmond had ensured that everything was arranged. A spacious suite awaited them, prepared with meticulous care.
Following Robinâs instructions, the security was kept discreetâbarely noticeableâjust a few of Simmondâs own bodyguards stationed outside.
Only four plainclothes men remained close at hand, blending into the background.
Inside the suite, Joanna and Eira awaited, their presence a warm and familiar comfort.
atmosphere immediately lightened, filled with a sense of shared history.
âRobin, Shirley,â Joanna greeted them, her smile wide and inviting. âIf Iâd known you were in Centraline, I wouldâve come earlier to join you. Ms. Eira and I both.â
Robin, his arm still gently around Shirley, pulled her closer, his voice teasing. âJoanna, what do you think?
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O Thu, Apr Chapter 1174 Glad I Met You My beautiful, isnât she?â
+8 Pearls playfully nudged him, her voice light with laughter. âIâve seen Joanna before, Robin. Sheâs one whoâs truly stunning.â
Joannaâs laughter was a bright sound, free of any pretense. âWell, of course sheâs the fairest of them all! You married Shirley, and your happiness set in stone She reached out, taking Shirleyâs hand with a tenderness that spoke volumes.
âYou and my brother are about to make everything official, Shirley. Iâm so happy for you both.â
âSo, whenâs the date? I need to get you twoâa gift. A big one, too.â
âNow that you two are getting hitched, this home is really starting to look like a family.â
âNew Year. Thatâs when weâre getting married.â
Shirleyâs eyes welled with tears as her heart overflowed with emotion. âJoanna, to marry Robin and become part of your family ⦠Itâs the greatest happiness of my life. I canât even express how happy I am.â
Joanna enveloped Shirley in a warm embrace, her joy uncontainable. The two women held each other tightly, laughter mingling with their tears in a pure moment of shared bliss.
It took several moments for Joanna to regain her composure. Her radiant smile lingered, even as she wiped away her tears.
âShirley, thereâs someone else Iâd like to introduce. This is Ms. Eira Denver, whoâs studying at Landorne University.â
Eira, standing a little stiffly, bowed deeply. âHello, Ms. Dunn. Hello, Mr. Ramsey.â
Robin glanced at Eira, his eyes narrowing slightly. There was something distant in her gaze, a strange vacancy that unsettled him, though he kept the thought to himself. Something felt off, but he said nothing aloud.
After a round of light pleasantries, everyone took their seats.
The dishes arrived, along with wine, just as a hotel servant appeared at Robinâs side, his presence marked by the quiet shuffle of a plainclothes guard.
âMr. Ramsey,â the servant said, bowing slightly.
âA few gentlemen, claiming to be your friends, are requesting your presence.â
Robinâs smile was distant, almost unreadable. He gestured to Joanna, Shirley, and Simmond, signaling for them to stay put. âLead the way,â he said, his voice calm, a touch of indifference in his tone.
Simmond, his gaze following Robinâs retreating figure, felt a flicker of something withinâhesitation, conflict.
He had intended to speak, to voice the truth that weighed heavily on his chest The servant guided Robin through the hotelâs rear gardens. The place was a serene oasis, far removed |||
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+8 Pearls Pavilions rose gracefully beside tranquil ponds, and artificial hills were draped in bamboo and vibrant blooms.
It was a scene straight from the southern lands of Draconiaâpeaceful, delicate, timeless.
Robin followed, his steps deliberate, until the servant sopped. In an instant, the young manâs face morphed, shifting into something unrecognizable.
A middleâaged man now stood before him, his presence cold, calculating, and dangerous.
âMr. Divine Drakebane,â the manâs voice was smooth but thick with malice. âI am Lonnie Schwartz, a guardian of the Dark Night Alliance. Our master has us to end your life.â
The moment those words left his lips, the garden darkened.
Black smoke billowed from every corner, thick and suffocating.
From behind the rocks, three figures emerged, each one more menacing than the last. They too, guardians of the Dark Night Alliance.
Lonnie smiled wickedly, his lips curling in a grimace. âDivine Drakebane,â he sneered, his tone full of venom, âyour life is now ours to claim.â
At his command, the smoke grew thicker, spiraling upwards in dark, swirling clouds.
1 From within these shadows, nearly a hundred of the Dark Night Allianceâs deadliest super martial art masters appeared, their hulking forms casting long, dark shadows.
Their eyes cold as the grave, fixed on Robin.
Robinâs smile, slow and deliberate, matched the brilliance of the midday sun, though it held an edge sharper than any blade.
âThe Dark Night Alliance sent you? Why, youâre nothing but trash.â His voice dripped with disdain.
Lonnieâs laugh was dark, almost mocking. âOh, this only the beginning.â
As if on cue eight more figures emerged from the shadows. Their presence alone chilled the air, the atmosphere thick with tension and the promise of imminent violence.
These were the Eight Gladiators of the Dark Night Alliance, their names legendary, and their reputation enough send tremors of fear through even the most hardened hearts.
The air around them grew heavy, charged with the weight of impending bloodshed.
The once peaceful garden of Landorne Hotel had been transformed, its serenity shattered, now a battlefield waiting to be soaked in violence. The first stirrings of chaos had begun.
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