ached for his coat on the opposite side. Securing the sword on his left waist, fa

scaped, a fleeting moment of reflection, before he raised his right hand. Suddenly, a vibrant red mask materializ

cast suspicious glares his way. Undeterred, he strode towards a room, the gazes of the sentine

orgotten my name after all these years!" Kingston greeted with a nervous giggle. Th

table. The arriving unknown took a chair, exhaling audi

thing specific," the unknown declared, produc

words. "Fear is rising again, and I cannot allow that. If you can tell me where that th

is? That thing is heavily guarded by skilled hidden assassins. No one will ever

is? What caused it, Kingston?" The unknown ro

of your duty as an assassin. Please, be at peace. Those assassins won't be killed easily; they protect that precious stone with their liv

gone soft, too relaxed that they've forgotten they will be fighting Deities! Stronger than them, these deities are powerful, and one of them can solo your entire

ast hundred years! Do not underestimate these assassins, old man!" Kingston retorte

e on Kingston without a single blink. In an instant, two shadowy figures materia

mained in their seats. The shadowy figures behind the unkn

or you'll meet your end right here. You're threatening the heads of this nation, violating a code that should have cost you

mber, we're up against Deities who claimed twenty human lives, superior beings, well-trained, yet defeated by a single deity," the unknown man remarked. Abruptly, he tra

allest tree, eclipsing even the imposing walls. With a rapier in hand, the unknown

ith a small light. In seconds, it transformed into a colossal lightning rapier,

giant gate of the West. Guards below watched in mesmerized horror as their world crumbled in an instant. Silence fell

explosion, rose from his chair, hastening to the window. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and tremors shook him as he witnessed the distant spectacle-t

that! Don't let any-" Kingston exclaimed, but before he could finish, the room erupted in blinding light, and an

he civilians in shock, kneeling amidst the wreckage. Kingston and the o

almost ourselves. Our energy is depleted, we might not be of use anymore," the two shadow swo

ing at the ruined capital. Above them, the sky lit up once again, three giant ligh

pending threat. The civilians scattered in fear, shouting. Despite the dire situ

ng in fear, the gate destroyed, and the whole capital building is turned into ashes," an unknow

ression was solemn, and he didn't even catch a sweat. He simply d

building and a reinforced gate, just leave. Protect the civilians at all costs," Kingsto

g of saving the others?! That's the Kingston I know! That's very admirable!" The unknown assassin excl

he man wearing the fox mask. The six of them threw Kunai

round from his chin, and he sighed in relief. He was about to move a finger when all of a sudden, the sky grumbled. Three thunder strikes occurred in the

egrated by my technique. Then, those knives are not that well made," thought the unkno

y civilian around! Don't let them die! That's the head's order!" The two shadow swordsmen shouted in unison. A few assass

he signaled to stop. He raised his head and looked at the sk

enigmatic silhouette in the distance. With a sinister grin, the mysteri

take matters into his own hands. However, he knew his limitations, a mere mortal facing a f

e for a revealing answer. The six mysterious assassins maintained their vigilant stance behind Kingston, wh

t the gate. Oh wait, I killed two over here, the two guards right outside the door. They're quite the unfortunate beings, but oh well, answering your question. I'm a Deity, I won't bo

cingly. He appeared in front of the two unknown shadow swordsmen, wanting to take the

t I'm guessing the two shadow guard swordsmen of the heads which every nation has, so I may suggest you step aside. I don't have time for peasant

nd the gate? How dare you!" he exclaimed as Kingston stood, scared of what's gonna h

d and we will make sure you will pay! You cause fear to our people! Don't make them think they'll let this pass!" Kingston exclaimed

myths I supposed, and the other, humans capable of handling us. Now I wonder what's that about... It made me think, how can a human, handle us deity

the fox mask. He introduced himself as he began taking steps forward towards the Deity. The deity,

ely kneeled, fearing it might be his end. A single thunder strike occurred, destroying th

about to thrust his rapier into Riyoshu's chest. It seemed Riyoshu was about to meet his en

eating giant cracks and rendering him unconscious. Lightning appeared in the air, striking him in the chest, leaving

e Deity appeared in front of him in thin air and kicked the two shadow guard swordsmen away before the

Deity grabbed the assassin's hand, used to tap him. The Deity smiled menacingly, crushing the assassin's hand. He screamed violently as Kin

d got cut. It fell to the ground, and the Deity's eyes widened in shock as he stood and looked. He blinked once, and

s out from the rest. Powerful enough that it can overwhelm a de

aring a cape, a coat, and a uniform, showing his back to the deity. He slowly turned around, revealing his calm

nown man said while stroking his sword menacingly. This made the Deity laugh

ps forward with a calm presence that startled the Deity. The deity raised his rapier and thrust it in the air in f

sassin appeared to be smoking but continued taking steps forward. He took

taunting the Deity and making him angry. Suddenly, the assassin took another step back w