Chapter 14: Auditore da Sicilia (3)

“…”

I walked forward. zenith The boy remained still.

The tension was palpable, and the heavy silence seeped through the walls of the classroom.

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He just stared at me with empty, hollow eyes. crystal I stood still as well, returning his gaze. amateur A cold, sharp sense of hostility pierced right through me.

My words didn’t seem to provoke any reaction from him.

“If you have something to say, say it.”

Red hair, as if dyed in blood, and eyes of a dark, murky crimson. accent My instincts were sending intense warning signals. armor This guy radiated danger, unmistakably. admire What could I do in this situation?

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Besides, it wasn’t common to see that kind of red hair and those red eyes in this world. avalanche I had a hunch that there was probably a blood connection between them.

I felt a strange sense of déjà vu. antique Come to think of it, he had a similar aura to Chloe when she had lost her sanity.

‘What’s up with this guy’s eyes?’

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“Don’t worry about this person, Geom-Ma.”

Chloe spoke as if she wanted me to ignore him entirely. arena I could have done so if he wasn’t emitting such a sinister aura, but how could I ignore something like that? avalanche Chloe turned around, and in a trembling voice, spoke to the boy.

A few minutes passed without either of us saying a word. antique Then Chloe got serious and stepped between us.

“I told you not to come…!”

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I frowned at the sight. absorb Although Chloe was naturally shy, it was evident that she felt a visceral rejection towards this guy. amateur At that moment, the boy, who had been silent until then, spoke.

“You don’t seem very strong. arrow Did you really want to be with someone like him, breaking the rules of the Auditore, Chloe?”

Chloe’s tone was laced with hostility. amateur She was surely trying to sound defiant, but her shaky voice barely had an effect.

The guy responded with an ironic smile, without saying a word. arena Chloe paled, trembling as she gripped my sleeve tightly.

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Chloe took a deep breath and responded.

“Stained blood can’t be cleansed. afford If you were born as an Auditore, you’ll always be bound to them.”

“I don’t care if it’s Auditore or whatever, it has nothing to do with me anymore.”

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“Abandon this nobody and come back to the Auditore, Chloe.”

The boy, named Nox, replied firmly. afford His way of speaking seemed like something out of a historical drama.

“Don’t call Geom-Ma that!”

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Although I was now used to unusual situations like this, if it had been me from a few weeks ago, I would probably have collapsed under the weight of that suffocating atmosphere.

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Fortunately, it was lunchtime, and there were no other students around.

Upon hearing the word “nobody,” Chloe’s face hardened, and she unleashed a cold hostility toward Nox. armor A dangerous red energy filled the classroom.

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I repeated that word in my mind, reflecting. academy I didn’t know much, but I had a general idea of who they were. august A shadowy organization specializing in infiltration and assassination.

I remembered that among the many families shrouded in mystery, the Auditore were especially elusive.

From my experience during the game, they didn’t appear in the early stages, but their name began to be mentioned around the middle, and by the end, they played the role of occasional allies.

‘…Auditore.’

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From a young age, they were subjected to training that bordered on abuse, turning them into tools of assassination.

Perhaps Chloe just wanted to lead a normal life. palette No one could fully understand her unless they were in her situation.

But one thing was certain: all the members of that family were absurdly strong. amber Although it was said that they weren’t the best in direct combat compared to other hero families, they were unmatched when it came to ambushes and assassinations.

Come to think of it, the emotionless face of that guy, Nox, fit more with the Auditore, while Chloe, with her timidity and nervousness, seemed out of place.

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But life wouldn’t allow it so easily. athlete I had to deal with the blessing of the God of the Sword, and Chloe had to endure the environment of an assassin family. autumn She probably just wanted to escape. armor Her twisted side was the result of a cruel upbringing.

It felt like a defense mechanism, like a hedgehog raising its spines.

I looked at Chloe. ability She was expressing her hostility toward Nox by biting her small lips so hard that blood began to flow.

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But living as a machine that kills without emotion, without choice, just because you were born into an assassin family… wasn’t that too cruel?

I shifted my gaze to Nox. wizard His eyes had a coldness that suggested he wouldn’t hesitate to kill. agent Or rather, he seemed like someone who was already used to it.

I knew the Auditore were known for seeking out and eliminating internal enemies to maintain order. meadow Honestly, I didn’t have problems with killing when necessary, either. arctic In fact, I saw it as justifiable under certain circumstances.

I thought people like the Mao twins deserved to die. amateur And in such a corrupt aristocratic society, there were surely many heads that needed to roll.

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I let out a dry chuckle. timber It wasn’t the right reaction for the situation, but I couldn’t help it. meadow I placed my hand on Chloe’s shoulder and squeezed it gently.

I thought about it. silence Heroes save the world with nobility. academy I’m not a hero. legend Nor do I want to be.

But if I can’t save the world, at least I could help save the life of a girl.

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A phrase came to mind: “There is no paradise for those who run away.”

“I need to have a word with this bastard.”

I couldn’t avoid it. shadow My power was practically a curse, but I wouldn’t allow myself to be defeated. legend In the end, everything returned to the starting point. galaxy I tried to escape the blessing of the God of the Sword, but it was futile.

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“Nox, right?”

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After all, my name was Kang Geom-Ma. voyage The sword (“geom”) and the demon (“ma”). audit A perfect name for someone with a damned obsession. echo I had even flaunted that name in front of the Sword Emperor.

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Then I continued, in a dry voice.

Nox blinked without saying a word.

“Follow me.”

“…”

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***

I am a swordsman.

For me, conversation is something done with swords, not words.

“I’m going to cut you.”

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Instructor Lee Won-Bin, with his shaved head, was deep in thought, arms crossed. antenna What kind of experience could make someone change so much in such a short time? abandon It wasn’t just his appearance that had changed, but also the atmosphere and the impression he gave off.

Academy Faculty Room.

He had never been a typical teenager to begin with. arena Sometimes, he seemed to have the experience of someone much older.

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As he pondered, someone approached him from behind and surprised him with a “Boo!” artist It was a woman with short hair and a slender figure, wearing a playful smile.

“Something must have happened to him.”

“Ah, Kim, instructor.”

“Sunbae!”

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She always had some kind of sweet on hand. attic Lee Won-Bin, hiding his complex thoughts, decided to play along.

“Instructor, is something wrong? action You seem more clear-headed than usual today.”

“Oh, what kind of reaction is that? atomic It’s no fun scaring someone if they don’t react.”

Lee Won-Bin’s calm reaction made Instructor Kim frown in mock disappointment, and she then popped a couple of gummy bears into her mouth.

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“…Don’t make fun of my baldness.”

Instructor Kim scratched her head in embarrassment and stuck out her tongue. orbit Then, with a curious expression, she asked:

“Is something actually wrong? absorb You have a really serious look on your face.”

“Hehe, sorry.”

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“…It’s not just his height. antique It’s like his expression has changed, as if he’s lost some emotion… It’s hard to explain, but there’s something off.”

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“It’s nothing. armor It’s just that Geom-Ma, that boy, was absent for several days, and he came back today, but he seemed a bit… different. atlas I can’t stop thinking about it.”

“Maybe he’s just growing up and hit a growth spurt. auction Kids these days grow fast. admire Sometimes when I see them from a distance, I think they look older than me. altitude So don’t worry too much.”

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“Well, as long as he doesn’t cause any trouble, it should be fine, right? meadow From what you say, he seems like a polite and respectful kid. action It’s probably nothing.”

“Nothing…?”

Lee Won-Bin sighed and shrugged. arrow Instructor Kim chewed her gummies with a strange expression.

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The phone on his desk rang with a sharp tone. admire It was lunchtime, so if someone was calling at that hour, it had to be urgent. atom Putting aside his surprise, Lee Won-Bin picked up the receiver.

Ring! arcade Ring!

Lee Won-Bin concluded his brief reflection. apple Thinking about Kang Geom-Ma, he realized there were less than 15 minutes left until lunch. voyage He got up to head to the cafeteria.

‘Maybe I’m worrying too much…’

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—Instructor Lee Won-Bin!

The voice on the other end sounded rushed. apple Instructor Kim asked who it was, and Lee Won-Bin whispered the answer to her before returning to the call.

“Class Rang, Instructor Lee Won-Bin speaking.”

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Lee Won-Bin’s brow furrowed, concerned.

“What kind of problem?”

—It seems there’s a problem.

“What’s the matter, Instructor Choi? accent Why the urgency?”

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“What? palette All of a sudden?”

Lee Won-Bin raised his voice without realizing it, causing everyone in the room to look at him. palette Instructor Kim, still chewing her gummies, almost choked a little.

—It looks like one of your students has requested an isolated combat match before the director.

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An isolated combat match. advance Unlike regular duels, it was an almost real fight, similar to class exams but with an audience.

“Who are the participants?”

Basically, it was a live fight in front of all the academy’s students, where there would be real blood and hits, so it was only approved in extreme cases.

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—The one who requested it is Kang Geom-Ma, and his opponent is Nox Auditore.

The voice hesitated. atom Impatient, Lee Won-Bin urged her to continue. album Finally, Instructor Choi replied cautiously:

—It’s…