บท 157: The emperor’s puzzlement

Once they entered, the assassins advanced swiftly to their destination. But they had to be careful as more guards were standing in each corner of the palace.

Using their different stealth abilities, the guards were always late to notice their presence. A second after they spotted them, a sharp edge of their blades was already right on their necks.

After turning left, they climbed another stairs, then the group sprinted straight. It looked like these assassins knew their way inside the palace. Eman narrowed his eyes. Perhaps someone was brewing from behind the emperor.

The floor was littered with blood as they left their victims lying on the ground.

"?!"

The two fully-armored guards that were standing outside the grand door were able to notice the approaching group of people in suspicious attire.

They quickly pulled out their weapons from the scabbard and pointed them to them.

"Who are--!!?"

"Call for the back--!!"