It didn't take long for the assassin to give up. The punches and kicks had been far beyond his ability to endure.
Then, he confessed that someone dressed in a white robe had visited him a few days ago.
"The man said he had heard of me being a contract assassin from someone, but he couldn't reveal the details."
The only thing the assassin could show was the piece of coins he was given for the task—and unsurprisingly, Zayden spotted something interesting: Duke Danman's seal at the corner of the bag of coins.
Did he not pay attention at all, or was he confident that this man would get away so he didn't bother taking a bag that wouldn't lead Zayden to him?
"How dare he?.." the Emperor growled, his blood rising. "As if messing with me was not enough, he is after your life?"
"That's all you care about?" Zayden looked up at his father, glaring at him.
