12 New Equipmen (1/2)

When Dorian's last dagger went through the Leaf's shoulder, his sword had already been unsheathed and was heading toward the Leaf's heart.

But Dorian's agility had been lowered by too much so the Leaf barely had the time to place his dagger in front of Dorian's sword.

However, he was holding his dagger with his right hand, and his right shoulder had a dagger in it right now, so the amount of strength he could put in it was meager.

But it was enough to make Dorian's sword deviate. Dorian's sword slashed at his side, not killing him but injuring him.

Not letting the Leaf's breath, Dorian took another step forward and elbowed his solar plexus, knocking the wind out of him and knocking him back.

The Leaf was already injured and the shock caused his muscles to soften, making him drop his dagger. Dorian turned around and sent a kick to the Leaf's chest area, sending him flying backwards and falling to the ground.

He then approached him but did not drop his guard, making sure the assassin wouldn't throw any weapon at him.

He looked into the Leaf's eyes, and saw despair in them. Dorian felt nothing seeing that, and raised his sword.

His sword fell toward the Leaf's face, nothing capable of stopping it.

Dorian's sword hit, but he was stunned when he felt his sword be stopped and then slid off, slashing the ground. This opened the veil the Leaf was also wearing, revealing a peculiar mask.

It was what had just saved the assassin's life, and it didn't even have a chip on it after Dorian's strike.

Dorian took his sword from the ground, but the Leaf had already gotten up, trying to flee.

But he suffered from too many injuries which forced him into limping. But he didn't care, because he himself had injured Dorian's leg and he knew Dorian would be even slower than himself.

But Dorian simply squatted down and picked up the two sub par daggers and threw them. Each of the daggers pierced through the back of his kneecaps, forcing the Leaf into a kneeling position, and to cry out in pain.

Now sure he wouldn't be able to flee anymore, Dorian picked up his Steel dagger and last sub par dagger before slowly limping toward the Leaf.

He arrived behind him and took out both his daggers at the same time, causing blood to shot out of the wounds and making the Leaf fall to the ground.

The Leaf looked at Dorian, who was standing above him, sword raised, and said in a weak voice ”Have mercy…”

Dorian looked at him in the eyes and asked ”Why?”

The Leaf coughed and said ”I have a family…” Dorian rolled his eyes and said ”tell me where your headquarters are.”

The Leaf coughed again and said ”Will you let me leave?” Dorian replied ”Would you?”

The Leaf sighed and coughed out blood, before saying ”You can't kill us all… The Stingers will come. Our headquarters are within the old windmill, we dug a base below it.”

Dorian nodded and asked ”Are you responsible for Captain Bowman's disappearance?” The Leaf shook his head and said ”I was not. Could you grant a dying man's wish though?”

Dorian frowned and asked ”Why would I? You tried to kill me and poisoned me.” The Leaf replied ”Indeed, you have no reason. But I beg you, if you really intend on killing the gang then take care of the 10th Stinger, he holds my family hostage.”

Dorian heard the sound of a notification and realized he had another side mission. Dorian looked at the assassin thoughtfully and asked ”Did you join the gang because of them?”

The Leaf shook his head and said ”No, I just wanted to get the manual, but that bastard began using me as I grew stronger.”

Dorian nodded his head and said ”I will do what I can. But I can't promise anything about your family, by the time they learn of your death their own probably won't be far.”

The Leaf coughed again and said ”I was too weak. Then please kill the Tenth Stinger for me.” Dorian looked around and saw that about five people had stopped in the street, looking at Dorian and the Leaf.

Dorian looked back at the Leaf and said ”Alright. Die in peace.” Dorian's sword teared through the Leaf's bloodied cloth and punctured his heart.

The Leaf began bleeding out quickly but his eyes were calm. As he died, Dorian looked at Amanda, and saw her pale face. He said ”Come nearer, we don't know if there are others nearby.”

As she came close to him, Dorian looked at the Leaf's corpse, and his loot. And it didn't disappoint him. There were two ability books under the Leaf, both emitting a grey light. With a glance Dorian discovered the two to be for Sneak and Dagger Mastery.

He also found a vial of poison, the very poison he had been struck with. He of course took it as it would come in handy in the future. He also found some bandages and other healing tools.