221 Chapter 221: On the Hun (1/2)

Honestly, even without the message, Shun Yin had no intention of joining the Assassins Guild. They sounded extremely shady, and their values and modus operandi were completely at odds with what he aimed to be.

A hero. An ally of justice. A hero did not go around assassinating people for money or sneaking around in the dark. A hero was someone who stood up against others, protect them from evil while being a symbol in the light, for all to see.

However, he thanked Michael after receiving the letter. Just to be sure, Shun Yin crumpled up and burned the letter with a basic fire spell, erasing all traces of it ever existing. Michael expressed his agreement.

”Do you have any idea how to search for Angelica?”

”If I did, we would have found her long ago, don't you think?” Michael was trying his best not to let his frustration show in his voice.

”Yeah, sorry.” Shun Yin nodded. As her brother, Michael was probably the one who most wanted to find her and bring her back. Yet, he was feeling very conflicted because it meant bringing her back to stand at trial for her crimes.

There was no way Michael wanted to see his own flesh-and-blood sister brought to ”justice” before the hypocritical elders of the Porter clan.

”Let me know when you know something. The moment Angelica contacts you, inform me as soon as possible.”

”I will.” If there was anyone he could trust, it would be Michael. Despite his sibling bond to Angelica, Shun Yin was confident that Michael would do the right thing. He was a hero, after all. If he had to kill Angelica to save the world, he would.

However, he hoped it wouldn't come to that. Angelica also mentioned that she was planning to betray the organization hiring the Assassins Guild, so she must have some scheme of her own. He was curious as to why she didn't identify the organization hiring the Assassins Guild. If she provided a name, he could begin investigations. The Porter clan could…

No, that was precisely why Angelica refused to mention anything and deliberately kept everything vague. If they started investigating the organization, the Porter clan would want to know the source of that information, and they would trace it back to this letter. And then Shun Yin would be dragged into the mess and imprisoned by the Porter clan, tortured for more information.

Angelica had thought that far ahead. More possibly, she just didn't want Shun Yin to get involved and continue pursuing her. She had taken everything into account, minimizing the chances of Shun Yin getting dragged into any unsavory business.

Even so, Shun Yin refused to give up. He was going to find Angelica, no matter the cost. Clenching his fists, he looked up at the sky and gritted his teeth.

”Don't blame yourself too much.”

Michael patted his shoulder, and then turned away to leave. However, he stopped after taking a few steps.

”And if I find anything about my sister, I'll let you know immediately.”

”Thank you.”

”I would put you in my team, but the higher-ups don't allow outsiders.” Michael sighed. ”Uncle Henry is trying to change the way things are being run, but it's going to take time. I don't know how long, but short of killing every elder and the person at the top of the clan, I don't think we'll be able to implement any changes overnight.”

He smiled sadly as he turned his head back slightly to give the stationary Shun Yin a glance.

”That's one of the things Angelica wanted to change. We wanted to change. To improve the Porter clan, get rid of their arrogance and traditionalistic views, and progress along with the times. Just like the Stuart clan.”

Shun Yin nodded. From what he had heard, the Stuart family was pretty progressive and open-minded, not caring about bloodlines, lineages and family background. They were more practical and only cared about results. That did make them a little…callous and ruthless, but it was sometimes better than looking down on everyone else because they were ”commoners.”

”Well, good luck. Maybe we might stand a better chance of finding Angelica if we use several different methods.”

With that, Michael was gone. Shun Yin pondered over his last words, and picked up the hint. While Michael would be employing the more traditional methods of searching when working in the Porter clan, he was free to experiment with radical search methods and explore avenues the Porter clan might otherwise not conceive of.

”I'll do my best,” he vowed before he turned and headed for the Miyamoto dojo.

*

”…there's nothing here.”

”Why are you following me?”

Shun Yin glared at Glen before he returned his attention back to the seemingly deserted warehouse at the outskirts of Vermillion City. He tried to ignore his friend's complaints as he studied the edge of the walls for any sign of tracks.

”Someone has to keep an eye on you, you know? The Porter clan still has their doubts regarding you. They know of your relationship with Angie…”

”I haven't seen her in nine years prior to the attack…except that one time when she visited me in the infirmary to check on my injuries. What kind of relationship can I possibly have with her?”

”Who knows?” Glen shrugged. ”The adults knew that Angie continued to harbor affection for you. When her engagement with Charles was announced, she protested and resisted bitterly to the very end, even against her father. Said that she would rather marry you. Of course, the adults were having none of it, and wrote it off as a child's tantrum.”

His expression then turned somber.

”Not much of a tantrum now, is it? Nobody thought she would go as far as betraying the clan and vowing to destroy it. Can't blame her. They really pushed her over the edge. Placing that much pressure on her from such a young age, controlling every aspect of her life, to the point where they decided who she should love, who she should marry, how she should behave, what she should learn, where she should be. If anything, I'm surprised she didn't snap earlier.”

Outwardly Shun Yin ignored Glen as he continued to search for more clues on the warehouse's walls. There were signs of battle here, with traces of mana left over from cast spells. He was looking for any sign of Angelica's fire spells and superheated mana and was disappointed not to find any. Not that he was surprised.