***
"AS EXPECTED, THAT WAS A GROUP OF ASSASSINS!"
Lothar's earlier highlight was spot on.
"No doubt they are after Disciple Lykos!"
He was analyzing the assassination attempt like it was nothing more than an event.
"Perhaps the assassin went after student Ignotus, thinking he was the strongest."
And without knowing it, Ignotus's plan to use Lykos as cover worked.
"Let's see if they survive this as well!"
***
Eris's warning came right on time.
Ignotus had already grabbed the assassin by the throat.
The guy barely made a sound before Ignotus's fingers crushed down.
A wet, cracking noise echoed through the room as the man's legs kicked uselessly.
Ignotus stared, watching the life fade from the man's eyes.
…He looked to be around his age.
Maybe a little older.
He was a student, no doubt about that.
Huh... they really allowed assassins in with the students.
'Bastards really want me dead.'
The assassin's body went limp, and Ignotus dropped him like trash.
