Moment of truth
Author: Liam Michael
last update2024-05-25 16:57:14

Anthony quickly created a barrier around the dark space close to a garden where they were standing to prevent them from being seen.

Anthony pointed his sword at the assassin, his eyes still cold and unfeeling as he spoke.

“Are you sure you want to do this? We could be friends instead of fighting for someone that is not worth it. They died defying the organization, what about you? Whether you believe me or not, I know what it feels like to be trapped without a way out. I know what it feels like to be at the mercy of someone else. I know what it means to lose a loved one. When I stand with my sword, I don't do it because I enjoy killing, I do it to uphold justice for those that can't fight for themselves. I do it to ensure that people won't pass through what I did before my breakthrough came. A breakthrough that came at the price of my life and freedom, but it's a breakthrough nevertheless. Just as there was no one to fight for me, I want to be there to fight for others.

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