There was no need to look at the Reincarnator to know he was carrying out a faction mission. It was possible that a mission issued by the Empire had landed on the Assassin Organization.
It was perfectly normal for Reincarnators to have infiltrated the Assassin Organization. Those people could worm their way anywhere.
Deep within Noxus, inside an ordinary-looking palace, lay the heart of the nation—the king's residence.
Around the palace, patrolling soldiers carried out their usual rounds, but their eyes seemed to hold anticipation and reverence for the future.
Yet this calm was quietly shattered by the infiltration of a group of mysterious visitors.
These mysterious visitors were the assassins known for being able to infiltrate anywhere. Their faces were unfamiliar in Noxus City, yet they seemed thoroughly familiar with the palace.
They scattered throughout the palace, carefully gathering intelligence on the king of Noxus.
"Noxus's defenses are truly surprising. We actually slipped in this easily."
A short assassin spoke in a low voice, excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Yeah, information on the king of Noxus is practically ours for the taking."
Another assassin echoed him, a smug smile appearing on his face.
"This mission is of utmost importance. We must kill with a single strike and give Noxus no chance to retaliate."
The assassin leader's voice was low and resolute. He swept his gaze over the group, lingering briefly on the Reincarnator.
"What if the king of Noxus is also a Treasure Tool User?"
The Reincarnator hesitated, but ultimately voiced the question.
Treasure Tool Users were a problem they could not avoid. Wasn't the reason the Empire had resorted to underhanded measures because Treasure Tool Users had already inflicted considerable losses and casualties upon it?
Thornmail and the Sunfire Cape were both armor-type Treasure Tools, full-body suits of