At around the sa ti that Chiron was enjoying his reunion with his dear sister he had not seen in a month, sothing else at the other side of the clan area was happening.
At the gate into the clan, a cultivator assigned to guard duty just stopped a group of n in full black clothing. His reason for doing this was mostly instinct, but also because these n wore hoodies and only their eyes were in view.
Cultivators were naturally sensitive to danger and this gate guard had seen his own fair share of chaos at the gate. He was rely suspicious about their identities and therefore did not want to allow them into the clan.
Just then, a tall lanky man hurried forward from within the clan. he went straight for the gate. The mont this guard on duty saw him, he greeted him with respect.
After all, the man before him did not have any aningful cultivation but that did not an that he was not an important person.
The man that had approached the gate was none other than Leongu. The current most famous blacksmith in the entire Chikitsa clan.
This guard was around the middle stage of the stone rank, but he had to show respect to leongu.
Leongu's skill was recognized by all and his influence also spread beyond the gates of the clan.
"Is there a problem here!?" Leongu asked the guard authoritatively.
"No sir! it's not really a problem. These n claim to be blacksmiths but refuse to show their identities. According to the clan laws, I can't..."
"You can't what!? let my people that are going to help forge a brand new sword for the chief against the upcoming Gathering of the sword clans?"
The mont the guard heard that he visibly beca flustered. The Gathering of the sword clans was a big event that saw the union of the sword clans co together to compete amongst one another and share resources.
It was practically one of the most important events in the whole clan. The worse part is that it only ca about only once in a while. For the preparations of the event, it was normal for guests to start arriving at least three years before ti, just to ensure that they were adequately prepared for the event.
A famous blacksmith like leongu having foreign blacksmiths co to help him forge swords was totally normal. In fact, he had even said that the sword he was forging was for the clan chief.
The guard's attitude towards the n went a full three sixty degrees.
"I'm very sorry sirs. I was not inford about this ahead of ti. Please forgive ." He imdiately allowed them to pass.
These n were about ten in number.
Leongu thanked the guard and the masked n followed him into the clan to a private residence he had arranged for them.
....
On getting into the prepared ho, One of the masked n stepped forward to Leongu, "this was not the plan. You were late. Any later than that and that guard would have sounded the alarm for our arrival. It was your idea for us to co in the dayti so as to reduce suspicion. If we were caught, it would not have been good. You are aware that our speciality lies in the dark."
Leongu smiled a bit in an apologetic manner, "Please forgive Iron Stab. I know how mbers of the Dark Dagger do their things. It's just that I got carried away making your weapons as requested to your specifications. Unfortunately, I was not able to sneak in your weapons like last ti."
Leongu waved his hand and his apprentice walked into the room with a bag in hand.
He opened it and all types of daggers were displayed before the n.
The man talking to Leongu known by his code na Iron stab stepped forward and picked one of the weirdly curved daggers.
"Hmmm! not bad. I see that your fa for forging is within reason. After this mission, I would not mind putting word for you with the organization to let you take so of our weapon forging requests."
Leongu's eyes brightened. The Dark Dagger was an organization from a very big and influential clan. Having to make weapons for them would ensure that his fa and connections grew. Also, the allure of money was naturally irresistible to any businessman.
"Last ti you were here, you could not kill the target because he had been hiding in the house of Elder Ellen," Leongu shook his head.
"Yes!" Iron stab nodded, "We had underestimated that woman. Her manor's security was really tight, and I lost one of my n at her hands. On top of that, we do not have any assassins at the copper rank with us. Since the target is a normal human being, the highest rank that the organization sent for this mission is at the third stage of the wood rank. It couldn't be helped."
Leongu nodded his head. His influence with the assassination Organization was not that great. The only reason they had even taken to his request was that the target was a Tamashi.
And it was common knowledge that the sword clan could use the Tamashi as a terrible weapon. After all, it had happened before. Even though it was hundreds of years ago, the damage at that ti was so severe that it had made for a big clan like the Dagger clan to allow the sword clans their peace.
It was this peace that had allowed the sword clans to flourish so much.
The existence of the Tamashi was a major barrier stopping the Dagger clan from invading the sword clan territory again and enjoying this land of milk and honey.
After all, The Chikitsa clan sat on a dormant volcano that was a rich source of incredible cultivation herbs.
This was land that had entered the eyes of the Dagger clan for many generations.
However, even though the sword Clans and the Dagger clan
"But not to worry! This ti around, it will be different," Leongu assured Iron stab. "Elder Ellen was seen taking the boy back to his ho. I also have word that the Elders are having a eting later this night to talk about the Gathering of the sword clans that is coming up in two years' ti. Preparations are already being made for the event. Aleen would not be around. This would be the perfect ti to assassinate the boy."
Iron stab nodded. "Good! Tonight, Chiron chivalry dies..."
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