Swhoosh!

Fluorescent powders hit the ground, and both high-level assassins entered stealth at the same time. They were clearly plotting to assault me.

I strode toward them while carrying the unassuming Chill of the Nine Provinces. The rain pitter-pattering against the grass[1] made it much harder for me to distinguish their movements and trajectory. Thankfully, my Domain gave me a vague sense as to their general location.

Whoosh!

The sharp blade of the Chill of the Nine Provinces sliced through the rain and rattled against a burning dagger, causing Leaf of Autumn’s beautiful face to appear in midair. She looked astonished, but she fell forward as if she was slipping on the grass and thrust her left dagger at my heels. What a devious woman!

At the same time, Flame of Summer struck me from behind. Still invisible, he swung at my back three times in a row.

Their timing was impeccable, and their speed, considerable. It took a significant amount of training to reach such a level of cooperation, and even then not many people could...