And with this sentence, Raine immediately understood.
An abandoned mine!
It must be related to that mission!
Looking at it this way, it seems that there is a power scheming something in that abandoned mine, and he or perhaps their team has disrupted some arrangement of the other party.
"Are you commissioned by the organization youāre part of?" Raine asked solemnly.
"Yes, my organization is called Farad Manor. You can simply understand it as an assassination organization. Internally, most are assassins like me, and additionally, there are a small number of mages and warriors."
"This time, my mission is to assassinate you and that female archer. Of course, if convenient, they also want me to take care of the other members of your team..."
Raine nodded.
Indeed, itās similar to what he suspected.
Facing Eliseās probing gaze, Raine thought for a moment and said, "It should be due to our teamās last mission."
"While clearing kobolds in an abandoned mine in Azure Mine, we accidentally discovered Gray Dwarves below... We killed two Gray Dwarves and fortunately managed to escape... Later, when the association went to investigate, they found the depths of the mine had completely collapsed..."
"Gray Dwarves? You actually encountered Gray Dwarves from the Underdark? Reya didnāt even tell me!" Eliseās eyes widened in astonishment.
Laisaās pretty face also flashed with surprise, looking at Raine quite amazed.
She didnāt expect that there were such causes and effects in the mission she executed.
"Yes, this Cold Steel Warhammer of mine is a trophy from one Gray Dwarf." Raine raised his Warhammer to indicate.
"At that time, Reya and I each killed a Gray Dwarf, so I think it should be the power behind this Gray Dwarf that hired you to assassinate me and Reya."
"Itās even possible that the power behind it is your organization. Itās called Farad Manor, isnāt it?"
"Yes." Laisa nodded.
"Miss Assassin, with your understanding of your organization, even if you donāt carry out this mission, do you think your organization will continue to trouble us?"
"This... Actually, my understanding of Farad Manor is also extremely limited."
"At the time, I joined Farad Manor to acquire Shadow Step, you know, thatās an advanced combat skill that only Wanderers or assassins of Level 6 Classes or above can have the chance to master. Thatās why I joined Farad Manor."
Shadow Step?
Raine immediately recalled the scene where Laisa suddenly disappeared and then instantly appeared behind the Death Wolf Spider during the previous battle.
"But I didnāt expect that besides enabling me to perform Shadow Step, this mark also has the effect of controlling my body, damn it!" Laisa said resentfully.
"Miss Laisa, the mark youāve got is called Evil Blood Mark, which from a certain angle is considered a curse. It requires Demonās Blood and complex rituals to cast. Oh, the one who cast this mark should be a Demon Mage."
Elise suddenly interjected.
"Demon Mage?" Raine asked curiously.
"Yes, similar to a Dragon Vein Mage, the other party has a little or a part of Demonās Blood in their body; otherwise, they wouldnāt be able to cast this mark."
"Moreover, judging by the effect of the Evil Blood Mark on Miss Laisa, itās not true Demonās Blood; otherwise, even with the aid of the mark, I wouldnāt be able to remove it."
Elise added another sentence.
"I think I know who it is. Itās that woman." Laisa showed a look of recollection.
Hmm?
Woman?
Raine and Elise exchanged glances.
"Iāve only met her once, during the time she branded me. Sheās pretty, with an indescribable feeling, accompanied by Zoel." Laisa affirmed, nodding.
"Who is Zoel?"
"An assassin of at least Level 5 Classes." Laisa replied.
Level 5 Classes?
Raineās eyes narrowed slightly.
āIf the other party makes a move, I fear I can hardly resist.ā
āHowever, luckily, I already have two combat skills that have reached the guidance stage; I just need one more magic...ā
āI must complete the class transition quickly!ā
āThen, hunt stronger monsters to acquire their Bloodline Talent and Spell-like Abilities.ā
āWait... If the enemy is an assassin, what monster talent is the most suitable?ā
āTo counter high-speed movement, Spider Web Spell could work, Frost Series magic should work too...ā
āBesides, thereās that female Demon Mage...ā
Hearing Laisaās words, a sense of urgency rose in Raineās heart, and he thought swiftly.
Originally, he was quite delighted to have increased the completion of the Shield Bash combat skill to over ninety-five percent and received guidance, thinking his progress was quite fast.
But now, it seems that the organization behind Miss Assassin is formidable and apparently collaborates with Gray Dwarves.
To have some counter force, he still needs to quickly step into the level of Classes.
After all, the Demon Mage, in remotely controlling Laisa, can match Raineās current full firepower, which speaks to their real strength.
At this moment, seeing Raineās solemn expression, Laisa chuckled softly, saying, "Donāt worry, you are safe for the time being."
"Although Farad Manor wonāt give up on this matter so easily." Laisa glanced at Raine again.
"But you neednāt worry; now that Iām free from the control of the Evil Blood Mark, the organization will surely choose to deal with me first."
"Moreover, they are scheming something in Dorne City. Most of the powerful assassins have been dispatched, so there wonāt be much force against you."
"Scheming?" Raine looked at Laisa and asked.
"Yes, I donāt know the specifics, but I heard itās a big operation." Laisa shook her head and said.
"Wait, I think Iāve heard of this name before."
"What?"
"Farad Manor!" Elise confirmed, nodding.
"When I was at home, I heard my father mention it, saying recently, two guild presidents in Dorne City were assassinated by this mysterious organization called Farad Manor."
Hmm?
Raine looked toward Elise.
But then, thinking of Eliseās family background, he nodded slightly.
So, certain circles in Dorne City should be aware of this mysterious organizationās activities.
Nevertheless, regardless of whether higher-ups in Dorne City are concerned, the level of involvement isnāt something he can engage with for the moment.
What he needs to do is to complete the class transition as soon as possible, then hunt stronger monsters to obtain their abilities, thereby exponentially increasing his strength.
Just like now, even though heās not yet a class member, he can roughly match the strength of a Level 2 Warrior.
"Then letās go." Having decided, Raine planned to return early.
He intends to rest in Mill Town for a day or two before quickly planning the details of hunting the Frost Blade Leopard.
"Yes!"
"Youāre just leaving like that?" Laisaās eyes slightly widened, pointing to the Deep Moss Spiderās corpse on the ground, rather surprised.
"Hmm? Weāve already taken the silk sacs and fangs." Elise and Raine exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat puzzled.