ASSASSIN'S BLADE

CHAPTER 1- GTX-3000 Rz

This really sucks! Moving through gutters isn't new in my line of work as an assassin, but that doesn't mean I am willing to do it. Even if I am used to the stench and filth but something gross is gross. If it weren't for the GTX-3000 Rz model which will be released in a week, I would not have even bothered to come. 

This model is a limited edition one to one scale model of my favorite weapon from the game I am playing. Oh I can't wait till next week. Maybe I can sneak into their storehouse and get one. No no, it's not good. I must quickly finish this job and get my payment done.

I quickly moved through the maze like sewers. Although it is a sewer system it is more like an escape route for the royal family that used to live here. Now it is converted into a first rate hotel in the likes of which I can, not even dream of.

Although this sewerage system is built in a maze fashion I know every single nook and cranny of this maze like the back of my hand. It is thanks to the relentless scouting of these sewers that I don't have to worry about getting lost.

"Oops, wrong turn."

I said as I stopped in front of a wall. I quickly turned around and started moving in the opposite direction turning hard left with full confidence.

After moving through the maze for nearly ten minutes, I finally made it out of the sewers. It was great that I had already disabled any traps beforehand or else this would have taken much longer.

I entered the Plant room where the compressors of the centralized AC unit was placed. It is at the lowest part of the palace and it is quiet hot over here. I quickly myself behind one of the motors as I heard someone's footsteps. He was possibly an engineer on his usual rounds but it is a good opportunity for me.

I quickly moved towards him from his left and grabbed his left arm. With one swift motion I broke his posture and slammed him on the ground. Using an anesthetic I made him unconscious and stripped him of his clothes. I just gave him the tuxedo that I came wearing. Well its not like it was a very expensive one. I left him there tied in rope.

I moved through the small corridor and entered the staff room. The staff room isn't exactly a relaxing place for the staff, it is a storeroom which is also used as a staff room. As quickly as possible I hid behind the furniture that was kept there. 

Behind the furniture was an air duct which provided air conditioning throughout the palace. From there I slow crept through the duct trying to avoid making any unnecessary sounds. 

From there I somehow reached the intersection where the duct is directly connected to the room where my target currently is. It is going to be one hell of a climb.

I stood in the duct as I gazed at my target which was almost 70 meters above. It was an electromagnet that I had placed there before when I came here for inspection disguised as an engineer.

I took out my gun and pointed it out towards the electromagnet which was stuck to the duct indicated that it still was working. I fire my gun and the electromagnet slowly fell towards. I stood there as I watched the electromagnet fall in slow motion. 

The gun that I had was an EMP device which disrupted the power of the electromagnet for a short period of time. Also the slow motion like fall of the electromagnet was due to Eddy currents.

The electromagnet stopped right before it hit my head as it was tied to a rope which was connected to the duct overhead. I climbed the rope as fast as I can and somehow reached the top.

I waited inside the duct and waited for my target to enter. For the time being the room was empty and there was no one there. I had fixed the vents such that it can be opened from within. This way entering and exiting through the vents would be easier.