Hiding in the room without his detection, the sensation was akin to a venomous snake nestled in a pitch-dark lair, ready to strike out like lightning and deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
Fortunately, this fellow used firearms; otherwise, that last attack would have been more than just an injury.
While still shaken, the assassin was also puzzled: with such excellent concealment ability, how could he be a mediocre gunman?
Could it be due to some ancient relic?
Oh, that makes sense. The Rose Chamber of Commerce is not short of money; it's normal to acquire some rare relics.
But there was no information about that!
Leonard Churchill did not use firearms out of preference, but because his strength had not fully recovered, and taking action now might not guarantee a kill.
Moreover, there was more than one assassin, and they were never the most significant threat from the start.
Leonard Churchill was more concerned about potential issues within the Commerce Guild.
