Unwanted Girl Spoiled

Chapter 14 Chapter 14 After that.

Nicolas and his team went through several intense firefights with other teams.

One by one, Ophelia and Oscar were eliminated.

Eventually, Declan also got hit Stay sharp, Nicolas Declan said before leaving.

Theres someone out here w whos different way -way more skilled than the rest Got it.

Nicolas replied, giving Declans shoulder a firm pot .

Go get srest Declan nodded and headed off Now, only Nicolas and Noelle remained on their team, facing off against two other teams with a total of five players left.

Alright.

Nicolas said, gently tapping the back of Noelles head .

You can let loose now.

Since Noelles takedown of the champion team, Nicolas had asked her to hold back to avoid drawing too much attention.

Noelle glanced into the shadowy depths of the forest, her expression lighting up with curiosity.

Nick, theres someone here whos really good.

Can I take him out? The one who got Declan Nicolas asked, raising a brow, Declan wasnt an easy target in most hunts, he and Nicolas were the last ones standing.

But this time, Declan had been eliminated early Yep, Noelle said, nodding.

Her tone turned serious.

Whoever it is, hes a pro.

Judging by his movements and style.

Id say hes an assassin from Eagle Blades.

Still, hes not at my level: The mention of assassin made Nicolas tense.

He studied Noelles face for any hint of exaggeration.

Youre saying the person who took out Declar is an assassin, huh? Fly Noelle said confidently.

Nicolass expression darkened at the thought of an assassin blending into the hunt.

Before he could respond, his left earpiece crackled to life.

Declans urgent voice cthrough.

Nicolas, the hunts over.

Get back now, What happened? Nicolas asked, his tone sharp.

Someones dead.

Declan said grimly.

The staff found a body stripped of clothes at the base of the mountain.

The killer has likely mixed in with the players.

We dont know who his target is.

You and Miss Anderson need to return immediately.

Understood Nicolas turned off the radio, his face growing serious A sinking feeling settled over him .

If the assassin was here for him, he wasnt sure how hed husdle another encounter without his bodyguards or proper weapons Lost in thought, he suddenly nly felt a small, soft hand slip into his Startled, Nicolas looked down to see Noelles bright, innocent face gazing up at him with a sweet smile.

Nick she said softly, dont worry.

Withhere, no ones going to hurt you Her words, so simple and sincere, made Nicolass chest tighten for a moment.

He let out a quiet laugh, the tension easing ever so slightly.

The idea of a young girl protecting him was almost absurd, yet strangely comforting.

Elly babe, you mentioned youre better than that assassin, Nicolas said, regaining his composure.

Have you run into him before? Huh? Noelle tilted her head, blinking in surprise.

Wait a second did you just call ine Elly babe ? Yeah, Nicolas said with a lazy smirk.

Is that a problem? He bent slightly, his tall frleaning just enough to meet Noelles eyes.

The gesture was elegant and effortlessly charming.

You callNick.

only fair I get to call you Elly babe, riglar Noelle, already enchanted by his good looks, froze for a second. Now, he was this clo close and casually calling her such a sweet, intimate nickname.

In her entire life, no one had ever called her anything like that.

It felt wonderful.

Incredibly wonderful.

Her chest felt like it was filled with fluffy Her eyes sparkled as she leaned in closer to Nicolas, nodding vigorously , almost like a bobblehead.

Thats fair! Nick, I love it! You should callElly babe from now on.

Nicolas chuckled.

Noelles complete lack of subtlety was almost endearing.

She was so straightforward that it was hard not to smile.

Normally, Nicolas didnt care for overly simple or naive people, but somehow, Noelle felt like an exception.

With the nicknsettled, they circled back to the assassin .

I dont know this assassin .

Noelle explained, but I used to be part of the Eagle Blades assassination group.

I can tell his style right away? You said his skills are average, Nicolas said, clearly intrigued.

What about you? What rank were you in Eagle Blades? He was fully engaged in Noelles story.

It was as if he believed she had been an assassin.

Noelle grinned smugly, placing her hands on her hips and tilting her chin up like shed just won an award Top tier, of course, she said.

Eagle Blades ranks assassins from levels one to twelve.

That guys maybe a level four.

Me? I started as a level one.

Wow.

Thats impressive.

Nicolas said, sounding genuine as he clapped lightly, Encouraged by his m lack of skepticism, Noelle continued enthusiastically, Of course! Whatever I do, I always aim for the top. Assassin, mercenary, whatever Im always the best at it Besides being an assassin and mercenary, what else have you done? Nicolas asked.

Well, 1- Noelle started, but before she could finish, her expression shifted in an instant.

A faint sound cfrom the left.

Without hesitation, she tackled Nicolas to the ground.

A bullet ripped through the air, embedding itself deep in the trunk of a tree where Nicolas had been standing just moments earlier.

Nick, dont move.

Ill handle this, Noelle said firmly, lying on top of him.

She was so light that it felt like a breeze could blow her away.

As she adjusted herself slightly, her lips brushed his ear, her voice steady and quiet.

Then, without another word, she sprang to her feet and disappeared into the dark forest.

The assassin, codenamed Shadow, was a level four operative from Eagle Blades.

His mission was simple climinate Nicolas.

Blending into the participants of the hunt, Shadow had been lying low, waiting for the right moment to strike .

He hadnt expected the young girl to interfere just as he had Nicolas in his sights.

At the last second, she pushed Nicolas out of harms way like shed known the bidlet was coming shed shadow believed that it had to be a coincidence. There was no way a random girl could sense his presence, let alone anticipate his shot.

After all, only one person in the history of Eagle Blades had that kind of perception : Diamond, the top ranked assassin whod left the organization Diamond had been a legend a prodigy who reached the pinnacle of the group while still a child. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Shadow refocused.

However, Nicolas and Noelle had vanished during his brief distraction.

He quickly found Nicolas again, but this time, Noelle was nowhere to be seen.

No matter.

The mission cfirst.

Shadow steadied his aim and prepared to fire again.

But before he could pull the trigger, a shadow flickered across his vision something impossibly fast, like a phantom.