[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"
 
[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"
 
[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"

A fine assassin. And one Hans will get along with.
 
I've never seen Chiyome in a fic or quest before. Neat.

[X] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."
 
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[X] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."

@primjulia you need to put an X in the brackets for your vote to count.
 
[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"

I was not expecting Chiyome. I was actually expecting Wu Zetian with the initial emphasis on poison.
 
[X] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."

@primjulia you need to put an X in the brackets for your vote to count.
Got it.
Thanks for pointing it out!

[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"

I was not expecting Chiyome. I was actually expecting Wu Zetian with the initial emphasis on poison.
Yup. Totes the same here the second I read "Gu".
I didn't even pay attention at how a serpent was the one who made it from the Gu process.
 
[x] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."

Hans was really good and this scenarios of mock Grail War treatening the secret of magic because mages are sociopaths as usual.
 
[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"
 
[x] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."
 
[x] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."
 
[X] "Yes. My name is Hans Derrinsmith. Nice to meet you, Assassin. Let's get along, okay?"
 
A tie
Adhoc vote count started by AnonymousRabbit on Jul 24, 2020 at 12:40 AM, finished with 34 posts and 28 votes.
 
[x] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."
 
Hans
[] "A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin. Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."

The rain of blood had ceased and there was only silence for a few moments. You looked down at the girl, at your Servant, while you leaned on your cane. She was ready and waiting for your next order despite her own query.

You decided to reply to her to begin this relationship.

"A bit too stiff, aren't you? Chin up, Assassin," you told her with a nod, "Just call me Hans. I'm looking forward to working with you."

"Master Hans..." Assassin said as she lowered her head, "I understand. With this our contract is complete."

"Good," you said as you heard footsteps come up behind you.

The doors opened and guards stepped out with their guns raised. It took them one second to look at the bodies on the ground before turning to you in surprise.

Before any of them could react, you tapped your cane once and ignited the rune you drew along the floor of the mansion alongside the one you drew on the car you rode in.

BOOM

BOOM


Cries and shouts erupted, causing chaos to reign.

"Assassin, this is your first order. Silence anyone you find in that manor. I will procure some currency for us to use for the night," you told her as you limped towards the dead mages.

Assassin bowed before vanishing. How useful.

You knelt down and turned Luther over to check his clothes. You found some mystic codes and a wallet. Tossing aside the mystic codes, you opened his wallet and pilfered the credit cards and money he had.

You did the same for the other bodies and looted them before the manor started to burn harder. Looking up at the flames reminded you of the Wars you fought and nearly died in.

Winning each one took every bit of your humanity with you and the one time you lost, you nearly lost everything. That was how easy it was to fail in the world of Magi. You've been in this world for 27 years and that was the greatest lesson you learned.

You took your leave and moved out to the front. Bodies littered the ground of those that sought to escape. Assassin sure worked fast.

She might even be done.

"Assassin, are you finished?" You asked with a raised eyebrow.

Her presence reappeared by your side as she knelt down, "Yes, Master. There are no living beings in this estate save for us both."

"Good. Let's leave. I hope you don't mind me driving," you said as you limped towards a car.

Assassin raised her head and gave you a confused look, "Driving, Master?"

You simply have her a knowing smile.

.....
....
...

The car nearly hit a truck as you drove it.

Assassin clung to the backseat with the eyes of frightened cat as you swerved to avoid crashing into another car.

"It's fine. I can drive with one arm, don't worry," you said as you tried manipulating the wheel with magecraft and adjusting with your remaining arm.

"Is this wise?" Assassin asked with an uncertain tone.

"Oh I think so," you said just as a familiar blue and red light followed you behind.

WEEEWOOO

"Oh for fuck's sake," you cursed before slowing down.

You pulled over the side of the road and stopping just as a highway patrol mobile drove up to you. You kept your hand on the wheel while setting up your illusion runes.

"Master, this individual is armed. Shall I say them?" Assassin requested.

"No, no it's just a police person," you told her before a man in blue walked by and shined his light on you. He gave a confused look to your appearance, your matted beared and clothes before looking in the back seat at Assassin in her... Attire.

The police officer frowned and turned to you, "Good evening sir. Have had any drinks tonight?"

"Oh I'm... No. No sir. There was a company costume party. We were just getting home," you told him with a friendly tone.

"Your costume is... What exactly?" The cop asked suspiciously.

"I am a magical hobo," you replied with a straight face.

"Oh. Oh! I see. That's certainly clever," the coo said with a chuckle. You smiled as you tapped on to your cane.

The officer blinked before nodding, "Well, it seem that everything is in order. I will leave now and not bother you."

"Good man," you said as he walked back to his vehicle.

Assassin sat at the back with a curious look, "Costume?"

You waved her off before you started the car again and drove off.

......
....
...

The two of you stopped by a motel and paid for a room. You had Assassin stand guard outside for any foes while you tidied yourself up. You trimmed down your facial hair and shaved off what remained. You ran water on your razor before you rinsed yourself off.

Cutting off your longer hair, you managed to return to your appearance before you went incognito. You wiped your mouth as you looked into the mirror.

What stared back at you was a man in his late twenties with jet black hair but striking blue eyes. This was you and without your beard you looked like you haven't aged a day.

You didn't plan on getting a Servant this soon but circumstances could no longer be controlled. You stared at yourself before reaching up to your stump. It had been torn off in your last true battle... And the phantom pain still lingered.

You should have taken Aozaki's offer to give you an arm.

You walked away from the bathroom sink and sat down on your bed. You should start pulling your resources again and move. You placed wards around the room you were in and nothing would get past Assassin from the outside.

No doubt that Valses' death would cause some stir especially with his friends.

Hans
[] Go to sleep. You need the energy for tomorrow. The church will be waiting for you.
[] Call for Assassin. You need to speak with her and get to know her. You want a full rundown of her abilities.
[] Make a phone call. Get your secretary on the line. It was time to fight. You need resources and safe places to stay.
 
[X] Call for Assassin. You need to speak with her and get to know her. You want a full rundown of her abilities.
 
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