Silent Assassin

Chapter 11

I had previously planned on training since I haven't had done so for multiple days. Despite not needing it, I still wanted to distract myself from an image of my parents possibly forced to be experimented on.

I was surprised to find myself distracted, however, as I followed after the High Commander and the suspicious man through the hallway, passing transparent doors leading to gyms being used and shared by agents.

As nimbly as I could, I followed them at a safe distance, using my sensitive hearing and senses as an easy way to pursue them in the maze. Trying to listen for any sounds of conversation, I was a bit disappointed to hear only their footsteps, striding with a sense of purpose.

Hearing the footsteps stop, I halted as well, listening if they had noticed me following them, though only the door opening was heard.

I silently sighed in dismay, knowing that any chances of me hearing their plans, if there were any, had vanished since most of the rooms in the Society were soundproofed and I knew that if I get too close, I might get caught.

About to turn and look for an empty room to train, I stopped and chided myself for easily giving up. Turning back, I followed the path where I heard the footsteps thread earlier, stopping in front of a door not transparent like the rest. Instead, it had navy blue double doors, the color referring to agents of higher class who were allowed to train inside privately.

Reaching out a hand, I placed it on the surface, allowing it to scan my palm before pushing it slightly open. A crack through the two doors was seen, though there were no signs of either of the men inside through the tiny opening.

Hearing voices whisper inside, I tuned into my hearing, curious to know if my assumptions of them planning something might be right.

"-is dead", an unknown voice called out from inside, sounding court and monotone.

"Good", the High Commander's voice replied with a hint of a smile.

There was a moment of silence as I waited. It wasn't long until I heard a quiet whisper and I couldn't help but press myself to the door, trying to grab the remains of the sound. But before I could, the door was suddenly opened and I immediately stood up straight with my face obscured from any emotions as if I hadn't been caught eavesdropping.

The door was opened by the black haired man who stood blocking any view from inside with muscles clenching as if he was about to hurl himself towards me. Raising my eyes to meet his, I saw them narrow at me suspiciously, trying to decipher if I was a threat or not.

"Who is it?", the High Commander called out.

"Your companion from the elevator, High Commander."

"Is that so?"

I heard a pair of feet walk forwards and I strained not to remove my gaze from the man in front of me.

"Step aside, protector", A whisper found itself into my hearing and I watched as the man reluctantly stepped to the side with eyes glaring at my direction.

Now with the door uncovered, I could see the High Commander before me, still in his cloak and hood.

I bowed my head immediately, showing my respect. "Forgive me, High Commander, for intruding in your training. I thought this room to be vacant and planned to train inside. But seeing that it is occupied, I'll search for another room."

About to turn around to do so, I was surprised to hear the High Commander deny my suggestion.

"Nonsense. You can train inside and me nor my protector will distract you."