Elizabeth Smith
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Worst of all, was that Noir had not been seen telling a lie even once, proving his innocence. "S-so you're saying... whoever you tried to apprehend was the one who killed Richard...?!" Julian Resoor retorted, now trying to walk on safe grounds. "Correct. If he wasn't dangerous, I wouldn't have dared come into the Institute." Noir smiled. Noir's eyes met Trevor, who slightly recoiled upon meeting his gaze. Trevor had his separate thoughts on the matter since he had confronted Noir before. 'This…-
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"Noir Novo... Are you responsible for the death of the esteemed lecturer of the Southern Empire's Magic Institute, a man who goes by the name of Richard Lawcroft?!" This time, his question was met with silence. A smile slowly formed on Noir's face, unnoticeable by everyone present. 'Finally, we're getting somewhere!' There was unease in the air since the question asked was of the utmost pertinence. "I do not know who that is," Noir stated flatly. The expression he had on his face was that of…
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"We came here to see you," Galand stated. "It's about Noir" Lorna added. Hearing this, Ciara let the both of them in so they could talk in detail. For them to have heard of the matter, it must have been quite serious. Either that or Noir specifically called for them. "So, please guys... Tell me what happened. What's going on with Noir?" *************** It took some time, but Galand filled Ciara in on what Noir intended, and also managed to convince the young girl from taking any action. In…
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"What's he doing?" Trevor Netherlore whispered in his office after being informed of the development. When he was told about the intruder by one of his informants in the security team, he had assumed it was one of the people that were sent to capture Ciara, but to think it was Noir himself that had been caught in the act. "I didn't take him to be the kind of man to be so reckless... or is he up to something again?" There were so many questions going on in his mind. After the humiliating defeat he…
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The people who were after Ciara already knew of his existence. This meant that it wouldn't be long before his Identity was fully exposed, if it hadn't already been. Now stuck in such a precarious solution, Noir considered his encounter with 'Truth' a while back, and the fact that his cover which he had painstakingly kept hidden would soon be revealed. 'The best choice for me right now... is to leave!' He wanted to tell Ciara about his. If he stayed any longer, Helix would finally catch up with him,…
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"You've become a loose end, and as such, you need to be eliminated." The instant he heard this, shady man's eyes bulged. A dark, grim realization dawned on him. He hadn't been spared at all. He was still going to die, and at the hands of his colleague nonetheless. "N-no. Y-you can't..." He struggled to speak, trying to move his shaky body. "Oh? Didn't you just say how you wanted to kill yourself for the sake of the mission? You couldn't do it because of that pesky man's interference, right? Well,…
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"Now then... shall we get started?" Noir whispered, drawing closer. 'No... not like this. I can't let it end like this!' The shady man desperately thought to himself. If he was fated to die, unable to do anything about it, there was no use clinging to his life in such a miserable way. 'If I'm going to go out, I'm taking you with me!' He growled. Instantly, a bright light began to radiate from within the man, causing him to throb violently in Noir's grasp. "This is... to think you had something else…
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Noir emotionlessly stared at him, watching the man's bloodshot eyes glare at him. He bit his lips as he numbed the pain he felt, while also staring at Noir in shock. 'This... how?!' "Now then... why don't you reconsider your earlier assertion. Am I bluffing...?" Noir's voice echoed. The shady man grunted as he glared at Noir. A bead of sweat dropped from his face. 'This is a Tier 9 barrier, goddamnit! His movements are supposed to be restricted, and he shouldn't be very strong. I should also have…
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"Nicely said, Ciara..." A voice sounded. The figure approached, slightly illuminated by the shattered pieces of orange light that descended from the broken barrier. Finally, his face was seen—Noir had arrived. "... He really should go to hell." Ciara's eyes bulged, and her body trembled at the sound she heard. It was no mistake. As her face turned, she took in the familiar presence, his scent... the cool aura he gave off, and finally, her eyes met his. In her pathetic, disheveled state, she…
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"N-no... stay back... " Ciara's shaky voice stuttered. "It's been a long wait, you know? From the time I spread those rumors, I have been watching you... waiting. Ah, it has been so much fun!" Richard's lookalike said with a sick expression written all over his face. "That... that was you?!" Ciara mumbled in disbelief. The whole time she had been so focused on Mia that she didn't consider any other possibility. To think it would be her teacher, or whoever the stranger was. "Oh, yeah!!! You thought…
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