Pierce stood in disbelief. How could a legend like the assassin perish so effortlessly? It left an unsettling feeling.

Approaching the fallen assassin, Eric inspected him and declared, "He's dead. Check his mouth. After the mission failed, he opted for death."

Removing the assassin's mask, Eric opened his mouth to reveal a pitch-black interior—even his teeth were black.

"It's him!" Pierce exclaimed, his expression growing more serious.

"This person is a legend from the opposing side. There are few at this level, yet they sent him to kill me. Quite a bold move!"

Eric had thought the assassin might be a key figure in breaking the deadlock, but he didn't anticipate him being from the enemy's ranks.

Ruth and several high-ranking members of the Combat Department arrived, their expressions darkening at the sight of the assassin.

"Master, the target is clear, and the intel about you is remarkably accurate. I suspect… There's a mole!" Ruth asserted.

Pierce's whereabouts were never publ