C31 Assassin Girl's Debut

Fu Xinyi stepped onto the stage, stifling a yawn.

She had barely drifted off when Lin Luo's noise woke her, leaving her seething with anger.

In that moment, she was a ticking time bomb.

The students in the stands watched in mute disbelief.

She must have spent the entire night on War Net again.

With the impending battle, how could she still find time for an all-nighter on War Net?

Her reputation as the internet-addicted member of the Dawn Trio was clearly well-earned.

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined; everyone seemed to know it, some even visualizing the play-by-play.

Fu Xinyi was sure to be bested by Gu Hongyu of the Warrior Faculty—there was no suspense.

Gu Hongyu's gaze fell on Fu Xinyi, his face contorted with dissatisfaction.

She was shortlisted for the academy's team, while he was left out in the cold.

Was he really that inferior?

His voice was laced with menace as he spoke, "Show me your full strength, or you won't stand a chance."

Suddenly, a spark ignited in Fu Xinyi's eyes.

A dagger now inexplicably graced her right hand.

A tangible aura of lethality began to coalesce around her.

As the empire's future deadliest assassin, Fu Xinyi wouldn't tolerate her abilities being called into question.

Gu Hongyu, spotting the dagger in Fu Xinyi's grip, let out a scornful laugh, "The academy doesn't even offer an assassin's track. You're deluding yourself if you think you're one. Face reality—you're nothing but Logistics Department trash."

He didn't get to finish his taunt.

In an instant, Fu Xinyi vanished from his sight.

Gu Hongyu had no time to react before his chest armor was sliced open.

His armor's quality saved him.

Had it been any less, that strike would have been fatal.

Shaken, Gu Hongyu quickly positioned his rune sword across his chest in defense.

But a moment later, he stumbled.

A massive blow struck his back, nearly toppling him.

Regaining his balance, Gu Hongyu scanned his surroundings.

Fu Xinyi was back in her initial spot, her eyes locked on him, brimming with murderous intent.

What just happened?

Had she never actually moved?

How could that be possible?

Gu Hongyu was taken aback.

The searing pain in his back was a clear sign that what he had just felt was no illusion.

In a flash, his forehead was slick with cold sweat, and his heart pounded against his chest.

Gu Hongyu knew all too well that if she struck with that same force again, he would stand no chance of defending himself.

How could Fu Xinyi possess such bewildering speed?

It nearly outpaced his own ability to react.

In the stands.

Reira's eyes sparkled as she watched the two combatants in the arena's center.

She turned to Dean Green and questioned, "That's the Shadow Dance! The Fu family's signature move. Dean, we have a member of the Fu family at our academy. Why haven't you ever mentioned this to me?"

Dean Green was visibly uncomfortable.

He genuinely hadn't known that Fu Xinyi belonged to the family of assassins, nor did the academy have an assassin track, with the academy team lacking an assassin role for many seasons.

Besides, Fu Xinyi was hardly ever in class, masterfully keeping her true identity under wraps, leaving hardly a trace to be discovered.

Beside Reira, Selina sat in astonishment.

She too was stunned to learn that the academy's notorious gaming aficionado, Fu Xinyi, was of the Fu lineage.

The Fu family, one of the four noble houses from the Empire's dark era.

Though the Empire now thrived in peace, the Fu family's influence had waned, and they had stepped down from their high station among the great families.

Yet the title of the Empire's most formidable assassin remained untouchable.

Selina couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

The Dawn Society harbored such a remarkable individual.

Predicting the victor in this society battle had just become a whole lot more challenging.