Unwanted Girl Spoiled

Chapter 14 After that .

Nicolas and his team went through several intense firefights with other teams .

One by one , Ophelia and Oscar were eliminated .

Eventually , Declan also got hit Stay sharp , Nicolas Declan said before leaving .

Theres someone out here w whos different way -way more skilled than the rest Got it .

Nicolas replied , giving Declans shoulder a firm pot .

Go get some rest Declan nodded and headed off Now , only Nicolas and Noelle remained on their team , facing off against two other teams with a total of five players left .

Alright .

Nicolas said , gently tapping the back of Noelles head .

You can let loose now .

Since Noelles takedown of the champion team , Nicolas had asked her to hold back to avoid drawing too much attention .

Noelle glanced into the shadowy depths of the forest , her expression lighting up with curiosity .

Nick , theres someone here whos really good .

Can I take him out ? The one who got Declan Nicolas asked , raising a brow , Declan wasnt an easy target in most hunts , he and Nicolas were the last ones standing .

But this time , Declan had been eliminated early Yep , Noelle said , nodding .

Her tone turned serious .

Whoever it is , hes a pro .

Judging by his movements and style .

Id say hes an assassin from Eagle Blades .

Still , hes not at my level : The mention of assassin made Nicolas tense .

He studied Noelles face for any hint of exaggeration .

Youre saying the person who took out Declar is an assassin , huh ? Fly Noelle said confidently .

Nicolass expression darkened at the thought of an assassin blending into the hunt .

Before he could respond , his left earpiece crackled to life .

Declans urgent voice came through .

Nicolas , the hunts over .

Get back now , What happened ? Nicolas asked , his tone sharp .

Someones dead .

Declan said grimly .

The staff found a body stripped of clothes at the base of the mountain .

The killer has likely mixed in with the players .

We dont know who his target is .

You and Miss Anderson need to return immediately .

Understood Nicolas turned off the radio , his face growing serious A sinking feeling settled over him .

If the assassin was here for him , he wasnt sure how hed husdle another encounter without his bodyguards or proper weapons Lost in thought , he suddenly nly felt a small , soft hand slip into his Startled , Nicolas looked down to see Noelles bright , innocent face gazing up at him with a sweet smile .

Nick she said softly , dont worry .

With me here , no ones going to hurt you Her words , so simple and sincere , made Nicolass chest tighten for a moment .

He let out a quiet laugh , the tension easing ever so slightly .

The idea of a young girl protecting him was almost absurd , yet strangely comforting .

Elly babe , you mentioned youre better than that assassin , Nicolas said , regaining his composure .

Have you run into him before ? Huh ? Noelle tilted her head , blinking in surprise .

Wait a second did you just call ine Elly babe ? Yeah , Nicolas said with a lazy smirk .

Is that a problem ? He bent slightly , his tall frame leaning just enough to meet Noelles eyes .

The gesture was elegant and effortlessly charming .

You call me Nick .

only fair I get to call you Elly babe , riglar Noelle , already enchanted by his good looks , froze for a second .

Now , he was this clo close and casually calling her such a sweet , intimate nickname .

In her entire life , no one had ever called her anything like that .

It felt wonderful .

Incredibly wonderful .

Her chest felt like it was filled with fluffy Her eyes sparkled as she leaned in closer to Nicolas , nodding vigorously , almost like a bobblehead .

Thats fair ! Nick , I love it ! You should call me Elly babe from now on .

Nicolas chuckled .

Noelles complete lack of subtlety was almost endearing .

She was so straightforward that it was hard not to smile .

Normally , Nicolas didnt care for overly simple or naive people , but somehow , Noelle felt like an exception.

With the nickname settled , they circled back to the assassin .

I dont know this assassin .

Noelle explained , but I used to be part of the Eagle Blades assassination group .

I can tell his style right away ? You said his skills are average , Nicolas said , clearly intrigued .

What about you ? What rank were you in Eagle Blades ? He was fully engaged in Noelles story .

It was as if he believed she had been an assassin .

Noelle grinned smugly , placing her hands on her hips and tilting her chin up like shed just won an award .

Top tier , of course , she said .

Eagle Blades ranks assassins from levels one to twelve .

That guys maybe a level four .

Me ? I started as a level one .

Wow .

Thats impressive .

Nicolas said , sounding genuine as he clapped lightly , Encouraged by his lack of skepticism , Noelle continued enthusiastically , Of course ! Whatever I do , I always aim for the top .

Assassin , mercenary , whatever Im always the best at it Besides being an assassin and mercenary, what else have you done ? Nicolas asked .

Well , 1- Noelle started , but before she could finish , her expression shifted in an instant .

A faint sound came from the left .

Without hesitation , she tackled Nicolas to the ground .

A bullet ripped through the air , embedding itself deep in the trunk of a tree where Nicolas had been standing just moments earlier .

Nick , dont move .

Ill handle this , Noelle said firmly , lying on top of him .

She was so light that it felt like a breeze could blow her away .

As she adjusted herself slightly , her lips brushed his ear , her voice steady and quiet .

Then , without another word , she sprang to her feet and disappeared into the dark forest .

The assassin , codenamed Shadow , was a level four operative from Eagle Blades .

His mission was simple climinate Nicolas .

Blending into the participants of the hunt , Shadow had been lying low , waiting for the right moment to strike .

He hadnt expected the young girl to interfere just as he had Nicolas in his sights .

At the last second , she pushed Nicolas out of harms way like shed known the bidlet was coming Shadow believed that it had to be a coincidence .

There was no way a random girl could sense his presence , let alone anticipate his shot .

After all , only one person in the history of Eagle Blades had that kind of perception : Diamond , the top ranked assassin whod left the organization Diamond had been a legend a prodigy who reached the pinnacle of the group while still a child .

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts , Shadow refocused .

However , Nicolas and Noelle had vanished during his brief distraction .

He quickly found Nicolas again , but this time , Noelle was nowhere to be seen .

No matter .

The mission came first .

Shadow steadied his aim and prepared to fire again .

But before he could pull the trigger , a shadow flickered across his vision something impossibly fast , like a phantom .