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Everything happened in an instant. The assassin's whip-like projectile fire magic, Trevor's spear stabbing into the assassin's stomach. What felt like 15 minutes had only actually passed for a minute or so. The magic had died down due to the assassin's realization of his impending doom. The spear remains in his stomach, with Trevor holding firmly on it to make sure he doesn't get away. It was then that the assassin mumbled something softly. It was too small for even Trevor to hear, and when Trevor demanded a repeat, he announced.

"THIS IS NOT OVER, CALLEUS! NOT UNTIL I KILL YOU!"

From the assassin's hand, he squeezed out the last of what he could muster and blew Trevor back, knocking him into the wall. Even with his wound, he managed to pull the spear out and charge along with it. The fire had surprised Max as he stood there, part of himself wondering why wasn't he prepared for it. He sprung back to reality when the assassin yelled. It must be by pure determination that the assassin was able to do what he did, but the trained Max could see his movements like a snail. He waited for the assassin to approach him closer and closer. When the timing was right, he deflected the spear's tip to the other side of the door. He then grabbed the gap between where the assassin's hand held and pulled him closer, tripping his balance. With a final touch, Max gave a good chop to a particular part of the neck and the assassin immediately fell over, leaving the spear on Max's hands.

A couple of guards and medics were already on their way to treat the fainted Trevor and arrest the assassin. If it all ends well, he might spill the secrets of Illia's invading kingdom. "Shall we end his life here as to not let him suffer anymore? Or do you wish to keep him alive, in order to extract information from him? If it was me, I would say to leave him alive. If he does not confess, we will find a reason for him to. It is still your decision, Calleus." It was ultimately up to Calleus whether he want the assassin dead or alive.