The Swiss minister in charge of receiving the Queen had long since heard about Black Cat from Clifford, so he was in a bind. He said, âBut Black Cat once said that everyone who has seen his face is deadâ¦he had also asked to wear a mask when he took this job, soâ¦â
The bodyguard said arrogantly, âMaybe you can approach and ask. I donât think anyone would refuse the Queenâs request.â The main issue here was: how ridiculous would it be for someone wearing a mask to be among the Queenâs personal bodyguards?
It would look very bad, which would greatly affect her public image.
The Queen had also overheard their conversation, but ignored it.
She had always been on high ground. In her world, it was only fair that these people obeyed her orders. In fact, they should even be proud that they could protect her. The Queen continued toward the airport exit.
âAre you sure you want to give up the opportunity? Youâd better think hard about what your purpose is in coming to escort and protect the Queen,â Clifford said to Black Panther.
Black Panther replied, âBut before we came, we had already agreed that Black Cat would wear a mask.
Without a doubt, it was the greatest honor to be selected by the Queen to be her personal guard. If word spread in the future, it would bring them much fame.
With that, the Assassin Alliance could openly, and rightfully so, transform into the Assassin Security Agency.
When Nora first heard the companyâs new name, she was speechless.
Since they were a security agency, couldnât they eliminate the word âassassinsâ? The name sounded like they were guarding assassins.
Clifford sighed and said, âYou guys also said Black Cat couldnât come, but isnât he still here at the end?â.
It wasnât the same.
Black Panther grumbled silently to himself. Could Black Cat take off her mask?
She was a copycat! There was no way he was going to take it off.
While missing an opportunity like that was a great shame, Black Panther simply could not allow Black Catâs image to be displayed in public, both for Black Catâs sake and for Miss Smithâs.
Black Panther declined the offer. âWe really canât.â
When Abbott, who was at his side, first saw Clifford approach, he had thought that the Queen had really noticed him, but unexpectedly, he turned out to notice the fake Black Cat insteadâ¦.
So when he heard Black Panther turn down the offer, he scoffed, looked at Nora and said, âOf course they wouldnât dare, because sheâs a copycat!â.
Black Panther gave her a cold look. âIt is our organizationâs responsibility to protect Black Catâs identity.â
â⦠Never mind, then. But too bad,â said Clifford.
After speaking, Clifford left and went after the Queenâs bodyguard. After saying a few words to him, the bodyguard gave them another look.
Then, he went to inform the Queen.
When the Queen learned of this, a look of surprise appeared on her face. However, she did not even give them a glance, but said, âNever mind, then.â
The person standing next to the Queen could not help but comment, âHow shameless and unappreciative.â
Nora was oblivious to what was going on there.
Instead, her eyes were completely fixed on the large, tall figure following the Queen.
The manâs muscles were well proportioned and every step he took was regular and rhythmic, as if every muscle in his body was on point.
Nora had only ever seen a good figure like this on Barbarian.
Every humanâs muscles developed differently after training because the way everyone exerted strength in training was different.
But this was not the case with Barbarian. He was naturally endowed with perfect muscles because he had been injected with the genetic serum.
Since bodyguards were not allowed to wear masks because they represented the British Royal Family, Nora finally got a clear view of Barbarianâs face.
He appeared to be of mixed ancestry and had chiseled facial features. His scarlet eyes struck fear into her heart. Barbarian, who stood 6â6â³, wore the uniform of a bodyguard, making him look like a soldier.
Perhaps sensing Noraâs gaze, he suddenly turned his head and looked toward her.
Nora looked away immediately.
The manâs sixth sense was too keen. To think that he could even perceive the malicious glances of others!
âLetâs go.â
Black Pantherâs command was heard in his headset.
They all turned around and filed out.
As soon as they got out, they saw that the Queen had already boarded the car.
A powerful fleet of motorcycles and several black sedans led the way, while the Queenâs car and her personal bodyguards rode in the center.
Nora and the others climbed onto their motorcycles. Just as they were about to follow, Clifford suddenly approached. With a face full of embarrassment, he said, âThe Captain of the Queenâs Royal Guard has ordered you to ride at a distance in the vicinity.â
The group fell silent.
They all looked at Black Cat and Abbott.
Nora did not speak.
Abbott, however, asked, âWhy, we didnât come just to stay away from them!â.
The Assassins Alliance and the League of Hitmen were world-renowned assassin organizations, and everyone here was a skilled and well-known hitman.
Therefore, before coming, although Clifford had not charged them with protecting the Queen closely, they were to follow her closely.
This was a form of trust and recognition towards them.
But suddenly, they were being asked to stay away? This was a real humiliation.
Clifford also sighed. He said, âThe Swiss will show them goodwill, but obviously, the Queen does not entirely trust their abilities.â
Abbott was furious. âThen we resign!â
Clifford was silent for a while. Then he said, âWhen you joined us, the contract we signed stated that you would obey our orders or else the Swiss government would not work with you again in the future.
They were here to be security agents, not freelancers.
They all understood that. Besides, it went without saying that cooperating and following the orders of the Swiss authorities would also be a written clause in the contract.
Abbott was so furious that he felt as if he had a toothache.
As for Black Panther, he frowned and said, âLetâs go.â
Their only option was to go ahead now. What else could they do? If they reneged on the contract, it wouldnât be their commission for the job they would lose, but their chances of working with the Swiss government and the British Royal Family.
Abbott understood this too, so they all set off dejectedly.
Nora got on her motorcycle and led the group to the front.
Abbott sped up and closed in on her.
This time, Nora couldnât speed up and overtake him; after all, the Queenâs retinue was ahead. She could not overtake them.
Consequently, she could only put up with Abbottâs noise. He said to her, âNever mind that youâre a copycat, but what if the real Black Cat were here? Weâve worked hard all our lives, and even after becoming top-notch masters, weâre still nothing in front of the Royal Family. Weâre not even qualified to lead the way and can only follow behind the retinueâ¦. Besides, did you see that those bodyguards were looking at us with disdain in their eyes? Itâs clear that theyâre looking down on us! Why are they so arrogant?â
Nora: ââ¦â
Abbott continued. âHey, say something, are you stupid, or is Black Panther really in charge of you guys, are you going to put up with being bullied?â
Nora was silent for a while before finally saying, âWeâre not close.â
Abbott: ââ¦â
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