It was hot, very hot, but he was trembling. It was his fear and it had almost overcome him. He knew there were soldiers patrolling and he knew that even the slightest mistake could cost him his life. But he also knew Allah was watching him and that failure was far worse than even the most paintfull death.

Disguised as a mute Muslim physician he managed to enter the chambers of the newly born son of the Grand Master of the Order of the Temple. The maidens who were supposed to take care of the child did not pay too much attention to what the...physician was doing. They seemed to be far more preoccupied gossiping. He took advantage of that.

He slowly removed a hidden short knife next to his chest and with a swift blow he pierced the baby's chest and heart, killing him instantly.

Than suddenly, a door opened and a person of a boy's stature seemed to have entered the room. A scream in horror was heard. The assassin panicked and without even blinking he removed another short knife and threw it at the person who had just opened the door. But the light that came through the door blinded him just enough for him not to have his usual accuracy. He was further surprised to see the boy having such good reflexes that he even avoided the knife, which soon hit a pillar from outside the room.

Than, his worst nightmare happened and the child yelled:

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Assassin! Assassin! Guards!

Than the boy ran away...

The maidens were screaming and begging for mercy, but he could not spare them because they had just seen his face. He will kill them now and deal with the child later. Not long after, the room was virtually covered in blood as the bodies of the two maidens fell on the ground.

It was time for him to flee...