Chapter 31: A Master of the Assassin Guild
An assassin without discipline is nothing more than a murderer.
Assassin guilds each upheld their own creeds and disciplines, strictly adhering to them, and undisciplined assassins failed to earn their respect.
...In that sense, Black Serpent could be considered a very exceptional assassin.
We are the shadows that devour karma. Ego is poison. Beware gold and blood.
Black Serpent was relatively free from the most important discipline for assassins. Some might say she interpreted and followed the discipline very creatively.
Outwardly, Black Serpent lived the life of a high-ranking adventurer, and she didn’t hesitate to indulge her personal desires.
It was certainly not behavior that adhered to the discipline. However, it wasn’t completely against it either. She maintained a life that teetered on the edge of what was acceptable for an assassin.
Of course, if one were to uphold the discipline, such laxity shouldn’t be left unchecked.
The guild took action, attempting to guide her by mobilizing other assassin masters.
Consequently, the guild gained an unexpected insight.
“When did I plant the poison? How foolish of you to ask such a question. Before I answer, I’ll give you a chance to ponder it yourselves.”