Chapter 12 - Leap of Faith
There was an old myth about the Asasiyun, who became known in history by the slur Hashashin, and whose name became the word ’assassin’ in several languages.
It was said that the warriors of the group had to pass a test before entering the order. The test was known as the ’leap of faith’, in which the candidate would jump from a cliff, trusting only faith and their god to save them.
Only those who survived the jump would end up joining their ranks.
It was only a myth, created by crusaders who misinterpreted a lot of things. But it was rather similar to the situation I am facing right now.
Two guards are running on the walkway, towards me.
Some henchmen are running up the staircase.
A mage is hurling spells from the ground, and another two are joining them.
I’m at the top of a ten-meter-tall wall, and the only way is downwards on the outer side.
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I look down, taking courage and surveying the place. If I manage to run five more meters to the side before jumping, I’ll fall over some overgrown bush.
There’s a chance I’ll die from the fall. There’s a chance I’ll survive but break some bones, which would be equal to dying right after.