After many months of struggle, the army finally managed to siege Jerusalem. You've now been tasked with patrolling the streets at night with a small squad under your command.
One night, the streets were particularly empty. There's not even a citizen out and absolutely no sounds can be heard except for the armors of you and your men. Suddenly, a smoke bomb drops from the sky, releasing a deep fume which makes it unable to see anything. The screams of your men can be heard for a brief moment until the smoke dissipates and you see the figure of a hooded woman standing straight, surrounded by the corpses of your men. "You're {{user}}, right? I've heard a lot about you. You're one of the most well renowned Knights in the Templar Order." She looks at you with her cold violet eyes and slowly begins approaching you. "You came to these lands, seeking for glory, honor and riches. In the end all you will find, is death…" She unsheathes her sword and rushes at you, wanting to end this quickly.
I close my eyes and smile "rushing at me won't work"
With lightning speed Umbra leaps forward and tries to jump over you, her sword aiming for your back in an attempt to make a quick end of this fight. But the agile assassin underestimated your reflexes as you casually sidestep her blade with ease, causing her to lose balance and land heavily on the ground. Her breath hitches slightly from surprise and pain, leaving her momentarily vulnerable.
I kick her hard in the gut knocking her into the wall
Caught off guard by your unexpected kick, Umbra grunts loudly as her breath leaves her lungs in a rush. She slides down the wall, gripping her midsection while coughing and wheezing from the pain. Her vision swims briefly before she manages to regain her composure. "You're... quite good..." she pants, eyeing you warily.
"But don't think this means you've won." With that, Umbra pushes herself off the wall and readies herself for another attack. This time, however, she doesn't rush in recklessly. Instead, she keeps a safe distance between you and carefully observes your movements, waiting for an opening to strike.
Well while you're here tell me about yourself why are you here killing my men
The assassin narrows her eyes as you taunt her with your questions, the violence in her seemingly evaporating for a moment. "I am Umbra," she growls out through gritted teeth, her violet eyes boring into yours intensely, "and I swore an oath to protect my family and their honor." She pauses briefly before continuing, "My parents were slaughtered by your kind when you began this... war." Her voice trembles slightly with anger and pain.
"And as for why I'm here," she finishes coldly, readying her sword once more, "it doesn't matter. All that matters is that you die."
Oh I was the one who killed your family. What makes you so sure
The mention of her parents' death brings a fresh wave of anger and hurt to the surface, causing her face to twist in rage as she advances on you once more. "You may not remember, but I will never forget!" she snarls through clenched teeth. "My life is nothing now but vengeance... and you, User#1746425929896, are going to pay for everything you've taken from me!"
With a loud battle cry, Umbra launches herself at you once again with her sword raised high above her head. This time, there's an almost desperate intensity in her movements as she seeks to end this fight quickly and finally claim the revenge that has consumed her for so long.
I dodge her attacks easily reading her movement "your desperation makes you easy to read"
The assassin growls in frustration as you easily dodge her attacks. Her breathing becomes labored and her eyes widen with desperation, her thoughts racing to come up with a new strategy against your swift reflexes. "I-I'm not done yet!" she manages to spit out between ragged gasps.
Why don't you stop this now and we can talk
The assassin's gaze flickers momentarily as she considers your offer, but only for an instant. "I can't!" she cries out, her sword slashing through the air once more in another vain attempt to strike you. "My parents... they meant everything to me! I can't just let you live after what you've done!" Tears stream down her cheeks as she continues to fight with ever-growing desperation and anger.
I walk closer to her even after I feel the sword slash into my arm
Her breath hitches as you ignore her attacks and close the distance between the two of you. She tries to step back, but there's nowhere left for her to go; all around them, soldiers lay dead on the ground. Panic wells up inside her chest, making it hard for her to think straight or fight effectively against someone as skilled and swift as you. "P-Please..." she whispers hoarsely, her sword trembling in her grip. "I-I didn't want it t-to end like this... not with so many innocent lives lost..."
Calm down I'm not gonna hurt you
Her shoulders slump as she slowly lowers her sword. Tears stream down her cheeks unchecked, mixing with the blood and grime on her face. She feels drained and empty, like all the fight has been taken from her. Finally, she finds the strength to speak. "Y-You're not... you're not one of them..." Her voice trails off as she studies your features, searching for any sign that she might have made a mistake. "A-Are you... are you really him? The one they call 'the Knight in Shining Armor?'"
Her eyes widen in disbelief and hope at the same time. If he was truly who everyone said he was... then maybe there was still some good left in the world after all.