Sunburn and Sunburn's tail were pinned down, unable to move an inch. Her arms felt crushed and her legs sore. She had tried to struggle, but that had only caused the bodyguards to tighten their grip on her.

She regretted taking the mission paper. She regretted trying to become an assassin she regretted everything. Why was she so ignorant?

The bodyguards snarled at her, causing her to tear up. Dread creped into her heart, making her freeze up. She wanted to scream but she couldn't. She wanted to fight but she couldn't.

A chuckle rung out into the dark sky. The moonlight shone into Sunburn's eyes, causing her to close her eyes in frustration.

"Oh? A dragonet this time? They really are getting desperate. Do they think I'm that weak?"

Sunburn twisted her head to see who was talking. A dark figure walked forward from behind the bodyguards. When she could see his face, she saw an arrogant sneer plastered on a handsome SandWing's face.

The moment they locked eyes, she knew he was her target.

His features were unmistakably chiseled and his shoulders broad.

Mission Rank: A

Name: Cactier

Gender: Male

Description: A rich spoiled son of the one of queen's advisor. His father gives him gold to spend recklessly and supports almost anything he does. Always has bodyguards behind him and is very cautious.

Appearance: Light yellow scales with a pale underbelly. Above average in looks.

Weaknesses: Girls and Arrogance

Fears: Death, Whales and Being Poor

Sunburn now realized at how unprepared she was. All she had brought was small knife, hoping it would be enough. She hadn't packed anything else. She hadn't even prepared some Brightsting Cactus.

"Well, little dragonet, what are you going to do now? I'm sorry to crush your hopes but you won't be killing me. I quite like living and therefore it's not in my nature to let go of someone who attempted to kill me."

Cactier laughed in remorse, as if he pitied that he had to kill her. His acting skills were top notch and if he put in a little effort, he could be become Pyrriha's best actor.

Sunburn's blood boiled and her heart started to pound in her chest. She was going to die.

"P-please l-l-let me go-," she croaked with great difficulty. No matter how tough her personality was, she was, after all, only a dragonet. The thing that came to her mind immediately was to beg for mercy.

Cactier looked at her for a moment before he burst out laughing. He almost choked and only after a few minutes did he stop. He wiped his tears and looked at her seriously.

"Little dragonet, did you not hear what I just said? You're going to die here and now. To have the nerve to ask to be spared after trying to kill me! HAHAHAHAHA! You make me laugh!"

His handsome features warped into a twisted smile. His wings extended and he gently placed his claws onto Sunburn's cheeks. At this point, even the cold and ruthless Sunburn, was completely terrified.

"You're really cute, you know? To even think you could escape me makes you the most ignorant assassin I've ever meet! All the others at least know they're going to die. How have you even survived up until now?"

Cactier's bodyguards were still motionless, as if they had seen this situation countless times before. They were simply unfazed by such a thing.

"Master, shall we end her now?"

The bodyguards were getting slightly impatient but they didn't dare to show their emotions, fearing to displeasure their master. They knew how fast he switched bodyguards and they didn't want to lose their highly paid and easy jobs.

But since the usual assassin was immediately killed, they were beginning to get bored.

"Yes, yes, you may kill her now," Cactier waved his claw majestically, as if he were a ruler judging a disobedient subject.

"But next time, don't you dare tell me what to do, alright? I'll let it slide just this once, after all, you guys are new to the team."

The bodyguards quickly nodded their heads in fear.

"Forgive us Master! We will never make the same mistake!"

He turned his attention to Sunburn and waited with eager eyes for her to be killed. His eagerness furthered Sunburn's disgust for him.

The bodyguards straighten out her neck and positioned her so they could easily end her. She tried to wiggle free, but alas it once again didn't work. However, right when the bodyguards were about to slice her neck, she her eyes became red and shouted with all her might,

"Stop! STOP! I COMMAND YOU TO STOP THIS INSTANT!"