Roshan left me to handle the mission alone, so I relied on Enkidu to scout from above while I planned my entry. I slipped into the palace through a hidden sewer, moved across rooftops, and took out guards silently, all while uncovering hints of exploitation and corruption inside the grounds.
After the cinematic part, Roshan made it clear that the current stage was baseless and that she would be watching from the shadows. I had to go alone to eliminate the primary target, Al-Ghul.
I called Enkidu to provide his assist of the mission, sending her high above the palace walls to survey the area. I needed a comprehensive view of the grounds to look for alternative entry points since the main entrance was heavily fortified.
Through her eyes, I marked the positions of dozens of soldiers and analyzed their patrol patterns, ensuring I knew exactly how many men I would have to bypass or fight to reach the inner sanctum. And I noticed an alternative way as well.
I attempted to test the security by simply walking toward the front gate, but the experiment was short-lived. The guards stationed there spotted me from a distance and shouted threats, making it clear I was not welcomed there.
I turned back immediately, knowing that a direct confrontation at the gates would only lead to a swift and unnecessary battle.
I used the hidden sewer line that bypassed the outer walls entirely. I jumped into the water and dove through a narrow underwater hole to navigate the tunnels.
When I finally emerged into the interior of the palace grounds, I was met by a lone guard. I struck quickly, performing a silent assassination at first sight to ensure the perimeter remained unaware of my presence.
I scaled the side of a nearby structure and climbed up to the roof to check on my surroundings. I found myself staring directly at the building where Al-Ghul was likely relaxing.
While navigating the rooftops, I came across a stray cat. I was surprised to find that the game allowed me to interact with it; I reached down to pet and adore the creature. It looked genuinely happy when I lifted it into my arms.
I began searching for distraction opportunities to draw the guards away from the main building. Using my Eagle Vision, I identified a civilian who was muttering about the injustice of their labor.
He pleaded for help, asking if I could retrieve the deed that bound them to the land,.
I moved toward the area where the laborers were being held to find the men responsible for bringing them in. As I approached, a guard began to walk toward my position, forcing me to dive into a nearby haystack to maintain my cover.
He stepped dangerously close to my hiding spot, and I had no choice but to pull him in and assassinate him, leaving his body hidden within the straw.
I started moving through the market area of the palace, questioning mercenaries to find out who was responsible for the human trafficking taking place.
The first two men I approached turned out to be random merchants selling goods rather than the information brokers I was looking for.
The peace was shattered when a guard suddenly recognized me and launched an immediate attack. He swung his blade with aggression, but he was no match for a Hidden One.
I countered his move and took him down at once, ending the fight before other soldiers could converge on the noise.
Until next time, happy gaming.
▶️ 3Speak
