I returned to Fuladh at the bureau, joined Ali to discuss three key Order figures: Al-Rukh, Al-A'eshma, and their leader Al-Mardikhwar. Learning Al-Rukh was General Jasur, I infiltrated his heavily guarded villa at Qasr Salih, eliminated a rooftop marksman, and cleared the sky for Enkidu to scout.
The morning sun casted a warm light across the sands as I made my way back toward the bureau to meet with Fuladh. After a brief moment of rest, I navigated the rooftops, testing my parkour movements against the urban landscape before stepping inside to gather fresh intelligence on our next target.
Inside the bureau, Fuladh and Ali were already waiting. Mercenaries were swarming the area like angry ants, which explained why Beshi had been keeping his distance. Basim revealed that he uncovered the presence of two Order officers operating in the area, along with a high-ranking leader who commanded them both.
Fuladh explained that these officers had extended the Order's reach into Sharqiyah. The first two operated under the aliases Al-Rukh and Al-A'eshma, while their hidden leader was known as Al-Mardikhwar.
When asked for specifics to identify them, Basim shared that Al-Rook was known as Jasur among his companions. He was a man hiding from his past, living in perpetual fear. Fuladh immediately recognized the name as General Jasur ibn Basil.
We then turned our attention to Al-A'eshma, whose true name was Nadir. He commanded ships and lacked the timid nature of his counterpart, possessing an arrogant demeanor instead.
Ali identified him as Admiral Nadir ibn Hamid, a boastful fool concerned far more with his men than true leadership.
As for their leader, Al-Mardikhwar, Basim had only learned that he was currently away from Sharqiyah but expected to return soon.
Fuladh admitted this was the first time he had heard the title, while Ali declared that if this leader had ordered the deaths of his men, he was the primary target to eliminate.
Ali promised to wait for Beshi while I pursued the targets, handing over a special token as a gesture of gratitude to aid in the investigation.
With Jasur and Nadir likely fortifying their strongholds out of fear, Fuladh urged caution, warning that both men were dangerous. Basim noted that he's equally dangerous himself.
I set out for Qasr Salih to locate General Jasur ibn Basil. Upon arrival, I found the villa heavily fortified and guarded on all sides.
As I attempted to summon Enkidu to survey the compound from above, a marksman stationed on the upper perimeter spotted my eagle, and attacked Enkidu right away.
Realizing I needed an alternative entry point, I bypassed the main entrance and scaled the exterior walls.
Slipping quietly into the villa grounds, I targeted the marksman on the rooftop first, and neutralized the archer before the alarm could be raised.
With the sky cleared, I could now call Enkidu back to scout the estate from above.
Until next time, happy gaming.
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