158 Silently exits the stage

The Elegant Scorpion John Ray had been staying in Leim City for a few weeks after his contract was terminated. Since he failed his mission to kill Fade, John remained in the city as he wanted to find an opportunity to finish the job. Even now he could not accept his defeat. He had wasted a lot of materials just to fight Fade last time, but even then he had completely underestimated the opponent. 

Now that he has lost against a newcomer his status in the underworld was shaken. Fade's skill was indeed incredible and his name could shoot up to the top of the dark rankings but only a few know this truth, everyone else won't be convinced without any proof except John's words. So now not only did John's ranking fall greatly but the other assassins were mocking him, and all the jobs that he was supposed to do once he was done killing Fade were now gone. If he doesn't restore even a little bit of his reputation it will be hard for him later on to continue his lifestyle.