Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan

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Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan is a young adult novel written by Matthew J. Kirby. The second part of his young adults novel series, Tomb of the Khan is the follow-up to Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants and saw a release on 27 December 2016.

Blurb

Owen and his friends have lost. They managed to do something incredible, but were defeated nonetheless. When they located the first piece of an ancient and powerful relic long considered a legend-the Trident of Eden-it seemed little could stop them. This piece was sought by the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order, but before either organization could take the piece, it was stolen by an unknown third party. The relationship between the teens fractured-Owen and his friend Javier taking sides with the Assassins, the others with the Templars.

Now there are still two pieces of the Trident of Eden to find, and both are determined not to repeat their mistakes. The next piece is said to have been buried with the Mongol warlord Mongke Khan, whose tomb has never been found. Teens on either side of the conflict will have to go into simulations in war-torn Mongolian China in a race against time to discover the next piece, and ensure their safety before their enemies find it first.

Summary

Chapter One

Natalya is in a simulation as Bayan, a Buryat warrior, in Mongolian China, 1259, as he escapes from Song artillerymen and their thunderclap cannons. As he finds cover, he fights along the Khan army. Meanwhile, Natalya still tries to find her footing as a Mongolian warrior. Bayan soon finds himself near a young warrior, whom he guides. The young Tangghut conscript is new to warfare and not of the Mongolian descent. His actions would determine his life either at the hands of the Khan or the enemy. The young warrior states his name is Chen Lun and Bayan admits that they will stop at nothing and kill every man, woman, and child of the Song. Looking over the strength of his warriors, Bayan recalls how they fell Alamut, home to the Assassins and how Song will be next despite the location's advantage.

However, Bayan notes of the disease circling his troops and fellow generals, especially when he joins a meeting of nine other commanders of the Mingghan unit. General Kӧke reveals that General Wang Dechen will lead an assault on Hu Guo Gate and asks every commander to sent their own men of good health to join. More or less, every commander sends how many they could. They all plan to attack within a half-hour.

However, Natalya wants to pause the simulation due to her being Bayan for the last four battles and she is exhausted. Despite Dr. Victoria Bibeau's concerns, her plea is accepted. Before long, Natalya waits in the Memory Corridor to be let out of these tense memories. When coming out, Natalya felt uneasy all around her body. After Victoria helps her out of the Animus, Natalya heads for the bucket and throws up all she can. After discussing her time in the Animus, Natalya is allowed to rest before the debrief. Victoria gives her a blanket while Natalya falls asleep.

Natalya wakes up and feels as though someone is watching her. However, this happens to be one of the side effects of the Animus. Recalling how the Animus felt before, she knows how she compares with her other friends, in terms of being the one with least hours in the Animus. Victoria enters the Animus room and asks about her well-being before heading up for the debrief. Natalya agrees and they leave the room for a conference room in another of the Aerie's buildings. Inside, Isaiah welcomes her. Discussing the Mongol Khans' tactics, they understand how it may been offputting for Natalya. Isaiah offers her to call her parents but Natalya refuses as to not stress them out. They discuss the use of the Parietal Suppression and how it makes one simulate quicker but disorients the subject later.

Isaiah soon asks her about the dagger, but Natalya states that she has not seen it yet. Both impatient, Isaiah tells Natalya that without Monroe's research, they have to take it one day at a time. Natalya reminds them it is one battle and how the current memory shows him and his army being ill. Isaiah asks if she can go in the Animus tonight but Natalya rejects going back into the Animus. Isaish, mad, tells her to rest well and how they will start tomorrow. Natalya knows that tomorrow will be war.

Chapter Two

At the storage unit, Owen and Javier rest there, while Owen overhears Griffin being informed by Gavin Banks that the site has been compromised per Rothenburg's info. Griffin notes that he may have a new site but Banks states to rendezvous with Rebecca Crane. Griffin tells Owen and Javier to load what they can just like they did for Mount McGregor. Owen still stares at Griffin's gauntlet. Having only three minutes, they move towards the unit with the car. However, they see lights coming forward and head the opposite way. Climbing atop the storage units' roof, they watch as more lights from the road and sky comes to convene at their storage unit. Griffin explodes the hideout and tells the boys to follow his directions and arm themselves. Telling them to stay sharp, Griffin reminds them that is not an exercise.

Passing the storage units alley by alley, Owen notices three agents in front of them before Javier and Griffin. While Owen throws EMP grenades to immoblize them, they recognize eight agents in total, but Javier shoots his darts filled with neurotoxin while Griffin uses his electric hidden blade. However, Owen tries to throw a smoke grenade but he starts to freeze. Before long, a female Templar agent pushes him down and grabs rebar to attack. Although she bests him, Griffin manages to kill her and save Owen. Finally using the smoke grenade, Griffin manages to take down the last two Templars. Griffin tells them to hurry before the Order notices their agents to have gone silent.

Moving their way through a lot and dodging the helicopter's light, they find a busy street. Putting their weapons away, they follow Griffin and enter into a cab to flee. Looking back, Owen starts to wonder why he froze and how the memories of the riots and his ancestor Varius may be beginning to fade. In the clear, Owen and Javier compliment each other while Griffin congratulates them. A mile later, they all head towards a dirt road before arriving at a large house that appears to be centuries years old. Seeing the house, Owen doubts that anyone is here until the front door opens. Rebecca welcomes Griffin and the boys and invites them in quickly. Closing the door with an electrical lock, they all make the way through the house.

Leading them, Rebecca leads them through the darkness and then to a door leading them to a basement staircase. Going down slowly, Owen tries to not injure himself down the raggedy stairs. Rebecca turns out the light and shows them her room. She mentions that Shaun acquired new schematics for a new Abstergo tech. However, Rebecca states that she needs to go and tells them it should be easy to use. Griffin, frustrated, understands and asks what it is required of him. Rebecca mentions that the second prong was seen in medieval China and points to Owen, whose ancestors happen to be there.

Chapter Three

Sean remains antsy to go into the Animus again but is managed on his duration by Victoria. Meeting David and Natalya for breakfast, Sean staggers to hide his feelings for Natalya especially since Monroe's simulation. Grace joins them while David asks Natalya if she found the Piece of Eden yet. Natalya states no. Sean tries to comfort her but it falls flat. He soon leaves to go back to be Tommy Greyling again. Sean, cautious of people's eyes on him, wheels himself to meet with Victoria, who reminds him that he needs a day or more for breaks from the Animus. Ready to be Tommy again, Victoria informs him that will not be possible. Angry, Sean starts arguing with her until Isaiah comes in to calm down Sean. Victoria finally divulges that Tommy's memories' benefits have plateaued and offers Sean to go to different ancestors.

Isaiah explains that his motro cortex has been activated again since his accident. His work in the Animus could lay the foundation for prosthetics that may help people gain mobility, like Sean walking again. Victoria explains that they all learned everything they can from Tommy. Asking to visit Tommy again in the future, Isaiah considers it and tells Sean about the progress that can come from Sean's aid. Going forward, they inform Sean that will go to late eighteenth century Ireland. Isaiah tells Sean that all of three of them will make history. Feeling useful, Sean is readied for the Animus again although it is uncomfortable compared to Monroe's. Sean starts to recall a memory of falling into the river and how he was saved downstream by his uncle. He relates that to the Parietal Suppressor. In the next three seconds, he feels the wave again once the Memory Corridor is loaded.

Chapter Four

Grace keeps a close eye on the group and feels like Sean, in terms of wanting more from this venture. Although, she notices how Sean feels about Natalya but cannot see Natalya's true feelings. Grace barely overhears David and his simulation as a black war pilot and starts a conversation on Grace's simulation as a gold trader in medieval kingdoms of Ghana and Mali. They also discuss about how they continued with the program. Initially, Grace and David were taken out of the Aerie due to their father's insistence. However, due to a random shooting near home, their father brings them back for security. Grace and David soon leave the lounge and Natalya to herself before going for their sessions. However, Grace has to wait longer for Victoria to bring her into the Animus.

Before going into the Animus, Grace begins to questions her worth to this mission due to her ancestor not being close to a Piece of Eden like Natalya's. However, Victoria starts to pry into her worries which causes Grace to retract her questioning. Being hooked up, Grace soon enters the Memory Corridor and awaits the pain of Parietal Suppressor. Entering the simulation, she follows Masireh, a gold merchant who lives in Timbuktu. Masireh moves to a meeting with another merchant from Marrakech. Unlike fellow merchants, he is guided through pragmatism when doing business. Although wanting to do business at his home, he meets the merchant at an inn. Seeing his guards, Masireh thanks the merchant for his hospitality.

The merchant nears a deal but starts to question Masireh's operation and its longevity. Thus, the merchants states that his partners want him to personally check Masireh's mines with him, to eye the inventory. However, Masireh explains the mines of Wangara are closely guarded secrets and rejects the condition, despite Grace's worries. The merchants states that they may come to an understanding. Quickly, Masireh realizes that he had been poisoned. Meanwhile, Grace asks if this feeling in the corridor is normal. However, technician Anaya Chodary answers her and informs her that Victoria left for Natalya. Waiting, Grace sees that Masireh is coming to in the memory.

Masireh is bound all over and taken to a secluded part of the desert. The merchant tries to threaten him to reveal the location but he remains steadfast and knows there are no buyers. However, he worries about his wife and his sons looking for him. However, Masireh starts to mock the merchant, believing word will spread fast of his conduct during business. The merchant takes out Masireh's knife and slices the gold trader's cheek. However, it does not fade Masireh. The kidnapper states that he has five hours to decide to help them or not. Trying to escape, Masireh sees that her captor left thus she begins to read the stars for her location. Masireh looks around and notices the guards with their weapons and camels. Praying to Allah, Masireh readies himself for the possible torture and opportunity to escape.

Chapter Five

TBC

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