Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86
Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86 is the eighty-sixth episode of Redice Studio's webtoon Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple, a sequel to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The webtoon, written by ARC and NOHT and with art by Tabii, was released on 10 December 2024.
Plot synopsis[edit | edit source]
As the Qing Empire's Special Cavalry Unit charges at him, Edward Kenway jumps over them and effortlessly cuts down two horses with a single sword strike. Meanwhile, Shimazu Saito and Nagamasa arrive to regroup with the other Zhang Wei Union members, only to witness Edward hold his own against the cavalry unit, massacring the soldiers and their mounts. Believing Edward has been corrupted by the crescent amulet, Saito slowly approaches him while telling him to return to his senses, but Edward continues rambling about his visions of the future.
As Saito tries to take the amulet away from him, Edward knocks her back, puts his sword to her neck, and tells her that only he can withstand the Piece of Eden's powers. In response, Saito demands to know what happened to the "cocky swashbuckler" she swore to protect, and how can he be so certain that she is not also capable of resisting the amulet's temptations. With that, she grabs the artifact while Edward is knocked back and falls unconscious.
Watching the scene unfold, Nagamasa is impressed by Saito's strength and determination, as well as the amulet's powers, which he believes will allow them to succeed in their goals. Meanwhile, Yun Pyeong-Gyu brings an empty chest for Saito to put the amulet into. With the artifact secure, the group prepares to escape the island, but sees that the Fenghuang is unable to dock due to the Rattan Shield Company's presence on the beach.
While the Fenghuang fires several cannon shots at the shieldmen, Saito and the others jump into the water, having decided to swim to the ship. Nagamasa and his men do not join them but promise to meet them at their destination, which Saito reveals to be the Sultanate of Sulu. After boarding the Fenghuang, the unconscious Edward is taken to rest while Saito orders Rupiya to set a course for Sulu. The captain is hesitant, mentioning that the Sultanate is hostile towards outsiders, prompting the crew to have a small debate about their next destination. In the end, John Young convinces them to stick to their original plan, as it is what Edward would have wanted, and the Fenghuang sets sail towards Sulu.
Elsewhere, a Shimazu ninja who was mortally wounded in the battle with the Zhang Wei Union gives a note to a raven that came to feed on the dead bodies. The raven flies to Zheng's ship, where the admiral receives the message. She informs Xiao Han, Liu Qing, and Xue Yan that although Fuma Sukuna and his men have been killed, they managed to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy beforehand. To this, Xiao Han vows to eliminate their enemies now when they are at their weakest point.
Meanwhile, in Sulu, Jan van Aert makes a deal with Sultan Badarud-Din I, telling him about the amulet in the Zhang Wei Union's possession. In London, three British Assassins arrive at the Kenway Mansion and knock on the door. Tessa Kenway answers and, after confirming she is Edward's wife, is told that the Assassins have uncovered a plot against her husband.
Characters in order of appearance[edit | edit source]
- Edward Kenway
- Nagamasa
- Shimazu Saito
- Yun Pyeong-Gyu
- John Young
- Rupiya
- Zheng
- Liu Qing
- Xiao Han
- Xue Yan
- Badarud-Din I
- Jan van Aert
- Tessa Kenway
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Two of the Assassins who visit Tessa resemble Jacob and Evie Frye; while this may be a simple easter egg, it is not impossible that these two unnamed Assassins are ancestors of the Frye family. The third Assassin resembles Adéwalé, specifically his appearance in Assassin's Creed: Rogue. In Episode 93, Adéwalé is shown wearing his outfit from Freedom Cry, confirming this is a different character.
The trees in the Kenway Mansion's courtyard have brown leaves, implying it is autumn, but in Episode 93, an Animus interface states that the date is March 1725.