Leap of the Faithful.
While heading back to Kong, I found a boy on a high ledge trying to impress the Hidden Ones. Basim decided to teach him the leap of faith to get him down safely. After the boy successfully jumped, Basim promised to meet him again once he became a man.


I had to return to Kong, but I decided to synchronize with the leap of faith around to unlock a fast travel point for future use. After getting close to that location, I noticed there was this boy on a risky height looking out over the city. I climbed up to him.

I decided to speak with the boy to see why he was risking his life. Basim mentioned he did all kinds of foolish things to impress his friends when he was the boy's age, but the boy replied he did not do it for his friends, he did it for the Hidden Ones.

The boy said not everyone believes in the Hidden Ones, but he does, seeing them as the true protectors of the people. He was trying to get their attention by climbing up there. Then Basim decided to show him how the Hidden Ones jump from those heights into the hay.


The boy was happy as Basim decided to show him how to do it properly. I knew Basim was doing it just to get the kid safely below the dangerous ledge. And then I tried a leap of faith from there.



After getting down, Basim told the boy he is unharmed, so he asked him to do it. And the boy tried a jump that looked scary and uncoordinated at first. But at least he landed on the exact haystack, which told me he was in one piece.


Then the boy came out of the haystacks, mentioning he was okay after the fall. The boy mentioned he can do anything if only someone shows him first. Then Basim left him, suggesting the boy seek him out when his voice begins to break and he becomes a man.


Now on to my task, as I went there to climb up on top of the tower and synchronize with the location. After climbing to the summit, I could see the entire district, stretching out toward the horizon in the morning light.


After doing the synchronization, I tried a leap of faith again, but this time it was from a greater height than before.
Until next time, happy gaming.
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I really enjoyed the interaction between you and the boy because it showed a softer side of the Hidden Ones. Instead of scaring him away, you actually guided him and turned a dangerous situation into a lesson.
Thanks, I also liked this little side quest that I was not looking forward.
I think the leap of faith scene worked so well because it mixed tension with inspiration. The boy's jump was reckless at first, but seeing him land safely was a moment of big relief.
What I'm thinking about this boy is, he's definitely going to be an assassin, maybe in another installment of Assassin's Creed or in here. If Basim asked the boy's name, I'd be sure of it.
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