Editing Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (section)

====Hunt for the Nine====
Altaïr awoke from what he believed was death, questioning Al Mualim about his survival. The Mentor revealed that Altaïr had seen only what he was meant to see, stripped him of his rank and possessions, and offered him a chance at redemption by hunting down a traitor within Masyaf who had allowed the Templars entry.

Upon successfully completing the task, Altaïr returned to Al Mualim and had his Hidden Blade and sword restored. As a reinitiated member of the Order, he was given a new mission: to assassinate nine targets across the ranks of both Saracens and Crusaders, their lives exchanged for his own.

Altaïr's first target, Tamir, was in Damascus. After gathering information and receiving permission for the kill, Altaïr assassinated Tamir in a market plaza. Upon his return, Al Mualim rewarded him with another piece of his equipment and sent him to Acre and Jerusalem to pursue his next targets.

In Acre, Altaïr tracked Garnier de Naplouse, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitalier, to a hospital where he was experimenting on captives. Altaïr infiltrated the hospital and killed Garnier, who revealed his use of the Apple of Eden for experiments, causing Altaïr to reconsider his views.

In Jerusalem, Altaïr met Malik, now the bureau leader, and pursued Talal, a slave trader. After being ambushed by Talal's followers, Altaïr chased him through the city, finally killing him. Altaïr's unsubtle approach drew criticism from Malik, but he was nonetheless rewarded upon his return to Al Mualim.

Altaïr's next target was Abu'l Nuqoud, the "Merchant King" of Damascus. After gaining access to a party at the merchant's palace, Altaïr witnessed Abu'l poisoning the guests. Altaïr pursued and assassinated him, escaping the city afterward.

Continuing his mission, Altaïr targeted William of Montferrat in Acre and Majd Addin in Jerusalem, killing both and earning more of his equipment back from Al Mualim.

Altaïr's next target, Sibrand, was the paranoid Grand Master of the Knights Teutonic in Acre. Altaïr infiltrated the city's docks, boarded Sibrand's ship, and assassinated him, learning that Sibrand doubted faith and feared death.

Back in Damascus, Altaïr's eighth target, Jubair al Hakim, was burning books to erase history. Using information from previous investigations, Altaïr identified and assassinated Jubair, escaping the city guards to report his success.

With one target remaining, Altaïr discussed his mission to assassinate Robert de Sablé, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, with Al Mualim. Realizing that de Sablé sought to control others through the Piece of Eden, Altaïr resolved to stop him and set out for Jerusalem.

In Jerusalem, Altaïr infiltrated the funeral of Majd Addin but was ambushed by the Templars, realizing too late that Robert de Sablé was using a decoy to buy time. He spared the decoy's life and returned to the bureau to report to Malik. Despite Malik's suggestion to return to Masyaf, Altaïr insisted they were running out of time to stop de Sablé, accusing Malik of avoiding the truth. Altaïr then departed for Arsuf to confront the Grand Master.