Editing Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad (section)

====Confronting Armand Bouchart====
Deep within the Templar Archive, Altaïr witnessed a duel between Maria and Bouchart, ending with Maria being knocked unconscious. As Altaïr rushed to help her, Bouchart explained that the Archive had nearly been exposed due to Isaac Comnenus. The Templars had managed to redirect attention by purchasing Cyprus from King Richard. He also revealed that the contents of the Archive had been moved while Altaïr was in Kyrenia, before drawing his sword and engaging in combat.

The duel between Bouchart and Altaïr was intense, with both demonstrating great skill. Altaïr eventually gained the upper hand, dodged Bouchart's attack, and impaled him. As Bouchart lay dying, he praised Altaïr's skill and warned that the Assassin would eventually come to the same conclusions as the Templars if he kept the Apple close.

With Bouchart dead, Altaïr tended to Maria as she regained consciousness. The Archive began to collapse as the Templars shelled the structure to erase all evidence of its existence. Altaïr and Maria worked together to navigate the crumbling Archive and escape.

Near the harbor, Maria confirmed her decision to retire from the Templar Order and head East rather than return to England. When asked about his own plans, Altaïr mentioned his "ruinous curiosity" and desire to travel the world to learn more and expand the Assassin Order. He also expressed a wish to use the Apple, acknowledging Maria's warning but believing the artifact could be used for good. Altaïr decided to travel East as well, leaving Cyprus with Maria by his side.