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standard rust-brown armor. He turned a contemptuous eye <strong>to</strong> us. Not that I<br />

blamed him... with the coat <strong>of</strong> scars I definitely look like a troublemaker.<br />

"What <strong>do</strong> you want?"<br />

"One <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> this <strong>to</strong>wn has asked me <strong>to</strong> murder a<strong>not</strong>her one <strong>of</strong><br />

them," I pointed a thumb <strong>to</strong>wards Inner Curst, "I thought I had <strong>be</strong>tter warn<br />

you."<br />

His eyes sharpened <strong>be</strong>hind his helm. "Give me the name. Who's planning<br />

what?"<br />

"An'izius asked me <strong>to</strong> frame Siabha, who asked me <strong>to</strong> <strong>do</strong> the same <strong>to</strong><br />

An'izius. They're both corrupt."<br />

He nodded, and spoke in a crisp, clipped manner, "Both <strong>of</strong> them, eh? Good.<br />

This should solidify my control in this city. They'll <strong>be</strong> gone <strong>be</strong>fore you know<br />

it. My thanks, stranger."<br />

Crap. I think I've just <strong>be</strong>en duped.<br />

Chapter 95<br />

"I heard all about your fine work, friend. That was an interesting little<br />

turn-around. How'd you like Curst's politics, hm?" Dallan quaffed his ale.<br />

"Here's your payment from my end." His voice deepened, taking on an<br />

almost ritualistic <strong>to</strong>ne: "As far removed from Gods and light <strong>of</strong> Heaven..."<br />

His voice normalized, "For the final portion <strong>of</strong> the Key, talk <strong>to</strong> Dona Quisho<br />

over there."<br />

"Why did you want that matter taken care <strong>of</strong>, anyway? What was your<br />

connection?"<br />

"Be<strong>cause</strong> An'izius forbade me <strong>to</strong> play in this city." He spat on the floor.<br />

"Be<strong>cause</strong> Siabha refused <strong>to</strong> aid me despite our long friendship. She said the<br />

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