Chapter 3581
“Tell your client that I only ask to meet them once and once I’ve confirmed their identity, I’ll take the mission.” Phillard offered his hand and the broker shook it. “I assure you. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship”
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Verhen House, a few days later.
“What’s this supposed to be?” Lith looked at the two hogtied men at his feet and frowned.
“The beginning of a beautiful friendship!” Phillard puffed his chest out with pride. “The guy with the black leather gloves is the broker and the guy with my ax stuck in his skull is the client. They wanted your mother.”
“Run this by me again, please.” Lith’s eyes flared up with mana. “This time from the beginning, and don’t leave out anything.”
The Lindwurm recounted to Lith the details of his meeting with Sigmur Blackhand and how it had led to his encounter with Ekair Marav, a violet-cored Awakened. Closing the deal had been easy.
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