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As atched a training session, I asked Bruns, "Why did you change youryou always came with the risk your heart mate would trace the hit back to me When the Commander sent his other assassin after you, I’d hoped he’d think the second hit was also ordered by the Commander, and therefore it’d be a major upset in the Ixian leadership"

I kept quiet about just how ht now "And the second?"

"Your brother convinced ence would be an asset, despite the fact you no longer have ic somehow, and we need to learn how he achieved this If he can do it to you, he’ll do it to the others And while I’icians" He frowned "We need theuy He had a few things wrong, but I wasn’t going to correct hie of Ixian tactics and their military that will aid us"

Ah I wondered what Bruns would do if I told him Valek suspected the Commander planned to invade after the Fire Festival a ician in Sitia We looped back to the icians’ barracks

"I realize it’s quite a bit to take in," Bruns said "I’ll give you a few days to think about it before asking for your answer" He indicated the two goons who had stayed close by for the entire tour "They will reht have Feel free to explore the garrison The dining hall is open all day"

"What happens if I decide not to join and wish to leave?" I asked

Bruns’s smile failed to reach his eyes "I don’t think that will be an issue"

"And if it is?"

"You’re a s a war"

Before I could respond to the threat, Leif linked his arm in mine

"Come on, sis, you’re exhausted You’ll think better tomorrow I’ll fetch you supper"

Leif escorted oons trailed us, but re positions by the door, which Leif closed

"Don’t bother bringingparanoid Bruns is--"

"Killingtreason"

He glowered at me

"You tasted the Theobro"

I alroaned in exasperation "Okay, then prove it Stop eating the food for a couple days and see if you still feel the sa?"