A JUICY BARGAIN

Augur was the first to step into Priest's room after Sheila left, and he stood in horror at the lifeless man sprawling on the mattress in his pools of blood.

He knew who did it and why she did what she did.

It had seemed absurd when Sheila brought the suggestion, and it takes Augur's slow mind some days to accept the decision he made in a moment of anxiety.

"Why should everybody die because of a man's decision? The priest is fighting a lost battle and will bring everyone down along with him."

"I agree, but what can we do? He is the most influential, richest and all my future is tied to him."

"Kill him and take over your company. I will inform prince El Ramon of your service and beg him to support you."

"Did you think he will agree with that?"

"Yes. This island still needs your services and knowledge of the sea. Even though your ships may be impounded by the prince, he won't still have the courage to send his men into the open sea without an experienced sailor."

"Even though it was Pr
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