REBIRTH OF A WARRIOR

Chapter 45

“It was a trap?”

“Yes, it was. Most disturbing was who was involved in the deception. The Zoarinians have a secretive sect in their higher ranks of hierarchy that oversee the most intimate affairs of the empire, including the actions and private lives of the governors themselves. They are very cunning and, I have been told, quite evil.”

Interrupting him I said, “I think I know who you’re talking about. Are there many of them?”

“Nobody knows, but whenever they are involved, it’s serious business. I have kept a low profile throughout most of my spying career, ever careful to never reveal too much at any one time as to my involvement in the spying community. But of late, I’ve had to take some risks, which men of their cunning could possibly piece together given enough time.”

“It would then seem to me a good idea for you to get out before they do find you out!” I said, not understanding his reticence against leaving.

Sebastian looked up at me, “Better that I stay and deflect the attention