“That remains to be seen,” Evans said. “You’ll be told the details of the competition when we arrive in the city.”
“Despite the amount of fun you nobles will have betting on us, this competition seems unnecessary. Why not just hire me already?”“As I just said, you must prove yourself worthy.”She put a hand on her hip, and her chains rattled loudly through the room. “Well, I think being Skull gang’s Assassin exceeds any sort of proof you might need.”“Yes,” Chaol said, his bronze eyes flashing. “It proves that you’re a criminal, and that we shouldn’t immediately trust you with the king’s private business.”“I give my solemn oa—”“I doubt that the Bosswould take the word of Skull gang’s Assassin as bond.” “Yes, but I don’t see why I have to go through the training and thecompetition. I mean, I’m bound to be a bit . . . out of shape, but . . . what else do you expect when I have to make do with rocks and pickaxes in this place?” She ga
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