Bab 948: Dreams and Nightmares (Part 2)

"Wern Nian, a deputy head of the Red Gorgon cartel, required our help to get rid of his boss, offering us the take the place of the undead. This way, Wern becomes the boss, the cartel takes the guards off its back, and we get a big share of the profits.

"Everybody wins." Zoreth finally received her meal and decided she would leave no tip for the poor service. Bytra's stew was now barely lukewarm.

"It's a good plan. Why don't we make Wern arrange our meeting with his boss happen inside the Court? The treasure vault should make an excellent advance payment for our services." Bytra asked.

"My thoughts exactly. The undead aren't going to drop a bone with so much meat attached easily, so I have already planned to strike them first and wipe them out before they can strategize properly." Zoreth said.

"One more question. Why are your plate and beer mug less filled than mine even though they cost the same?"