The Hidden Sun (Bariwon Chronicles) by J. Lloyd Morgan

Author:J. Lloyd Morgan [Morgan, J. Lloyd]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Medieval Fiction
Publisher: J. Lloyd Morgan LLC
Published: 2013-04-13T04:00:00+00:00

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Explain why this plan failed,” Abrecan said, sitting at the table in his room, holding a drink.

Caldre wasn’t sure which was more frustrating—the fact that Abrecan didn’t seem disturbed by this latest failure, or that his plan to frame Magistrate Bertram had failed again.

Throwing his hands up in the air, Caldre said, “I don’t know why it failed. It should have worked. What man wouldn’t take payment for such a seemingly innocent favor?”

“And then you would have caught him in the bribe and had him removed, correct?” Abrecan looked smug.

Caldre nodded. “Of course. I should be on the hierarchy, not him. I’m sure if we can get Bertram removed, I could pressure the other four old fools to select me to take his place. Are you sure I can’t just have him killed?”

“It’s not that simple.” Abrecan frowned. “Bertram doesn’t leave the castle, ever. We’ve tried to lure him out so he could meet an unfortunate end, but he won’t go. We don’t have any power to make him leave, either. If he were to be murdered in the castle, it would reflect very badly on us. There was quite a backlash when Queen Eliana died here—I don’t need to remind you of all the headaches that caused, and that actually was an accident.”

Caldre reached back and tightened the knot on his ponytail. “Yes, I remember how people didn’t feel safe in the castle and it took a long time to calm their fears.”

“Why not get rid of one of the other hierarchy members?” Abrecan asked.

“Because it was Bertram that got my spot, and so he must go. In addition, over the last few months, the new head of the hierarchy, Magistrate Aldous, has become very impressed with Bertram. If another spot were to open up, I think Bertram could persuade Aldous to exclude me. After my several attempts, I suspect Bertram knows I’m out to get him.”

A solid knock on the door made Abrecan stand and say, “You will drop any more plans to get rid of Bertram, at least for now. You will instead help me with another important matter.”

Caldre realized now why Abrecan wasn’t getting upset—it didn’t really matter if Caldre was on the hierarchy or not. Unless Abrecan felt like he personally benefited from something, he showed little interest in it. It was obvious now that Abrecan already had something else in the works.

As he walked to the door, Abrecan said, “This should be the man that holds the key to my future.” He opened it and said, “Ah, Governor Eadward. Welcome! How was your trip?”

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