Assassin Adept by Brian Keller

Author:Brian Keller [Keller, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Cooper was shaken awake. Kolrem’s voice was telling him, “My assignment’s done.” Cooper opened one eye and looked around. It took a moment to focus but Kolrem was still leaning over him. Cooper asked, “What time is it?” Kolrem’s eyebrows came together slightly, “Not sure. Probably just after six.” His expression became thoughtful as he continued, “Actually, now that you mention it, aren’t you normally awake by now?” Cooper reached a hand up to rub his eyes as he sat up, “Usually, maybe. But not when Miss Eiler and Mister Ysel have made it a personal mission to turn me into the perfect valet. I swear, it seems like it’s become more important to them than it is to me! They kept me up until two or three this morning!” Kolrem couldn’t pass up the opportunity, “I suppose they look at it as the ultimate test of their teaching abilities… if they can make even you appear to be someone else, then they can teach anybody.” Cooper chuckled as he turned and put his feet on the floor. It was a little colder than he’d expected. The chill on the soles of his feet helped to wake him, “Alright, how’d it go?” Kolrem started speaking in excited tones, “Well, I waited in the office, just like we talked about.” Cooper was nodding as Kolrem continued, “There were a few more people around so I took my time, holding to the shadows. Once I was inside I just waited. He showed up for work and walked inside. He probably never knew I was even there until he was dying.” Cooper asked, “I thought you intended to let him know why he was dying?” Kolrem shook his head, “That seemed too much like gloating and would’ve made it more likely that he would’ve fought, or screamed for help.” Cooper was nodding in agreement and added, “Or both.” Kolrem agreed, “Right. Or both. Anyway, I reported to Master Vorni when I got back to let him know that I’d done it. You know, I don’t think that man is ever pleased about anything.” Cooper could only think of one occasion when Master Vorni had appeared satisfied. It was when he’d been certain that Cooper was about to be executed. Cooper stood up to walk to the privy and Kolrem spoke again, “One thing that didn’t go to plan though… there was a witness. Well, she didn’t see me kill the guy, but she was right outside his door when I came out. I’m pretty sure she knew something had just happened. I came out pretty fast.” Cooper had stopped walking. He turned and faced his friend, “Did you kill her, too?” Kolrem shook his head, “No. Almost did though. She started pulling some energy together. She must have a Fire Talent, since she started putting some ice together.” Cooper asked a leading question, “Sounds powerful. Most folks on the Waterfront in the early morning hours… well, you just wouldn’t expect that kind

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