He nodded and beckoned us to follow him, opening a door behind the counter. Going through the back like this avoided unnecessary words and allowed them to know immediately who was a spy customer and who wasn't.
He led us down a lit hallway that descended underground. "Well, now that we're here… can you tell me what you want so I can send word in advance…?"
"No need. Just lead us to the leader," I said.
The Silent Dagger has three leaders, each overseeing different types of work. This one handled information. We walked silently behind him until he reached a set of stone doors and chose one.
"I'm sorry, but I have to remind you that Master is currently busy. You can wait until he's done." The door opened without a touch.
I followed behind, Temur close at my side, and froze at the sight inside. The room was huge, arranged with chairs elevated and facing a platform.
"And what about this slave? He's human, strong of limbs… he'll be useful for labor and…"
