An Equal

"A deal?" asked Lin Xue with interest, raising her brow high. "Last time we had a deal, you wooed my sister and freed the underground's forger. I cannot say I trust you enough to make more deals."

"A deal for your gang to be more than just a gang," said Arthur before turning to Suyin. "You can come over as well, Little Yin. This concerns you as well."

Suyin sheathed her sword while staring at the two with confusion. As for the bloodflower, she seemed to understand what Arthur wanted to ask of her, and she did not like it.

"We are not your pawns, outlander. You cannot move us as you please with empty promises and unattainable glory," said Lin Xue while Suyin walked to stand beside her. Before her sister could say anything, Lin Xue interrupted her, "I know that he saved you, but that was a part of a deal. He is a sellsword."