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Sir Cuthvell is waiting for outside his manor when you arrive. He invites you into his den.

"I need you to get rid of someone for me.", says Cuthvell.

"Well…you're direct…", says Anne.

Cuthvell rolls his eyes, "I don't care how you do it, just as long as he is no longer a problem for me."

"Who is the target?", you ask.

"He is a judge for the upcoming tournament in the capital.", replies Cuthvell.

Arlo eyes widen, "You mean the Great Tournament…the one where the winner can ask for any boon he wishes for from the King?"

"The same", says Cuthvell.

"What did this judge ever do to you?", asks Anne.

Cuthvell looks annoyed at all the questions, "Nothing…really. I just need him out of the way, so I can replace him with someone under my control."

"Explain…", you reply.

Cuthvell tells you that the King chose several judges to participate in the tournament events, he was able to bribe a few, but not very many. He did, however, get one of his men elected as a backup judge. He wants you to take out one of the jousting judges, so he can be replaced with his man.

Arlo shakes his head disapprovingly.