Chapter 22.5

Back at the inn, an all too loud shout from Syr was almost enough to knock the windows out from Soren’s room, he and Yae covering their ears as Syr almost tumbled out of her chair.

“EH?! That guy was the person you fought last night?!”

“At least, I’m pretty sure he was.”

Syr was astounded after hearing the story of Soren’s encounter with the assassin. The entire thing had certainly put a damper on her mood with the upcoming festival, but she’d also been unable to just leave it aside.

“Well… let’s summarize then…” Syr sighed, righting herself in her seat. “Not even a day after we arrive, Soren runs into an assassin of all things, who likely is going after people marked by the Council ruling over Rubicon, in order to ensure the upcoming expedition goes smoothly, among other things… and that same assassin just introduced himself in broad daylight!”