Chapter 74 The Gray-Robed Lady (2/2)

The novices didn't respond, and she added, ”Besides, he doesn't have much use for it, anyway If he ever recovers, it will be years froood in a fight”

Some of the novices' faces showed some defiance at this last humiliation, but the one who held the sword si over, he spoke in a low voice only Arran could hear, ”You won't have it for long”

Arran did not respond, siave it a feings, and was pleased to find that it was both heavy and well-balanced — while it ht not match up to the starmetal sword, he suspected it was a fair bit better than the sword he had used since arriving here

When he looked up again, he saw the Shadowblood staring at hiray-robed woman not been there, Arran was certain they would have attacked iiving her a respectful bow ”Thank you for the assistance,” he said ”I'm in your debt”

In the corner of his eye, he saw that the group of novices was finally leaving, but he did his best to show any concern or worry For now, he thought his best chance would be to avoid appearing vulnerable — the ht, the less likely they would be to attack right away With a bit of luck, he ht be out of the city before they took action

The woht s keep the peace in the city”

Arran gave her a nod, then turned to Darkfire ”Perhaps it's time for us to leave?” Even if the situation had been resolved for the moment, Arran was anxious to be away from the arena

”Not so fast,” the woman said before Darkfire could respond ”First, I need the two of you to come with me”

Arran hesitated for a moment, but then he nodded, even if he felt someary of the mysterious woerous situation, and he would not repay kindness with rudeness

”Of course,” Darkfire said with a slight bow ”Lead the way”

With that, they left, following the gray-robed woman out of the arena They walked in silence for several blocks, until suddenly, she stopped

To Arran's surprise, she let out a deep sigh, and her calm confidence see,” she said, a slight tremble in her voice

”Lady Ellara,” Darkfire said, a huge grin on his face, ”that truly was a performance worthy of applause”

”You owehim a dark look

”I always honor my debts,” Darkfire responded ”But for now, perhaps we should celebrate with some drinks?”

Lady Ellara shook her head ”We'll need to see my brother,” she said ”Immediately What just happened here… he needs to know about it”

Turning to Arran, she added, ”What you just did s anyone has ever done in the history of this city”