Chapter 95 Defeated (2/2)

They began to hts hadn't ended yet, the streets were already filled with people Apparently, Arran wasn't the only one who had wanted to avoid the crowds

Outside the city, the roads were filled with masses that flowed steadily toward the hills, and Arran and Darkfire had little choice but to join theish pace

After what see crowd, they finally arrived in the hills

Immediately, Arran could see why this place had been chosen for the final fights A group of low hills lay in a rough circle, with a shallow depression lying in between theiant natural arena

Within this arena, preparations for the fights ahead were already underith guards keeping the area clear of spectators and servants setting up large tents

The sides of the hills were filled with nuroups of youths and fa as they cast interested looks at the goings-on at the center of the vale

It took Arran and Darkfire some ti in a comfortable bah she had foregone luxury at the northern arena, she had decided tothe final part of the tournairl sitting in the chair next to Liane She was short and thin, with jet black hair and ivory-pale skin, and she was dressed in a robe as black as her hair To Arran's eyes, she looked to be barely sixteen, if that

When Arran and Darkfire neared, the girl turned her head toward the at Arran with some curiosity

”Is that him?” she asked in a soft voice

”That's Ghostblade,” Liane confirirl looked at hi about plants?” she finally asked

”Plants?” Arran gave her a confused stare

”I will have to teach you, then,” the girl said, a thoughtful look in her eyes After a oing”

”Going?” Arran asked, duirl frowned ”Liane toldfor a novice to join,” she said ”Someone who could protect you Was she mistaken?”

”She wasn't mistaken,” Arran said ”But…” For a moment, he went silent, at a loss for words after the unexpected turn of events

”But you changed youran eyebrow

”I didn't change ive etic look at the girl

The girl sighed, then nodded ”Just try to be quick,” she said ”I want to leave before the others arrive”

Liane roup Arran followed behind her, already wondering as going on

When they were a few dozen paces away, Liane turned around To his surprise, there was a slight smile on her lips, and she looked as if she was rather proud of herself

”That,” she said, speaking in a low voice, ”is the Patriarch's granddaughter”