Jirni gave her cousin the special paper with Balkor's calligraphy, the hit list, and the venom, trusting her judgment about when and how to strike.
The less Jirni knew the more natural her reaction would be when she received reports of the attacks, and the lack of an alibi from time to time was the small flaw her cover needed to be perfect.
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Valeron, Capital of the Griffon Kingdom, Throne Room, present day.
"This isn't the first time I hear such wild accusations." Jirni's voice was indignant. "Yet this never before someone dared to throw them in my face right in front of my peers and the Royals themselves.
"Duke Nuragor has slandered my name and I demand justice. I invoke the right of Blood Judgment."
