Fortunately, Amberser had deceived many over the centuries, so finding candidates was not at all difficult.
Hircine, although unable to wield the Power of Destiny, could easily discern the connection between the deceiver and the victim as the Prince of Lies, and he soon found ten suitable sacrifices.
The last one proved to be the most troublesome, though—it had to be someone who had received Amberser's favor, had close ties with him, and was willing to betray willingly. Such a person was not easy to find.
Hircine pondered for a long time. Was there such a person around Amberser?
The Withered Rose was not fitting; though their affection for each other was deep, the Withered Rose herself was nearing oblivion, her soul approaching "emptiness," devoid of gratitude and incapable of harboring the malice of betrayal.
"That alchemist named Isabel?" Hircine quickly shook his head, dismissing this option.
