"Working. And gathering intel." Tarkos took off his outer coat and placed it on a hook. He stretched a bit, then cracked his neck. "I've mapped out all the sub-factions within the Jade Serpent Sect operating here."
Victor's interest immediately perked up. "Spill."
Tarkos walked to the table and unfurled a long scroll. It showed the rough layout of Yinfrost City—and in red ink, several marks.
"First off, there are four factions within the Jade Serpent Sect that operate out of this city. Not all of them are directly aligned with each other. Some compete for favor. It was one of these factions that placed the bounty."
He pointed at a mark near the southeast quarter of the map. "The Emerald Coil Pavilion. They're the ones who lost a few men during the Dragon Tears incident. Apparently, some of their elite disciples were present. They're the ones who put a bounty on you."
Victor frowned. "So what now?"
