Chapter 91: Famished
Lyra nodded with her eyes narrowed. "If the Wargrave wins, the Sun or Moon returns as something more, greater, even. If the assassination organisation wins, their reputation soars to unprecedented heights. After all, how many individuals can claim to have killed a Wargrave?" Lyra spoke as she arrived at her conclusion.
"Exactly my point. The assassin organisation could easily replace such bottom feeders within their ranks. A few Faintstar Life Rank assassins in exchange for a Wargrave’s head is a deal that most people would kill for. But well, that’s just my perspective. Neither big brother nor big sister said any of this, it’s simply my own deduction based on what I’ve seen and heard. So don’t take it as solid fact," Asher replied with measured calm.
Lyra nodded her head slightly and spoke with a thoughtful expression, "I believe the Young Master is closer to the truth than he realises. Still, the truth doesn’t particularly matter right now, not when the Young Master has undergone his own awakening."
"But the truth will matter," Asher stated with a calm smile, "when the assassination organisation finally betrays the Wargraves."
"Huh? What do you mean by betray, Young Master?" Lyra asked in clear confusion, her brow furrowed slightly.
"Well," Asher began, "the last true victory for the assassination organisation must have occurred during my father’s generation. But now, none of the current Suns or Moons has died during the recent True Awakenings. That’s ten entire events, ten complete chances, and the assassins couldn’t secure a single win. Anyone would be frustrated after losing ten times in a row. Don’t you think so, Lyra?" he asked, voicing his growing suspicion.
Lyra frowned deeply. She could already picture the scenario in her mind. "Although the assassination organisation hasn’t suffered any real losses, since they only sacrifice weaklings, they might still decide to make a bold and sneaky move," Lyra said with concern lacing her voice.
Asher simply smiled at her words and replied, "Once again, these are just my thoughts, nothing has been proven, and there’s no concrete evidence. So don’t let it worry you."
"Yes, Young Master," Lyra responded respectfully.
If the Primarch were listening at that very moment, he would have been utterly shocked. What Asher had deduced regarding the secret arrangement between the Wargraves and the assassination organisation was indeed accurate.