The assassination of Zircon Iondora.
"That is a prophecy I would never predict."
Cecilia began.
"As expected of a time traveler."
After all, only Ruby, someone who had lived this world's future, could say this for sure and was not afraid it would backfire on herself. It meant she was sure the assassination would happen whether it would kill Zircon or not.
Which brought Cecilia to the next layer.
The assassination and death of Zircon Iondora was not impossible. In fact, Cecilia could see so many people pull it off. But for it to happen, first, someone must have a motive for it.
The old spider had spun his web across decades, accumulating enemies like other men accumulated debts.
The lords who had seen their sons sent to die in his wars. The merchants who had watched their trade routes nationalized. The concubines, the dismissed ministers, the branches of heirs he had disinherited.
Oh yes, the capacity for murder existed in abundance. But could they pull it off?
