"I know, I know. The D-Brotherhood. The underground world's kingmakers, the ones who specialize in elimination, of course I haven't forgotten. Crossing you would mean my life. But."
A pause.
"If the ritual fails, I'm finished anyway, and the deal collapses with me. Simple arithmetic."
David drew a slow breath and pressed the anger down.
"What do you want done with the person who retrieved the badge?"
Blitz considered for a moment.
"Get rid of him. Method doesn't matter. He's no longer useful, the payment I offered was a fabrication from the start, I was never going to honor it. As for what he's actually capable of..."
Another pause.
"The castle's final challenge favored intelligence and adaptability over raw power. He might have just been lucky and clever. I'd assume nothing exceptional. Shouldn't be difficult for your side. Yes?"
David's response was a cold exhale.
