[1.08] The Precise Execution
Field Marshall Kroft nods as Kraw delivers his report.
"The tunnels beneath the city are rife with invaders from the Darklands. I heard tell that Riddleport out West has had to fend off raids from dark elves beneath the city so why shouldn't we be plagued by Derro? Any sing of Rolth? No? That is unfortunate. We have been trying to pin him down for months but perhaps it is for the best that you didn't encounter him. You were able to retrieve the body and free prisoners from his necromancy so that is a win. We will station some guards to watch over the tunnels to see if he returns but I suspect he will abandon this lair. Rumor has it he has many such safehouses set up throughout the city. It is a win, don't get me wrong, but getting rid of Rolth would be a big win for the safety of Korvosans.
Anyway there is darker news that I have to share with you. It will soon be announced that the Queen is going to execute the 'assassin' that murdered the King. It is going to be the event of the season with many of Korvosa's nobles, military officers and anyone with any real importance being invited to Castle Korvosa's public courtyard to witness the event.
With the way things have been going recently I am putting in a request for additional guards to be in attendance as this might trigger yet another riot. While the nobility might be buying the official statements of the Queen, the public are decidedly mixed about whether Trinia is innocent or not.
Assuming my request is approved I would like you in the courtyard as well. I know your personal opinions and I share them but at this point I have to also be concerned about the lives of all Korvosans. You are some of my best agents and I know I can trust you to handle things appropriately with minimal bloodshed. I do not want...I cannot have more senseless blood on my hands.
Will you do this for me? The execution is going to be set for three days from now."