Chaos reigned in Duskendale as everyone ran to fight the fires.
Suddenly, a band of ragged assassins brandishing sharp blades lunged from the shadows, charging straight for the tavern where Ghost was staying. A panicked villager crossed their path and was instantly hacked down.
The town's garrison forces were scattered and unable to reach them in time. Prince Rhaegar was also pinned down and could not rush back to help. The assassins, hidden by fire and smoke, were closing in fast.
Chapter 60