78 Blackmail

WARNING: The following chapter contains descriptions of torture.

When the anti mage had taken his leave, Syryn spared no time pouncing on the report that was left on the work table. Academic pursuits were the best sort of distraction for Syryn. He settled himself into a comfortable seat and began to read through the information it provided. 

Who were the victims? A caravan of merchants on their way to Shan-ri, a village that grew spices on fertile lands that were frequently flooded by river water. 

How many victims? 9 merchants and 7 hired guards. They had identification papers that were a necessity for trading at outposts.