Chapter Two: Debts of Living

Poleen Juvukis follows the assassins’ trail through the dark woods, haunted by fragmented memories of her brother Benê and a vague recollection of riding with him and a man named Gibelê. Her lantern reveals a camp ahead with a wagon, two pacing men (Spitter and Pacer), two horsemen (Nedrich nâ Hilêômbrâ and Relegôs), and a Mostulê teamster, Âvorê Môbudon. Overhearing their talk of the Berjer tê Aprelêu’s orders and a half-done job, Poleen learns her mother is the next target. Posing as a desperate victim, she lures Spitter and Pacer into a trap, killing them with ruthless efficiency using a dagger and ax. Âvorê, recognizing her as “Milôkêsku” (a forgiven soul), surrenders and reveals the wooden chest she stole, containing a silver-framed cigar box. Learning her mother is on the Sedûnyâ Road to Nindi’vilu, Poleen spares Âvorê, takes the box, and heads northeast to save her, her resolve hardened by the looming threat.

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