Haru – Casey Morales

He sipped his sake. “Which brings me to why they attacked. Have you considered that they might not have been there by chance?” I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. “Obviously it was planned. They knew our route, our timing, probably our numbers.” “Yes, which means someone told them everything.” Kon’s eyes held mine. “Someone knew you were leaving Suwa Temple, knew the path you would take, and someone wanted you dead before you reached Bara.”

The implication chilled the sake’s heat. “Are you saying there is a traitor in the temple?” “I am only saying that someone, somewhere, has access to information they should not possess, and that makes your journey from here infinitely more dangerous.” “Do you know anything more about my father’s death?” I set down my cup carefully. “The truth, not whatever official version is being circulated.”

Kon’s jaw tightened, but he nodded. “Very well, but it is most unpleasant.” “I expected as much.” He rose and moved to a cabinet, withdrawing a sealed scroll. “This is what I received from the Dai Shogun. It is more detailed than the report Giichi shared.” I unfurled the scroll and read. With each line, my hands grew colder. Poisoned darts, yes—but more than a few.

Dozens, fired from multiple positions in the Emperor’s own bedchamber. Whoever had done this had planned meticulously, infiltrating the palace, positioning themselves in the one place my father should have been safest. The guards outside his door had been found with their throats slit, so quietly that no one had heard them die. The assassins—there had to be more than one—had vanished like smoke, leaving only death behind. What made my blood truly run cold was the final line: The darts were tipped with lotus root extract—a poison exclusive to Asami territory.

“Asami Eiko,” I said flatly. Kon nodded. “The evidence points to her; though whether she ordered it herself or merely provided the means . . .” He shrugged. “I believe she intended to be discovered. Why use poison from a plant found only in her lands if she wished to remain hidden?”

“Right,” was all I could think to say. “Has the palace responded?” “The Daijokan met within hours of your father’s death.

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Names, items, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. For television or motion picture rights inquiries, please contact Casey at [email protected]. OceanofPDF.com Contents The Mugen Empire A magical gift for you . . .

Author’s Note Previously in The Land of Jade & Fire Prologue Part I 1. Haru 2. Haru 3. Yoshi 4. Kaneko 5. Haru 6. Haru 7. Kaneko 8. Asami Eiko 9. Asami Eiko 10. Asami Eiko Part II 11. Haru 12. Haru 13. Haru 14. Haru 15. Haru 16. Haru 17. Haru 18. Asami Eiko 19.

Kaneko Part III 20. Asami Eiko 21. Yoshi 22. Haru 23. Kaneko 24. Haru 25. Haru 26. Haru 27. Haru 28. Haru 29. Haru Dramatis Personae The Imperial Line Kami (The Pantheon) Origins: The Birth of the Empire of Mugen Glossary of Terms Honorifics About your Author OceanofPDF.com OceanofPDF.com T A magical gift for you . . . o say thank you for joining me on this journey, I would like to give you a gift, a free copy of Brothers of the Guild.

This novella is the origin story of Keelan and Declan Rea, our main characters in the Of Crowns & Quills series. Click here or scan below to tell me where to send it. OceanofPDF.com H Author’s Note onored Reader, The following is a work of fiction set in an ancient land based on Asian cultures. The primary society represented hails from Japan, but elements of Chinese, Korean, and other Asian cultures were woven in to create a wholly new tapestry.

In some cases, descriptions follow history’s guide. However, there are times when liberties were taken with cultures, traditions, religions, or eras to make characters or settings better align with the fantasy world in which our characters live. Great care was taken to research and respect each country, people, and faith. A special arigato goes to authors of Asian descent, professors, Sword Masters, and other incredibly patient contributors who answered ceaseless questions and offered gentle guidance.

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