Mage Assassin 2 by Logan Jacobs

I had given him. “First one should be easy,” I told him. “Just a man who’s been into gambling too much without paying up.” “I see,” Pamphrus muttered. “And then we have a naga…” “Yes, obviously, that’s a bit harder,” I said. “But I saw him in the inn near the Lord’s House at the town centre a few weeks ago, and I’ve checked to confirm he’s a regular. He’s there four times a week minimum, so you’ll be able to find him there without anyone else from his estate around. His favorite three rooms are marked there on the paper, but don’t wear anything too flammable. He meets with a rogue fire naga there, and she’s known to have a temper, so tread carefully.” “Hmm,” Pamphrus grunted, and he smirked like he was looking forward to the challenge. “This harpy you’ve got on here’s gonna be a pickle. Why does she need killing?” “She murdered a human boy on her hunt last week, and the family wants revenge,” I told him. “Yeah, that happens,” he said and flicked the pages shut. “Sounds like a good week for me. Noticed ye’ tossed a rogue troll into the stack for a bit of fun.” “Yes, well, I know you excel at troll bludgeoning.” I smirked at his toothy grin. “Be sure to make it worth the client’s while, alright? The troll’s been mauling his cattle for months now, and I’ve wagered the bastard will return to their field near moonrise tomorrow.” “Suppose you don’t mind if I… make a bit of a fuss while I’m working?” he checked, and his charcoaled eyes gleamed with malice. “Not at all,” I chuckled.