“Each House of Sin could challenge—” “It won’t be as impactful as a competition with higher stakes,” Envy interrupted. “Each Prince of Sin will choose one participant to compete for your throne.” “Except I’m not interested in finding a consort.” “Perhaps not, but you’ll adhere to the rules of the pact and do what’s best for the realm,” Envy said. He had me there. “Strike a bargain with one of the participants if you must,” he said, reading my resolve to play whatever role I needed to in order to keep my circle safe. “Give them enough coin to break off the engagement after the stories die down
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