My goal is very simple. Live forever. This is a fairly easy task, as the magical object known as the Life Stone has the ability to extend a person's life. These Stones of Life are best found in the treasuries of noble lords, and I visit those lovely resorts from time to time. Unfortunately, one of these nighttime visits went awry and I was forced to escape with only a life stone and a box.
Usually, that's when things calm down. The guards yawned, the gates closed, and the night continued.
But this time, the night was not so forgiving. A dozen schemes resulted in the murder of important figures, and there was a convenient scapegoat - that was me, who would soon be framed as a heinous criminal wanted for the indirect murder of someone high up...
New book, please recommend