Chapter157:

Eli’s eyes pulled away from Vin to a former rival he now counted as an ally, the leader of the Eastburian rebel forces, who shouted at him from a few steps away, just as he sank his sword into the trunk of a military man. With a grin, Eli replied, “I could hardly bring the princess back to Wrenbrook until you’d fulfilled your duties, Jecob.” Eli noted he was about to have company. One of the soldiers who had just ended his assailant was headed Eli’s direction while Vin continued to close the gap. To his left, the other Representatives were entering the fray as well. “Where is the princess?” Jecob asked, moving a few steps closer to the dais. “In the hall, waiting for us to present her with the throne.” Jecob grinned. “Then let us take it.” Eli raised his sword as the soldier brought his down with a blow meant to cut him in half. The man was young and energetic, but Eli could tell he hadn’t had enough practice with his weapon. As the swords ricocheted off one another, the soldier lost c