"Knives are exactly like Oghrom. They win the fight when the opponent has no idea there's going to be a fight. Oghrom always caught his targets unaware and unarmed. All he needed to complete his job was one strike.
"The Gernoffs follow his philosophy. They collect information about their mark and orchestrate a situation from which there is no way out. It's like moving your pieces on the chessboard while your opponent is away.
"By the time they realize what's happening, you just need a single move to checkmate them."
"Yeah, assassins are so cool!" Aran said, making his parents flinch. "They are smart and cunning, planning everything ten steps ahead."
"Nonsense!" Leran snorted. "Warriors like King Valeron are much cooler. They don't hide in the shadows like cowards. They face the enemy with honor."
"That's called being a dumb oaf!" Leria replied. "Take that back now."
"Who are you calling a dumb oaf?" Lilia growled. "You take that back!"
