An Ember in the Ashes II

An Ember in the Ashes  Sabaa Tahir pg. 50-100.
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Laia finds herself searching through the catacombs when she reaches the Resistance. They are skeptical of her at first, but decide to take her with them because she knows already knows too much. She doesn't tell them her family lineage, but asks them for help in escaping her brother out of prison. The Resistance is fractioned into two sections with two leaders, Keenan and Sana, who debate as to whether or not they should keep Laia around and help her. It's not until she reveals her family history that they decide to help her; however, it is on one condition: she must go into BlackCliff and serve the Commander as spy for information. Meanwhile, Elias is battling with his decision to desert or stay after graduation. An argur visits him, who tells explains that he can desert his duty; however, he could also stay and become who he is really suppose to be. Even though he doesn't understand at the moment, Elias goes to graduation still debating whether or not he should desert. During the graduation, Elias finds out that the Argurs have come to make the prophecy true, which states that the current dynasty will fall, and a new emperor will be decided, based on trails. Elias has been chosen along with three other contestants, including Helene, his best friend/possible lover.