Actually, I don't believe we've met

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And if you do know them, certainly you did not promise them treasure. And if you did promise, certainly that promise was contingent on finding treasure in the first place.

Unlocked with Glowing Viric

Locked with Assistants' Cut 31

Challenge information

Narrow, Mithridacy 7 (50% base)

3 and below - almost impossible (10%)
4 - high-risk (20%)
5 - high-risk (30%)
6 - tough (40%)
7 - very chancy (50%)
8 - chancy (60%)
9 - modest (70%)
10 - very modest (80%)
11 - low-risk (90%)
12 and above - straightforward (100%)

Success

Well, fair enough, then

Nothing you say is, strictly speaking, false. But that doesn't mean your argument adds up to the truth.

Subtle is increasing… (+1 CP, up to level 5)
The Miniature Major-General is no longer on your expedition. (Removes A Miniature Major-General on your Expedition)
The Rubbery Porter is no longer on your expedition. (Removes A Rubbery Porter on your Expedition)
The Bandaged Navigator is no longer on your expedition. (Removes A Bandaged Navigator on your Expedition)
The Renegade Claw is no longer on your expedition. (Removes A Renegade Claw on your Expedition)
Your 'Tabitha Murgatroyd on your Expedition' Quality has gone!
Your 'The Silk-Clad Expert on your Expedition' Quality has gone!
Your assistants have been compensated. (Removes Assistants' Cut)
Your 'Assistants for an Expedition' Quality has gone!
Suspicion is increasing… (+2-3 CP)