"Join your team? Why?"
That question came not from Korra, but from Kahn beside her.
Hearing Kahn's question, Tarrlok seemed only then to notice him and said with a flattering smile:
"You must be Prince Kahn of the Fire Nation. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Here's the situation. To deal with the evil Amon, I believe I need a warrior who can remain calm in a crisis, someone strong enough to deliver a fatal blow to Amon. I consider Korra the best candidate. That's why I'm inviting her."
The more Korra heard, the less confident she felt. Although she was usually confident, that didn't mean she was conceited.
After seeing the tip of the iceberg of Amon's strength that night, she didn't think she currently had the strength to deliver a fatal blow to him. The reverse was more like it.
So she prepared to decline Tarrlok's invitation, but just then, Kahn shook his head and said:
"Councilor Tarrlok, you seem to have misunderstood me."
"I'm not asking why you want to invite Korra. I'm asking why Korra should join your team."
Tarrlok's expression stiffened at those words, but he quickly recovered his smile and said:
"I see."
"I thought the Avatar might also wish to eliminate Amon and the Equalists as soon as possible and restore peace to this city. In that case, joining forces would naturally be the best choice."
"Really? I'm afraid I don't think that's necessary."
Kahn smiled and asked in return:
"Didn't Lin Beifong report what happened at the rally that day?"
"Chief Beifong certainly gave an accurate report. What of it?"
Hearing Tarrlok's question, Kahn couldn't help shaking his head again and said:
"If that's the case, you should understand that Amon is now more than simply the leader of the Equalists. He's