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Szeth's new mastersmaster gave him a list of high-ranking targets, all of whom were to be eliminated with the sameflashy display of skill displayedseen over five years ago in [[Kholinar]]. Szeth set out to do just that, carvingcarved a bloody path across the continent, slaying, among many others, two [[Azir|Azish]] Primes.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} His second-to-last kill was King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved, whom he killed along with his two Shardbearer guards and many others who were present.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} This led directly intoto the Veden civil war.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

King [[Taravangian]], the last onename on Szeth's hit list, turned out to be his secret employer. When Szeth arrived in [[Kharbranth]], Taravangian revealed a portion of his schemes, showcasing his "hospitals" in which people were slowly killed in order to draw out [[Death Rattle]]s.{{book ref|sa1|71}} Upon showing this to Szeth, he sentordered him out on a mission to kill a new target: [[Dalinar Kholin]].

During a [[highstorm]], Szeth attacked King [[Elhokar]]'s palace on the [[Shattered Plains]], entering it through a hole cut in the wall with his Blade. On his way, he killed [[Beld]] and cut through [[Hobber]]'s midriff, crippling the use of his legshim, then proceeded to fight against [[Adolin]], [[Kaladin]], and [[Dalinar]], who all of whom believed he was there to assassinate Elhokar. HeSzeth quickly gained the upper hand, lashing Adolin to the ceiling and cutting through Kaladin's arm. However, he ultimately failed, as Kaladin managed to push him through his entryway. The two of them fell to the ground, both surviving. Szeth panicked when he saw Kaladin healing his arm, and when Kaladin told him that he was a Windrunner, Szeth fled.{{book ref|sa2|32}}{{book ref|sa2|33}}

After his confrontation with Kaladin, Szeth retreated to the top of Urithiru, shaken by Kaladin's words and wondering if he was wrong the entire time. Ultimately, he decided to confront Taravangian about the matter.{{book ref|sa2|i|10}} He found the king in [[Vedenar]], and, control almost gone, demanded to know if the [[Knights Radiant]] were returning. Taravangian managed to appease him by claiming that an Honorblade with [[Regrowth]] has been stolen. HearingHaving heard that, Szeth made to departdeparted, vowing to kill [[Kaladin]]; however, Taravangian forbade him to approach Kaladin, demanding that Szeth kill only Dalinar.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}