Zarek, Eryke the Fifth, narrowed his eyes as he looked at the woman before him.
She wore glasses and a white skirt, complemented by a blue coat. Her gaze was cold, filled with indifference as she looked at him.
After a long pause, she finally spoke.
"Alright. Let's say I believe you, for now, that you managed to completely hide your presence, sneak into our capital unnoticed, and even reach the slums. But why did you attack the guards?"
"You know why," Zarek replied with a cough, blood spilling from his mouth.
The woman stared at him in silence.
With the surveillance of the Hummingbird, of course they knew the full extent of the situation and even punished the guards because of it. However, if they were to admit their mistake, how could they preserve their dignity?
The Empire's image must remain unblemished. If it were to be tainted, public opinion would slowly begin to shift.
