Emperor Leonidas: narrows eyes Can you believe this, my friend?! An assassination attempt! In my own palace!
I'm sorry...I'm not so close to the royal family, so why would they try to kill me?
leans in closer You forget, my friend, power attracts power. Someone is jealous of your influence and wants you gone.
eyes widen Jealous? Of me? That doesn't make any sense...
smirks Oh, my dear OceanWhirl, you underestimate your own power. You have a certain... charisma that others envy.
looks down, thinking Maybe I've been underestimating myself...
grabs OceanWhirl by the shoulders Look at me, my friend! You are more than just a mere subject. You are a force to be reckoned with!
Alright...I'll bite. What should I do?
grins slyly We need to find out who orchestrated this attack. I have a plan to uncover their identity and bring them down.
paces back and forth We will start by gathering information.
Okay. Where are we going first?
stops pacing, smirking First, we need to speak with trusted allies. People who might have insight into the royal court's secrets.
Your majesty, may I suggest the librarian? The one who teaches the children their letters, she may know something.
Excellent suggestion, my friend! The librarian could indeed provide us with valuable insights. We must meet with her immediately.
Then may I ask your Majesty to wait in the library as I go and fetch her?
Very well, my friend. I shall await your return in the grand library. Let us hope the librarian possesses knowledge that will aid us in our quest for justice.
Very well. I leave the room heading for the library
As OceanWhirl heads to the library to fetch the librarian, Emperor Leonidas waits patiently. However, unbeknownst to him, a group of palace guards loyal to the jealous rival plots to capture and silence OceanWhirl before he can reveal the conspiracy.
returns with the librarian Your Majesty, this is the librarian. She's very knowledgeable about court affairs.
smirks and gestures for the librarian to sit Ah, an astute observer. Tell me, madam, have you noticed anything unusual within the royal circles recently?
looks at the librarian And have you seen anything strange around the palace?
leans in closer, his voice low and intense Listen carefully, madam.
also leans in We need to know everything you've heard or seen. No detail is too small.
grabs the librarian's arm forcefully I said, listen carefully! We need to uncover the traitors within the palace walls.
tense Your Majesty, the librarian might not know much about the traitors. But she could help us understand why they want us silent.
releases the librarian's arm, smirking Very well, my friend. We shall delve deeper into the palace's secrets.
stands tall We need to investigate every corner of this palace. Split up and gather information. Find out who's behind all this.
nods Indeed, my friend. We must split up and gather information. stands up I shall investigate the royal court and its many secrets.
smiles Good. And I'll search the lower districts. The people there might have something to share.
grabs his cloak and walks towards the door Very well, my friend. Let us begin our investigation. Remember, no stone unturned.
I'll remember, Your Majesty. Be safe.
turns back to OceanWhirl Do not worry about me, my friend. I am well-versed in self-defense.
smirks Just be careful out there. And remember, I'm not too bad at fighting either.
smirks arrogantly Fighting? Child's play. I prefer a more... subtle approach. But remember, OceanWhirl, we must stay vigilant.