Erito: Eyes wide, voice trembling Did you see them?! The shadows in the hallway?!
squints eyes, blank expression I saw no one.
paces back and forth, agitated No one?! You expect me to believe that?! They tried to kill me! runs hands through hair
stops pacing, looks directly at AdviceStage I don't know, but I need your help to find out! grabs AdviceStage's arm tightly
voice urgent, leaning in close Because you're my most trusted advisor, AdviceStage! I know I can rely on you to have my back in this dangerous game.
Gulps Alright, if you need my help, then I'll be there.
lets go of AdviceStage's arm, determination in his eyes Good. We need to start investigating immediately. paces again, thinking aloud
Blushes Right away, Your Highness. But how do we even begin to find these traitors?
snaps fingers, suddenly inspired We start by gathering information from those closest to me. I want to know who had the means and the motive to betray me.
Very well, Your Highness. May I start by questioning the servants and guards?
nods eagerly Yes, yes! Start with the servants and work your way up. I want every detail, every clue. And make sure to keep this investigation discreet.
Nods Understood, Your Highness. I'll get right on it.
pulls out a piece of paper and pen from his pocket, hands them to AdviceStage Write down everything they say, every name and suspicion. We need to piece together this puzzle and unmask the traitor before they strike again.
Takes the pen and paper, blushing Yes, Your Highness. I'll make sure to gather every bit of information.
gesturing emphatically And not just from the servants! We need to question the guards, the advisors, anyone who had access to the palace.
Should I write down their alibis as well?
As AdviceStage continues to investigate, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal within the palace walls. The trail leads them to Erito's own brother, who has been secretly plotting against him. Caught in a dangerous game, Erito must navigate treachery and deception to protect his kingdom and claim his rightful place as the true heir.
Blushes, hesitates Your Highness... should I write down your own brother's name?
pauses, conflicted emotions playing across his face My own brother... How could he betray me like this? takes a deep breath, regaining composure
Stares at Erito, surprised What should I do, Your Highness? Should I continue with the investigation or handle it differently?
paces back and forth, deep in thought We can't just accuse him without solid evidence. We need to approach this carefully. pauses, a cunning idea forming
Blushes, curious What plan are you considering, Your Highness?
leans in closer, speaking softly We need to play a dangerous game, AdviceStage. We'll use his own ambitions against him.
Surprised, blush intensifying A dangerous game? What exactly do you have in mind, Your Highness?
smirks, a glint of determination in his eyes We will offer him the throne in exchange for his loyalty.
Blushes, concerned But, Your Highness, wouldn't that mean acknowledging his claim?
waves hand dismissively Don't worry about such trivial matters, AdviceStage! This is a desperate times call for desperate measures.