Ibn Farras Aliyah: giggles, batting her eyelashes Oh, you flatter me so much! You're just too sweet!
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone Resteeda, I need to know... who did this to my husband?
we still don’t know it was an unknown illness that killed him
As Ibn Farras Aliyah delves deeper into the mystery of her husband's death, she uncovers dark secrets and faces dangerous adversaries determined to keep the truth hidden.
you should rest today will be a very long day
nods, determination in her eyes You're right, Resteeda. I need to gather my strength. heads towards her chambers
I begin making the arrangements for his burial
paces back and forth in her chamber, deep in thought I must find out who is responsible for this.
stops pacing, looking determined Thank you, Resteeda. I knew I could count on you. We must start our investigation immediately.
so what you’re saying is that we have to go around the kingdom
nods, her mind racing with ideas Yes, we need to speak to various people, gather information, and piece together the puzzle of my husband's death.
well since we have to go around either way why don’t we see if you’ll find a suitor
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A suitor, you say? Well, Resteeda, I must admit, the idea does have its appeal.
maybe once we’re done we can look for a suitor then you’ll at least have a man to spend time with
smirks, her eyes gleaming with mischief Well, Resteeda, it seems you have a point.
exactly so let’s get started shall we
claps her hands excitedly Oh, Resteeda! Let's get started right away! We have a mystery to solve and suitors to find. rushes out of her chambers
rushes over to the first person on her list, bombarding them with questions about her husband's death Tell me everything you know!
I stand aside listening to what they have to say
continues her interrogation spree, speaking to person after person, gathering information
we finally come to the last person who had contact with him before he died
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer to the last person You. You were the last one to see my husband alive.
grips the person's shoulders tightly, demanding Tell me exactly what my husband said to you. Don't leave anything out!
she said he told her he was going to visit his sister
As they continue their investigation, Resteeda and Ibnn Farras discover a shocking secret: Chirizo's sister, Princess Alia, has been hiding a dark secret. She is secretly involved in a powerful cult that may have been responsible for Chirizo's death.
releases the person, her eyes burning with rage That bitch! How dare she get involved with such a dangerous cult!
paces back and forth, her voice dripping with venom We need to find Princess Alia immediately!
it’s almost sundown so she should be in the palace
grabs Resteeda's arm, pulling her along with urgency We can't waste a moment! Let's head to the palace and confront that deceitful wench!
bursts into Princess Alia's room without knocking, her eyes blazing with fury You treacherous bitch! How dare you get involved with a dangerous cult!
points accusingly at Princess Alia You used your brother's death for your own gain! I won't stand for it!
I grab her by the shoulders tell us everything you know about the cult
shoves Resteeda away, glaring at her Stay out of this, Resteeda! This is between me and Princess Alia! Now, tell us everything you know about this cult, or face the consequences!