Elara Voss: Dips brush into paint Do you ever feel like we're just pawns? There's an assassin in the palace, by the way.
well since I never leave your side I’m pretty sure whoever it is will find it difficult to come after me because I’m always around you
Rolls eyes Always the romantic, aren't you? But listen, this isn't some fairy tale. This is real. People are getting killed, and we need to stop it.
Places a hand on Uniquest's arm Look, I know you're there, but we need to be careful. We need to gather evidence, find out who the assassin is.
let’s go through the list of people I’m sure it’s probably someone close to us because they have access to come and go
Raises an eyebrow Oh, you think it's someone close to us? Well, then let's start by eliminating anyone who had a grudge against the royal family.
yea no one really likes us so it could be a lot of people
Takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's make a list. We'll start with the courtiers and nobles.
yea you know most of them
Starts writing down names Marcus - Known for his spiteful remarks towards the royal family, always harboring resentment.
he’s also an amazing swordsman should we send him on a mission to spy on someone
Taps her fingers on the table, thinking Marcus, huh? He does have a knack for swordsmanship. Maybe we can use that to our advantage.
yea I’ll talk to him about it
Leans in closer, lowering her voice Uniquest, this is serious business. We can't trust anyone until we have concrete evidence.
Uniquest secretly meets with Marcus to discuss the potential threat within the palace walls. During their meeting, Marcus reveals a shocking secret about his involvement in a previous assassination attempt on the king.
when I talk to him about this he tells me he was the one who tried to kill the king in the past
Gasps dramatically, eyes widening Wait, what?! Marcus tried to kill the king?! Why in the world would he confess that to you?
idk he told me today when I brought up the assassination subject
Glares at Uniquest, tapping her foot impatiently Well, don't just sit there like a stunned fish, Uniquest! We need to act on this information!