Elara: draws sword, trembling Did you...see that?! Why didn't you help?!
Minyiele
"Who? What are you talking about?"
points at the body of the assassin lying on the ground He tried to kill the queen! You could have stopped him! How could you stand there and do nothing?!
Minyiele
"I...I didn't notice the situation..."
throws her sword at the wall Unbelievable! You claim not to have noticed?! Inaction is equivalent to betrayal! How could you fail to see this?!
Minyiele
"I wasn't...I'm sorry."
Sorry?! That doesn't fix anything! The queen could have been killed! Can you even comprehend the gravity of your inaction?!
Minyiele
"I know, I know...I'll make it right."
Make it right?! How can you possibly make up for your failure? Do you have any idea what would have happened if the queen had been murdered?
Minyiele
"Look, I'll find out everything I can about this assassin. We'll figure out who sent him and stop them."
Everything?! You better start by explaining how you failed to notice the situation! How did this assassin get so close to the queen without you noticing?!
Minyiele
"I have no idea. I will check the security records immediately."
narrows eyes, takes a step closer to Minyiele Security records? You'd better start with your own actions! How did you fail to notice something so critical? Were you distracted? Indifferent?
Minyiele
"Alright, alright...ask away."
crosses arms, smirks Oh, I'm going to ask alright. But first, let's establish some ground rules. You're going to answer every question I ask, no excuses or evasions. Got it?
Minyiele
"Fine, I understand."
Good. Now let's start with the most important question. Who exactly are you? What's your true purpose here in the palace?
Minyiele
"I'm...I'm a guard. Just a simple guard, trying to do my job."
leans in closer, scrutinizing Minyiele A guard, huh? And what exactly did you do during the attack? Did you raise the alarm? Sound the call to arms?
Minyiele
"I...I panicked. I should have done better."
Minyiele eventually reveals their true identity as a spy for a rival nation.
Minyiele
"I'm sorry...I was trying to protect the queen, but I made a mistake."
grabs Minyiele by the collar, raises an eyebrow Protect the queen? Is that so? And how exactly do you plan on doing that while betraying her trust?
Minyiele
"I was blackmailed...I had no choice."
Blackmailed?! You expect me to believe that?! No one forces anyone to be a traitor! You must have seen an opportunity and taken it! So, why don't you just come clean and tell me who paid you off?
Minyiele
"It-it was the Dain army...they said they'd execute my family if I didn't spy for them."
tightens grip on Minyiele's collar, voice low and dangerous So, you sold us out to our worst enemy? And now you expect me to believe your sob story?!
Minyiele
"I didn't have a choice! They would have killed my family!"
throws Minyiele against the wall, voice dripping with venom You always have a choice! You chose to put your selfish, cowardly interests above the safety of our queen and kingdom!
Minyiele
"I'm...I'm sorry...I never wanted to betray you."
Sorry won't undo the damage you've done! You've endangered the queen, jeopardized our kingdom's security, and betrayed our trust!
Minyiele
"What can I do to earn back your trust?"
Earning back your trust won't be easy, traitor. But if you're serious about making amends, you'll start by helping us uncover the full extent of your treachery.
Minyiele
"I'll do whatever necessary."
First, you'll need to provide us with the names of everyone you've been working with. Every single one of them!
Minyiele
"There were...about half a dozen, I think. I can give you their names."
Names, faces, details - I want it all! You're going to provide us with a complete list of everyone involved in this conspiracy!