1. I'm told the secret passage they used was sealed off [cdb]centuries ago.
  2. Yes, the palace floor plans fail to even show it. I'm shocked the church knew of its existence.
  3. In the age of Seiros, the Empire and church were [cdb]intimately related.
  4. It's safe to assume the Central Church took pains to [cdb]retain its information from the time.
  5. I shudder to think what other inconvenient secrets [cdb]they might be privy to.
  6. Yes, well, based on the scale of the attack, they [cdb]must've seen this as their first and only chance.
  7. Ah, there you are.
  8. They said you wanted to talk?
  9. They said you wanted to talk?
  10. Er, yes. I believe I owe you an apology.
  11. Oh yeah? What for?
  12. Oh yeah? What for?
  13. To be blunt, I thought you were with the enemy.
  14. I had you pegged for an informant planted among us [cdb]by those who slither in the dark.
  15. It was not an unreasonable assumption. You enter Her Majesty's life at the perfect time, allure her with [cdb]your strength, and choose our house to study with?
  16. And oh, surprise! You have dark powers! It was all too [cdb]much to dismiss as mere coincidence.
  17. It was at Hubert's suggestion that I appointed you [cdb]captain of our mercenary unit.
  18. He felt this would allow us to quietly assess your [cdb]abilities and allegiances, and I agreed.
  19. I know I told you I did this because I believed in you [cdb]and your strength, but the decision was somewhat [cdb]more nuanced than that.
  20. I'm sorry.
  21. The moment I got wind of this attack, I immediately [cdb]thought of you.
  22. "This is it," I thought. "The traitor has sprung the [cdb]trap, and now the emperor's life is in danger."
  23. But instead, you thwarted the assassination attempt [cdb]and kept Her Majesty safe.
  24. I was wrong about you—deeply so—and for that I am [cdb]ashamed beyond measure. Pray forgive me.
  25. Accept his apology.
  26. Demand further groveling.
  27. Don't worry about it. I would've done the same.
  28. Don't worry about it. I would've done the same.
  29. Honestly, I thought it was weird how quick you both [cdb]trusted me. Good to finally know the reason behind [cdb]it all.
  30. Honestly, I thought it was weird how quick you both [cdb]trusted me. Good to finally know the reason behind [cdb]it all.
  31. That does not excuse our actions. We had no right to [cdb]deceive you as we did.
  32. But I swear we will make amends—you have but to [cdb]let us know how.
  33. You know, I thought it was weird how quick you both [cdb]trusted me, but this is seriously too much.
  34. You know, I thought it was weird how quick you both [cdb]trusted me, but this is seriously too much.
  35. Surely there was a better way than this to test me.
  36. Surely there was a better way than this to test me.
  37. Perhaps. But I believe we made the proper decision at [cdb]the time given the facts at our disposal.
  38. I was not about to hang my head and apologize until I [cdb]was certain it was safe to take my eyes off you.
  39. That said, we owe you more than a [cdb]logical explanation.
  40. There must be some way we can make this up to you.
  41. You can start by trusting me.
  42. You can start by trusting me.
  43. Or if that's not in the cards, have the decency to tell [cdb]me you don't to my face.
  44. Or if that's not in the cards, have the decency to tell [cdb]me you don't to my face.
  45. At least then I'll know where I stand.
  46. At least then I'll know where I stand.
  47. I doubt doing so would've changed anything, but I [cdb]understand the sentiment.
  48. We will attempt to be better going forward.
  49. "Be better"? Really?
  50. "Be better"? Really?
  51. Hubert, why not just promise to be more forthright?
  52. Because that might make me a liar.
  53. Let me speak plain—I no longer believe you to be [cdb]working with the enemy. However, that does not [cdb]necessarily mean the possibility is now nonexistent.
  54. Well, I guess I did ask for honesty... But look, do you [cdb]guys trust me or not?
  55. Well, I guess I did ask for honesty... But look, do you [cdb]guys trust me or not?
  56. Of course we trust you.
  57. Or I do, at least. So please, let us begin this [cdb]relationship anew on solid ground.
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