Aiden Tenebra's plan is not bad. In fact, it's quite good, and he's right that even if it really fails, we have nothing to lose.
But...
"I am a king, Count Tenebra. I have to think about all the possible facts, I have to make sure that things don't get worse. And... even though the whole world knows you are an enemy of Saligia, even though you are a wiera, I, as a king, cannot ignore the doubt that I know is inside me."
That was the truth.
I was a king who had to think of his nation and a father who had to do his best for his family.
So... I didn't trust him completely.
I wouldn't.
Not yet.
If he wanted to talk to Alith, I would be there. That was the only condition.
But...
"You think the only person Saligia has harmed... is your son?"
I found myself stunned for a brief moment when his words... suddenly became heavier than ever.
His expression was the same as always, cold and calm. His eyes were the same as always, empty and emotionless.
But... something was different.
