United Kingdoms

Lariel looks at her guests with tired eyes from her solitary cell.

—Greetings, sister. I think you understand why we are here. -Achelsius didn't know how best to start the conversation in this situation and tried to speak humbly and with empathy. —I, no, we all deeply sympathize and share your grief. But sometimes the Mentor sets us challenges that turn out to be impossible to overcome... or to avoid great sacrifices... or to deviate from the chosen path... I understand that you were driven by the best intentions, but we cannot place ourselves above the laws of the kingdoms... -not finding how to finish his short monologue, the priest fell silent. "What nonsense am I saying to a person sentenced to death. Just like that time, in the village. I will definitely need to talk to Sister Mirina later about what she meant by that advice."