>>5560881>“Scratch was actually able to provide me with a few interesting insights. Ones that I’d like to share with the cleric here, if you wouldn’t mind?”Nancy gives you a scathing look. Evidently, she’s already decided she wants nothing to do with you and would prefer that you stay as far away as possible. A sentiment that Kendo seems to share as he openly questions your motivations.
“What exactly has the cleric done to warrant your suspicions? Nancy has been the priestess at Ordelia Castle for three years now. Ain’t a bad bone in the woman’s body. Is it your intention to start going around and sticking your nose where it don’t belong? Besides, already told you the culprit is right here.” He slaps Martin on the shoulder harshly, causing the man to jump in his seat.
>“It’s very possible that Martin is in fact behind this entire mess. At the very least, I fully believe he’s guilty of selling out Ordelia to the Empire. But I don’t believe he’s been acting alone. In fact, I have it on strong suspicions that a few of the people in this room were his collaborators, and perhaps aren’t who they say they are.”“Who are you again, exactly?” Kendo asks, squinting his eyes. “The way I see it, only suspicious one is-“
“Kendo, please. That’s enough.” Lysithea interjects. “I know you mean well, but Blair is right. Martin here isn’t the only traitor in our midst. I intend to make them ALL pay. To only punish Martin would not only be a disservice to our countrymen, but it would also be exactly what the ones pulling his strings want.” She turns to you. “Go ahead, Blair. Ask your questions.”
“Very well.” Kendo sighs and steps out of the way, allowing you full access to the cleric.
“…Ask whatever you wish of me, child.” Nancy says. She does nothing to disguise the look of pure loathing and resentment she has for you.
>“Not to worry, this won’t take long, priestess. I simply wish to confirm something that this prisoner told me. She had mentioned that on more than one occasion, she’d witnessed you staring at her while she slept in her cell. You were writing something in a journal. Is this true?”Nancy barks a harsh laugh. “What nonsense is this? You would take the word of a mere bandit over a Priestess of the Church of Seiros? The Goddess is watching you, child. Falsely accusing one of her devout followers of committing wrongdoing is a grave sin indeed.”
“You lying creep!” Scratch calls out, having already completely forgotten her vow not to interject or embarrass you. “I’d seen you down there plenty of times! Every time I woke up, you were watching me and writing in that fucking book of yours! And when you were done, you’d tuck it right back into your robes! Boss, hold her down and take that book! You’ll find what you were looking for!”
