“Earlier, you told me that you could guarantee everything you’ve heard was the truth. Hence, I will be reviewing and verifying all the documents you have submitted over the last ten years. That’s okay with you, right?” 

“I…”

“If a single lie were to be detected, you would be dismissed. Do you agree to that?” 

“No, that’s not what I meant…” 

“The royal family’s command is absolute. And so, when you ask your enemies on the battlefield what their weakness is, they will give you an honest answer, right? Is that correct?”

“Oh, no. It’s not.” 

“If you ask the people who took advantage of the royal family how much they’ve benefitted, they will give you an honest answer. That’s because anyone who has stepped foot into the palace is a refined person with a clean conscience. Am I right?” 

“......”

“If you’ve reported everything they’ve said, you and them are in the same boat, right?” 

“You’re being too harsh!” 

“Both of you have exactly the same interests, isn’t that right? It would be great if what you reported was the truth, but in the event it turns out to be false, you will have to cover it up. You are going to be the one hurting yourself by submitting false reports… Ultimately, you are going to be put in a position where you have to defend them. If it continues and accumulates, you will...