William approached the female elf, extending his hand to help her up.
"My apologies for the treatment you have received. I ask again and hope I don't have to repeat myself: Are you a member of the dark elves?"
"I present my respects to Your Excellency. My name is Velek'Thar, and I am the last descendant of the royal family Thar Nee'muk, ancient rulers of the Forbidden Forest of the world Libora. Sinners before the Goddess Lewiti Naáma and condemned to exile without the right to ever see the face of our goddess again."
Velek'Thar's words sounded like an oath, and her eyes showed sincerity and a great melancholy that she couldn't hide on her face.
"From your words, I assume you know what your family did, right? I'm not judging you or mocking you, I just want to know the truth, why did they betray them?"
Velek'Thar lowered her head and began to sob, covering her face with her hands.
