The Elusive Truth
Amid the tense atmosphere of the courtyard, Duke Alexavier Agnes continued to scrutinize the knight standing before him. She cowered, her body trembling in fear, but her lips remained sealed, refusing to utter a single word in response to the other knights' relentless inquiries. The silence in her response only deepened the duke's suspicion.
"Stand properly! Is this how you are trained in the field?" Alexavier's voice resonated, prompting the trembling knight to straighten up. However, the telltale signs of her anxiety persisted. Her eyes darted nervously, and her pupils fluctuated, betraying the falsehood of her words.
"I will ask you once again. Did you see the Duchess or not?" Alexavier inquired, closely observing her eyes, which briefly widened before returning to their normal size.
"I- I didn't," she stammered, continuing to cling to her falsehood. Alexavier, realizing that further pressure wouldn't yield the truth, made the decision to release her.