45 All Other Routes Lead To Death

"I am a knightess. My real full name is Sierra Bancroft, adopted daughter of General Leon Bancroft." 

Sierra began to explain how things came to be. To others, it might look as if she was betraying her home kingdom by revealing the truth of her circumstances to the Queen, but what other choice did she have? All other routes would lead to her death. 

This was the best course of action to take. Roxine and the others listened on in silence. When Sierra was done, she ended her explanation with a simple line. 

"...I will accept any punishment you see fit, I-" before Sierra could finish, Ida got down on her knees next to her. 

"Ida, what are you-"

"Your Highness! Queen Roxine, I implore you to look the other way and forgive Princess Sierra. She did not have a choice in the matter, she was forced by the King of her country to do this. It isn't fair for her to be punished!" Ida pleaded with the queen.