Aaron tightly clutched Max in his arms, his eyes wide with desperation. "They're taking her away, we can't just leave her, man," he implored, his voice filled with anguish.
"I know," Aaron replied, determination etched on his face. They followed the humanoid through the intricate maze of hallways. The fleet seemed like a sprawling city, its metallic walls reflecting the cold, harsh light.
"She must pay for her crimes, let her face the punishment she deserves," Serena declared, her voice steady as she meticulously cleaned her sword with a scrap of cloth.
"But she was blackmailed, don't you see? Her entire family was manipulated like puppets," Max said, his words hanging heavily in the air.
"What do you mean?" Serena asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.
"That queen you killed was just a facade. If the real one had been there, you'd be dead by now," Max said.