A Cry for Help - I

"Isn't that question a trap?" Merlin asked. "I don't win if I answer that question, no matter what my answer is."

"How so?" Callisto asked with the grin remaining on her face.

"If I give you a negative response, that means I'd be questioning the actions of royalty." Merlin explained. "And if I give you a positive response, that means I'd be condoning harm on nobility."

"Both of those are most likely crimes that will result in me getting beheaded." Merlin continued, "And if I refuse to answer, I'd be ignoring a request from royalty, which probably comes with its own punishments."

"Oh? You've got quite a good head on your shoulders." Callisto said while walking closer to him.

"Thanks. I'd like to keep it that way." Merlin retorted.