I do not know the entire story, of course, but let us begin with the basics. [ She takes a sip of her tea before she begins. ] You aided a princess in her escape on her behalf. Naturally, this must make you a wanted man on some account, but you persist in your endeavor. Whatever you are trying to accomplish, it is high risk not only on your part but the nation's future. You are escorting the princess for something she found it necessary to abandon her immediate duties; perhaps it is a conspiracy, perhaps she simply wished to see the world. You protect her, Rita, and others in your party. Somewhere along the line, it has become more than a quest simply baring to the immediate. You have already encountered a dragon; furthermore, there are dangerous beasts that reside in your world. There are only certain items that are capable of protecting entire cities.

Whether you succeed or fail in whatever you are trying to do matters little. Simply enough, this is a tale that will be passed from milk maids to their children. Even if the royal family cuts it from official record book, this adventure shall be scattered, distorted, and dramatized upon the tips of tongues. In fact, I would be suspicious of finagling on a higher power's part if this tale was not passed down. If you, a supposed commoner, did not see this from happening when you first decided to aid the princess I question your intelligence.