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“Eldon by the throat and held him in the air for what seemed like several minutes, though it could only have been a few seconds, before helpfully depositing him on his knees at Marlowe’s feet. The emperor waited patiently while Eldon gasped for air. Finally, Marlowe spoke again. “Mr. Holcombe, you have not been the loyal public servant your emperor has always believed you to be. You are, in fact, a traitor to the crown.” “I have served the true crown since my youth and I am loyal to it still,” Eldon answered. Marlowe smiled without mirth. “Ah, but Mr. Holcombe, there is only one crown. Mine.” “I won’t answer your questions,” Eldon said. “I’ve been trained in Druinian torture by your own”
― Kate Ramsey, Finding Fairy Tales