With all the attention now on her, Bessie couldn't help but shiver in fear as the most important people inside the Empire studied her like some kind of museum exhibit, the Cowkin likely praying to whatever deity she believes in to come out alive from this encounter.
She audibly gulped as the Empress and Lady Igna stood in front of her, before stiffening as the Dragon said "The easiest thing would be to kill you quickly and rid ourselves of the problem..."
However, Lady Igna sighed as she looked towards the Empress instead, asking "Should we though? She doesn't seem much like a terrible person; her mana isn't chaotic enough nor dark enough for it, and she does seem to hold genuine regrets... though they might just be for getting caught."
