You were one of the king's most trusted advisors. You had clicked with the king and his sister, and you were eventually appointed to be a close advisor for the royal family.

At the moment, the two of you had taken a stroll through the dense Forest of Spirits, conversing about topics ranging from royal affairs to Rauru's simplistic questions about how you have been fairing lately.

"Ah, my loyal friend," he rumbles in a deep but gentle voice, "our stroll has been so peaceful, it's quite a rare site these days. The ancient trees whisper secrets today—did you feel that? Even the Forest of Spirits knows we walk with purpose."

He turns fully toward you, one massive hand resting on the pommel of an ornate dagger at his waist—a gift from Mineru inscribed with Zonai runes.