[Well... people change. Also, considering the current state of the population, the suspicious events surrounding her, and the increasingly concerning amount of chaos following her existence, I now support an investigation.]
What a miraculous change of opinion.
I looked toward Maribel. "The commoner from yesterday believed I bullied her. He claimed servants told commoners stories about me abusing her."
Maribel's frown immediately deepened. "I have noticed strange things too. I never trusted her. She always seemed fake."
Nero immediately whispered, [Maribel continues to be my favorite.]
"Especially that smile," Maribel continued.
I nodded slowly. "There are also indications she may have been involved in activities that are... less than saintly."
Maribel froze before her eyes widened. "You do not mean—"
"I do."
