To keep an eye on...

Maland's POV

"We had to wipe their memories off. They already knew too much about our lands, and our secrets aren't safe with the likes of them. What if they had decided to betray us, and sell us off to those Arphoelian traitors? No, we couldn't have taken that risk, as you fully understand, I hope." The Queen said. 

I watched with horror, unable to protest because my station was much beyond her. But, Jake and Mike….to be termed as traitors was simply unacceptable! I don't know why her Majesty was so bent upon proving everyone as a traitor, but I can atleast vouch for these two. 

"I assure you, Your Majesty, they are far from it. In fact, you will never find a more loyal subject than Mike and Jake. I told you how they had saved me from the Hobgoblins, they had every opportunity to run and save their own lives, but they decided to stay! That in itself, speaks of higher motives than treachery." I said reverently.