Revealed Cards, Hidden Board

"I never thought you'd become the Varahan Empire's spy, Lord Bunakin Vara." Shuwrak Zahara was in a state of both anger and denial, "Tell me why?"

"You were the first Royal Guard appointed by my sister. So, why have you turned traitor?"

"With due respect I state this," Bunakin Vara thumped his chest and bowed, "My loyalty lies with the Emperor and Empress. Not for a moment in my life has it changed."

"It's just the circumstances that are forcing me to become a traitor."

"Circumstances? What circumstances?" Shuwrak Zahara snorted in disgust.

"Please don't use that tone against me." Bunakin Vara expressed with a mild tone of sadness, "You should know better than me."

Seeing Shuwrak Zahara turn a tad silent, Bunakin Vara expressed, "I've been relieved of my duty. I still retain my position, but it's just for the namesake. It has been two weeks since I've last accompanied the Wean Clan Leader."