human
Vincent:  “Hmm. We had heard the rumors, but… Hmph, well, rumors cannot always be trusted. We have sorely misjudged you.” Vincent stopped drumming his fingers as he spoke.
gpt
Reinhard:  “You must forgive me for being so forward… And for not meeting Your Majesty’s expectations.”
human
Vincent:  “Quite the opposite. You wildly exceed them.”
gpt
Reinhard:  Reinhard bowed at this word of praise from the emperor, then let go of the sword that had been poised for suicide. The soldier slumped to his knees in relief, and Reinhard returned to his place before the throne with a nod at Ferris.
human
Ferris:  The young demi-human, struck dumb by these rapid developments, finally came to his senses.
gpt
Vincent:  “It is as you see, beast-child. Do not parade loyalty before us as if it were of any great worth. Obedience is simply the side effect of a ruler who is firmly in control. He who clings to loyalty is all the more fool for it.” Vincent rested his chin on his hands as he watched this all play out.
human
Ferris:  “!” Ferris could hardly speak.
gpt
Vincent:  “And you, the soldier: You may step back. We have had quite enough sport for now. I confess, I do not see the pleasure in tormenting half-bloods.”
human
Ferris:  Ferris’s heritage was more than clear from his cat ears and his body. He felt humiliated but was too smart to argue with Vincent any further, bowing even though he desperately wanted to do anything but, and knelt once more.
gpt
Vincent:  “What an amusing bunch this is. I had been told I was to be visited by a party of envoys from the kingdom, but perhaps they’ve sent us a troupe of entertainers by mistake?”
human
Reinhard:  “If Your Majesty is so inclined, we would not balk at offering some measure of amusement.”
gpt
Vincent:  “However generous my heart, I am not one to enjoy the spectacle of an old tree shaking off its leaves. Your request has been heard. Judgment will be rendered at a later time. Withdraw.” With a wave of his hand, Emperor Vincent motioned for Miklotov and the others to leave the audience chamber.