conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  But if he already knew of Salas and Dole’s activities… I had to reevaluate my opinion of his abilities.
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “What can a lowly commoner like me possibly do to challenge aristocrats important enough to hold positions such as Chancellor and Minister of Finance?”
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "You are close to both their daughters." The king said.
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  In other words, he wanted me to use Lilly and Claire. "Again, I decline."
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "I see. In that case, I have no choice but to investigate not only you but Lilly and Claire for treason in this business with Yu."
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "We were only following Lady Yu’s orders.”
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "So you say, but a case could be made for a version of events in which you three kidnapped my child." He was threatening me.
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I don’t think Master Dole or Master Salas would stand by and let that happen.”
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Likely not. But, as king, I can overrule the two of them when necessary.”
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  I didn’t answer. Was he bluffing? If he was capable of bringing such power to bear on Dole and Salas, then why did he need my help to investigate them at all? That said, the Yu affair had caused an unprecedented scandal for the monarchy. In the unlikely event that the king was being serious, then Claire might well be in danger here. I couldn’t be arrested for this, not right now. I’d happily suffer whatever fate it took to save Claire, but the king had frankly terrible timing. Soon, Claire would be in all too real danger, and until then, I couldn’t leave her side. "I understand." I said stiffly. "I accept the position as a member of your Secret Service."
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Good." The king nodded in satisfaction.
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  I accepted for several reasons, really, one of which being that the more I thought of it, the more I realized that this position might be turned to good use. I had already begun deploying countermeasures to rescue Miss Claire from the coming crisis, but I might be able to make something of this role as well. "I have but two requests." I said.
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Speak."
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "First, please afford Miss Claire and Lilly the same privileges. I cannot execute Your Majesty’s orders without their full cooperation. This is absolutely necessary."
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Hmph. Very well. I expected you to object to their mere involvement."
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "The matter far exceeds my ability to handle on my own." He was right; I didn’t want to involve the two of them. But I had no choice. "And the other request?"
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "In the event that I find evidence of injustices committed by Master Dole and Master Salas, I ask that Your Majesty grant Miss Claire and Miss Lilly immunity."
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Hmph…"
conversations.prefix: King:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Destroying their noble houses may be unavoidable, but if Miss Claire and Miss Lilly will be punished for their fathers’ crimes, then I refuse to cooperate any further."
conversations.prefix: Rufus:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  The king thought for a moment. He stroked his beard, deep in thought. "Very well."
conversations.prefix: King: