C1720 This Grandaunt Doesn't like It!

"Brutus serves as the deputy commander of the Golden Lion Army," Randall stated, steadying himself with a grave expression. "Conspiring to harm imperial officials is a grave offense. You must come with me for questioning."

"Do you really think I'll comply?" Mariatu retorted, her fingertips swirling with a mysterious black malicious aura, her voice laced with mirth