"Your Majesty Fadhil."
"You must be confused as to how we would know that Saladin was dead. After all, the news had not yet reached Damascus, right?"
"Let me tell you a secret. Our spies are everywhere. Your every move is under our surveillance."
"The news of Saladin's death reached us three days ago, and your clumsy attempt to cover it up is nothing but deceiving yourself and others."
"Do you think it's a good idea to send someone out of the city for help?"
When Fadil saw this, he felt like he was almost unable to breathe.
"We have intercepted the embassy heading for Holy Egypt. You should be aware that our Mamluk cavalry is carrying out the order to kill anyone who leaves Damascus."
"You are now isolated and helpless."
"Now, you are trapped in a cage."
"You can certainly try to resist, but frankly, I'd rather storm into the city and chop off your head myself."
"Of course, you won't be alone. I'll have your family accompany you."
"I'll give you tonight to think about it."
"If the gates are not opened by tomorrow, we will begin a week-long massacre."
"Of course, your closest family members and friends will naturally live for another six days. We will capture them and take good care of them."
"As for you, Your Majesty Fadhil."
"You will naturally have to watch Damascus until our slaughter is over."
"I really hope that tomorrow I will see the closed city gate."
"Because, only then can I hear your cries."
"You are Saladin's brother. I will take back everything I lost from him."
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