What to do with the poor mad wench

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 118287

Unfortunately, it was a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy: Arahim expected to see a certain result, so that is what he saw. He could have dug deeper, and had at least some hope of seeing through Belboz's powerful enchantment, but he had never known a wizard to be powerful enough to require such deep digging, so he didn't try.

At last, he sat back, rubbing his face. "Just as I thought. A mad young wench. I'm sorry, my dear, but this... it's all in your head."

Fred's world came crumbling down around her, and at once she began babbling and blubbering incoherently. Arahim felt a twinge of pity, and waved a hand. The girl's face went slack, and she crumpled with a dainty sigh, fast asleep.

He went to report his findings to the king, who sighed. "Hardly surprising," he said, "but sad all the same. Strange, isn't it, that she specifically thought herself to be a knight we know to be missing?"

"It is, your majesty," said Arahim. "I think it most likely that she's heard stories of Sir Fred's greatness, and due to some terrible trauma that broke her mind, wanted to associate herself with it. Perhaps to feel stronger?"

"Well, in any case, what do you recommend doing with her?"

Arahim said,

  1. "Actually, I want to try to ascertain the reason for the delusion. It's possible this is all innocent, but it also could be part of some unconventional but nefarious plot. Can't be too careful."
  2. "I'd like to keep her asleep and try to heal her, as it were. See if I can get rid of the delusion."
  3. "I've gotten all the answers I need. Best simply turn her loose and let her fend for herself."
  4. "Unfortunately, even though I wouldn't really say she's dangerous, she did kill Belboz. She must be punished accordingly."
  5. "While she did kill Belboz, I think, considering the circumstances, there is no call for an execution. I suggest punishment by transformation - something that can be useful to the kingdom."

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