Lord Merrick's POV
Sheena looked surprised at my shocking proposition.
"You're asking me to lie about divine revelation."
"I'm asking you to interpret divine revelation in a way that acknowledges the ambiguity already present in the original vision."
"That's treason against the Moon Goddess."
"That's serving the truth." I leaned forward. "You said yourself the vision was fragmented. Unclear. Open to interpretation. I'm just asking you to choose the interpretation that makes the most sense."
Sheena was quiet for a long moment.
"I can't," she said finally. "I won't commit such a betrayal of my sacred duty."
"Everyone wants something, Sheena." I kept my voice gentle, persuasive. "Name your price. What would it take for you to help me?"
"What I want," she said quietly, "you cannot give me. No one can."
"Try me."
She shook her head. "It's impossible."
