"I swear, on everything. I did no such thing. I'm the youngest of my family, so I have no younger siblings than myself. It's your choice whether to believe me or not, but I hope you can trust that I'm telling the truth."
"No, I believe you," She quietly responded before hugging Mari once more, and as all the children began to settle down, the elf began to explain the rules and objective of this practical exam.
