But in reality, that was a threat.
Roland said with a sigh,
"Are you going to... keep her imprisoned for life?"
The best keeper of secrets is a dead person. From Li Lin's words, it was clear he had no intention of killing Minerva. Thus, the means he could employ to ensure the secret wasn't leaked were limited.
One solution was to implant a "consciousness barrier" in her brain, like what was done to Azdahak, ensuring she could absolutely never reveal the secret. Threatening her with Prince Charles's life to force her to keep the secret was another method. Lastly, keeping Minerva under house arrest until she died or Li Lin deemed it appropriate, could also secure Alfheim's secret.
Given Li Lin's usual way of doing things, this could be considered a lenient approach, but Roland still felt uncomfortable.
Frowning slightly, Roland, who snapped back to reality, noticed Li Lin and Blunhill watching him.
"What?"
He asked.
"We are waiting for you to plead for your fiancée."
