With unwavering spirit, it still refused to admit to the crimes that it never committed, no matter how they tried to combine the threats with punishments. The mussel hid in its shells and said nothing. They would come and interrogate it once every two hours. At first, the mussel exploded with rage due to the accusations. But gradually, it grew numb.
The Great Guardians were not expecting the mussel to be so stubborn. Hesitantly, they tried to persuade it, "You are only a majestic being. There is no need for you to take the blame for others. You only have to name the man behind this vicious plot. If you do so, I will release you immediately and feed you with good food. The air is refreshing out here. I am sure that the outside is more comfortable than where you are right now."
The mussel remained silent.
