"I have," Nak replied, "If the people had left I would have destroyed the city, if they captured and executed me, the Singer population here would do it for me. I gave you the option to do this without bloodshed, but my hand had been forced. The tensions of this world boil, the conflict between Honor and Odium has been resolved among Shards, but has yet to be finished within the hearts of Men and Singers. If you have such power to convince the queen as you claim, release me and leave the city, that is all. Good day Neshua Kadal."