"It... was a mistake. If I hadn't done it, our unfortunate youths would still be drawing breath. Love blinded

"It... was a mistake. If I hadn't done it, our unfortunate youths would still be drawing breath. Love blinded me. You told me many times that our feelings are our worst advisors, but only now have I finally learned this lesson. It is my duty to stop you, and I will see it through." The elf turns to you. "I'm sorry, king. I have no wish to invade your lands, but there's no other way. Give us the murderer and we shall leave in peace."