[ He takes a few moments to brace himself before speaking. ]

'Twas I and three others who were responsible for opening a way between Avalon and the other side. A man by the name of Ardyn tricked us into a ritual to revive one he claimed to be his brother...but it let through far more than a single spirit. I won't shy away from any punishment you may deem appropriate, but I would ask leave to slay the one responsible first.

[ Honestly, he plans to kill Ardyn with or without the king's permission, but he's well aware of his past transgressions. ]