“Anything you say at this point cannot be trusted. You know I am well and truly angry, so you are in the grip of fear. This means I cannot trust any word you say, as it comes from fear. You are clever, and charming, and a liar. I know you can bend the world with your words. So I will not listen.”

A contemporary American novelist and fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss is best known for his acclaimed *Kingkiller Chronicle* series, which blends intricate world-building with lyrical prose. His debut novel, *The Name of the Wind*, earned widespread praise for its rich storytelling and vivid character development.