The king is apparently completely aware of the fact that Orich Alcum is an Earth pony. I am floored by the fact that he would willingly allow a member of a race who has sworn upon our eventual destruction to reside within our walls. Does he not see the obvious danger in such a folly? Surely, the spy must have slipped some kind of mind-clouding poison into the king's food or drink, as he obviously isn't thinking clearly.
Addendum: The king says he appreciates my vigilance and that what I showed him is exactly what he looks for in a guard. He then told me that not everything in the world is so black and white as many would have me believe. He intends to tell me a secret later and says to leave Orich alone for the time being.
I don't get it.