Uther circled a bound and kneeling merlin while stroking his chin in thought, "So. A sorcerer loyal to Camelot and the crown. Who would have thought. Of course you won't be allowed to live but I must know why. Why are you loyal to me when I'm only going to kill you?'
Merlin growled and looked from Uther to the rest of the court before answering. "I am not loyal to Camelot and I am certainly not loyal to you Uther. I hate you. I hate you more than you could ever know. I wish you would die with every breath in my body. I am loyal to Arthur alone. Where he goes I follow. And those he loves I protect. Unfortunately for me and my kin you are loved by him and so I keep you alive."
"Interesting. You claim to keep us alive and safe. Surely you can't be that powerful. My men caught you easily."
Merlin stood and without a word or golden eyes, his bindings melted from his body.
"I am Emrys. The most powerful warlock that has or will ever walk the earth. I bend the elements to my will. I command the dragons. I have defeated Nimueh, Sigan, Morgause, and Morgana. I am the master of life and death. The holder of the cup of life and I am immortal.
Arthur asked me to come quietly and so I allowed you and your men to capture me. Do not think for one moment Uther Pendragon that you could EVER hold me against my will."