[ As he speaks, Verim's tone remains easy and thoughtful.] We have no law against murder for largely two reasons: the anger of Warlord Princes - though it is not so simple as an emotion that runs hot and then burns itself out quickly - and that the Warlord Princes in a Queen's service may need to kill on her behalf. However, a reason just as important is the understanding that sometimes the killing is justified.

Even when it is premeditated.

Did he believe Vera to be a true threat against the landens or himself? Was there justifiable cause for that belief? Had she already harmed him or his family in ways we simply do not yet know? You are correct that the outcome will not change nor do I believe his motives will shine him in a good light in the end, but the effort should be made to find them.