[And Dimitri knows, knows, that if it was torn out or sliced it being shorter and still Felix's was completely possible. That Felix could over power someone even stronger than him with his skill alone, and always had a blade. A throat slice was not his usual means, but it was not outside his ability.

But there is one thing a Kingdom man has and values above all else, and that Dimitri holds to his heart: loyalty. Devotion. Felix may no longer see him as a friend or even a worthy leader. But he would still fight for him, and so Dimitri will always do the same]

It's as Felix says, I had nothing to do with it. I... am incapable of such a delicate murder. But I have complete faith in Felix- if you intend to execute him you shall have to kill us both.