Thats rather unclear in those sentences since he does try to ridicule the facts of the case as fantasy tales told to little children - in a high fantasy setting and actual situation he is in. I dont know if he actually means it like that or not - but it sure as hell looks like it.
As for fabricated evidence - he seemingly refuses to arrest Esmeralda, at first - based on those three things you can discover about her - but then for some reason you can just convince him to arrest her anyway on the basis of those same circumstantial "proofs" he derided and refused a second ago.
And you dont even need to play RPS for that, but only argue with the other character.
Additionally - i dont see how this specific dialogue should appear AFTER i defeated Braccus, discovered Thelyrons role in all of it (which you have the options to talk about in that same conversation) - and practically finished the beta.
Clearly, there are problems with the order of you discovering and finishing with any of these places on the map and quests they hold - and reactions from NPCs in the game.
For example, if you discover and visit doctors secret hut - you never see Jake in Evelyns secret Lab - you only meet him later infront of Braccus chamber.
And obviously Aureus dialogues and reactions get all mixed up.
He also displays all the starting dialogues he has - even after all of this.
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