The woman's face hardened.
"You dare threaten us?"
"I did not threaten you," Hans clarified. "I simply stated a fact."
"Cell 12, is this the kind of character your Commander has? Cell 7 will not be easily insulted like this."
"You insulted my subordinate, questioned my authority, tested our attendance, and placed two people on our flanks."
Hans tilted his head slightly. "I am simply correcting the atmosphere."
For the first time during their conversation, the woman did not answer immediately.
Hans continued, "You do not have to trust me. I did not come here expecting trust."
His gaze shifted briefly towards Johannes.
"But you will treat the people under my command with respect."
The woman looked at Johannes. Then at Kimmy. Then at Tyrus.
Finally, her eyes returned to Hans.
"And if I refuse?"
Hans smiled faintly.
"Then I will show you exactly what my armed forces can do."
Johannes's pupils dilated, feeling the changes in the air. This... is the Commander going all out?
