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Seeing Liszt seemed hesitant, Captain Layden approached and reminded in a low voice, "Commander, the Grand Duke's order is to accept no captives."
As long as the Grand Duke's dragon was not dead, he remained the sole authority of the Duchy of Sapphire.
Liszt, of course, would not have a "conscience" attack and release these men. From the very moment they resolved to resist, it became an outcome of life or death—traitors are unforgivable. It was their fault for following the wrong landlord and for failing to turn back in time.
His gaze swept over the group of people kneeling on one knee.
He spoke slowly, "Captain Layden, give each of them a chance to write a final letter, surrender the Elf Bug, and then let them end their own lives. Cobalt, Nash, take control of the castle, clear any threats, and we will rest here for a day. Marcus, you lead the Knight Squad to patrol the surroundings with me."
