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Estela stepped forward and shoved the other Lieutenant aside before tapping on the communication console.
"You have a one-hour headstart. After that, we will take necessary actions to bring you into custody, with or without your cooperation," She voiced with conviction.
Her decision sparked an immediate backlash among her officers. Lieutenant Kael, visibly agitated, voiced his concern loudly.
"Commander, this is a mistake! He is manipulating the situation. He's a fugitive, a destroyer of worlds!"
Lieutenant Mora joined in, his voice a deep rumble.
"I must agree with Kael, Commander. Giving him a headstart could compromise our mission. Gustav is the villain here, not a hero. He needs to be detained now."
Estela turned to face her crew, her stature commanding and resolute.
