The soldiers immediately understood the Guko's attempt to ensure its safety. Its revelation hinted at awful scenes of humans used as test subjects or material for the anti-mana project. The alien had actually considered the possibility of an emotional reaction from its captors.
Flashes of anger appeared in the eyes of some soldiers, but Khan, Lieutenant Pouille, and those close to the Guko remained calm. The others also managed to contain themselves since the relationships among the platoon were relatively shallow except for a few exceptions.
"What's anti-mana?" Lieutenant Pouille questioned to turn the interrogation toward important topics.
