In the choice between "dead poor bastard" and "dead comrade," Malin used the Stonewall, first to block the initial volley of bullets. Two World Tree Saplings whipped around from either side, knocking those mind-controlled poor sods to the ground.
"When I watched you crush that prince's skull on the video, you didn't show your merciful side," the old Bishop of the Church of Justice crawled out from under the vehicle. He took in the damaged street, the figures knocked to the ground, and the Revolver extended to him. Accepting the firearm, he placed it back in the holster behind his waist: "Please forgive my test of you."