Glover and Doyle exhaled.
Strangely, Thales let out a sigh of relief too.
But Mallos changed the topic. "But since we can't reach an agreement, should we leave the decision to the captain or His Majesty?"
Vogel scoffed angrily. "That's enough."
He called Mallos directly by his title, "Watchman.
"Do you think you can take advantage of Captain Adrian's leniency and act as you wish without consideration?"
This time, Mallos remained calm and docile. "No. I think you must have misunderstood me, sir. I'm just saying…"
"I told you." It was evident that Vogel's cultured upbringing could not mask his current displeasure. "Don't tell me what to do."
Thales was aware that he couldn't play dead anymore.
"Err, Lord Talon…"
