"Major Becker, stand down!"

Conrad finally spoke up, his voice hoarse and clearly lacking strength.

Liam's face twisted with anger as he replied, "Yes, sir. However, I still have something to say. He doesn't deserve to return to Chetvine. He and his father are both traitors, and everyone knows that. His very existence is a stain on this country and the organization he once belonged to."

Conrad stepped forward slowly, his tone flat and cold. "I don't like repeating orders twice. Stand down