Pablo's attack paused for a brief moment, then he burst out laughing. "General Turman, you and I each serve our own cause. Go ahead and make your move. I understand where your sense of justice comes from."

He added, "But on my side, I will not hold back. The Hearst family may be rough around the edges, but in Holtrien, we've always stood tall and faced difficulties head-on. Even if you charged in alone, or if the military troops rushed over right now, I would still have nothing to fear."

Phili