The sound of a ticking clock registered in Royle's ears as he suddenly became aware of the stillness that settled inside the commander's office. He realised Walden was waiting for him to respond to something he had said. Royle shrugged, having no idea what the question was.
Walden shook his head. "I have no idea what you were thinking, Captain. Bargaining with the witches?"
"To save an innocent civilian," Royle said. He had twisted the narrative, obviously, but was truthful about the events that had occurred. "And, if I recall correctly, you are in no position to judge me for that."
Walden's face turned red. Royle still remembered the look on the commander's face when he figured out the witches had inside help to orchestrate the accident. Relaying this to the commander had Walden confes
