When General Liszt strode into the conference room, flanked by Felix and several guards from the general staff, all conversations instantly ceased. Everyone stood up, their eyes fixed on the military giant.
Liszt did not head to the main seat but stood at the entrance. He didn't speak, but the invisible pressure had already made several people's foreheads sweat.
He finally spoke after a minute of silence:
"Espinoza disobeyed orders and delayed operations. He has been relieved of duty and is under investigation. This was personally approved by the Leader."
With one sentence, the tone was set.
He walked to the front of the conference table: "I know some of you have been with Espinoza for many years, have your thoughts, and even feel aggrieved. Now, I'm giving you a chance."
