Deterrent

Brigadier General Seycomb didn't know what to say. Khan's behavior and position were highly unusual, and he exploited them to their full extent. His status as a Prince prevented the General from ordering him around, and his sharp words had failed ploys behind them.

Everything would have worked out if the assassination attempt had succeeded. Instead, the General now had to deal with the aftermath of its failure, basically cleaning the mess it had left behind. He was the right man for the job, but giving in without saying a few warnings would make the Global Army look weak.

"Prince," Brigadier General Seycomb announced, doing his best to use a polite but firm tone. "The Global Army can't allow such open actions anymore. I hope your goal isn't a civil war."

"Is protecting myself such a heinous act it can start a civil war?" Khan questioned.