Punishment

— Meanwhile - Mexico - Mexico City—

"Are you satisfied with our arrangement, Mr. Norris?" a man in a formal black suit asked the man reclining in a luxurious chair. The live broadcast of the ICC trial was still playing on the TV in front of him.

The man enjoying the show was none other than General Moore, now Mr. Norris, sporting a fake beard and mustache.

"Yes, I'm very satisfied," Mr. Norris replied with a cunning smile.

After his arrest and detention in the US supermax prison, UN representatives had quickly arrived to negotiate his transfer to the ICC for trial. Moore's political instincts immediately recognized this as an opportunity for a deal.

After all, the crucial knowledge about the virus experimentation and bio-engineered weapons was stored in a secret location known only to him. He had made preparations in case of defeat to ensure his safety and lifestyle.