He could only continue to stand his ground and say to Georgette, "Yes! If the Alliance insists on military action, then this is the final answer on behalf of the entire Polar Group!"
Georgette's expression did not change at all; she simply said, "You have two minutes to change your mind."
"I don't need those so-called two minutes; this is my final answer."
"That is your freedom, but I suggest you think carefully in these two minutes."
"Enough! Show her out!"
At his command, the office door opened once again.
A whole squad of guards in gray-blue uniforms, armed with lethal weapons, marched in.
The leader gestured to Georgette, inviting her to leave.
Georgette sighed again.
"It seems the best outcome is unattainable..."
Her words more resembled a soliloquy than a statement.
"What?..."
Pierre, who had already turned his back, turned around again.
He saw the Battle Nun casually put on her helmet.
In an instant, a very bad feeling flooded his mind.