Howell Makini [1]
'It's a story that wasn't even mentioned in the original work, so we don't even know if he lived or died!'
Carl was more worried about his own plans being thwarted than he was about sympathizing with them.
His own future is more important than the safety of people he don't even know. It's not that he's selfish; he's just trying to find a way to survive.
'First of all, I need to check if he is here.'
Carl thought for a moment, then looked back at Philaine and said,
"Can you provide them with food to fill their stomachs tonight?"
Philaine could not readily answer that he would. There were already unexpected expenses incurred in feeding them and deploying soldiers.
And if he suddenly offer them something other than what is prescribed, they will want more.
"That's difficult. Okay. Then let's do it this way."
Carl knew that, so he moved on straight to the next thing.