480 Accountability

Morphie spoke calmly and initiated the conversation, "Our initial instruction was to escort the military marshal out of the zone, Marshal Weslin."

"Then why didn't you transfer Weslin out immediately after receiving him? Who instructed you to act beyond your orders?"

"No one instructed us." Morphie responded emotionlessly, "It's just that we felt there was still hope for saving that castle, so perhaps it was worth a try."

After spending a long time in the city center, even a child would have to possess some political savvy.

Morphie understood his and Kiro Lan's positions. Even if they took all the blame, it wouldn't have much impact on them.

Not to mention that the eventual outcome of the incident was positive.

Outcomes can justify intentions, but intentions cannot justify outcomes.

However, the inquisitive elder was relentless, determined to find an absolute scapegoat for possible future accountability, "So ultimately it was you who saved everyone in the castle?"