Chapter 207:
"You seem to somewhat disagree with my approach."
On the way back, Lynch and the staff sergeant sat in the same car. Beneath the surface of this matter, Lynch had deeper intentions.
Ferrall's father-in-law felt comfortable sending the soldiers, who were trained in professional killing techniques, to Lynch's side without considering countermeasures was because the education these soldiers received in the army made it difficult for them to commit acts harmful to the federation.
A message repeated daily by officers, comrades, television, radio, priests, and even psychologists would eventually become internalized by the soldiers.
They would struggle to discern whether these concepts originated from themselves or were implanted over time.
Thus, when Lynch gave the order, the staff sergeant hesitated, and his hand trembled slightly at the end.
One reason was the recoil from hitting the tibia, causing by the miscalculation of his grip strength. Another reason was his reluctance because he was dealing with civilians.
Sitting beside Lynch, the staff sergeant remained silent. Obeying orders had become instinctual, and he dared not question the superior's decision, even though he was now retired and Lynch was not his commanding officer.
He remained silent, but Lynch did not stop, "I know what you're thinking, and that's normal. But society isn't the military; you've forgotten what this place is."