United Kingdoms

- Ah, so that's how it is... - Helmut sighed, nodding and rubbing his fingers around his nose. - Well, yes, then it's not very funny. I had a thought that something like that was possible, but I dismissed it as highly unlikely. I remember I was even considering whether to kill him on the spot to protect myself from such an event.
He said with the utmost seriousness:
- My men are not without sin, but their transgressions are of a different nature - they are not cold-blooded thugs. You understand the risks, Captain - I will establish strict discipline in our squad, but... it is unlikely to prevent him from quietly cutting us to pieces one night, or stabbing us in the back in battle and running away, or my guys will be so afraid for their lives that they will stab him somewhere near the latrine, or someone will have an "accident" somewhere. There are many options. Even with a shortage of people, the squad may ultimately lose more than it gains. Is it really that bad, sir?