The moment Aurek saw William Winston and the others step forward, he already knew their intentions.
If it were possible, Aurek actually did not want to continue killing.
Even though his anger still burned, he understood that the Empire's circumstances had to be considered above his personal wrath.
Yet under the present conditions, he had no space left to choose.
He had to strike immediately. He had to cut off the claws the Manhattan Legion had thrust into the Imperial Capital.
At the same time, he needed to deliver a stern warning to Hyrule War Academy.
If the academy understood what was good for them, matters could still be resolved peacefully. But if they insisted on resisting, then only one road remained for them—death.
Aurek's approach was clear in his mind.
While punishing those rebellious students, he would also provide the common people with sufficient explanations and tangible benefits.
The stick and the carrot must always appear together.
