Valerian's cruelty shocked the people, and Haista said, "Enough. Do not stain the dignity of the Knighthood."
The young man smacked the lady unconscious and said, "I apologize for my conduct, Commander. However, I cannot bring myself to be gentle and forgiving with this sort of person. If you can maintain your calm and generosity, you have long left your humanity behind."
The knights gathered did not expect Valerian to go full ballistic on the Commander. Haista raised his head and glared at the young man as he said, "What do you know about me to say such a thing? How many lives have you saved to stand before me and run your mouth like this?"
Valerian chuckled and said, "I did not realize we were competing here."
The knights were initially confused but did not expect the wise commander to stoop down to Valerian's level and even argue back. Haista said, "This is not about competition but about the dignity of your superior. I can stow you away in a solitary cell for reform."
