I offered him a choice: a piece of candy or a firearm.
My reasoning was this: if he chose the firearm, it would prove he had murderous intent. Such a child could not be allowed to live.
If he chose the candy, it would prove the child was deeply calculating. Such a child could not be allowed to live.
If he chose both, it would prove his greed was profound. Such a child could not be allowed to live.
If he chose neither, it would prove he was inherently rebellious. Such a child could not be allowed to live!
"Ugh..."
The listeners' lips twitched. This old fox was indeed cunning.
In my experience, when it's time to pull out weeds, you must get the roots too. Carelessness is the greatest taboo.
When stabbing the chest, remember to pierce both left and right sides, in case someone's organs are reversed. If that's not enough, put a hole right through the middle of their head.
"Byron, your uncle is still your uncle. You'd do well to learn a thing or two."
