"You acted prematurely, Officer Schneider. The target was already compromised and mentally shaken, incapable of fighting back. Eliminating him was unnecessary. Capturing him alive would've provided far more value to Germany."
The moment they returned to the hotel room, Klaus didn't even allow Julius a moment to sit down before launching into a long, pointed reprimand.
Julius stood near the door without protest, letting the words wash over him.
"You acted emotionally. Do you understand the implications? We could've had him alive and drawn out potential information. You threw away months of planning because you lost your composure at the worst possible moment."
That was how it seemed to Klaus. But Julius didn't defend himself, simply accepting the barrage of words.
"If the operation hadn't succeeded, and if it hadn't been your design, I would've had you on probation without a second thought—"
"It was necessary, sir."
Klaus's brows drew together. "What?"
