"..."
Caleb had no words for the commander who saw right through his disguise. Even so, he wanted to see how far he could push it. The commander was most likely gaslighting him to see if he would break.
"Please, I'm just trying to earn some money." Caleb pleaded. "I've heard of the conflict going on, but I have nowhere else to go, please…"
"Haha," The commander chuckled, letting go of Caleb's chin and stepping back. "I don't know who you are or what you're trying to achieve here, but…"
SLAP!
A sudden but swift slap went across Caleb's face, the shock and suddenness leaving him stunned and wide-mouthed.
'The hell…?' Caleb couldn't believe what just happened.
The commander made no efforts to question him or anything of that sort; he just straight up chose violence. It was a first, even for him.
"Right there," the commander grinned, looking at Caleb's shocked expression. "A heavy slap like that would have toppled over a normal person…."
