Let's Finnish This Mess

Alfonso's face grew increasingly pale. His mouth hung open. Why had soldiers suddenly stormed into the ballroom, aiming their rifles at his men? Who had sent them?

"I said drop your weapons! Now!" the soldier barked again.

The members of The Crimson Brotherhood, including Kevin, turned in unison to Alfonso, waiting for him to give the order.

Alfonso finally nodded. At once, his men dropped their weapons. A moment of clattering noise filled the room.

The soldier who had spoken gave instructions to the other soldiers to secure The Crimson Brotherhood members, Kevin among them. Kevin looked bewildered and dazed.

Scott glanced at Kevin, remembering the man's earlier threats, and pointed at him, saying, "Hey you! I still have business with you!"

Kevin turned to face Scott, startled. He didn't yet know who Scott was, but he could read the situation and was sure these soldiers were on Scott's side.

Anyone in the room would have noticed that, although the soldiers didn't show it directly, the