Survival has always been an issue with little connection to morality. The latter is a luxury, a privilege, sometimes even a whim. Especially on Kendra, where cruelty and weapons rule the roost. It cannot be said that the planet itself or some higher powers are to blame for this. Not at all. It’s just that intelligent civilizations are going through such a stage. However, the saying “You have to pay for everything” also works here, extending to dubious immoral decisions that are sometimes made by intelligent ones in the name of their own salvation. In this part of the story about Magnus Criggs, a former peaceful man who is now -otherwise, an invoice will be presented for payment for previously made decisions. A very large bill. Although it’s probably worth clarifying - it will be a very thick stack of bills.