and shifted the entire dynamic of the scene. With a calm, authoritative demeanor, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a small, but unmistakable, badge. In the bright sunlight, the insignia gleamed — the emblem of the military’s internal affairs division. The soldiers watching the scene unfold gasped audibly, some exchanging furtive glances, as the true identity of the young woman came into sharp focus.
— Lieutenant Colonel, I am Major Elena Voss from Internal Affairs. I’m here on an official inspection, she declared, her voice steady but firm.
The lieutenant colonel’s face turned an alarming shade of red. His bravado evaporated in an instant, replaced by a flustered panic. He was well aware of the internal affairs division’s authority and the implications of an investigation.
