Pallas speculated that there were two possible motives: conscription or fortification, perhaps both.,Palash himself, after the initial shock, quickly returned to normal. As an old bachelor nearing retirement age, he wasn't within the conscription range, so he had nothing to worry about. In fact, he even had the time and inclination to observe the movements of the Monn family.,Lyon smiled and nodded, offering no comment. Instead, he looked around the room.。