He circled the date on the calendar.

Not much longer now.

He had a few weeks left before he had to punish again.

They would be easier to find this time. The warmer weather seemed to draw out the ones for selection.

It wouldn’t be easy to do it without interference, but he was the one who had been chosen to carry out punishment, and he wouldn’t fail those in need of his help.

His commitment was strong.

For a little longer he could rest and build up his strength to carry out his task.