Castellum Paenitentiam, Siberia
Headquarter of the Judas Unit, 11:30amJeremia walked next to man he was sent to replace, the former Knight responsible for the Judas Unit, an old African man named Philip Guawe who always had the reputation of a very harsh slave master. The ceremony was unspectacular, Philip wished Jeremia Gods favor and left. He was done with the place, the old man had taken it as an offence to have to keep those monsters in order and was happy to leave.
Now Jeremia was in charge, he looked around. He was standing in the command central of the installation, surrounded by lower ranking Knights. They were all heavily armed and under his direct command.
"I would like to see the members of the Unit now. I have gotten what I could from the files. Prepare the necessary security measures. Bring them all in the chapel.", the Knights nodded and left without saying a word. Jeremia could see through the computer monitors how the cells were opened and a colourful menagerie of creatures were brutally ordered to get into the chapel of the Castellum.
"Is this level of brutality necessary?", he asked a nearby Knight monitoring the computer screens, who just explained that this was the way this worked. Especially a small boy got Jeremias attention since he was practically thrown into the chapel. That must have been Willow Creed, such unnecessary violence. Even the other creatures had weapons aimed at their most vulnerable parts, ready to kill them at any second.
After everyone was brought to the chapel, a small grey room with only one big cross and a few pews Jeremia joined them. About 20 Knights were still standing ready to kill behind the members of the Judas Unit.
"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7.", he looked around and stared directly into the eyes of the hairy monstrosity in front of him,
"You all, I am sorry to say, have most likely no chance to dwell in heaven. But I will offer you redemption on earth. You serve me and The Order, we serve God all mighty. So you all serve God too in a way. I hope you find it inside yourself to serve for the sake of helping mankind. Otherwise you will serve because I demand it. God is merciful, but I don't have that luxury with the likes of you. Still I come in good faith." Jeremia starred at them, he had to admit they all scarred him in a way.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. He had seen some creatures in his times at the front lines but he never had to talk to them.
"My name is Senior Paladin Jeremia Mundenburg. And here is too your obedience.", another five Knights came into the room bringing with them things Jeremia had prepared based on the case files. They had among other things a canvas for the small boy coming with a few pictures of venerated saints and a small potted plant for the beast of the wilds...
"Consider this my welcoming gift. I will have it all brought to your cells as well as translations of the holy book in whatever language you are most comfortable. You now have a short window to speak but choose your words wisely for I believe in righteous punishment as well as courtesy."