Justice
The state authorities didn’t hesitate to notify Henrick of the legal consequences for which he could now be liable. He might be charged with large fines, be assigned community service, or even given a prison sentence, all because he acted irresponsibly.
Henrick stumbled over his words as he tried to justify what he did, but the government people weren’t convinced in the least.
They had plenty of experience with people like him, and they were committed to meting out justice.