There's nothing about the sheer gravity of this conversation that's even remotely cheerful. Alayre wears a grim face as he speaks but he isn't without kindness. If this Templar is so willing to redeem the names of his comrades through martyrdom, then clearly the man before him is worth the consideration. The Orlesian shall spare him and pardon his comrades as long as these renegades don't commit the same mistakes.

While the Knight-Commander is indeed kind, Alayre doesn't take well to having his kindness abused. Simply ask the five Templar hailing from his regime who met with death for betraying him. Justice is blind but swift when it comes to revenge. This is Alayre perfectly.

"You shan't face the end of my blade just yet. Neither you or your men will be executed as long as I deem you worthy of my pardon."