Nero winced at the arrow. Alex said "let him leave" Alex then went out into the open walking toward the girl with the panther. Alex said "by the order of King Alaman, I am to take you into custody and take you to the city where you will be tested to see if you can be a soldier, If you resist I have been ordered to use deadly force." Nero was at Alex's side, the arrow wound not slowing him down.

(I'd like to note that most soldiers don't make that speech to strays, most will just attack them the minute they see them, just so you know)