"We won't easily catch the demon," Zayden said gravely, his eyes reflecting the seriousness of their situation.
"Why?" Ziana's confusion deepened, her brows furrowing.
"Demons can disguise themselves as innocent beings, making it nearly impossible for us to identify them. We might have to scrutinize every doubtful individual among millions," Zayden explained patiently. He didn't mention their ability to reach through their filial servants like Katherine. However, these laws, crafted during Kaylan's reign to shield innocent beings, posed formidable challenges to their mission.
"We have other tasks besides capturing the demon. It might take much longer than we anticipated," Ziana nodded in understanding. William had briefed her about their additional responsibilities: finding an amulet to seal the portals permanently, repairing the broken ones, and dealing with the rising number of deaths. The gravity of her duties settled heavily upon her, causing her to sigh deeply.
