I nodded.
"I had expected more," I said quietly. Then I looked at him again. "What is your name?"
"Rudy."
"Alright Rudy, you were very cooperative. Can you tell me why?"
"Because I don't like pain and don't wanna die," he said immediately. "See, I told you everything you wanted to know. If you succeed, I'll stay in this city and work under you. If you lose, then… well, you'll die and I'll be free."
"Very straightforward of you, Rudy," I said. "But you are a believer. Won't living under me affect you?"
He exhaled and nodded.
"It will. If I'm not trying to defeat Defiers, the experience I gain from kills will be reduced by half. Which means I'll level up slower… but at least I'll be alive."
I nodded and stood up.
"I understand. But I'll have to put you down till I'm done here."
I didn't wait for his response. I knocked him unconscious again and walked downstairs.
Once below, I opened my status panel.
[Status]
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Name: Ryan Heavens
