King Aldric dispelled the bloody bubble with a wave of his hand, allowing the contaminated water to flow away and clear the area. His expression showed no satisfaction at the interrogation's violent conclusion.
"Fanatics," he said grimly. "This confirms we're dealing with true believers rather than mercenaries or opportunists."
The extremists' willingness to die rather than risk betraying their cause meant the conspiracy ran deeper than simple criminal collaboration. These were ideologically committed enemies who would sacrifice everything for their twisted vision of demon supremacy.
"The master-level demons deeper in the facility will be even more dangerous," Noah observed, understanding that their opponents' fanatical dedication made them unpredictable and extremely hazardous.
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