Now that Demontae had fallen into Eldric's grasp, it was the perfect chance to extort a fortune from him. Had Eldric been willing to show mercy, he could've walked away with unimaginable wealth.
But Eldric rejected the offer without hesitation. No stacks of cash could buy his mercy—he was hell-bent on teaching Demontae a brutal lesson.
Even Lirael and Samai were stunned by his decision. After all, Eldric was flat broke and desperately needed the money.
Yet he'd chosen this path regardless. It spoke volumes about how he stood apart from ordinary men.
They respected him for that integrity. While they wouldn't have voiced disapproval had he taken the money, their admiration would've dimmed.
So when Eldric stood firm, they exchanged approving glances. This was the outcome they'd secretly
