Not long after Eldric and his two companions departed, Demontae and his hired fighters were carted off by ambulances—their injuries so severe they required immediate treatment.
The medical bills for these mercenaries fell entirely on Demontae's shoulders, as stipulated in their original contract.
These professional enforcers operated on a straightforward principle: take the money, solve the problem. Yet success wasn't guaranteed—sometimes they met their match.
Failure risked severe injury or worse. Death wasn't uncommon in their line of work.
During negotiations, they made sure employers understood the risks. Win or lose, they never left empty-handed. Even failed missions warranted compensation.
Success, of course, meant greater rewards.
But failure could cost lives. If they fell in
