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"It was only important that I kill them all," Zamazo began, his voice cold and unwavering as his gaze lingered on the lifeless field. "Some overlords won't be happy about your return. In fact, they'll try to kill you. I can't let the news leak. Not only that, but if word spreads that a demon overlord couldn't defeat a human, it would cause an uproar. Blood will be shed on an unprecedented scale. They'll all conspire to bring me down from my position."
Jack nodded in understanding, though his expression betrayed no emotion. He glanced briefly at Alisha and Missy, both of whom seemed uneasy as they took in the implications of Zamazo's words. The battlefield was eerily quiet now, save for the occasional crackle of dark flames consuming the remnants of the demon army. The stench of charred flesh lingered in the air, making Missy gag and turn away, her hands trembling.