He initiated the torture without a hint of mercy.

Eventually, the man with a noticeable scar gave in.

"We were ordered to capture and insult that woman..." he confessed, desperate to end his companion's pain.

Alick fixed his gaze on him. "Go on. Who gave the orders?"

"We've never seen him. He's always wearing a mask," the man explained, his voice laced with helplessness. "We know we're in the wrong. Please, just let us go. I've told you everything.”