Stronghold Leader Seth turned his attention toward Orion for orders.
"We don't want our first encounter with the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City to end in a bloodbath, so handle them as you wish, but do not kill them," Orion responded calmly.
Previously, he would have had no issue with the deaths of the gods' chosen because it meant they could secure more Devourer's bracelets. However, with the discovery of the Vylkr alloy mine, they could make their own and no longer needed to harvest Devourer's bracelets.
Also, Lakul's reaction made it clear that the gods' chosens were notable individuals. There was no need to mindlessly kill potential future pawns, thereby reducing their newly assimilated manpower. All he wanted was to send a clear message.
Stronghold Leader Seth nodded in understanding. He focused his attention forward and deactivated his gift. He saw no reason to use it to deal with them.
