"What should I do?" Gustavo asked. "Should I try to destroy what is inside their heads? If I have enough time to focus, that should be possible."
"What are the downsides?" Terry asked.
"... There is a high chance that an enemy capable to control this kind of life form could give them order to self destruct and cause brain damage," Gustavo said.
Gustavo's mind churned with the weight of his words as he contemplated the potential fallout. He understood that by suggesting that the enemy could manipulate the guild masters while attempting to assist them, doubts could cast a shadow on his intentions.
If his efforts to help proved futile, it might be seen as an ulterior motive, complicating their relationship further. Terry shared this understanding, which was precisely why he had kept this information from the order for the time being. The delicate balance between trust and suspicion in such dire circumstances was not to be taken lightly.
