The principal continued with his ministrations as bastian's screams filled the room, he broke bones and mended them. He never suspected Bastian and never believed he could betray the continent. Bastian had passed all the loyalty tests and had devoted himself to helping out in the academy and to other events outside the academy.
The principal's thoughts weren't clouded by sentiments as he continued with his torture, he had long ago cut off any attachment to people, so he could do what needed to be done if the need arose. He had hidden his strength and abilities so people would let down their guard in front of him showing him who the really were.
People were more revealing to those they considered weaker or inferior to them, they were quick to bully, subjugate or try to coerce them to follow their ideals.
