Steven was already aware of William's strength. If thousands of half-god level warriors from the underworld were annihilated, what were those forgotten Soulmancer practitioners in Texas in comparison?
The 13th Bureau also sought to maintain peace as much as possible, but if some people were bent on courting death, the Bureau couldn't stop them.
Wes hesitated and asked, "Shouldn't I try to persuade them?"
He understood the gravity of the situation, even though he was unaware of William's strength. The power Alice had already demonstrated was terrifying enough.
From the recent event in Maplewood Town, where a group of "demigods" mysteriously vanished, it was evident that a supremely powerful entity might be backing Alice.