Saleen was startled and recalled how he dealt with the Holy See—clipping their wings. How would Fycro have been so relaxed with me instead?
While they were cooperating, Fycro claimed with awe-inspiring righteousness that he wanted to protect Myers Mainland. However, the true reason was fear that all of his believers would end up dead. It would make it very difficult for him to ascend to godhood.
Several of his people were growing up, and they posed a huge threat to Fycro. As such, Fycro might have actually allow clipping his wings.
Fycro's powers were such that he would have been able to kill any target below level 10 with a single move. Saleen also had confidence in his skills. Level nine professionals seemed full of exploitable weaknesses in his eyes.
