What I need from them is not their permanent allegiance; as long as I bind them to my war chariot during my time in the Bottomless Abyss, it will suffice.
Once I leave the Bottomless Abyss, the issue of loyalty will become irrelevant, replaced by interest.
As long as the benefits I bring them far exceed the cost of betraying me, their choice should be self-evident.
"When do we commence our surprise attack?" The Queen of the Succubi wisely changed the subject.
The trust issue is an unsolvable eternal dilemma in the Bottomless Abyss, yet it is the foundation for cultivating powerful subordinates.
An unsolvable dead cycle.
Gaven can only admire such methods but has no means to imitate them.
"Once I finalize the last component, we'll begin immediately," Gaven replied, "Speed is key; the quicker we act, the more unexpected our effect will be."
"Very well, I await your good news," the Queen of the Succubi responded.
