Malakar sensed the powerful creature escaping and looked between the path leading to the surface and the hundreds still pouring through the breach.
He had to make a choice, and that was to allow it to go. To stop the immediate and greater threat. He knew well the damages that these fiends could do. He knew well of their capabilities of harm and of the power they possess, and he knew well that the humans will suffer greatly if one of them ever gets out.
Still, he made the only rational choice available and remained behind to contain the greater threat. He intended to pursue the escaped monster after destroying the horde.
By the time Malakar reached the surface, an entire city lay dead. Thousands of bodies covered the streets while celebrated heroes stood over the corpse of the escaped creature.
The rulers saw Malakar arrive and recognized an opportunity. "You allowed it through."
Malakar stopped before answering, "It escaped. I asked for soldiers so such matters do not happen."
