What does he want?
Simon had already considered that question before speaking.
His main goal in all of this was information and connection.
He was slowly joining the chess board that was being played across the entire Darkness Kingdom, but before he could become a full-time player, he needed to understand the game.
He needed to know the players, the rules, the environment, and so much more.
He did not need a simple payment. Hell stones could be spent, while access to the eastern faction could lead him closer to the Chrysalis, the Seven Nails, and the other pieces of Crownless Dawn.
"You lost a Warden and an entire cell," Simon said. "Any surviving demon connected to them will be watched."
"And?"
"I am not connected to them."
The demoness understood immediately.
"You want to join Black Banner?"
"No."
The response came so quickly that a hint of surprise entered the silence that followed.
