Our cooperation wouldn't be equitable

"I have no time to play games with you. This is your last chance to remove the mark from her," Alexander said coldly.

The bishop, pale-faced, nodded, "I can restore her consciousness."

He was acutely aware that any further refusal would lead Alexander to kill him without hesitation.

Three minutes later, the bishop returned, holding a transparent cup filled with blue water. 

This was the so-called holy water.

"Just have her drink this water, and she will regain her consciousness," the bishop said, glancing at Alexander with a look of awe.

Alexander took the cup and examined it, asking, "Just drinking this water will do?"

"Yes," replied the bishop.

Alexander squinted at the bishop, who felt a pang of fear.

Had he been found out?

Indeed, he had a hidden agenda.

This cup of holy water contained his blood.