Chapter 47 - Torture - Lunatics
The atmosphere in Skalain's house grew tense as the interrogation commenced. Jareth, his eyes filled with determination, took the lead in questioning the captive woman. He pressed her for answers, demanding to know who had sent her and the purpose behind the attack on Skalain. However, the woman remained silent, her face a mask of defiance.
Jareth's frustration was palpable, and he turned to Aldar and Alia, seeking their guidance. Aldar's gaze was sharp, his mind working swiftly to devise a plan. Alia, calm and composed, exuded an air of confidence that inspired the group.
Jareth did not forget to watch Aldar and Alia. It is best to understand them thoroughly, as it would give him more information about the Void Star itself.
"We need to break her resolve," Aldar said, his voice low but firm. "We must find a way to make her talk."
Aldar and Alia exchanged a knowing look, silently communicating their next course of action. It was a difficult decision, but they understood the gravity of the situation. To uncover the truth and expose the Death Tree Organization's sinister plot, they needed to employ more forceful methods.
"Torture it is, then."
All of the people in the room except the woman from Death Tree thought the same thing. In the end, they were dark mages; none of them were good people, which is only to be expected.
Jareth took a deep breath, steeling himself for what lay ahead. The room fell into an eerie silence as he began his task. With careful precision, he unleashed his dark magic, casting spells that inflicted controlled pain on the captive woman. The room filled with the crackling energy of his spells, and the woman's resistance began to waver.
She grimaced, her defiance giving way to a mixture of fear and desperation. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as the pain intensified. Yet, even in the midst of torment, she remained resolute, refusing to divulge any information.
As Jareth continued his relentless pursuit of answers, Aldar and Alia watched closely, their expressions a mix of concern and determination. They knew that extracting information in this manner was a necessary evil, a means to an end.
The hours ticked by, and the room was fraught with tension. Jareth pushed the boundaries of his magic, testing the limits of the woman's endurance. The strain was evident on her face, her eyes pleading for mercy.
"Nooooooooooooooo !!"
She screamed from the depths of her heart and soul. The pain was unbearable at this point.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Jareth halted his spells. The room fell into an oppressive silence as the captive woman gasped for breath, her body trembling from the ordeal. She stared at her interrogators, her gaze a mix of defiance and resignation.
Jareth turned to Aldar and Alia, his voice heavy with weariness. "We have exhausted our options. She refuses to speak."
Aldar nodded, his expression grim. "We have pushed her to her limits. It seems she is fiercely loyal to her organization."
Alia sighed softly, her eyes filled with empathy. "We did what we had to do, but it seems our efforts have reached an impasse."
Skalain, who had been observing the interrogation in silence, felt a surge of disappointment. The truth seemed to elude them, slipping through their fingers like smoke. However, he remained resolute, determined to uncover the full extent of the Death Tree Organization's plans.
"We won't give up," Skalain thought in his mind. He was disappointed that the torture was over and there was no information.
At that time, Jareth started using his torture spell again on the woman. Skalain gasped for air and then looked at the faces of Aldar, Alia, and Jareth. At this point, he understood that they were just joking and giving false hope to the woman. They were not done, not at all. They were just making fun of the woman and trying to break her resistance by talking to each other like they were defeated.
Skalain took a deep breath of air and then commented in his mind.
"What kinds of lunatics and fucked-up people live in this world?"