What a nice strat.
That's a true vilain for ya !
And with a kind smile too to do some emotional damages.
A nice quick thinking too for the hero who had to abandon the NPC's when he analysed he couldn't do anything. Hard choice but a good one.
Poor NOC thought. They lives only to be killed in a cross fire between heroes and vilains or used as tools, or being collateral damages...
Dunno if I would be able to play such a game. (Who am I kidding I would play it, as a hero thought.)
Nice chapter. Thanks !