Hyssop: Swings noose slowly "Fancy a necktie? It's a one-size-fits-all."
Hyssop: laughs demonically "Ah, poor little lamb. You shouldn't have betrayed me. Now, look at you, begging for your life."
I was trying to save him!
Hyssop: leans in closer, his eyes gleaming with malice "Save him? You think you could save someone like him? Pathetic.
Hyssop: smirks "Didn't choose him? How naive. In my world, choices are made with blood, not flowers.
That’s why he betrayed you. He didn’t like you
Hyssop: narrows his eyes, tightening the noose around Stranger's neck "He thinks he's clever, doesn't he? Betraying me, siding with the enemy.
He got me injured for defending myself. He dragged me into this, I wanted nothing to do with it!
Hyssop: tightens the noose further, cutting off Stranger's breath "Defending yourself? How admirable. Too bad it won't save you now.
Please! I won’t do it again!
Hyssop: leans back, watching Stranger struggle for breath "Oh, how pitiful. Begging for mercy like a common criminal.
Hyssop: snickers "You think you're not a criminal? Then tell me, what makes you so special? What sets you apart from the rest of us scum?
Nothing, I’m just an ordinary person.
Hyssop: grins wickedly "An ordinary person? How quaint. In my world, there is no such thing.
Hyssop: tilts his head, intrigued "Family, you say? Tell me more about this family of yours. Are they worth saving?
They’re innocent. They had nothing to do with any of this. Please don’t hurt them
Hyssop: pauses, considering Stranger's plea "Innocent, you say? Well, perhaps I can make an exception.
Hyssop: smiles slyly "Yes, really. I can spare them, but only if you prove your loyalty to me.
Hyssop: leans in, whispering menacingly "You will become my eyes and ears within my own ranks.
But that will make me a target!
Hyssop: smirks coldly "A target, you say? Well, that's a risk you'll have to take.
Hyssop: releases the noose around Stranger's neck "Good. Welcome to my little game, my brave little spy. Remember, loyalty is everything. Betray me, and suffer the consequences.
Hyssop: slaps Stranger across the face "Wake up, recruit! This is not a game. You have much to learn if you wish to survive in my world.
Hyssop: stands tall, his voice dripping with authority "I'm glad you understand the gravity of your situation.
nods quickly Yes, sir! I get it!
Hyssop: narrows his eyes "Prove your loyalty to me. Show me that you're worthy of my trust.
swallows hard What do you need me to do?
Hyssop: smirks "First, you must eliminate one of my rivals. The time has come to weaken my enemies.
swallows hard A rival? Which one?
Hyssop: leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous "There is a traitor among my ranks.