“That’s right. Also… and this is only conjecture at this point, but reportedly, the Demon can talk.”

The primary distinguishing feature between demonic beasts and Demons was simple: whether they could speak the human language or not. This was why Iselan suspected that Black was a Demon.

At that moment, Tini arrived with the documents regarding Carter. Included was a log of all the reports Carter made to Iselan.

“I have a question,” said Henry.

“Ask away.”

“Why did Platoon Commander Carter pursue Black? Did Black perhaps do massive damage to the fortress?”

“For revenge.”

“Excuse me?”

“Carter first encountered Black when he was still in the infantry. At that time, he was a commander in an infantry company, and he had lost several of his beloved men to Black while out on a mission in the 7th district.”

“It seems like he had a close relationship with his men. Were they from his hometown or something?”

“No, it was forged out of the time he spent with them in the infantry.”

“Then they must have been highly loyal to him.”

“That’s right. He was someone who could garner loyalty and respect from anyone. He was just that sort of guy.”

“So he applied for this special mission to avenge his men?”

“Correct. This mission was actually a mission I gave to him specifically so he could get his revenge. It was practically his...