Reading the fairytale alongside her own data made the pieces click together perfectly. The horrific reality settled in: that entire family of Demonic Ogres she had faced right at the start wasn't just a random group of strong monsters.
"Oh God… If left unchecked, their rapid evolution, advanced intelligence, and dark pact meant they could have grown into a literal, full scale Demon Lord threat themselves…"
Maddy paused, a sharp, realization filled smirk slowly playing on her lips.
"Which means..." she continued, her voice dropping to a low, fascinated murmur. "Frovian's proposal to use their remains for Marrowin's cover story isn't just a clever lie. It's grounded in terrifying, historical fact. When the authorities look at those mutated corpses, they won't see a fabrication—they'll instantly recognize the signature of a budding demonic calamity."
She let out a soft, amused breath, mentally praising her subordinate once more.
