"If you had chosen to do so from the start, you wouldn't have to worry about this issue." Gaven accepted the Dog Demon's True Name of Devils with satisfaction. For these inherently evil beings, if he didn't have complete control, how could he rest assured to cultivate them?
"It was my shortsightedness that led to this," the Dog Demon said with a smile, "I believe it's not too late now."
"Carry out your tasks with peace of mind. I'm sure you're well aware of my character: rewards for merit, punishment for faults," Gaven gave a promise that wasn't quite a promise, thereby formally acknowledging the Dog Demon as a subordinate rather than merely a subject.
"As you command." For the Dog Demon, these words were enough.
