The battle ended, and a green signal smoke symbolizing the completion of the cleanup rose spirally.
Only then were the two captured adventurers helped out of their temporary shelter.
They bore injuries of varying degrees.
There were fresh wounds from the recent battle and bruises and cuts from being beaten by the demons after capture.
The war between humans and demons has lasted for millennia, and there has never been a prisoner-of-war convention between the two sides.
Falling into the hands of demons often means becoming a slave with no hope of recovery.
For lower-level demons, torture is a common treatment for captives. This stems not only from their brutal nature but also from practical considerations.
