"We stand with you. Completely. Unquestioningly. Until death."
Viktor's smile turned warm despite the intensity of the moment.
Alex stood, feeling the weight of their commitment settle over him like a mantle.
And then, at the edge of his vision, translucent text flickered into existence:
[DOMINION SYSTEM - LOYALTY UPDATE]
The notification pulsed softly, visible only to him.
[VIKTOR REEVES]
Loyalty: 97% → 99%↑
Status: Absolute Devotion Achieved
[DAMIEN CROSS]
Loyalty: 95% → 98% ↑
Status: Unshakeable Commitment
[DIMITRI VOLKOV]
Loyalty: 97% → 99% ↑
Status: Absolute Devotion Achieved
[ANDRE PETROV]
Loyalty: 94% → 98% ↑
Status: Unshakeable Commitment
[PAVEL SOKOLOV]
Loyalty: 99% → 99% ↑
Status: Absolute Devotion (Maximum)
[COLLECTIVE ASSESSMENT: ELITE STRIKE FORCE - COMPLETELY LOYAL]
[RECOMMENDATION: ASSET SECURED - SUITABLE FOR HIGHEST-RISK OPERATIONS]
***
The display faded as quickly as it had appeared.
