Send Cyan Boy's body to my laboratory if he dies or if you're done torturing him. Note that I want his body intact.
— Dr. Elena
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A handsome man with a refined appearance laughed gleefully, his eyes gleaming as he watched the unfolding performance.
"Look, even though I failed to kill him several times, I succeeded in destroying him from within. That's far more torturous than physical death! Who knows, with a bit of luck, we might even witness him commit suicide," he said with satisfaction.
The room echoed with crisp laughter among the gathered audience, adding to the atmosphere that felt increasingly dark and sinister. For them, this show was not just entertainment, but also a fulfillment of their need for power and control over the fate of others.