The source of his absolute confidence laid within Kael.
While the human spies relied on the diluted, corrupt Nether granted to them by their demonic masters, they were essentially playing with fire they didn't understand.
To Kael, the shadow essence infecting those traitors was nothing more than a crude, pale imitation of his own power.
Noah didn't need to perform any complex rituals or draw dangerous circles to initiate a scan.
He simply had to let Kael reach out. The process was almost terrifying in its simplicity.
Kael would extend his consciousness, weaving his own abyssal aura into the air, effectively turning the surrounding space into an extension of his senses.
He could delve into a person's body, sliding past their skin and bones to probe their very mana core with surgical precision.
If there was a single drop of tainted shadow energy residing within them, Kael would find it instantly.
