Chapter 232: Demonic Situation II
"Destroy her," the Director said sharply, her voice cutting through the air with authority.
Dave glanced over his shoulder at her, his grip still firm on Aida's neck. Her mechanical body twitched, sparks dancing from her fingers as corrupted code surged through her systems.
He sighed.
"So quick to kill your own creations," Dave muttered, his tone almost disappointed. "That's the problem with you people... You break something, and instead of fixing it, you toss it away."
"She's compromised," the Director repeated, firmer now. "The Darkhold has gotten to her. She's no longer safe."
Dave's eyes glowed faintly red for a moment as his demonic aura pulsed, shadows crawling beneath his skin like liquid flame. "Let me handle it... my way."
He raised his free hand, demonic runes flickering to life across his palm as a circle of glowing crimson light formed. Aida's body froze, locked in place as the runes wrapped around her frame like digital chains.
"She's not beyond saving," Dave said as the seal fully activated. "She didn't ask for the book's curse."
Aida's glowing red eyes dimmed, the corrupted energy retreating slowly, pulled into the sealing rune. Her voice stuttered as she whispered, "T-Thank you..."
Dave released her gently, and she collapsed to her knees, motionless but no longer twitching with rage or corruption.
"She'll need a reset. Memory wipe, maybe. But she'll be fine... and next time, don't park a damn cursed book next to something with Wi-Fi."