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atu took the vial in his right hand and carefully let the liquid drip on to the inside of his left forearm.

The liquid burned like acid and carved its way through his skin, forming a symbol of blood and scorched flesh.

When the symbol was complete, he put down the vial and examined his arm. The pain was excruciating.

The Diablerie looked at him.

“This will protect you,” he said. “When the Dark Gods come, this symbol will mark you out as a believer.”

“And Sanguine?” asked Gruesome Krav. “Do we tell him about this mark?”

“Sanguine is a mercenary. He has no faith, and as such, deserves no special treatment.”

“Good,” Krav said. “I don’t like him.”

Batu left the room as they began tattooing the symbol into their own arms, and went to the adjacent building to check on his army.

He slid open the door and turned on the light. The rows of Hollow Men looked back at him, awaiting his orders.

“Soon,” he promised.