The Boundary Flower always took the word 'steadfast' very seriously in handling matters. Take, for example, its plan to deal with Abel for the Young Master. It couldn't simply scare him into submission; it had to make Abel dread and respect the Young Master. So that even when Boundary Flower was away, Abel wouldn't dare be reckless. That's why the figure of Clayton Bertram was used in the tortures Abel underwent at the hands of Boundary Flower.
And indeed, Abel now sported a psychological scar regarding Clayton Bertram...
"I'll do whatever you want," Abel stammered, visibly shaken. Clayton Bertram nodded in satisfaction. This assignment given by his father didn't seem too difficult. See how the Supreme Priest had readily agreed.
