I understand. Even if it is a mercy to bring them to rest, that doesn't make it any easier.

( he's already killed some of the Deemer, and it comes with the unhappy knowledge of taking an innocent life in return. it's not easily done, but if they cannot be saved, in his opinion it must be. )

I would not ask that of you, or anyone else. I hope to find a way to put them to rest peacefully, if at all possible.