Krull was an excellent employee.
Up until the final scene, Krull was a pretty damn good employee. I'm sure it's rather difficult to find someone willing to torture and kill for you. Not to mention the fact he's more or less cool about being disfigured and blinded in one eye, as well. Say what you will about the man, but Krull was definitely worth every penny Sardonicus was paying him.
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