So, this mistress of yours forces you, and others, to do her bidding, and it's never occurred to you her "enemies" may be the only ones receiving these bounties?

[This Ryan must come from a very innocent place, indeed.]

Well, at least you aren't beholden to her whims here. Also, never underestimate the power of a group of seemingly powerless people, when they are all bent to the same goal. My...associates and I overthrew a would-be god a few years ago.