Rewards - 4 : Sadism's

: Unlike other "Dark Tetrad" traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), sadism is uniquely defined by the reward value of cruelty.

: In psychological studies, sadists were the only group willing to perform tedious, boring tasks (the "cost") just for the opportunity to inflict pain on an innocent person. 4 : Sadism's Rewards

: From a social perspective, sadists may view the immediate enjoyment of harmful behavior as outweighing the long-term cost of damaged relationships. 3. Key Takeaways from the Concept In this episode, titled the story follows Cid

: Cid is detained and tortured by investigators as a suspect in Princess Alexia’s kidnapping. Ironically, Cid uses his immense magic to protect his body while pretending to be a weak, suffering victim—effectively "rewarding" his interrogators' sadism with a performance of pain that isn't actually happening. In this episode

In this episode, titled the story follows Cid Kagenou as he leans into his "background character" persona with extreme dedication.