I think you're reaching for Murandy just because that's all that's left, but there might be other options, like the recalcitrant Aiel, the Land of Madmen, Seanchan, Shara etc. If Demandred appears with a maximum of 10,000 troops he'll be the laughing stock when Taim arrives with 500 dreadlords and Moridin with uncountable Shadowspawn.



Slayer is logical because he's a professional assassin but illogical because he wouldn't frighten Asmodean. Even Sorilea could take care of Slayer, and Asmodean could fight with the Power even in his weakened state. Asmodean showed before that, that he's only scared of the Dark One and the Chosen. That's why I've rejected options like Aviendha, Mat, Moiraine, Egwene... and Slayer. Even Slayer says that the Chosen are the only people in the world who dare command him - it's amusing to think that Asmodean would be terrified of the man if they walked into each other. Graendal, on the other hand, is a nasty piece of work and he'd dread her in his weakened state.