An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 2570

“Torturing someone to confess might work, but it’s not always the best approach, “Grace said calmly.

She continued, “To be honest, there’s a seal inside my body. If I trigger it with my mind, it’ll release a burst of energy strong enough to level everything within 300 feet, including me.

“If that happens, you get nothing. And there’s a good chance you’ll get hurt in the process. I don’t think that’s what you want, and I certainly don’t want it to come to that.”

Zeus’ smile immediately froze. He thought he had her cornered. He didn’t expect she had a backup plan. For a moment, he didn’t dare use force against her.

He glanced at Hera. “What do you think?”

He was a fighter, not a diplomat. If it were any other matter, he’d skip the talk and strike down his opponent.

But Grace’s offer was different. She claimed to have a technique that could break through their cultivation, and it was something Zeus had dreamed of for years.

Even if she was lying, he still held onto a glimmer of hope. He felt that it was better to be safe than sorry. After all, what if she was telling the truth?

Before he could force the secret out of Grace, he couldn’t bear to kill her. If he lost this opportunity, who knew when another would come? Maybe there wouldn’t be a next time at all. He wasn’t about to gamble on that.

“I have to say, I really admire your courage and wisdom.” Hera finally spoke up.

you’ve got us second-guessing everything. People as smart as you don’t come around often these days. But honestly, it’s your courage I admire even more

yet you keep your cool and negotiate with us without so much as a flicker of fear. That kind of courage and boldness surprises

we lived in the same country, I’d definitely take

on her face as soon

hell are you doing?” Zeus frowned

use threats? Why was she suddenly praising

kept her eyes on Grace. She smiled and said, “If I’m not mistaken, you’re just stalling

to leave Dragonmarsh now, then hand over the breakthrough technique three days later. That

something tells me we can’t let you get your way.

kept her calm. “I only ask you to show mercy and spare Logan. Nothing

her head and studied her carefully. “If saving Logan was all you cared about, this isn’t the strategy you

had a full night to run, but you stayed. Even after the steeple was destroyed, you didn’t back

you, or something is holding you back from leaving. Tell me did I get it

expression, but Hera’s words rattled her. She didn’t expect Hera to

she denied it, she couldn’t explain why she hadn’t escaped, and convincing the two

gods. They weren’t the

moment’s thought, Grace finally nodded. “It’s true. We’re trapped here with no way to get