Chapter 73

Luke could hardly believe what he was witnessing. Tina was kneeling in front of Vespera, of all places, asking for mercy on his behalf. It seemed like she had finally come to her senses. Vespera couldn't help but smirk inwardly. She thought, "Backing off to get ahead. Who taught her this trick? With her kind of intelligence, she could never have come up with such a strategy on her own." "If you're going to beg, you need to look like it. How about this? Slap yourself a hundred times until your face is completely swollen, and maybe then I'll consider your request." Luke stared at her in shock, unable to comprehend what he was hearing. Tina's emotions shifted rapidly. First, she was furious, but then a twisted excitement surged through her. It was time to let Luke see the true, malicious side of Vespera. She bit her lip, closed her eyes in resignation, and began to slap herself. The sound of each slap was loud and sharp, echoing through the air. Vespera raised her chin, her voice d