Chapter 68

Seeing that Daphne showed no fear on her face, Zevius found it a bit intriguing. "I've dealt with plenty of female spies. Even the strong-willed ones end up submitting in fear. Why aren't you afraid of me?" "Well, I'm going to get punished either way. Acting scared won't change your mind, so I might as well face it calmly." "I admire that mindset. But punishment is still necessary—to make sure you remember. If you provoke Ms. Harper again, the consequences won't stop here." "Do it." The soldiers received the order and pulled out a blade that hadn't been sharpened. Zevius stood by and explained. "Don't be fooled by this dull blade. It doesn't hurt on the surface. It cuts straight into your soul. It won't leave any marks." So that was it. Daphne felt a little anticipation rise within her. "Old man, is that all you've got? This pain's barely a tickle. Give me something stronger." Zevius assumed she was just putting on a brave front—acting tough while inwardly terrified. "You're al