Chapter 117: Soul Contract!
Daniel watched Olenna, her face a mixture of shock and a dawning, terrified respect.
The casual way he had just eliminated her three remaining subordinates, without even breaking a sweat or raising his voice, had clearly made a profound impression.
The mountain of Yin and Yang cards still shimmering on the table between them was further proof of a power level she couldn’t begin to comprehend.
"Now then, Ms. Houten," Daniel said, his voice calm again, as if he hadn’t just sent three men to a watery grave with a flick of his wrist.
"About your... proposal." He gestured towards the pile of cards. "As you can see, I am not in short supply of these.
Your offer of... personal compensation... while flattering, is unnecessary."
Olenna swallowed hard, her mind racing.
Her initial plan to drug and rob them was a catastrophic failure.
Her attempt to negotiate a criminal partnership had been met with a display of wealth that dwarfed her wildest ambitions.
Her last, desperate attempt at seduction had been politely, but firmly, brushed aside. She was out of options, completely at his mercy.
"However," Daniel continued, a thoughtful expression on his face, "your knowledge of this platform, your connections, your... resourcefulness... those things do have value."