Chapter 136: Zedya’s Power

Chapter 136: Zedya’s Power

"This is a cruel place that you’re standing," Zedya told Torsten, her voice growing rich with power while her eyes glowed brilliantly. Thane’s Voice of Command could directly compel the truth but for her, she needed to draw her victim into a state similar to dreaming where her suggestions could reshape their world.

"It’s a barren, empty place," she continued, building the dream world that Torsten would become trapped in. "In this place, you don’t need to worry about what anyone else thinks. You don’t need to worry about the rules of your ancestors or the ways of your people," she said. Several elders frowned at her but she continued anyway. "You only need to worry about the rules of the place that you’re currently standing, here, with me."

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