Zuluo's death shattered the confidence of Denise and Kashu. Previously, the two had unanimously believed that Rocky would not dare to kill them. Whether judging from his temperament or weighing the situation in terms of profit, they were both very confident.
But Zuluo's death shook their belief. It became clear that Rocky was not incapable of killing them—he simply chose not to. Once he made up his mind, killing came without hesitation.
Under these circumstances, the two representatives requested to meet with Denise and Kashu again, hoping to persuade them. However, Athena refused their request.
This refusal was not unexpected. Athena would not give Denise and Kashu another chance to influence the negotiations. This denial also sent a clear signal: the time for deliberation was running out. They had to make a decision immediately—either comply with the previous demands or risk losing their heads!
