The Lasso of Truth Fails!

The air seemed to freeze the instant Link said "Amazon Warrior."

Diana Prince's flawless face still wore a graceful smile, but a storm raged in the depths of her blue eyes.

He knows.

He knew everything from the moment I stepped into this office.

All my disguises and carefully chosen words were child's play to him. He was like a spectator in a theater's private box, watching the clown's one-man show with amused interest.

A chill unlike any she had ever felt climbed her spine.

It frightened her more than any display of world-shattering power from Link could have.

The man before her possessed not only strength to rival a god's, but also the insight and intelligence network to uncover anything.

She took a deep breath and forced down her shock. The will of a warrior honed over thousands of years helped her regain her composure almost at once.

"It seems Mr. Link is as knowledgeable as they say. Even such obscure myths haven't escaped your notice."

Diana slowly rose and offered Link her hand, ready to take her leave.

"I've enjoyed our conversation. I hope I haven't taken up too much of your time."

Beneath her sleeves, the silver bracelets at her wrists gave off a faint, almost imperceptible divine glow. Wrapped around one bracelet was a golden thread as fine as a hair, forged by Hephaestus himself.

It was the Lasso of Truth in disguise.

She had to get an answer.

One way or another, she would get an answer.

Link smiled and reached out to shake her hand.

The moment their hands met, Diana made her move.

The golden thread slipped silently from her bracelet like a living serpent, ran up Link's arm, and coiled around his wrist.

A sacred, commanding power descended upon him, impossible to