A Man Like None Other

“Haha, you fool! There’s plenty more where that came from. It was all an act to trick you into releasing all your marked aura,” Jared said as he guffawed.

“H-How did you learn about marked aura?” Remus’ eyes opened wide in shock, for marked aura was a form of aura wielded by those of Hadad’s lineage. It enabled them to summon spirits and raise the dead. Thus, he didn’t expect Jared to know about it.

“I know about it because I have it too.”

No sooner had Jared finished than marked aura began emanating from his body, and in the blink of an eye, encapsulated Remus and Xandros in it. Sensing Jared’s marked aura, Remus spoke in awe. “A-Are you a disciple of Hadad too?”

Jared scoffed, “Bah, I’m no disciple of Hadad’s. Instead, I saved that old fogey’s life. Logically speaking, you should be kneeling before me, as I’m his savior.”

Remus obviously didn’t believe Jared. Staring daggers at the latter, he said, “So, it turns out that you were pretending all along in order to absorb the marked aura. No wonder you didn’t allow others to help you.”

realized the truth, but it’s too

happened today as a misunderstanding? If you release me, I’ll report it to King

naive Remus was for expecting Jared to

If Hadad knew that he had such a stupid disciple like you, he would be exasperated. I have now taken both of you prisoner, yet you dare make demands

into his grip. Just like a lamb awaiting

the sight before him. He didn’t dare flee

grip. With a fearful expression, he pleaded in a trembling voice, “We’re of the same lineage, so please don’t kill me. I can choose to withdraw from this conflict and stop fighting

for mercy when

I’m not a Demonic Cultivator, let alone share the same lineage as you? Stop trying to lump us together into the same group.