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.”

finally realized the truth, but it’s too late,”

If you release me, I’ll report it to King Lucian and get him

believe how naive Remus was for expecting Jared

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

thin air, causing Remus to fly into his grip. Just like a lamb awaiting slaughter, Remus had

Xandros trembled at the sight before him. He didn’t dare

a trembling voice, “We’re of the same lineage, so please don’t kill

could only beg for mercy when he realized threats

alone share the same lineage as you? Stop trying to lump us together into the same group. That