A Man Like None Other

Chapter 2809 Responsibility

Just as Jared was about to strike, there was a sudden breeze. The spiritual fire in his hand was promptly extinguished.

Then, a figure descended from above. “You are forbidden from killing another person in Jipsdale, my good fellow. Otherwise, you'll be severely punished.”

When the figure landed on the floor, Jared realized the person was someone he had met at the arena in the south earlier. It was Hester.

His presence instantly gave Jared a great deal of pressure.

Still, he argued calmly, “He struck first, Mr. Sparrow. Not only did he attempt to rob me, he tried to kill me! Am I wrong to protect myself? If I was the one who was defeated now, I would've lost my life.”

Looking at Jared, Hester smiled. “Even if you're defeated by him, do you think he can kill you? Do you assume the laws established in Jipsdale are just for show? If someone can do whatever they please with a mere forbidden arcane array, Jipsdale would've been disgraced long ago.”

means now. Even If I were defeated, I would've survived because he would've stepped in. He likely

into

though he was here the whole time, I didn't detect him at all. I can't imagine how much more powerful he is compared to me! In that case, there's no doubt the count of Jipsdale is even more powerful than I previously assumed. Wait, doesn't that mean I'll be in grave danger if the count of Jipsdale is also interested in my heavenly thunder fruits? If I'm attacked by the count, I doubt there'll be anything I can do about it! In fact, I won't be able to

Hester, the man crawled toward him. “I was

on Jipsdale, don't join the Alchemist Fair. Bring your sect members

ground. If the man couldn't attend the Alchemist Fair, the strength of

him

he had to reap what

up and

strength is quite impressive, good fellow. Not to worry. No one can rob you while you're in Jipsdale. I