The Man's Decree

After leading Cloud and the others back to the small town, Jared and his companions rushed back to Stellaris Sect on board one of their airships.

This time, Stellaris Sect had suffered a significant blow. In terms of airships alone, they had lost more than half their fleet. It would take a long time for them to recover.

Upon his arrival at Stellaris Sect, Jared didn’t intend to make a stop. However, he ended up staying a day after giving in to Renault’s repeated requests. Despite the sect’s huge loss, they were still a lot wealthier than an ordinary sect.

Renault entertained Jared lavishly for one day. When Jared was about to leave, Cloud mustered the courage and asked, “Mr. Chance, can… can I leave with you?”

He knew that staying by Jared’s side would be a fantastic training and learning experience. However, he had been reluctant to make the request all this while because Jared might think him too weak and see him as a burden.

That was why he only brought the topic up at the very last minute.

“Hmm…”

it was dangerous to do so. Now that he had made enemies of

wouldn’t know how to

I don’t want you by my side, but Stellaris Sect has been dealt a heavy blow. Your priority should be assisting your father in rebuilding it. Besides, joining me is dangerous. You’re well aware that I’m currently being hunted by the Demon Seal Alliance. In the event of danger,

you don’t have to worry about me. I couldn’t be any happier if you’re willing to let Cloud join you. In fact, I’ll even present you with an airship to facilitate your travels. Being by your side has changed him so much that it still feels like a dream to me. If it wasn’t for you, he would probably still

and voiced

Chance, now that my dad has agreed to it, I’m sure you’ve no more concerns,” Cloud said with a hopeful look in his eyes. The enthusiasm he showed finally elicited a nod from

wasn’t one that anyone could just obtain with money. Due to its

gift Jared one was evidence of how much he valued him. At that

is wonderful! I’ll stay by your side from now

took out a bronze coin from his pocket. It had the word