The Man's Decree

“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.”

the truth, but it’s

marked aura of Hadad’s lineage, you are considered part of it even if you’re not a disciple. Because of that, both of us share a bond. Why don’t we treat what happened today as a misunderstanding? If you release me, I’ll report it to King Lucian and get him

Remus was for expecting Jared

If Hadad knew that he had such a stupid disciple like you, he

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

Xandros trembled at the sight before him. He didn’t dare flee because he knew that there

while being in Jared’s grip. With a fearful expression, he pleaded in a trembling voice, “We’re of the same lineage, so please don’t kill me. I

only beg for mercy when he realized threats were useless against

same lineage as you? Stop trying to lump us