The Man's Decree

Jared’s palm stopped only a few centimeters away from Xandros’ head. If Lucian had spoken up one second late, Xandros’ head would’ve exploded.

“You have a deal. Release my son, and you can have the Divine Bow.” As Lucian spoke, he presented the Divine Bow. Jared’s eyes glinted when the Divine Bow was finally within his sight.

Then, he commanded, “Hand the Divine Bow over to me first. Then, I’ll release your son. Considering you have an army with you while I’m all alone, I’m not that stupid to free your son first.”

“What if you go against your word after I hand the Divine Bow to you?” questioned Lucian.

“Do you think you have any other options right now? You have no other choice but to believe me. If you don’t, this deal is off. I’ll kill your son and hang his body on the walls to boost morale, spat Jared before turning around, preparing to leave with Xandros.

Lucian hesitated because he didn’t want to hand the Divine Bow over to Jared just like that.

Remus approached Lucian and said, “While Jared is powerful, he’s alone, King Lucian. He can have the Divine Bow first. I doubt he can pull one over us. After we rescue Mr. Xandros, we’ll commence our attack on the city immediately. The Divine Bow will return to us either way once we destroy the city.”

that, Lucian gritted his teeth, then turned to Jared. “Fine. I’ll hand you the Divine Bow first. However, if you fail to keep your

Xandros at few more times. His reaction

agony. As infuriated as Lucian was, there was nothing he could do. He couldn’t afford to since his son’s life was still

to speak. He tossed the Divine Bow toward Jared.

the Divine Bow has returned to me! Gazing at Jared, Lucian asked, “I’ve given you the Divine Bow, Jared. Can

my word. Now that I’ve received the Divine Bow, your son is free to go.” Jared promptly

into the air, caught Xandros, and landed back on the ground. Concurrently, Jared rapidly retreated back into the city. Once Lucian settled Xandros down,

If you follow him, you’ll be in danger. If anything happens to you, we’ll be left rudderless. I think we

words and found they made sense. Thus, he

marched toward Imperial Beast City.

above the wall,