The Man's Decree

Jubilante, as if unaware of the discussions around him, stared coldly at Jared and challenged, “Willing to compete with me?”

“Why not? It’s just that I’ve never crafted this Aksum Pill before. Show me the pill recipe,” Jared replied confidently.

“You want to see the pill recipe?” Jubilante was taken aback.

“Of course. I don’t know the ingredients of this pill, so I need to take a look at the pill recipe. Just a glance will do,” Jared said impatiently.

Although Jubilante’s expression darkened, he reluctantly handed over the pill recipe to Jared. After all, his opponent had never crafted this type of pill, and just a glance at the pill recipe would not give Jared any advantage.

Witnessing Jared’s audacity to compete without prior experience in crafting the Aksum Pill, the onlookers nearly fainted.

This was a high-stakes challenge, and Jared seemed to be sharpening his blade at the last moment. It would be a miracle if Jared managed to outdo Jubilante, for the Aksum Pill was the latter’s specialty.

Though Cade, who was standing aside, knew close to nothing about alchemy, he had never seen anyone who would check out the pill recipe right before a match.

“This guy has some skills, but he’s boasting a little too much this time. Crafting the Aksum Pill without prior experience… He might not even be able to successfully craft it, let alone win the challenge.”

wonder what’s going on in his head. Succeeding in the crafting of the Aksum Pill takes months of practice, and here

can win against Jubilante with this last-

crowd was buzzing with discussions about Jared’s seemingly audacious move. Meanwhile, Jubilante, observing the way Jared was

right, I’m done.

to Jubilante. “Are you sure about

A man doesn’t go back on his words. Since I’ve made my promise, I’ll keep it,” Jared

well. Maybe today’s the day I’ll teach

subordinates to bring out two cauldrons. However, Jared shook his head after a glance at them. “I have my own cauldron; I don’t need

high-quality cauldron which will greatly increase your success rate of crafting the pill.

are all high- quality goods. I’d like to see what cauldron this guy has that he won’t even use

better reveal something good, or else he’d be embarrassing

other. “What kind of proper pill can your worn-out junk produce? Of

as “worn-out junk,” retorted, “Fine.

cauldrons. “All right, show us your cauldron!” Jubilante