The Man's Decree

Inside the mayor’s mansion, Atlas looked anxiously at his daughter, his face etched with worry. Before him, his daughter, Effie Jablonski, was bound in chains and surrounded by an arcane array.

“Don’t blame me, Effie. I have no other choice. This is the only way to prevent you from hurting others, Atlas said, tears in his eyes.

He didn’t want to do this, but after Effie killed several alchemists, the entire mayor’s mansion was besieged by rumors and criticism, leaving him with no alternative.

“Dad, don’t be sad. I won’t blame you. If my illness truly has no cure, then it’s better to end my life. I don’t wish to become a murderous lunatic,” Effie comforted her father.

“Rest assured, I’ve issued a notice. If anyone can cure you, I’m willing to agree to any of their demands. Even if it means relinquishing my mayorship, I’m prepared to do it. I just want you safe and sound.”

Atlas’ eyes brimmed with love and a readiness to sacrifice everything for his daughter.

guilt upon hearing her father’s

seen her for several days,”

hesitated, unsure whether to tell his daughter

days due to stress from their daughter’s condition, and

her father’s hesitation, Effie became anxious and was about to press for more information when the butler came in and reported to Atlas, “Mr. Jablonski, an alchemist named Mr. Goeckner

him

overjoyed. No alchemist had been willing to come to the mayor’s mansion due to recent rumors, which had left him

existence in Ethereal Realm. Where cultivators were common, alchemists were not, especially in

even a low-level and weak alchemist would garner respect

him. “Mr. Goeckner, I hope you can save my daughter. Cure her, and

nervous at that moment, fearing that his true

formalities. Let me see what ails your daughter,” Hyrum said and turned to look at Effie, who