The Man's Decree

“Don’t be afraid, Mr. Goeckner. My daughter is chained up. She won’t be able to hurt you,” Atlas hastily reassured. He feared that Hyrum might be frightened away.

“A mere hysteria can’t scare me,” Hyrum replied. He immediately took out a packet of white powder and tossed it toward Effie. Effie inhaled the white powder, and immediately, she calmed down, her eyes gradually regaining clarity.

Atlas was thrilled by this unexpected development, not anticipating that Hyrum would swiftly subdue his daughter’s condition.

With Effie now restored to her normal state, Hyrum infused her with a stream of spiritual energy. After a moment, Hyrum’s expression turned grave, causing unease to settle in Atlas.

Stepping out of the arcane array, Hyrum addressed him, “Mr. Jablonski, your daughter’s condition is quite serious. If this continues, I fear she won’t have much time left…”

Hearing this, Atlas became panicked. “Mr. Goeckner, could you save my daughter? If you could cure her, I’ll do anything you ask. I can even retire from my mayorship and let you succeed me…”

Hyrum felt a surge of joy inside. Although he couldn’t be the mayor, he could certainly use Atlas to deal with Jared.

it’s not beyond treatment. It’s just that the treatment is somewhat complex, and

tell me what you need for the pill concoction. I will fulfill

my own mystical herb. However, there is one thing I would ask of you,” Hyrum

agree to ten things if you so

named Jared Chance. He should be arriving in Salinsburgh City within a day or two, so I would like you to capture him and hand him over to me,” Hyrum

away. Anyone named Jared Chance who appears in Salinsburgh City will be captured.” Atlas nodded, showing little concern for who Jared was, as his daughter

Atlas’ swift agreement, a smug expression crossed Hyrum’s

your daughter now. The medicine I just administered will ensure she won’t relapse for three days. Within

much,” Atlas expressed with

escorted Hyrum out of the mayor’s

of the warrant for his arrest, Jared, accompanied by Victor and Hamish,

their entry. For Hamish, it was his

Effie’s room. His familiarity with the mansion’s layout indicated frequent

room, however, Victor found it empty. The empty chains and the arcane array