The Man's Decree

Calliope glanced at Effie and asked in confusion, “Is that true, Effie?”

“It’s true, Mom. I’m still a virgin!” Effie replied with her face all red.

“That doesn’t make sense, though. I heard your voice from outside earlier. It didn’t sound right at all!” Calliope said.

Effie then leaned in close and whispered something into her ear. Calliope frowned upon hearing that and eyed Jared from head to toe.

“What’s wrong, Calliope?” Atlas asked. Calliope then whispered something into Atlas’ ear as well, causing his expression to turn gloomy instantly.

“What should we do?” Calliope asked, feeling a little lost.

Although this man did violate Effie, he only did it to treat her! She’s still a virgin, so I can’t hold a grudge against him! Even so, I can’t just let him walk away like this either! Not only has he seen my precious daughter’s naked body completely, but he also…

If word were to get out about this, I would become the laughingstock of this town! Given what you’ve done to her,

Dad?” Effie exclaimed with a

ago. How can I possibly marry

to agree! Otherwise, I will have you killed!” Atlas yelled furiously. The look in Jared’s eyes grew cold as he said, “I won’t agree even if

so unreasonable! All I did was help remove the poison from Effie’s body! Why should I marry her? If a man has to marry a woman simply because he saw her naked body, then all the male gynecologists in the mundane world will have countless wives! I will

defy me? Die!”

Jared when Effie rushed forward and

did, he is still my lifesaver. How would others view us if

wanting him dead. She knew full well that

daughter’s life,” Calliope added. Atlas’

with

Atlas. The alchemist who treated Effie may