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…

out about this, I would become the laughingstock of this town! Given what you’ve done to her, I will have no choice but to have you marry her. No one will say a word about

you saying, Dad?” Effie exclaimed with a look of disbelief on

have only met your daughter a while ago. How can I possibly marry her? I

have to agree! Otherwise, I will have you killed!” Atlas yelled furiously. The look

body, then all the male gynecologists in the mundane world will have countless wives! I will never marry Effie! I’ve promised Josephine that she will be the first woman I marry, so I will not marry any other woman until

you defy me?

to hit Jared when Effie rushed forward and stood in between

still my lifesaver. How would others view us if you killed him? What would they

for what he did, she wouldn’t go as far as wanting him dead. She knew full well that Jared

Calliope added. Atlas’ anger only subsided after he

with

alchemist who treated Effie may be a