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, I will have no choice but to have you marry her. No one will

with a

ago. How can I possibly marry her? I don’t agree to this!”

yelled furiously. The look in Jared’s eyes

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!

defy me? Die!” Atlas

hit Jared when Effie rushed forward

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

far as wanting him dead. She knew full well that Jared only did

Calliope added. Atlas’ anger

with Hamish and the

may be a misunderstanding, Atlas. The alchemist who