The Man's Decree

But now, astonishingly, Jared seemed to recognize the blood emerald. Moreover, it looked like a single blood emerald was far from enough to satisfy Jared.

However, even Carlo, as a senior elder of the Duad Formation Sect, had only one blood emerald.

“Of course not,” he said, “This blood emerald is merely a down payment. Once you’ve assisted me in becoming the leader of Duad Formation Sect, I can give you ten more of these blood emeralds. How does that sound?” Carlo tentatively asked.

Jared shook his head. “I still feel it’s somewhat risky.”

“What exactly do you want? Our sect only has a handful of blood emeralds, around a dozen or so. Isn’t giving you ten enough?” Carlo was growing anxious.

Upon seeing Carlo’s demeanor, Jared knew that Carlo wasn’t one to lie. It appeared that Duad Formation Sect really only had a dozen or so blood emeralds.

impossible to give him everything, ten was already

replied, “It’s not that I’m particularly interested in the blood emerald, what I really want is the core essence of your sect’s arcane array. Don’t tell

hearing this, Carlo slightly relaxed and said, “So you’re after the divine markings of our sect.

want the divine markings of your sect.”

had no idea about the divine markings of Duad Formation Sect. He was merely testing the waters, yet unexpectedly, Carlo spilled

divine markings, or whether you can refine them, that’s up to you. But let me tell you, mastering

don’t need to worry about that, all you need to

nonsensically with Carlo. He appeared to be full of confidence, but in reality, Jared

communication device here. Once I return to Duad Formation Sect, I’ll let you know when the time is right. As long as you assist me in becoming the leader

coward. Why were you so

show fear, and even acted tough,

would have killed you on the spot. How could I possibly spare someone who poses a threat to me?”

collaborating today? Initially, I came to assist Harlan on my own accord. I was also secretly collaborating with him. He promised to help me secure the position of the leader of Duad Formation Sect. But who would have guessed that this

that I might refuse