The Man's Decree

Chapter 1142 Beware Of Tricks

Though he did not know about the grudge between Coby and Jared, Skylar assumed that his host and Jared had crossed paths before when Coby struck under the assumption that he, Skylar, was Jared from their first meeting.

Unbeknownst to Skylar, Coby did not actually have a grudge. Instead, Coby’s intention to duel with Jared was just to stroke his ego.

Skylar hurriedly set his coffee down and stood up when Coby appeared in the hall.

“Mr. Coby!” Skylar called out courteously.

“Mr. Norton, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit to my humble abode? Oh, you appear injured!”

Coby leered at Skylar as he continued, “Who in such a destitute place as Xenhall would dare to lay a finger on you, Mr. Norton?”

Skylar did not take Coby’s ridicule to heart, as he was in the latter’s house asking for his help.

Mr. Coby?” Skylar said pleasantly. “I’m here today to

a gift from Jared, then? I’m afraid to disappoint you, but I do not have a grudge against Jared. Your information about his movements is useless to me. I’m

torment, “Why don’t

for your help fighting Jared today, Mr. Coby. I have a secret to tell you. It

fixated on Skylar. “Are you referring to the secret

was taken aback. “How did

laughter at Skylar’s expression. “Hah! I wasn’t sure before, but I am now. There is a secret to

as he realized Coby had tricked him. Coby had hitherto been unaware of the secret of Pentacarna

it, I have been able to break through so

curiously. “What secrets does it

glanced about

at once. “Leave us, all of

Coby,” Jericho reminded

his prime! Besides, he’s injured anyway. Leave us, all of